EMPATHY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
Empathy for special children works to reduce the social isolation and improve the lives of those growing up with ASD/High Functioning Disability/Additional Needs and their families. Working throughout Shropshire we provide a wide range of safe, supported opportunities to allow children and families to create an empathic social network, try something new, re engage with society and be more active.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £11,655.28 for the year, reducing its total funding/assets to £16,540.13. The trustees note that maintaining unrestricted funds to cover three months of core operating costs is an ongoing challenge. Despite this, the charity reports stable income primarily from grants and community fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level that covers at least 3 months of core operating costs.”
Trustees
- Cherida Marie Hugheschair
- Amie Watson
- Tim Loft
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £72k | £84k |
| 30/06/2024 | £69k | £59k |
| 30/06/2023 | £71k | £85k |
| 30/06/2022 | £78k | £78k |
| 30/06/2021 | £91k | £87k |
Common questions
Is EMPATHY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £11,655.28 for the year, reducing its total funding/assets to £16,540.13. The trustees note that maintaining unrestricted funds to cover three months of core operating costs is an ongoing challenge. Despite this, the charity reports stable income primarily from grants and community fundraising. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 24/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 19/06/2020 | £4k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/05/2019 | £8k | Blu Fest |