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2024-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] July 2023 Period start date To 30th June 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Kent Parents and Carers Together

Charity registration number:

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 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. 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. 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. 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.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 •
In response to the SEND
improvement notice placed on the
Local Authority by the Department of
Education, we have collaborated
Local Authority and Health partners
to reflect family voice in strategic
planning and service development.
•
We serve as Co-Vice Chair on the
Kent County Council and ICB SEND
Strategic Improvement Board,
contributing lived experience to high-
level decision-making.
•
We have jointly commissioned short
break services for children and young
people, ensuring they align with
families’ needs effectively capture
and represent parent and carer
feedback.
•
We have attended Local Authority
and NHS children and young
people's programme board.
•
We actively participated in
countywide Information, Advice, and
Guidance (IAG) roadshows,
strengthening relationships with
families and strategic partners across
the LA and DfE.
•
We have identified training needs
and delivered tailored sessions to
empower families.
•
We regularly evaluate services and
engage strategically to drive
continuous improvement.
•
In partnership with the LA
Communications Team, we adapted
DfE review materials into more
accessible, family-friendly formats.
•
We reviewed standard
communications from Education,
Health, and Educational Psychology
teams to ensure they are clear and
supportive for parents and carers.
•
We have developed digital tools to
effectively capture and represent
parent and carer feedback.
•
We have attended Local Authority
and NHS children and young
people's programme board.
•
We actively participated in
countywide Information, Advice, and
Guidance (IAG) roadshows,
strengthening relationships with
families and strategic partners across
the LA and DfE.
•
We are supporting the development
and delivery of Neurodiversity (ND)
services in schools, in line with the
DfE/NHSE PINS pilot framework.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees can confirm that they have
taken regard to the guidance contained in
the Charity Commission general Guidance
on public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference

Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The SEND environment is a difficult space
nationally. The Charity recognises that
Volunteers are valuable and we continue to
engage with our demographic to encourage
people to join us. Current volunteers
continue to contribute time, expertise, and
commitment to support Governance and
Charity direction.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 o
Please also see summary of
activities para 1.17
o
4,000 More families now receive the
termly SEND newsletter from the LA.
o
LA backlog of Annual reviews were
reduced by@20% due to input from
the charity.
o
Produced and delivered Webinars for
families to inform of Inclusive
Education
o
Improved our online reach and
engagement sharing by 100%,
making SEND information more
widely available and accessible in
Kent.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Trustees feel the charity is in an
acceptable position at the year end.
Forecasts are robust as possible with
enough back up to manage the financial
crisis in the public sector in the short term.
Further funding from the LA has been
agreed. However, long term funding for
financial security is still desired.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 DfE PCF Grant
Kent County Council (KCC)
Small charitable donations
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Securing funding from the public sector is
becoming increasingly challenging. Moving
forward, we will proactively explore and
pursue alternative funding sources to ensure
sustainability and resilience.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Constitution CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees may nominate themselves or
others for consideration. In line with the
National Network of Parent Carer Forums
(NNPCF) AND contact guidance, trustees In
particular welcome nominations from
individuals with direct lived experience as a
parent or carer of a child or young person
with SEND, as this perspective is vital to the
integrity and relevance of our work.
Nominations are subject to approval by a
vote of the Board of Trustees.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Charities Commission Trustee Governance
Induction though HR
Relevant DBS
Safeguarding Training.
GDPR training.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 NNPCF National Network of Parent Carer
Forums.
CONTACT
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Kent Parents and Carers Together
Other name the charity uses Kent PACT
Registered charity number 1194016
Charity’s principal address The Old Court House,
8 Tufton St,
Ashford
TN23 1QN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Aylee Richmond 1/4/21-28/9/23
Sharon King 1/4/21
Bernadette Hannon chair 21/11/22
Colette Tanner 5/12/22
Brian McDonnell 28/9/23

