## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **Period start date 1st January 2025 to Period end date 31[st] December 2025**
**Charity name:** Thrive Education Inclusion Services
## **Charity registration number:** 1205812
|**Section 1. Objections and Activities**|**Section 1. Objections and Activities**|**Section 1. Objections and Activities**|
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||SORP
Reference||
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|For the public benefit, the advancement of
education of children and young people in
such ways as the trustees think fit, including
by:
Providing mentoring and coaching to aid in
developing their mental, physical, and moral
capabilities.
Improving school attendance.
Providing support for students who are
struggling to engage in education.
Supporting parents to engage more with
their children’s educational needs and acting
as a mediator between children and their
parents to support re-engagement in
education.
For the public benefit to promote and protect
the good health of children and young
people by providing the Cool Kids Anxiety
Program which is a 10-session programme
on how to manage anxiety more effectively.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for thepublic|Para 1.17
and 1.19|We provide free support services to children
and families in Tonbridge Kent:|
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||benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.||**121 Mentoring**
The aim of this service is to provide
emotional support, set meaningful goals,
and guide children and young people
towards realising their full potential, while
helping them view themselves in a more
positive light. Children and young people
referred to this service may need support in
learning practical strategies and skills to
self-regulate their emotions, behaviours, and
reactions, as well as to better understand
the cycle of thoughts, feelings, and
behaviours.
Our mentors focus on nurturing the
exploration of new interests and talents,
encouraging personal growth and self-
confidence. By offering tailored support, we
aim to empower children and young people
to build resilience, improve emotional well-
being, and develop the skills they need to
succeed in all areas of their lives.
**Anxiety Management Programme**
Our 10-session Anxiety Management
Programme is designed for children and
young people between the ages of 7 and 17,
with a focus on addressing the individual
needs of each participant. The aim of the
service is to equip children and young
people with practical skills and techniques to
help manage their anxiety, while also
fostering independence and building
confidence.
The programme is based on the Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model and
incorporates the Cool Kids Programme,
which breaks anxiety down into three key
components:
1.**Body/Physical**– Understanding the
physical symptoms of anxiety.
2.**Thoughts/Cognitions**– Identifying
and challenging anxious thoughts.
3.**Actions/Behaviour**– Learning how
to manage and change behaviours
triggered by anxiety.|
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|||In addition to supporting the children and
young people, the programme also provides
guidance for parents, helping them develop
effective strategies to react to their child’s
anxiety. It encourages parents to support
their child's independence and resilience,
ultimately empowering both the child and
their family to better manage anxiety in
everyday life.
**Parent support**
Families, parents and carers can feel
isolated, frustrated, and unsure about the
best ways to support their child or young
person who is facing social, emotional
(including anxiety) or other difficulties
We offer one-to-one support for parents or
carers, either in person or over the phone.
Our goal is to provide parents and carers
with the opportunity to:
•
Seek emotional support and
guidance in a safe and understanding
environment.
•
Share their experiences with others
who may be facing similar
challenges.
•
Receive advice on strategies that can
be helpful in supporting their child's
emotional and mental health.
By offering this service, we aim to empower
parents and carers, helping them feel more
confident and equipped to support their
children through difficult times.|
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit||The trustees confirm that they have taken
into account the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit when
reviewing the charity’s objectives and
operations. They remain committed to
ensuring that all activities align with the
charity’s mission and contribute
meaningfully to the communities and
individuals it serves. By adhering to these
guidelines,the trustees uphold|
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transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of governance in delivering public benefit.
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
||SORP
reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|The Charity’s Grant and Fundraising Policy
help direct and guide the trustees and the
service provider through the fundraising
process. Thrive EIS commits to a legal, open,
honest and respectful handling of all monies
received from the public, funding
organisations and our supporters, ensuring
that donations and funding is used for the
benefit of the local community.
We will be honest about how donations and
successful grant applications are used to fulfil
our charities mission, open about the
methods we use to raise funds and who we
work with, respectful to the wishes,
preferences, personal information and
circumstances of the people we interact with
and we will take all steps necessary to comply
with the law and sector fundraising practice
standards.|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Our volunteers and supporters have been
instrumental to the success of our second
year of operation and to the organisation’s
continued development. Their contribution
has enabled the delivery of essential support
services and the provision of assistance to a
significant number of local families, children,
and young people.
Their commitment, compassion, and
dedication have formed the foundation of our
work, ensuring that individuals and families in
need receive appropriate care and support.
As the organisation continues to grow, we
remain sincerely grateful for the invaluable
role played by our volunteers and supporters
and for their ongoing commitment to our
mission.|
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## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP
reference||
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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|During the reporting period, the charity
delivered mentoring support and anxiety
management services to children and young
people in Tonbridge, Kent. These services
supported beneficiaries in developing
emotional regulation skills and practical
coping strategies to manage anxiety and
related challenges.
The charity also provided emotional support
to parents, who often experience feelings of
judgement and isolation, enabling them to
better understand their children’s needs and
to explore effective strategies to support
their children’s wellbeing.
The Trustees consider these activities to
have delivered clear public benefit within the
local community by improving emotional
resilience and strengthening family support
systems.
The charity’s support services have
continued to adapt in response to the
evolving needs of the families we serve.
This has included providing practical
assistance to parents in completing
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
assessment applications, supporting them
to access appropriate resources,
understand complex terminology, and
identify key areas relevant to their child’s
needs.
The charity has exceeded the initial targets
set out in its first-year strategic plan (years
1–3), reflecting both the significant level of
need in the local community and the
positive impact of its work. Since 2024, the
charityhas delivered over 1,875 hours of|
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THRIVE Education Inclusion Services is a registered Charity in England and Wales No: 1205812
direct support to children, young people, and parents, reaching more than 200 beneficiaries. Through its services, the charity promotes the wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people, and provides parents with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their children effectively. The Trustees are satisfied that these activities provide clear public benefit by improving individual and family outcomes and strengthening support networks within the community. The charity is committed to reflective practice, regularly evaluating and improving its support services based on both verbal and written feedback from beneficiaries. We are proud to report that all families supported by our service provided positive feedback. Anonymous feedback consistently highlighted the highly personalised nature of the support, with families noting how it was carefully tailored to reflect each child’s individual needs, circumstances, and lived experiences. This feedback demonstrates the profound and positive impact of our work, while also underscoring the clear and ongoing need for this type of support within the local community. The charity has developed strong and positive working relationships with local organisations, support services, and schools, enabling effective collaboration to reach children, young people, and parents. These partnerships have enhanced our ability to provide comprehensive support, ensuring that families can access the resources and assistance they need. Through this collaborative approach, the charity can extend its impact and contribute to creating a more supportive and inclusive community for those who benefit from our services.
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## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|1. The charity has reviewed and
updated our 24 comprehensive
policies and procedures, covering
areas such as safeguarding, safer
recruitment, risk assessment, and
data protection. These policies
underpin our commitment to the
safety and wellbeing of children,
young people, parents, and staff.
They also support the delivery of
high-quality services while ensuring
that the charity is professionally
managed and operates efficiently. By
adhering to these structured
guidelines, we maintain a safe,
ethical, and effective environment for
all those who benefit from our
services.
2. We improved our space enabling the
charity to deliver support services in
a safe, neutral environment that
benefits children and families. The
premises provide a welcoming and
non-judgemental setting where
families can access support. A key
feature is our dedicated parents’
room, designed as a calm and
relaxing space where parents can
seek guidance, support, and respite.
3. In addition to our craft area, the
charity has developed a sensory
space designed to support emotional
regulation, promote relaxation, and
enhance focus. These spaces play a
key role in helping children and
young people manage stress and
anxiety while also supporting the
development of motor skills. Our
games, arts, and craft area provides
a creative environment that
complements program activities,
offering opportunities to nurture
hobbies, develop problem-solving
abilities, and strengthen mental
health, teamwork, and
communication skills. These areas
are central to creatinga welcoming,|
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|||supportive, and calming environment
for the families we serve.
4. Thanks to the generosity of donors,
the charity has built a stock of art and
craft supplies, as well as sensory
resources such as calming boxes
and “happiness jars,” for children and
young people to use during sessions.
