LEWISHAM PARENT AND CARER'S FORUM
Lewisham Parent and Carer's Forum is represented by a group of parent carers who have a child or young person with a disability or additional need, living in the borough of Lewisham.We encourage parents and carers to participate and engage to get the best services for their children, working with the local authority, education, health and social care, support groups and universal services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £66,720 against expenditure of £53,658, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total funds of £25,600, comprising £5,526 in unrestricted reserves and £20,074 in restricted funds, which trustees consider sufficient to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of funding is from the Department of Education and we have a yearly contribution from the Local Authority.” — page 5
“The charity aims to build up modest reserves to cover unexpected costs, funding delays and other cashflow needs.”
“Payments were made to our Chair of Trustees outside the role of Trustee to purchase, prepare and provide food for our events during the year. This was agreed by our trustees. Also, payments made for the PINS project for work undertaken outside the role of Trustee.” — page 6
“The Chair of Trustees received £521 for travel expenses to attend trustee meetings.”
“Payments were made to our Chair of Trustees outside the role of Trustee to purchase, prepare and provide food for our events during the year. This was agreed by our trustees. Also, payments made for the PINS project for work undertaken outside the role of Trustee.” — page 6
“The Chair of Trustees received £521 for travel expenses to attend trustee meetings.”
Funders the charity credits
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Trustees
- Julie Tarquair
- Louise Alison Hill
- NALAN SALIH
- Paula Carolyn Snasdell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £48k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £47k |
Common questions
Is LEWISHAM PARENT AND CARER'S FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £66,720 against expenditure of £53,658, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total funds of £25,600, comprising £5,526 in unrestricted reserves and £20,074 in restricted funds, which trustees consider sufficient to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2022 | £10k | Cost of Living Support for Families |
| UK government | 08/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |