History
Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group was established in 1989 and became a Registered Charity in 1990, No. 1031151, which is governed by its Constitution.
We have been providing this service for eighteen years and have a proven track record of Managing large sums of money effectively. In 1999 we started operating from our own Premises.
Over the years we have become recognised as a specialist provider of services in our field and although it is difficult to quantify, it is very apparent that our young people have an enhanced quality of life, are growing in confidence and are gaining the firm foundations and experiences upon which they can build in order to enjoy future opportunities.
Aims & Objectives
The Charity shall serve families, children and young people in the Borough of Hartlepool and those attending schools in this Borough (herein called “the Area”). From birth onwards, (herein referred to as young people). Such young people who enrol as children may remain as members after the age of 18, if deemed mutually appropriate by all parties.
To alleviate the needs and advance the education of children/young people with various profound physical/learning disabilities with varying complex needs, including life limiting conditions, and to support their families/carers. An essential part of our service is to raise public awareness and change preconceptions about disability by encouraging inclusive activities through taking part in activities set in the public domain.
The Manager/Co-ordinator and her team work hard to achieve the Groups objectives by carrying out the following:
- Develop the group
- Recruit, train and support volunteers
- Encourage participation
- Design appropriate programmes of activities both at centre and outreach and look for new opportunities
- Ensure the smooth running of the resource centre
- Care for and support the children/young people under their care
- Provide support and information to parents
- Develop links with other agencies
- Maintain links with existing funding sources and research potential funders
Contingency Policy
The Trustees agreed to continue this policy of keeping a contingency fund equal to six months running costs of the group. The Trustees note that these funds may have to be used in the coming year ahead should remaining core costs funding applications not be successful. This policy is reviewed and monitored regularly.
Risk Management
The Trustees have put systems in place to mitigate any major risks, which affect the Charity.
The Annual Report 2007 is circulated to all our supporters. Further copies are available from the Resource Centre.