To 31/03/2025
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024
Charity name: Southwark Independent Voice
Charity registration number: 1202351
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To give parents and carers an informed collective voice at a strategic level to bring about change for the better and improve parents’ knowledge of SEND so their child can have better outcomes. |
| 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 |
The charity represents families of children aged 0–25 with SEND in Southwark, collaborating with local service providers to improve SEND services. Its core activities include: - Consulting with families: Gathering their views and sharing information to empower them to better support their children. - Reducing isolation: Creating opportunities for families to connect through coffee mornings, events, and networking opportunities. - Providing peer support: Facilitating sessions where families can share experiences and receive emotional support from others in similar situations. - Signposting for advice: Directing families to appropriate services and resources for professional advice and guidance. - Promoting accessibility and inclusivity: Celebrating equality and diversity by ensuring all activities are accessible, including for minority and underrepresented groups. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The dedication and commitment of volunteers will be instrumental in helping the charity achieve its goals, ensuring families with SEND receive the support and opportunities they need. While volunteers have not contributed during this financial period, we are actively putting a strong volunteer network in place to support our future events and outreach efforts. Their involvement will play a crucial role in planning and delivering inclusive activities, as well as strengthening our connections with families and professionals across the community. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Our committed trustees have worked tirelessly to build connections with professionals, schools, and services across Southwark, ensuring they are aware of our mission and the support we offer. This networking has been vital in positioning Southwark Independent Voice as a trusted referral point for families seeking guidance and support. We have engaged directly with families across the borough, listening to their needs and priorities. This feedback helped us to put together activities that cater to children and young people with a wide range of needs and ages. During 2024–2025, Southwark Independent Voice delivered two key community events: a family day trip and a New Year celebration, supporting 123 families of children and young people with SEND. These events created accessible, inclusive spaces where families could meet others with shared experiences in a relaxed and supportive environment. For many families, this was their first |
opportunity to take part in a SENDfriendly social activity, reducing barriers to participation and increasing confidence to engage in community life.
The events strengthened peer connections, enabling parents and carers to exchange practical advice, share experiences, and build informal support networks that continued beyond the events themselves. Families reported feeling more connected, understood, and supported.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial year, the charity held £3,529.45 in funds. This included £2,561.81 in unrestricted funds, available to support general activities, and £967.64 in restricted funds, to be used in line with grant conditions. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds modest reserves to maintain financial stability, cover essential costs, and respond to emerging needs. Restricted funds are held only in line with grant conditions and used for their intended purpose |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3,529.45 remains unspent, and we are planning to utilise it during the 2025/256financial year. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Applying for grants. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any |
N/A |
| social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | As it is run by volunteers, the organisation has less financial risk of closing but the activities may be affected if the funding runs out. Lack of funding will prevent planned activities and opportunities for engagement. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity operates under a constitution document. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 are appointed on fixed terms. Members of Southwark Independent Voice can either put their name forward or be nominated by current trustees. |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Southwark Independent Voice |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1202351 |
| Charity’s principal address | 42 Thorburn Square London SE1 5QH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Nicola Rolfe | ||||
| Jonathan Bonner | ||||
| Yassim Jama | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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) YassimJama Full name(s) Yassim Jama Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 15/01/2026
No (if any) Southwark Independent Voice 1202351 Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 4/1/2024 3/31/2025
Southwark Independent Voice 1202351 Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts
Section A Receipts and payments
| to the nearest £ A1 Receipts 5,000 - - - - - - - 5,000 - - Sub total - Total receipts 5,000 Unrestricted funds Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
to the nearest £ 3,000 - - - - - - - 3,000 - - - 3,000 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 8,000 - - - - - - - 8,000 - - - 8,000 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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A3 Payments
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| 2,438 | - | - | 2,438 | - | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 2,438 | 2,032 | - | 4,471 | - | |||||
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| **Total payments ** | 2,438 | 2,032 | - | 4,471 | - | |||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | 2,562 | 968 | - | 3,529 | - | |||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | 2,562 | 968 | - | 3,529 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details Details Details Details Signature N.Rolfe Jamay Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error Agreement Error to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Nicola Rolfe Yassim Jama Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| N.Rolfe | Nicola Rolfe | 1/15/2026 | |
| Jamay | Yassim Jama | 1/15/2026 |