Overall GiG Score: 26 ?
Finance Score: 6
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 14
  • Good reserves management: +3
  • Fundraising costs low: +3
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Grant maker support: +14

KIDS 

The purpose of KIDS is to enable disabled children and young people, along with their families, to enjoy their lives, in particular we assist disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Our services include Home Learning, Key Working, Play and Leisure, Short Breaks, Transitions and Sibling and Young Carer Support.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • Reserves management has been consistently within official guidelines
  • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
  • Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and a Community Foundation
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • Over half the Board have joined recently
Established: 46 years

www.kids.org.uk

enquiries@kids.org.uk

02073593635

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Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/03/23£9,442£9,320£122£600£4,342£3,5624.6319360
31/03/22£8,644£8,646£-3£560£4,220£3,5584.9262187
31/03/21£8,579£8,606£-28£555£4,231£3,6265.1271315
31/03/20£9,402£9,353£49£541£7,512£6,8888.8254673
31/03/19£10,083£10,001£82£631£7,463£6,8198.2255733
31/03/18£15,725£10,734£4,990£655£7,985£7,5058.42520
31/03/17£10,469£10,308£161£560£2,760£2,53732360
31/03/16£10,730£10,361£369£554£2,600£2,3542.72390
31/03/15£11,034£10,591£443£629£2,262£2,0062.32350
31/03/14£10,369£10,498£-129£825£1,819£1,5161.72480
31/03/13£10,563£9,853£709£824£1,948£1,4881.82280
31/03/12£11,311£11,514£-203£884£1,239£1,1161.22470
31/03/11£11,616£11,838£-222£715£1,315£1,1021.12600
31/03/10£8,935£8,754£181£618£1,565£1,2741.73680
31/03/09£7,297£7,153£144£644£1,384£9611.63500
31/03/08£7,310£6,875£435£500£1,240£9231.63100
31/03/07£7,855£7,725£130£545£805£4130.63600
31/03/06*£7,770£7,673£98£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/05*£7,253£7,636£-383£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/04*£6,706£7,161£-455£0£0£0n/a00

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 6.5%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 6.4%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 4%
Highest pay band: £90,000-£100,000
Liabilities/Assets: 22%
Liabilities/Income: 13%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 82%
Reserves/Spending: 4.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 5 months
Quick Ratio: 2.9
Asset Split ?
What it does
  • Disability
  • Education/Training
  • General Charitable Purposes
Who works here?
  • 319 employees
  • 360 volunteers
Who it helps
  • Children/Young People
  • People With Disabilities
How it operates
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
  • Provides services
Where it operates
  • Throughout England,

