BASILDON PARENTS4PARENTS
Parents4Parents work towards the increased confidence and independence of families across Basildon by offering support, training and practical help. Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual, and emphasising the positive aspects of family life. We develop supportive relationships with the parent through groups, training sessions and one to one meetings.
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS IN BASILDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP THEIR PARENTS TO ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY WITH THEIR CHILD’S SCHOOL(S) AND THE PROVISION OF PARENTING SKILLS.2. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO RELIEVE THOSE PARENTS/CARERS WHO ARE IN NEED, BY REASON OF AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHER HARDSHIP BY:A. CREATING AND MAINTAINING PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND FORUMS.B. PROMOTING ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION, ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND THE SIGNPOSTING OF PROGRAMMES AND/OR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO THAT PARENT/CARERS WELL-BEING.C. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE, WITH THE AIM OF DEVELOPING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPLOYABILITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income of £26,859 was significantly lower than total expenditure of £56,167, resulting in a net decrease in funds. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £10,797, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy target of six months' core operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £26,859 (grants £24,954; fundraising and other income £1,905)” — page 13
“The trustees have determined that the charity will maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months of core operating expenditure.” — page 22
“During the year, Danielle Blackburn, a trustee (Treasurer), also provided self-employed administrative and project co-ordination services to the charity. Payments to Danielle Blackburn during the year totalled £9,905.” — page 29
“During the year, Danielle Blackburn, a trustee (Treasurer), also provided self-employed administrative and project co-ordination services to the charity. Payments to Danielle Blackburn during the year totalled £9,905. This is disclosed as a related party transaction.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amanda Farleychair
- Danielle Marie Blackburn
- Deborah Claire Rostami
- Jody Bird
- Margaret Emery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13/12/2025 | £27k | £56k |
| 13/12/2024 | £91k | £56k |
| 13/12/2023 | £18k | £20k |
| 13/12/2022 | £23k | £25k |
| 13/12/2021 | £20k | £16k |
Common questions
Is BASILDON PARENTS4PARENTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income of £26,859 was significantly lower than total expenditure of £56,167, resulting in a net decrease in funds. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £10,797, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy target of six months' core operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £19k | Connected Parents |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2019 | £9k | Parents4Parents - Me & My Community |