Nottinghamshlre Parent Carer Forum
(Registered charity. number 1200559)
Flnanclal statements
for the year ended 30 September 2025
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Contents
Trustees, annual report
Independent examinerfs report
Receipts & payments account
Statement of assets & liabilities
Notes to the accounts
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Nottlnghamshlre Parent Carer Forum
Trustees, annual report
for the year ended 30 September 2025
Full name Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
Other names by whlch thg charlty Is knovm NPCF
Organisation type Charitable incorporated organisation
Registered charlty number 1200559
Prlnclpal address
Northgate Business Centre Limited. 38 Northgate. Newark. Notts, NG24 1 EZ
Trustees
John Bennett, Chair
Alison Bryant
Maria Charfes
Helen Dennehy
Claire Johnson
Independent examlner
Eva Stevens, employee of Community Accounting Plus, Untts 1 & 2 North West. 41
Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG15GL
Governan¢• and management
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 3 October 2022
and most recently amended 24 April 2025.
As per our constitution. Trustees are nominated and seconded by voting members
and then elected at our AGM. Additional trustees upto our maximum can be
appointed by the trustees but they must then resign at the next AGM stand for re-
election.
Objectlves and actlvltles
To relieve the needs of children and young people (CYP), including their parents,
carers and families, who have disabilities andlor special educational needs in
Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area. in order to improve their quality of life.
promote their inclusion in their local communities and to help and support them to
reach their full potential.
Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the public benefft
During the rep)rting period, Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum continued to
deliver in line with its charitable aims by supporting and enabling parent carers of
children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
across Nottinghamshire. The forum provided infomiation, signposting. peer support.
and opportunities for engagement, ￿th11e gathering and representing the lived
experiences of parent carers to infom seNice development and improvement.
Alongside this, the forum strengthened its organisational capacity to sustain delivery
and contribute effectively to coproduction and partnership working across the SEND
system.

Nottlnghamshire Parent Carer Forum
Public benefit statement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefrt, 'Charities and Public Benefiy.
Summary of the maln achlev•monts durlng the perfod
During the year, the forum strengthened its leadership and team capaoty through the
successful recruitrnent of an additional team member. This improved the forum's
ability to deliver its work. support families, and contribute effectively to partnership
and coproduction activity- A stronger team has enabled the forum to maintain
existing commitments, expand engagement opportunities, and respond more flexibly
to emerging needs acro&s the SEND system.
The strengthened capacity of the team has enabled the forum to deliver and
contribute effectively to strategic. system-level wort(. During the year, the forum
delivered the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project
for a second consecutive year, with sustained engagement over two years
supporting work across nearly 60 mainstream primary schools in Nottinghamshire.
This has contributed to improved understanding, inclusion. and collaboration
between schools and families.
Alongside this, the forum strengthened engagement with other educational settings
to support direct engagernent with families and raise avmreness of its role. This
included delivering Introduction to Makaton sessions within mainstream and spocial
schools. supporting indusive communication, vthile building trust and understanding
among families and school staff. Work also progressed with some individual schools
to plan parent information sessions, and initial discussions took pla￿ to explore
leaming and insight from altemative provision settings, to help infonn future
discussions and activity.
Preparatory work was undertaken to commence the Neurodiversity in Schools
project. building on the successful Autism in Schools programme delivered in
Nottinghamshire over the past four years, with the aim of further improving
understanding and support for neurodivergent children and their families in
mainstream school settings.
In addltlon. the forum maintained a sustsined focus on the Part-Tlme Tlmetsble
agenda. Through persistent follow-up and es1￿latIOn where required, this work was
restsrted following a period of inactivity. demonstrating the forum's commitment to
improving information and support for families with children on part-tirne timetables
and to coproduction and service improvement.
Public Benefit and En
ement with Beneficiaries
The forum continued trj grow its reach and engagement wth families across
Nottinghamshire. Over the year. membership on the forum database increased by
around 11 0/0, alongside grovAh of around 10°/o in Facebook followers. This reflects
Increasing visibility, credibility. and trust in the forum as a representative and
supportive organisation for parent carers.

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
A structured, countywide engagement offer was delivered throughout the year,
shaped by feedback from parent carers and designed to respond to identified needs
and gaps. with the aim of improving aC￿sS to information. support. and peer
connection for families. This included a range of activities, suth as Wellbeing Days
and Introduction to Makaton sessions. designed to reach families across different
locations and at different stages of their SEND joumey. Introduction to Makaton
sessions were well attended, with a high level of interest in progressing to Level 1
training, demonstrating both impact and demand.
Feedback from parènt carers attending Wellbeing Days was consistently positive and
highlighted the value of these sessions as safe and supportive spaces. Families
reported feeling listened to, able to talk openly without judgement, and reassured by
connecting with others who share similar experiences.
In response to feedbad( from families and identified gaps in provision. further
engagement initiatives were explored and scoped during the year. This work aims to
broaden reach, respond to specific interests and needs identified by families, and
improve engagement with groups who are currently under-represented in existing
activity.
Workin
in Partnershi
The forum continued to build and strengthen connections with a range of services to
help ensure families have access to clear, accurate Infomation and appropriate
resources. This included developing links with a range of health, education, and
community-based services, supporting better infomiation-sharing. clearer
signposting, and more joined-up engagement for families.
The forum also maintained active engagement with strategic partners, bringing
parent carers. lived experiences and feedback into discussions to help shape
services and resources. This work supports service improvement while ensuring the
forum remains focused on the interests. voices, and priorities of families.
Flnanclal revlew
We are in a good financial position at the end of our financial year with significant
reserves, although in￿rne and expenditure are more closely balanced than the
previous year. We have been successful in maintaining our different income streams
through both Partnerships In Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools and Aullsm In
Schools projects alongside our Annual Department of Education grant and funding
from the local aulhority. These funding streams should continue into our next
financial year.
The charlty's pollcy on reserves
The trustees agreed at their meeting in June 2025 an unrestricted reserye was
increased from £10.000 to £17,000 to be maintalned in the current account to ensure
that the charity has sufficient funds to withstand financial issues or to accommodate
a four month winding up period for the charity in an organised manner as required by
the charitys constitution. This change was made to reflect increased wage costs due
to in¢￿ased workload. The designated reserves amount will be reassessed annually
at the first business meeting of the trustees following the AGM.