These resources can also be taken
home, allowing beneficiaries to
continue developing their hobbies
and interests while reinforcing the
emotional regulation and coping
strategies learned during support
sessions|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|During our second year, the charity
successfully surpassed its fundraising
objectives, thanks to the generous support
of local organisations and individuals.
A successful application to the National
Lottery Community Fund for our_Equip,_
_Empower, Thrive_mentoring project secured
vital funding. This enabled more children
and young people to access our mentoring
programme, helping us meet increased
demand and extend our reach within the
community.
Funding from the West Kent Provincial
Charity Fund enabled the purchase of two
air heaters, improving the comfort and
usability of our spaces, alongside essential
sensory and fidget resources to support
children’s regulation and engagement. A
grant from the Kent Community Foundation
made it possible to deliver our children’s
support programme, while contributions
from the Tonbridge Lions provided high-
quality craft and art materials that
encouraged creativity and self-expression.
We received unrestricted funding from the
Albert Hunt Foundation, which gave us the
flexibility to respond directly to the needs of
children and families through the purchase
of essential items. This support also
enabled us to cover core operatingcosts|
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The ASDA Foundation provided essential and specialised games to aid emotional understanding and social development, as well as a new table and seating to enhance comfort during activities. Stones of Tonbridge generously donated arts and crafts supplies, while Sensory Toys co uk provided additional fidget items, further enhancing the resources available for the children and young people we support.. In addition, personal donations from community members and local businesses provided vital support, helping us to continue delivering services to children and families. We also received in-kind donations, including paints, pens, pencils, books, mindfulness colouring materials, and a range of toys. These contributions directly enriched the experiences of the children and young people we support, enhancing engagement, learning, and emotional wellbeing.
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## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|Total incoming resources for the
financial year amounted to £12,343,
representing a 337.5% increase on the
previous year. This growth was driven
by a successful application to the
National Lottery Community Fund to
deliver our mentoring project ‘Equip,
Empower, Thrive’.
Total expenditure for the year was
£6,034, with 100% of funds spent
directly on the delivery and running of
our support services, supporting the
families we work with, and providing
access to our support programmes.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Thrive EIS aims to maintain a general
reserve of unrestricted funds sufficient
to meet its financial, legal and moral
obligations to its service users.
This Reserves Policy has been
developed in line with Charity
Commission guidance (CC19) and
exists for four principal reasons:
1.To support trustee decision-making
and risk management
2. To establish arrangements for
monitoring and review
3. To ensure compliance and
transparency
4. To support fundraising and
stakeholder confidence|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24||
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|The trustees have assessed the
charity’s ability to continue as a going
concern. At the time of approving the
financial statements, the charity holds
sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover
the cost of all materials required for its
support services for at least 12 months.|
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Furthermore, the charity has secured volunteer commitments to ensure service delivery throughout this period. Consequently, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements. We continue to seek a mix of grant opportunities and donations to ensure a steady flow of resources, allowing us to maintain our services and continue to build our unrestricted reserves for future needs.
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## **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|Charitable Incorporated Organisation|
|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|When appointing our founding trustees,
careful consideration was given to the
skills, knowledge, and experience
necessary for the effective
administration of the CIO, and a trustee
skills audit was used to guide the
selection process. The founding
trustees, appointed in November 2024,
were given lifetime appointments.
During the first year of operation, no
new trustees have been appointed.
When the time comes to appoint a new
trustee, they will be appointed through
a resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity
trustees. To ensure the selection aligns
with the needs of the organisation, we
will utilise a Trustee Skills Audit to
assess the skills, knowledge, and
experience required for effective
governance.
