2025-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st ] July 2024Period startdate To 30th June 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Kent Parents and Carers

Together Charity registration number:1194016

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 haveworked with the local authority to assist in the commissioning ofshort 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. • 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.

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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. Membership is slowly increasing. 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 We provide termly input to the Local area SEND newsletter. o Produced and delivered Webinars for families to inform on areas including the work of Local Area Education Departments and local charities. o Improved our online reach and engagement sharing, making SEND information more widely available and accessible in Kent.

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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. Medium term funding for financial security is agreed however the Charity still requires longer term financial agreements for planning and security.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Any reserves are held to ensure the Charity complies with its legal and moral duty to ensure we are able to pay debts in the event of its closure
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

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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 require 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.

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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

Charityname	Kent Parents and Carers Together
Other name the charity uses	Kent PACT
Registered charitynumber	1194016

Charity’s principal address	The Old Court House, 8 Tufton St, Ashford TN23 1QN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Sharon King		1/4/21
	Bernadette Hannon	Chair	21/11/22
	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 Name Address of advise r

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) Full Name Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)		BLHannon		S King
				Sharon King
		Bernadette Hannon
	Chair			Trustee

Date 30/04/2026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ 62,295 Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment fundg to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Bank current account Total cash funds 62,295 (agree balanceg wilh recelpts and pgymentg 8ccounl(s)) Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Detalls Fund to whlch asset belon Current value tional Cost (optlonal) Detalls B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch asset belon Cost (optional) Current valuo tional Details B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which relates Unrestricted Amount due tlonal When due tional Details Wages, PAYE and pensions B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Print Name Date of roval Signature Brlan McDonnell SHPrfZoThJ Ki rnJG 131 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1910312026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restrlcted funds Endowment funds to the nearest £ Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recelpts Grants Donations Bank Interest Commission work 118,918 118,918 96,885 333 113 2,000 160 160 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 99,331 119,078 119,078 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 99,331 Total receipts 119,078 119,078 A3 Payments Wages, PAYE and pensions Other operating costs 29,654 52,920 42,834 62,354 42,834 62,354 Sub total 105,188 105,188 82.574 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see tsble) Sub total Total payments 105,188 105,188 82,574 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 13,890 13,890 16,757 13,890 13,890 16,757 1910312026 CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Sharon King Trustee Kent PACT Kent Parents and Carers Together Registered Charity No. 1194016 Web: www.kentpact.org.uk Emai l: [e-mail] Address: The Old Court House, 8 Tufton St, Ashford TN23 1QN

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From: Jess Bridgeman [e-mail] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 08:34 To: Bernadette Hannon - Kent PACT [e-mail]; Sharon - Kent PACT [e-mail] Subject: Fw: KPACT

From: [e-mail] [e-mail] Sent: 16 March 2026 08:07 To: Jess Bridgeman [e-mail] Subject: RE: KPACT

Just Brian? Last year there were 2 signatories. Thanks

From: Jess Bridgeman [e-mail] Sent: 13 March 2026 17:15 To: [e-mail] Subject: Re: KPACT

Hi Bernie has said Brian McDonnell.

Thanks

Jess

From: [e-mail] [e-mail] Sent: 13 March 2026 13:52 To: Jess Bridgeman [e-mail] Subject: KPACT

Good afternoon Jess – nearly the weekend. I have now completed the updated CC16a for sending out. Can you confirm the officers that will be signing the form? I did email Bernie asking for ID papers for the signatories but nothing has been sent yet. Do you want to see a draft copy? You may spot some spelling mistooks. Thanks

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