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The Abilities In ME Foundation

The Abilities In ME Book Series

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1197965
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 17, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
23 Cromwell Road
STEVENAGE
Hertfordshire
SG2 9HT

Activities

We aim to promote inclusivity and raise awareness of many conditions through our children's book series. We run events including family fun days, school workshops and book reading activities. We donate equipment and books to schools, families and hospitals alongside awarding grants to families in need.

Objects: 1. Advancing Education For The Public Benefit Of Children In All Areas Relating To Disabilities And Inclusion Through ‘The Abilities Inclusive Workshop Training’ And ‘School Visits’2. Relieving The Needs Of Children With A Disability And Special Educational Needs By Creating An Inclusive ‘Safe Space’ Through The Provision Of Sensory Items, Equipment, Sensory Room Makeovers To Mainstream Educational Environments.3. To Promote And Protect The Physical And Mental Health Of Children With Disabilities By Providing Support, Education And Practical Advice To Help Them Understand Their Condition Or Diagnosis And Assisting Families With Support Networks4. To Advance Such Charitable Purposes (According To The Law Of England And Wales) As The Trustees See Fit From Time To Time, Including Raising Funds, Providing Grants, Donating Books Into Hospital Settings And Specialist Equipment To Families In Need.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Country
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £27,271 £35,692
March 31, 2024 £78,438 £72,850
April 6, 2023 £22,826 £13,628

Trustees

Name Appointed
Maxwell Keir (Chair) May 31, 2021
Emma Lusty May 31, 2021
Melanie Lusty May 31, 2021
Zoe Hawkins Aug. 31, 2023