READING FAMILIES' FORUM CIO
To enable young people aged 0 to 25 years with disabilities or special educational needs and their families to meet and discuss issues with service providers in Reading Borough Council, and local NHS and voluntary sector. To represent parents' and carers' views to these providers and work to coproduce policy. To promote best practice in these services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £3,487 in unrestricted funds at the end of the financial year, which trustees described as essential for keeping the forum running. The charity noted that it does not expect to receive its current level of income as a matter of routine, indicating potential financial vulnerability regarding future funding streams.
What the accounts disclose
“Reading Families Forum receives an annual government grant administered by the charity Contact to facilitate parent carer participation in the Reading Borough Council area, and for several years has had a contract from Brighter Futures for Children to run Special United, the SEND youth forum.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr ALICE ELEANOR CARTER
- Emma Griffiths
- Emma Sowden
- Kira Molly Remi Lloyd
- Lynsey McDonald
- PAULINE HAMILTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £39k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £16k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £20k |
| 31/03/2021 | £13k | £12k |
Common questions
Is READING FAMILIES' FORUM CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £3,487 in unrestricted funds at the end of the financial year, which trustees described as essential for keeping the forum running. The charity noted that it does not expect to receive its current level of income as a matter of routine, indicating potential financial vulnerability regarding future funding streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.