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
National Lottery Community Fund£654,981
DCMS£185,822
Youth Music£77,568
Three Guineas Trust£73,127
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Wellbeing and Adventure Activity Programme
£240,000 24/08/2023
This funding will be used to continue delivering afterschool and holiday activities for disabled children and young people in Lincolnshire. The project aims to improve mental wellbeing develop skills ....more
Masonic Trust - MCF Large Grant
£48,056 20/07/2023
SEND Navigator Service in Birmingham - emotional and practical one to one support for families with a child under 5 with SEND
Sport England - Families of disabled children Connect & Thrive through sport
£10,892 07/07/2023
This project will allow KIDS to partner with disability experienced coaches at local sports and leisure venues to provide 24 sessions of sports and exercise activities to enable disabled children and ....more
Three Guineas Trust - Holiday Playscheme 2023
£15,148 16/05/2023
Holiday Playscheme 2023
Wolfson Foundation - Grant to KIDS
£20,700 07/12/2022
Installation of LED lights, wall insulation, thermal glazing and a new boiler at the Orchard Centre, Dudley
Co-Operative Group - Grant to KIDS Lincolnshire
£1,562 22/10/2022
We aim to provide after school clubs for children with additional needs where they feel safe to explore their interests, make new friends and express themselves, reducing social isolation.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to KIDS Yorkshire
£1,926 22/10/2022
We would like to buy new equipment to help disabled children increase their self-esteem and support them to develop a sense of identity.
Youth Music - Learn and Play Together, for disabled early years
£77,568 13/10/2022
Learn and Play Together, for disabled early years
Co-Op Foundation - Secret Shopper
£39,806 15/06/2022
The organisation will bring together a weekly steering group of 15 young people with disabilities. The group will plan, carry out and feedback on trips to a range of services to see how well their ....more
Three Guineas Trust - Holiday Play Scheme 2022
£16,000 19/05/2022
Holiday Play Scheme 2022
National Lottery Community Fund - The Loud Mouths
£122,234 24/03/2022
The funding will support disabled young people in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire providing activities events support and advocacy whilst enabling young people to do the design delivery and ....more
Quartet Community Foundation - Grant to Kids
£2,340 25/01/2022
In partnership with young people, we would like to develop and expand the running of the once a month ‘Be Positive’ youth group supporting disabled young people aged 14-25
National Lottery Community Fund - Interactive Sensory Magic Carpet for Disabled Children
£9,594 21/01/2022
The funding will be used to purchase a Magic Carpet portable projector for use in sensory activities with disabled children in the community. The project aims to enable children with a range of ....more
Co-Operative Group - Grant to KIDS Lincolnshire
£2,901 23/10/2021
Our targeted positive activities project will help local disabled children and their families to feel less isolated by bringing them together for respite and mutual support.
Cheshire Community Foundation - KIDS Hull 'Peer to Peer' Befriending Service
£4,450 18/10/2021
KIDS provides specialist support services to disabled children (0-25years) and their families in local communities across England: providing life-changing opportunities to help them achieve their ....more
Quartet Community Foundation - Kenysham Holiday Playscheme
£2,660 20/07/2021
2
Towards providing vital support to disabled children aged 5-19 this summer as part of the Kenysham Holiday Playscheme.
Three Guineas Trust - Holiday Play Scheme 2021
£16,372 23/06/2021
Holiday Play Scheme 2021
The Childhood Trust - Help us support recovery from the Covid 19 crisis
£5,000 22/06/2021
Covid-19 has significantly set back disabled children. Prior to the pandemic they already faced challenges to access education and had fewer opportunities to meet and make friends. Many are now ....more
London Marathon Charitable Trust - A grant towards essential roof repairs and drainage works at Chelsea Adventure Playground
£20,000 24/03/2021
A grant towards essential roof repairs and drainage works at Chelsea Adventure Playground
Stockport MBC - Grant to KIDS
£10,000 01/02/2021
A project for disabled children and young people aged 14-25, providing comprehensive and adaptable support to improve wellbeing, resilience, mental health & reducing isolation and loneliness.
Quartet Community Foundation - Russell House Bathroom renovation
£2,750 26/11/2020
Toward a new bathroom at KIDS Russell House centre which provides overnight respite breaks for children with learning disabilities.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000 14/08/2020
Small grants of up to £10,000 towards creative and engaging projects, that can be delivered under social restrictions, for people from Armed Forces communities who are isolated as a result of the ....more
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£68,145 17/07/2020
"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more
Quartet Community Foundation - Kenysham Holiday Playscheme
£2,840 07/07/2020
For a COVID-19 compliant Holiday Play Scheme providing vital support to disabled children aged 5-19 who have severe and complex needs, and who are unable to access mainstream services.
The Childhood Trust - KIDS Corona appeal for disabled children
£25,000 03/07/2020
The pandemic affects us all. However the unprecedented isolation brings extra challenges for a disabled child and their family. This time is desperately hard for the families we support who need our ....more
Two Ridings Community Foundation - Covid19
£10,000 01/07/2020
Funding to support the organisation cover the increased costs of running sessions for children with autism. The organisation recognises the importance of supporting the children and families during ....more
Quartet Community Foundation - Grant to Kids
£3,000 25/06/2020
For summer home activity packs tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable disabled children across Bristol, South Glos and B&NES.
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play scheme 2020
£15,607 24/06/2020
Summer play scheme 2020
BBC Children in Need - Grant to KIDS
£4,200 17/06/2020
6
COVID19 - This grant will fund staff costs, PPE, staff training and resource packs to support isolated disabled children during Covid 19. The aim is to build and maintain resilience amongst young ....more
Two Ridings Community Foundation - Covid19
£1,500 29/04/2020
Funding to provide sessions/activities via closed Facebook group to members (of whom there are 30+ and growing). Group consists of disabled children, young people and their families and ....more
Department for Education - Parent Carer Participation grant
£33,000 01/04/2020
To fund 152 Parent Carer Forums to represent and support their local area's SEND parents, carers and families.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/04/2020
Grant award to fulfil the aims of the Office for Civil Society's Youth Investment Fund to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/04/2020
The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more
Quartet Community Foundation - KIDS "Staying Positive" - will be renamed by the young people in April 2020
£5,000 18/02/2020
11
Toward the annual costs of a new youth activity club to benefit 70 young disabled people aged 14-25 years, which aims to raise awareness of how to support and sustain positive mental health amongst ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Hear Our Voice
£130,944 19/12/2019
36
The funding will provide a group for young people and children with disabilities to enjoy inclusive activities and workshops. The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation, improve skills and help ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Yoga and Eat
£9,360 11/07/2019
12
The funding will be used to deliver yoga sessions and activities for parents and carers of children and young people living with special education needs and disabilities. This will increase ....more
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play scheme 2019
£10,000 10/06/2019
Summer play scheme 2019.
National Lottery Community Fund - Hampshire Young Carers Alliance 10/10
£142,849 30/05/2019
60
Hampshire Young Carers Alliance 10/10
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/04/2019
Grant award to fulfil the aims of the Office for Civil Society's Youth Investment Fund to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/04/2019
.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to KIDS
£103,849 28/02/2019
36
This project will provide an after-school club for children and young people aged 5 - 18 with a disability in Lincolnshire to improve social skills, whilst increasing independence, confidence and ....more
London Marathon Charitable Trust - Removing barriers to help disabled children in Chelsea become physically active
£19,207 23/01/2019
Towards the installation of an outdoor sunken trampoline and purchase and installation of a Magixbox projector at KIDS Chelsea Adventure Playground in Kensington and Chelsea enabling disabled ....more
Co-Op Foundation - KIDS Secret Shopper Programme
£70,000 29/11/2018
A secret shopper programme with disabled young people in Islington to tackle loneliness, evaluate how inclusive local venues are and improve community accessibility.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to KIDS
£4,610 19/11/2018
We want to increase the frequency of our Health and Well-being Group to reach more young people aged 16-25 living in Greater Manchester.
Community Foundation for Surrey - Surrey Play and Leisure Project
£5,584 27/06/2018
11
Equipment for a play scheme, particularly for those with autism who are unable to access mainstream services.
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play scheme - complex needs
£10,000 07/06/2018
Summer play scheme - complex needs.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/06/2018
Grant award to fulfil the aims of the Office for Civil Society's Youth Investment Fund to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/06/2018
The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/06/2018
Grant award to fulfil the aims of the Office for Civil Society's Youth Investment Fund to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£29,419 01/06/2018
The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more
Youth Music - Learn to talk together, Hull
£26,067 09/03/2018
Learn to talk together, Hull
Masonic Trust - Learn to Talk Together Sessions
£45,000 18/10/2017
Weekly sessions to develop physical, cognitive, behavioural and communication skills for children with learning disabilities or developmental delay.
National Lottery Community Fund - Our Voice Counts
£143,648 10/08/2017
36
The project provides support services for disabled children, young people and their families. This will give service users the opportunity to make informed decisions about the services that will ....more
Three Guineas Trust - 2017 Summer play scheme
£10,000 09/06/2017
2017 Summer play scheme.
True Colours Trust - towards the replacement of its soft play equipment, bikes and trikes.
£5,000 30/03/2017
towards the replacement of its soft play equipment, bikes and trikes.
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to KIDS
£15,000 22/04/2016
purchase a minibus for a charity which works with disabled people in Bristol
Three Guineas Trust - 2016 Summer play scheme
£9,000 21/04/2016
2016 Summer play scheme.
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play scheme
£9,000 28/05/2015
Summer play scheme.
The Blagrave Trust - Young carers
£105,000 08/03/2015
To support 180 young carers aged 8-18
True Colours Trust - KIDS Lady Allen Adventure Playground
£6,950 16/12/2014
KIDS Lady Allen Adventure Playground
London Marathon Charitable Trust - New play equipment for four adventure playground for KIDS
£19,555 10/09/2014
New play equipment for four adventure playground for KIDS
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play scheme
£9,000 20/05/2014
Summer play scheme.
Three Guineas Trust - Summer play schemes
£9,000 19/07/2013
Towards costs of including children with complex needs.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to KIDS
£158,344 25/03/2010
36
Towards Project costs Towards the salary of the relationship and sexuality officer.
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How is it governed?

Trustees (10)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split
Based on 9/10 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 34-68
  • HELEN MCSHANE Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Director Of Innovation
  • STEVEN CLARKE Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Sales - Demand Side Response
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 27/06/1978, number: 275936
  • Registered at Companies House on 30/12/1977, number: 01346252
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Event History
Other Regulators
  • Care Quality Commission
  • Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)
Policies in force
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Complaints policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
20 returns made; AR06: 1 days late, AR05: 2 days late, AR04: 78 days late,
Recent reorganisation events:
  • Asset transfer in from BOLTON UNDER 5'S PRESCHOOL on 04/09/2023
Main office

249 BIRMINGHAM ROAD
WYLDE GREEN
SUTTON COLDFIELD
WEST MIDLANDS
B72 1EA

Objectives

(1) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS;(2) TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS; (3) TO PROVIDE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR LIVES;(4) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE RELIEF OF DISADVANTAGES EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL OR LEARNING IMPAIRMENTS BY PROVIDING SERVICES DESIGNED TO MINIMISE THE EFFECT ON DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THEIR IMPAIRMENTS AND GIVE SUCH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD ORDINARY LIVES;(5) ANY OTHER PURPOSE WHICH IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

Data Sources

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