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

Monthly Profit and Loss reports

Kent Parents and Carers Together For the year ended 30 June 2024

Kent Parents and Carers Together
For the year ended 30 June 2024
DFE KCC OTHER TOTAL
Turnover
201 - DfE grant 17,500.00 - - 17,500.00
202 - KCC contract income - 79,384.75 - 79,384.75
204 - Fundraising /donations - - 333.34 333.34
206 - Commissioned work - - 2,000.00 2,000.00
270 - Interest Income - - 113.15 113.15
Total Turnover 17,500.00 79,384.75 2,446.49 99,331.24
Gross Profit 17,500.00 79,384.75 2,446.49 99,331.24
Administrative Costs
246 - AGM 227.50 20.00 - 247.50
402 - Employee Assistance Programme 150.90 762.54 - 913.44
403 - Party in the Park 2023 - 420.24 - 420.24
404 - Bank Fees - 60.00 - 60.00
405 - SEND network event 93.60 434.34 - 527.94
406 - Workforce engagement 13.08 59.52 - 72.60
412 - Consulting 4,377.34 13,366.36 - 17,743.70
425 - Postage, Freight & Courier - 98.89 - 98.89
426 - Registered address fee 25.00 - - 25.00
429 - General Expenses - 2,257.54 - 2,257.54
430 - Room Hire - 232.00 - 232.00
433 - Insurance - 506.24 - 506.24
461 - Printing & Stationery 42.20 330.60 - 372.80
462 - Website and domains 9.20 149.98 - 159.18
463 - IT Software and Consumables 15.99 593.35 - 609.34
464 - ICT support and infrastructure 650.55 4,952.64 - 5,603.19
477 - Salaries 7,575.66 23,132.53 - 30,708.19
478 - Consultant - 785.52 - 785.52
482 - Pensions Costs 103.23 315.22 - 418.45
485 - Subscriptions 300.00 161.78 - 461.78
489 - Telephone & Internet 150.00 4,777.92 - 4,927.92
493 - staff travel and subsistance- National 39.36 456.02 - 495.38
495 - Trusttes expenses 126.39 866.26 - 992.65
496 - Back office administration 3,600.00 8,400.00 - 12,000.00
Total Administrative Costs 17,500.00 63,139.49 - 80,639.49
Operating Profit - 16,245.26 2,446.49 18,691.75
Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation - 16,245.26 2,446.49 18,691.75
Profit after Taxation - 16,245.26 2,446.49 18,691.75

Profit and Loss Kent Parents and Carers Together

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1194016
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1194016
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CHARITY COMMISSION
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1194016
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CHARITY COMMISSION
KentParents anclCarersTogether
1194016
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Receipts and payments accounts
Section
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Sub total(Grossincome for
AR)
99,331
A
2 Asset and investment sales,
(seetable).
•
~~•~~
Wages, PAYE, Pensions
29,654
Other operating costs
52,920
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Sub total
82,574
•
~~•~~
~~•~~
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
29
,654
52,920
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
82,574
~~•~~
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
A4Assetand investment
purchases,{see
t
.able)
•
•
Sub total
•
•
~~•~~
•
•
•
•
16,757
•
16,757		 Lastyear
to the nearest£
•
•
~~260~~
~~,09~~
~~2~~
28
1,8
9
4
•
21,802
•
•
21,802
•
CC16a
259,954
30
108
•
•
•
•
•
•
260,092
235
,411
46,483
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
281,894
Grants 96885
Donations ,
333
Bankinterest 113

Commission work		 2,000
•
•
•
•
Sub total(Grossincome for
AR)		 99,331
A
2 Asset and investment sales,
(seetable).		 •
~~•~~
•
A3 Paymen ~~ts~~
Sub total
Total receipts-
Wages, PAYE, Pensions
Other operating costs
---
Sub tota l
Totalpayments
Netofreceiptsl(payments)
AS Transfers betweenfunds
AG Cash fundslast year end
Cash funds thisyear en~~d~~
A4Assetand investment
purchases,{see
t
.able)
Sub total
l

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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