For Us Too
THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION EXPERIENCED BY FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE:I PROVISION OF SPECIALIST ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PARENTS/CARERS/YOUNG PEOPLEII THE PROVISION OF LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.III THE PROVISION OF OTHER SERVICES AS IDENTIFIED BY DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION EXPERIENCED BY FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN EAST KENT [SWALE, CANTERBURY AND THANET] THROUGH:I. THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. II. THE PROVISION OF LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.III. THE PROVISION OF OTHER SERVICES AS IDENTIFIED BY DISABLED CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES.IV. THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AIMED AT INCREASING THE INCLUSION OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN MAINSTREAM SOCIETY.V. ENGAGING IN CAMPAIGNS, ADVISORY BODIES AND OTHER MEANS IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATION RELATING TO DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted deficit of £8,052 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted general funds of £42,119. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds close to six months of running costs in reserves and has secured funding through July 2026, confirming sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“the National Lottery Community Fund - 66,101” — page 18
“Our reserves policy is to hold reserves equal to ‘three — six months' running costs.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Karan Murphy
- Laura Jayne Davies
- Lindsay Marie olive
- Richard Tippett
- jennifer Austin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £98k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £89k | £102k |
| 31/03/2023 | £153k | £151k |
| 31/03/2022 | £124k | £112k |
| 31/03/2021 | £104k | £85k |
Common questions
Is For Us Too financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted deficit of £8,052 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted general funds of £42,119. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds close to six months of running costs in reserves and has secured funding through July 2026, confirming sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2020 | £286k | Family Support Partnership (Children with Disabilities in Kent ) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £5k | Family Events project |