SHROPSHIRE PARENT AND CARER COUNCIL
The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the needs of children with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £736 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £117,243 to £116,507. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a low level sufficient to supplement day-to-day running, with unrestricted reserves standing at £26,229. The filing notes that funding for the PFA Navigator programme ends in September 2025 and the charity is actively seeking new sources of funding to ensure future sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“One Trustee received a remuneration through the payroll during the year totalling £17,143 (2024: £nil ). The Trustee is paid for their other role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee. Two Trustess received payment for their services as subcontractors during the year totalling £13,538 (2024: £20,943) . The Trustees are paid for their role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee.” — page 10
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a low level sufficient to supplement the day to day running of the Charity.” — page 5
“One Trustee received a remuneration through the payroll during the year totalling £17,143 (2024: £nil ). The Trustee is paid for their other role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee. Two Trustess received payment for their services as subcontractors during the year totalling £13,538 (2024: £20,943) . The Trustees are paid for their role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee.” — page 10
“One Trustee received a remuneration through the payroll during the year totalling £17,143 (2024: £nil ). The Trustee is paid for their other role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee. Two Trustess received payment for their services as subcontractors during the year totalling £13,538 (2024: £20,943) . The Trustees are paid for their role within the charity and not for the role as Trustee.” — page 10
Funders the charity credits
- Shared Outcomes Fund
Trustees
- Andrea Pope-Smith
- Helen Nickless
- Lucy Smith
- Maria Allcock
- Sarah Downes
- Sarah Paul
- Tracey Derham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £158k | £159k |
| 31/03/2024 | £249k | £246k |
| 31/03/2023 | £279k | £187k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £59k | £39k |
Common questions
Is SHROPSHIRE PARENT AND CARER COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £736 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £117,243 to £116,507. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a low level sufficient to supplement day-to-day running, with unrestricted reserves standing at £26,229. The filing notes that funding for the PFA Navigator programme ends in September 2025 and the charity is actively seeking new sources of funding to ensure future sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SHROPSHIRE PARENT AND CARER COUNCIL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £17,143 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2026 | £268k | PACC SEND Community Support Project |