RAINBOW PARENTS CARERS FORUM
A support group and independent voice for parents/carers of children with a disability/additional needs in Nottingham and surrounding areas linked to the National Network P/C Forums. Run by parents for parents. Providing peer support, play sessions, empowerment training, healthy exercise sessions, signposting to services and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial status is well monitored with budget and expenses on track. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to build reserves to meet statutory liabilities and create a fund for unforeseen contingencies. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Act.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy on reserves We aim to have a reserves policy and to build up a reserve from any commissioned work or donations, so that we can meet our statutory liabilities to employees in the event the CIO has to be wound up. Also, to create a small fund for unforeseen contingencies.” — page 5
Trustees
- David Bingham
- Paul Dunnery
- SUSAN JILL HOPKINSON
- Sarah Springthorpe
- Sheik-Hoodean Roshan Tinkory
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £116k |
| 31/12/2024 | £154k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £124k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £118k | £98k |
| 31/12/2021 | £132k | £127k |
Common questions
Is RAINBOW PARENTS CARERS FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial status is well monitored with budget and expenses on track. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to build reserves to meet statutory liabilities and create a fund for unforeseen contingencies. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Act. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2025 | £497k | Better Outcomes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2020 | £462k | Rainbow Parents Carers Forum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2015 | £454k | Parent to Parent (P2P) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/01/2015 | £10k | Rainbow Inclusive Play Sessions |