THE PARENTS FORUM FOR BRADFORD AND AIREDALE
Support families of children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs by giving them a voice within the community and local authority.Provide information and support to parent/carers around health, social care and education.Hold events for parent/carers, services and local support groups on important local and national issues.Represent members on strategic service groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,026 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves at £nil. The trustees note that funding remains a worry due to reductions from the Local Authority and NHS, indicating a reliance on external grants for sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 March 2025, the charity had free reserves of £nil. These reserves will be built up to support cash flow or in the case of the need to wind down the charity meet obligations to the best of our ability.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- PFBA
Trustees
- DAVID MICHAEL FIRTHchair
- Abdul-Jabbar Ali
- Anne Irondet
- Carol Ann Beardmore
- Darcy Midgley
- Fiona Cooper
- Gemma Muff
- Naomi Dennison
- Richard Leak
- Saira Bano
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £72k | £69k |
| 01/04/2024 | £66k | £66k |
| 01/04/2023 | £58k | £59k |
| 01/04/2022 | £69k | £69k |
| 01/04/2021 | £38k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE PARENTS FORUM FOR BRADFORD AND AIREDALE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,026 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves at £nil. The trustees note that funding remains a worry due to reductions from the Local Authority and NHS, indicating a reliance on external grants for sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2018 | £10k | Raising Our Voices |