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The total income for Stormbreak in the year ending March 2025 was £408,974.
Total Income 181,191 227,783 408,974
Financial · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 44
Stormbreak CIO's total expenditure was £447,247 in the year ending March 2026.
Total 259,027 90,789 55,317 16,702 23,252 2,160 447,247
Financial · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 39
Stormbreak CIO's income from charitable activities increased to £135,423 in the year ending March 2026.
Services provided under contract 135,423 - 135,423
Financial · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 38
Stormbreak CIO's net movement in funds was £46,166 for the year ending March 2026.
Net movement in funds 46,166 (19,503)
Financial · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 37
Stormbreak CIO's unrestricted funds increased from £283,072 to £331,461 in the year ending March 2026.
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 283,072 286,009 ------------------ ------------------ Total cash and cash equivalents at year end 331,461 283,072
Financial · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 36
Stormbreak CIO's financial statements were examined and approved by the independent examiner on September 28, 2026.
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 33
Stormbreak CIO's trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity’s state.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Governance · Procedural statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 32
Stormbreak CIO has a minimum of three Trustees and a maximum of twelve, with new Trustees appointed for terms of up to nine years.
There must be a minimum number of 3 Trustees and a maximum of 12 at any one time. New Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years by resolution at a meeting of the Trustees, and can re-appointed for a maximum of 2 further terms.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 31
Stormbreak CIO's governing document is based on the Foundation model constitution published by the Charity Commission.
Stormbreak’s governing document is based on the Foundation model constitution published by the Charity Commission.
Governance · Policy statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 31
Stormbreak CIO is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the UK Charity Commission.
Stormbreak CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the UK Charity Commission with charity number 1182771 on 3 April 2019.
Governance · Policy statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 31
Stormbreak aims to deliver positive outcomes for children through a preventative, early intervention approach.
Our ambition is to deliver positive outcomes for all children, with additional focus on those who need us more and those who need us most.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 30
Improving emotional wellbeing leads to more stable foster care placements, according to research.
research consistently shows that improving children’s emotional wellbeing leads to more stable placements.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The Together programme contributed to carer retention by providing support and improving relationships.
To date, our evaluation has shown that carers who attend the Together sessions: Feel supported, experience improvements in their relationships with their child and ‘feel benefit from receiving support, reporting lower stress and reinforced confidence to continue fostering.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 24
81% of carers reported improved relationships with their child after participating in the Together programme.
81% of carers reported improved relationships with their child.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 23
The Together programme improved emotional literacy and confidence in managing big feelings among families.
Families consistently showed increases in emotional literacy, connection, and confidence in managing big feelings.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 23
The stormbreak project resulted in five new activity videos and adaptations to existing activities for children with SEND.
The project resulted in five new activity videos, alongside adaptations to existing stormbreak activities. Designed to be more accessible and engaging for children with a range of needs, the resources support the development of resilience, emotional regulation and emotional awareness.
Service · Commitment statement · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Children with SEND are significantly more likely to experience mental health challenges and face additional barriers to accessing appropriate support.
Children with SEND are significantly more likely to experience mental health challenges, yet they can also face additional barriers to accessing appropriate support. These include communication difficulties, social isolation and a lack of provision that is tailored to their individual needs (Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, June 2023).
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
90% of staff said that stormbreak supported the relationship connection between children and teaching staff.
90% of staff said that stormbreak supported the relationship connection between children and teaching staff.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
98% of staff said that children enjoy stormbreaks.
98% of staff said that children enjoy stormbreaks.
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
The stormbreak Surge programme can lead to an increase in children's mental health and wellbeing.
Research has found that the stormbreak Surge programme can lead to an increase in.* 1. Children’s mental health and wellbeing
Service · Observational claim · From Stormbreak CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10