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Wigan Parent Carer Forum

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1203737
Status
Registered
Registered
June 26, 2023
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Wigan Parent Carer Forum
ASHLAND HOUSE
DOBSON PARK WAY
INCE
WIGAN
WN2 2DX

Contact

Activities

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Objects: The Objectives Of Wigan Parent Carer Forum Are To Promote Social Inclusion And Participation Of Parent Carers Of Children And Young People With Special Educational Needs And/or Disabilities (Send) Aged 0-25 Living In Wigan Borough In The Development Of Services Provided For Children And Young People With Send. The Organisation Aims To Empower Parents And Carers Of Children And Young People With Send Aged 0-25 And Their Families By Providing Forums, Workshops, Information, General Support, Training, And Activities. In Addition, Wigan Parent Carer Forum Aims To Raise Awareness Of Issues Affecting Children And Young People With Send And Their Families. Overall, The Organisation's Primary Purposes Are To Represent The Views And Experiences Of Parents And Carers Of Disabled Children In Their Local Area, To Improve Access To Services And Support For Families With Disabled Children, And To Work With Local Authorities And Other Organisations To Enhance Local Services And Support For These Families.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Wigan

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £67,329 £65,607
March 31, 2024 £56,419 £50,100

Trustees

Name Appointed
Lisa Jane Aldred (Chair) Sept. 1, 2023
Andy Sampson Jan. 8, 2026
Rebecca Selby BSc, MSc Sept. 1, 2023