POP ESSEX
POP Essex focuses on providing services for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, centred in and around Braintree Essex.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,082 on a turnover of £121,692 for the year ended 30 April 2025. The trustees consider this result satisfactory for a new charity and believe it places the organization in a good position to fund further development. The document notes that the charity has been focused on running with minimal fixed costs and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Substantial sums have been raised without any fund-raising fees being incurred.” — page 5
Trustees
- Matthew CARRchair
- Carly Barlow
- James YATES
- Keir Thomas HUGHES FCCA
- Mary Siobahn RIORDAN
- Shelly Fordham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2025 | £122k | £112k |
| 28/04/2024 | £85k | £62k |
| 28/04/2023 | £25k | £22k |
Common questions
Is POP ESSEX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,082 on a turnover of £121,692 for the year ended 30 April 2025. The trustees consider this result satisfactory for a new charity and believe it places the organization in a good position to fund further development. The document notes that the charity has been focused on running with minimal fixed costs and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds POP ESSEX?
Funders whose own accounts filings name POP ESSEX as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Towards a part time manager for an organisation providing play and respite sessions for children and young people with special educational needs. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 28/07/2023 | £15k | Youth club for children and adults with SEND/disabilities |