# KENT PARENTS AND CARERS TOGETHER

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1194016
- **Other names:** KENT PARENT AND CARERS TOGETHER, KENT PACT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** April 7, 2021
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1194016


## Contact

- **Address:** The Old Court House, 8 Tufton Street, ASHFORD, Kent
- **Postcode:** TN23 1QN
- **Phone:** 00
- **Email:** info@kentpact.org.uk
- **Website:** www.kentpact.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AGED BETWEEN 0 AND 25, AND THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS, IN KENT THROUGH:A) THE PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND CARERS TO INFLUENCE THE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR FAMILIES AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPING SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES;B) THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND CARERS VIA FORUMS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER MEANS TO INFORM AND EMPOWER THEM ABOUT THE SERVICES AND ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR FAMILIES;C) LIAISING AND FORMING PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF FAMILIES, INFLUENCE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR THEM.

**Activities:** We represent the needs of children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs aged 0 - 25 and their families/carers in Kent.  We represent the views of families, influence positive change in the delivery of services for children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs and ensure the best possible outcomes for them.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** LOCAL
- Kent





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Bernadette Leah Hannon** | Chair | Feb. 2, 2023 |
| Brian McDonnell |  | Sept. 28, 2023 |
| Sharon King |  | April 1, 2021 |