Nottlnghamshlre Parent Carer Forum
Financial risks
The majority of our income is received in the fomi of grants and income from public
bodies, this funding may be affected by changes in national and local govemment
policies., however, with increased income streams the effects of changes in political
policies are reduced.
Signed on
half of the charity's trustees:
Signed
John Benne
Date Il/
rus

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
for the year ended 30 September 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nottinghamshire Parent
Carer Forum (the charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the acLounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'>.
I report in respect of my examination of the chanty's accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all
the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of
the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any
material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charlty as required by
section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord viith those records.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examinatii)n to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of the ac￿)unt8 to be ￿athed.
Signed
Eva Stevens 8Sc. CPFA
Employee of Community Accounting Plus
veL
Date
0210712026

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
Receipts & payments account
for the year ended 30 September 2025
2024
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
Unreknlcted Rfr*rtcted
Funds
Funds
Recelpts
Bank interest
Charitable ac15￿tieS
Grants & donations
Sep*i¢es l Fees
Total recelpts
592
827
827
141
25750
62540
89258
140
25750
20
25910
73440
15000
89032
62520
63348
Payments
EqLipmert repairs & re￿WaI$
E￿rts
Hospitality & refreshmenis
urances
Ir & website
L8gal & prof8ssional
MarketiThJ & publicity
MeetirKJS
Parent Support Malerials
PrinttrKJ, postage & stationery
Rent & rates
TrainirvJ
Travel & subs
Wages. Nl & pension
krfrastnthre
Devek)pment info & resoLxces
Parent Carer exper6es
Parent Carer remLreption
Totsl payments
573
329
121
444
257
960
450
138
757
140
597
818
4234
33127
573
4334
147
3961
4005
26
205
257
960
475
408
2474
140
2219
3778
7367
59197
25
270
1717
1571
1622
2960
3133
26070
656
45254
4879
45
4095
38
60704
42945
39828
82773
28328
40984
69312
Net recelptsl(payments)
Cash furKls at start of this period
Cash funds at ond ofthls period
20403 (13918)
39411
29901
59814
15983
6485
69312
75797

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
ststement of assets and liabilities
at 30 September 2025
2024
Cash assets
Bar* accourts
Note
69312
69312
75797
75797
Other monetary assets
Debtors
2267
2267
3294
3294
Assets retsined for the charity's own use
Laptop, pUrc1￿Sed May 2025. cost £499.
Laptop. purchased Dec 2022. cost £750.
General equipmerrt.
Llabllltles
Creditors
942
<942)
1178
1178
These fina
te
ts are accepted on behaff of the charity by:
Signed
John Benne
Date
rustee

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 30 September 2025
1. Recelpts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts contsin a surnmary of Money received and money
spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period.
Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts
and cash in hand.
2. Grants & donatlons
Ro*lGted
Total
NottirwJharr6trire Comty Co{￿11
Department for EdwAtion iia Contact
17000
8750
25750
17000
8750
25750
3. Funds analysls
Openlng Recolpts {PasThent¥
balanGo
Clo•ng
balance
Restrlcted funds
Departmerrt for Education via Contact
Nottir¥Jhamslire County Council
Ais Project
9126
9860
10915
29901
8750 (15186)
2690
17160 (19161)
7859
5481
5434
25910 15983
39828
Unrestrlcted funds
General
39411
39411
63348 59814
42945
42945
63348 LL 59814
The specific purposes for which these funds are held for:
Department for Education via Contact- funding for the running of the forum as
set out by the Departrnent for Education, through Contact. in the conditions of
their grant.
Nottinghamshire County Council - funding for additional work relating to the
SEND Improvement Program and targeted research work.
Ais Project- funding for parenvcarer resourc8S 8nd training support.

Nottinghamshire Parent Carer Forum
4. Debtors
Wages, Nl & pension {HMRC)
Prepayment - Insurance
Prepayment - Web hosting
Prepayment - Rent & rates
2863
110
116
205
3294
S. Cr•dltors
Wages, Nl & pension (pension)
Legal & professional
Independent examination fee
296
318
564
1178
6. Trustees. remuneratlon
Trustees ￿ceIVed no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period.
During the accounting perlod, the charrty purchased Trustee Indemnity Insurance the
cost of this ￿uldn't be determined as it was part of a whole insurance package.
7. Related party transactlons
There were no related party transactions in this period.
8. Glossary of ternis
Credltors: These are amounts owed by the chaiity, but not paid during the
accounting period.
D•btors: These are amounts owed to the tharity, but not received in the
accounting period.
Prepayments: These are services that the charity has paid for in advan￿, but
not used during the accounting period.
Restrlcted funds: These are funds given to the charity, subject to specffic
restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity.
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