SPECIAL NEEDS ADVISORY AND ACTIVITIES PROJECT
For the relief of children and young people with disablilities or special needs, living in the East Kent area, by the provision of information, advice and support to their parents and carers, leisure activities for the children and young people and such other charitable activities as the Committee in their absolute discretion shall decide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,913 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £82,576. This unrestricted balance exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £45,000, which is defined as three months of average operating costs. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal sources of funds in 2024-25 were: Type £ Kent County Council's Saturday and Summer Clubs in Swale, Canterbury and Shepway Restricted 145,820”
“This year, 90% (£296,293) of the expenditure can be attributed directly to SNAAP's core activities, with £634 to fundraising and £30,494 related to support and governance costs for the Charity.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2012)
Trustees
- STEPHANIE SWANchair
- Alan Newton
- CAROLINE MARY ESME VAILE
- Petra Rouse
- Sabrina Boyle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £422k | £354k |
| 31/03/2025 | £334k | £327k |
| 31/03/2024 | £333k | £381k |
| 31/03/2023 | £386k | £314k |
| 31/03/2022 | £269k | £301k |
Common questions
Is SPECIAL NEEDS ADVISORY AND ACTIVITIES PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,913 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £82,576. This unrestricted balance exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £45,000, which is defined as three months of average operating costs. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPECIAL NEEDS ADVISORY AND ACTIVITIES PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPECIAL NEEDS ADVISORY AND ACTIVITIES PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2021 | £266k | Family Play Days |