TALKING SENSE!
Independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £165,755.69 for the current accounting year, with a closing bank balance of £29,786.01. The trustees reported that the treasurer's report was accepted without matters arising, and the charity reviewed its practices to ensure transparency following social media criticism.
What the accounts disclose
“Representation £125,017.50”
Trustees
- Sylvia Stanwaychair
- Elliot Garbett
- JANE MOORE
- Joanne Louise Yarnall
- KEN UPTON
- Rachel Swingler
- Sarah Jane Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £196k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £125k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £76k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £50k |
| 31/03/2021 | £65k | £41k |
Common questions
Is TALKING SENSE! financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £165,755.69 for the current accounting year, with a closing bank balance of £29,786.01. The trustees reported that the treasurer's report was accepted without matters arising, and the charity reviewed its practices to ensure transparency following social media criticism.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2016 | £10k | Talking SENse about special educationa needs and disabilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2014 | £10k | Talking sense about special educational needs/disabilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2013 | £9k | Talking sense about special educational needs |