In addition to our trustee board, we
have a Council of References, which
provides professional and independent
expertise. This council plays a vital role
in informing and strengthening our
mission to support children, young
people, and families, ensuring our work
is guided by valuable experience and
knowledge.|
|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:|
|||All trustees were inducted into their
roles and provided with a copy of our|
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|governing document, policies, and
procedures. This ensures that each
trustee is fully informed about the
charity’s operations, responsibilities,
and the standards we uphold in our
work. All trustees give their time freely
and without remuneration. They are
required to sign a declaration of
eligibility and disclose any relevant
conflicts of interest at the beginning of
each trustee meeting to ensure
transparency and maintain the integrity
of the decision-making process.|
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|The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works|Para 1.51|The charity maintains close contact
with, and works in partnership
alongside, a wide range of
organisations across Kent that support
our work with children, young people,
and their parents. These partnerships
include schools, Early Help services,
Tonbridge Lions, the Asda Foundation,
West Kent Provisional Trust, local
businesses, and families. Together, we
collaborate to create a strong support
network, fostering a united approach to
improving the lives of children, young
people, and their families.|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|1
2
3
4|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or**
**body) entitled to**
**appoint trustee (ifany)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Susan Shepherd|Chair|November 2024 to date||
||Angie Sykes||November 2024 to date||
||WendyDrage||November 2024 to date||
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## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)**[Susan Shepherd ] **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** Chair **Date** 30th January 2026
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||**Thrive Education Inclusion Services**|**Thrive Education Inclusion Services**|**Thrive Education Inclusion Services**|**Thrive Education Inclusion Services**|**CC16a**|
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**from**|Period start date
01/01/2025|**To**
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|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**2,000**
**-**
**310**
**-**
**-**
**76**
**2,386**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**2,386**
**466**
**159**
**-**
**18**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**45**
**-**
**23**
**8**
**215**
**139**
**10**
**76**
**1,159**
**-**
**-**
**1,159**
**1,227**
**-**
**-**
**1,227**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**200**
**1,980**
**-**
**624**
**-**
**6,838**
**315**
**9,957**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,957**
**-**
**-**
**25**
**27**
**3,534**
**345**
**241**
**-**
**65**
**315**
**62**
**143**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**4,757**
**117**
**117**
**4,874**
**5,083**
**-**
**-**
**5,083**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**200**
**1,980**
**2,000**
**624**
**310**
**6,838**
**315**
**76**
**12,343**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**12,343**
**466**
**159**
**25**
**45**
**3,534**
**345**
**241**
**45**
**65**
**338**
**70**
**358**
**139**
**10**
**76**
**5,916**
**-**
**117**
**117**
**6,033**
**6,310**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|Lions Trust|**-**||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**-**|
|Kent CommunityFoundations|**-**||||**-**|
|Albert Hunt Trust|**2,000**||||**-**|
|ASDA|**-**||||**-**|
|Donations|**310**||||**-**|
|The Lottery|**-**||||**-**|
|Provisional Grand Lodge Tonbridge|**-**||||**-**|
|Bank Transaction Credit|**76**||||**-**|
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|
**2,386**||||**-**|
|||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**||||||
||**-**||**-**
**-**
**-**|||
||**-**||||**-**|
|**_Sub total_**|**-**||||**-**|
|**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**||||||
||||**-**||**-**|
|||||||
|
Electricity|**466**||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**-**|
|Internet Services|**159**||||**-**|
|Mobile|**-**||||**-**|
|Travel|**18**||||**-**|
|Wages|**-**||||**-**|
|Service Provision Resources|**-**||||**-**|
|General Resources|**-**||||**-**|
|Sundries|**45**||||**-**|
|CRB Checks|**-**||||**-**|
|Electrical Equipment|**23**||||**-**|
|Refreshments CYP/Parents|**8**||||**-**|
|Insurance|**215**||||**-**|
|Fire Extinguisher Servicing|**139**||||**-**|
|Conline Course|**10**||||**-**|
|Bank Refunds|**76**||||**-**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**1,159**||||**-**|
|||||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**||||||
||||**-**
**-**
**-**|||
|Furniture - 2No Sofas|**-**|||||
|**_Sub total_ **|**-**||||**-**|
|**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**||||||
||||**-**||**-**|
|||||||
||**1,227**||**-**||**-**|
||**-**||**-**
**-**|**-**
**-**|**-**|
||**-**||||**-**|
||**1,227**||**-**|**6,310**|**-**|
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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at**|**the end of the period**||
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|**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Bank - Opening Bal 1/1/25
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
Signature|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**1,227**
**5,083**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**1,227**
**5,083**
OK
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**145**
**567**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
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**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
Print Name
Susan Shepherd|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
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**funds**
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