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The charity recognises income from donations only after receiving written notification of the amount and settlement date.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 47
The charity will conduct a thorough review of its wish granting and services to ensure sustainability.
Review of Wishes and Services – Conduct a thorough review of our wish granting and services to ensure they remain sustainable and impactful. This may lead to changes in how certain wishes are funded, ensuring our resources create the greatest positive change for Deaf children.
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 40
The charity will ensure all staff receive British Sign Language training to improve communication with Deaf children and their families.
Ensure all staff receive British Sign Language training, improving communication and making every interaction more inclusive for Deaf children and their families.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 40
The charity will encourage more schools to host fundraising events such as Bounce-Athons and Community Weeks.
Encourage more schools to host creative fundraising events, such as Bounce-Athons and Community Weeks, helping raise both funds and awareness.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 40
The charity aims to continue running its Wellbeing Hub at 70% capacity.
Continue running our Wellbeing Hub at 70% capacity, offering a safe, welcoming space for Deaf children and young people to access mental health and emotional support.
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 40
The charity plans to open a fourth Just4Kids charity shop in Aldershot, Bordon, or Camberley.
Open Another Charity Shop – We plan to launch a fourth Just4Kids charity shop, targeting locations in Aldershot, Bordon, or Camberley. Profits from the shop will directly fund our programs and initiatives.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 40
The charity shops raised a combined total of £146,671 during this financial year.
Our charity shops were a significant source of income during this financial year. They raised £146,671 as a combined total which includes shop revenue, rags and grants
Financial · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 39
The charity's total income increased by £28,482 to £306,842 this year.
The charity had a total income of £306,842 which was an increase from the previous year of £28,482
Financial · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 38
The charity funded weekly BSL lessons for 212 children in schools.
In addition, we funded weekly BSL lessons for 212 children in schools, giving both Deaf and hearing pupils the opportunity to share a common language
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 34
The charity funded over 12,070 hours of BSL learning for parents and teachers this year.
This year, we funded BSL learning opportunities for over 312 people, equating to 12,070 hours of BSL learning
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 33
The charity funded 26 cycle helmets for Deaf children this year, up from 17 last year.
This year, we funded 26 helmets, up from 17 last year, helping even more Deaf children ride their bikes safely and confidently.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 32
CSSEF's Life Skills for All initiative at Oak Lodge School supports Deaf young people in building independence and communication skills.
The funding has opened the door to a wide range of enriching, real-world activities, tailored to build independence, communication skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Service · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 31
CSSEF's Yumma Online Cookery Workshops provided accessible learning opportunities for Deaf children.
Each session was taught in British Sign Language by Yvonne, creating a safe, accessible, and inspiring learning space for Deaf children to develop essential life skills while having fun.
Service · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 29
CSSEF's Punk Chef Workshops helped build confidence and reinforce Deaf identity among participants.
The workshops not only taught them how to cook, but also reinforced Deaf pride, self-esteem, and independence.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 28
CSSEF hosted Breakfast with Elves to provide an inclusive Christmas experience for Deaf children.
Traditional experiences like Breakfast with Elves often aren’t accessible for Deaf children, and without inclusive options, many miss out on the joy and wonder of the season. By creating a fully accessible, Deaf-friendly environment, we made sure every child could feel the magic of Christmas
Service · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 25
CSSEF's activities positively impacted the wellbeing of Deaf children.
These activities had a positive impact on the wellbeing for Deaf children.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 24
The charity provided BSL-integrated pantomime experiences for families of Deaf children.
We start our year in the Christmas Season. Our most favourite events of the year are where we welcome 450 guests including families of Deaf children to sit back, relax and get fully immersed to a Panto show at Camberley Theatre and Theatre Clywd that have a BSL Integrated Interpreter.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 23
The charity invested £353,198 in Personal Wishes to support Deaf children's emotional wellbeing and independence.
We invested £353,198 into this area of our work, reflecting our deep commitment to holistic support.
Financial · Funding statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 22
The charity funded BSL lessons in several schools, expanding its reach to new institutions.
This year, we proudly funded BSL lessons in the following schools: Knollmead Primary School, Borras School, Earlswood Pre-school, Shirley Pre-school. These new schools joined our ongoing BSL programme at Phillip Southcote School and Guildford Grove School, further expanding our reach.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 18
BSL is a fundamental human right and the charity funds BSL lessons in schools.
British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language of many Deaf people in the UK, and access to it is a fundamental human right. As a charity, we are passionate about ensuring BSL is not only recognised but respected and taught within school environments—especially those with Deaf children on roll.
Policy · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 18