Special Kids in the UK annual Report
2013-2014
Trustees:
Dean Sanderson Chair
Ashleigh Cookson Treasurer
Alexandra Braithwaite Vice-Chair
Sarah Laker from September 2013 (became secretary in November 2013)
Paula Moore Secretary resigned November 2013
Registered Office:
Special Kids in the UK
PO Box 1225
Enfield
EN1 9TH
Email: trustees@specialkidsintheuk.org
Website: www.specialkidsintheuk.org
Charity Commission registration:
Registered in England
Number: 1110533
Our Objectives are:
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of children and young people within the United Kingdom who are disabled or have special needs, their parents or carers (the Beneficiaries) and families, by the provision of information, support, recreational facilities and where appropriate by the trustees by the provision of financial assistance in obtaining specialised equipment to improve the quality of life of the beneficiaries.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objectives:
Ongoing provision of information and support via our secure internet based forum with 1002 registered members and 311 verified members.
This year we held a subsidised ‘meet’ at Derby where nearly 20 mums enjoyed a night away.
Last summer for our annual family camp we had 114 adults and 108 children camping for a total of 307 nights. 55 families camped with 29 of those families camping for a full week.
Aims for next year are:
To remind members of and to increase number of ‘meets’ of members
To review the website
To look for ways of attracting new members
Financial Review:
Income
16619.88
Outgoings
Admin 606.97
Member Benefit 10696.70
Fundraising 492.00
Marketing 18.00
Merchandise 1548.34
13362.01