THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
We are a charity operating a wide range of community based ethnically sensitive programmes to promote educational provision, advocacy, quality of life, teenage and family support empowerment and community voluntary sector provision.
Objects
I. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF JEWISH CHILDREN.II. TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHARITIES AND THE PROMOTION OF RESOURCES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY CHARITABLE AND NON CHARITABLE BODIES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES.III. THE PROMOTION OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY TO BE USED BY THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND FACILITATING PARTNERSHIP AND CO-OPERATION IN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR.IV. SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £123,563 at the year-end, with unrestricted reserves of £1,345. The trustees consider this balance to be an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees intend to retain a small level of unrestricted reserves.”
“Mr A Henry, is a trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance. During the year Mr Henry donated £120 to The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance” — page 19
“Mr A Henry, a Trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance, is also a director and trustee of Ner Foundation. During the year, Ner Foundation donated £5,000 to the charity.” — page 19
“Mr A Henry, is a trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance. During the year Mr Henry donated £120 to The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance” — page 19
“Mr A Henry, a Trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance, is also a director and trustee of Ner Foundation. During the year, Ner Foundation donated £5,000 to the charity.” — page 19
“Mr A Henry, is a trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance. During the year Mr Henry donated £120 to The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance” — page 19
“Mr A Henry, a Trustee of The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance, is also a director and trustee of Ner Foundation. During the year, Ner Foundation donated £5,000 to the charity.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £82,940 — contracts £80,360 (1), grants £2,580 (1); 52% of the £159,113 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £76,758 — contracts £62,938 (1), grants £13,820 (1); 89% of the £86,079 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £60,503 — contracts £41,820 (1), grants £18,683 (1); 79% of the £76,603 total gross income on the same return
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03228893 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- HENRY, Arnold on trustee list
- LUFTIG, Isaac on trustee list
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £159k | £135k |
| 05/04/2024 | £86k | £83k |
| 05/04/2023 | £77k | £95k |
| 05/04/2022 | £69k | £52k |
| 31/07/2021 | £94k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £123,563 at the year-end, with unrestricted reserves of £1,345. The trustees consider this balance to be an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE as a grant recipient include THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Social welfare institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2026 | £19k | Super Parents |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £6k | 'Platinum Summer' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2020 | £9k | Families First |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2017 | £10k | Making the most of your money |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2015 | £10k | A4A - Growing together - Binoh supports you |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2012 | £10k | Money Matters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2011 | £5k | Binoh Books |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2009 | £10k | Families First |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/07/2003 | £22k | "Zechor Yemos (Interpret the Past)" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | 2 | £51k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £253k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £27k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE, MARKETS AND ETHICS
- THE CENTRE FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- ASSOCIATION FOR CITIZENSHIP TEACHING
- ST MARY'S ELTHAM COMMUNITY CENTRES ASSOCIATION
- THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
- OUR HIDDEN TREASURE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTRE FOR SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE, MARKETS AND ETHICS | £690k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY | £37k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION FOR CITIZENSHIP TEACHING | £853k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S ELTHAM COMMUNITY CENTRES ASSOCIATION | £301k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |