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The charity has placed over 150 pieces of specialist sound access equipment in schools.
We have now placed over 150 pieces of specialist sound access equipment into schools through our Wishes programme.
Service · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 17
The charity funded the installation of Sound Clouds at one school due to limited funding, despite high demand.
Unfortunately, due to limited funding this year, we were only able to fund the installation of Sound Clouds at one school: Oak Lodge Deaf School in Wandsworth, London. We received over 25 Wish Applications requesting Sound Clouds but, regrettably, had to decline many due to budget constraints.
Commissioning · Metric statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 16
Three Deaf Awareness Training sessions were delivered, each receiving positive feedback and leading to further interest in advanced training.
Throughout December 2023 to November 2024, we delivered three impactful Deaf Awareness Training sessions led by the engaging and experienced Deaf trainer, Andrew. Each session was designed to challenge assumptions, build communication confidence, and empower participants to create Deaf-friendly spaces in their organisations and communities.
Service · Metric statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 15
The charity delivered 8 Deaf Awareness Assemblies, reaching a total of 2089 children.
This year, we delivered 8 Deaf Awareness Book Assemblies, reaching 2089 children. At our Whole School Book Assembly, every child received a book featuring Deaf characters to take home ensuring the message of inclusion extended beyond the school gates and into family life.
Service · Metric statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 14
The number of BSL School Boards installed this year was 42, reflecting a targeted funding decision due to reduced resources.
This year (2023–24), we funded an additional 42 BSL School Boards, bringing the total number of boards displayed in schools to 270. While this year’s figure reflects a 45% decrease compared to last year, the shift was a result of targeted funding decisions due to reduced resources.
Commissioning · Metric statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 12
The CSSEF Wellbeing Hub was launched in Aldershot with the aim of reducing isolation, promoting positive mental health, and creating opportunities for Deaf children.
Through tailored activities, peer support, and inclusive spaces, we create opportunities for Deaf children and young people to build confidence, develop identity, and feel truly seen and supported. One of our biggest achievements this year has been the launch of the CSSEF Wellbeing Hub in Aldershot, where we received the keys in May 2024.
Service · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 9
The charity funds British Sign Language (BSL) courses for Deaf children and their hearing peers.
We are proud to have funded BSL courses for thousands of Deaf children and their hearing peers, promoting communication, mutual understanding, and inclusivity in school communities.
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 8
The charity supports schools in enhancing their learning environments for Deaf children through the Wishes Application programme.
Through Wishes Applications, schools can request support for: Radio Aids and Soundfield Systems to improve access to sound and spoken communication Babble Guards to reduce background noise in the classroom Acoustic enhancement materials such as sound-absorbing boards, rugs, and hessian backing behind display boards Captioning technology, including Speak See kits BSL Playtime and Fingerspelling School Boards to promote everyday use and awareness of British Sign Language Educational resources including storybooks featuring Deaf characters, toys with hearing aids, and BSL flashcards
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 8
The charity aims to provide every school with Deaf children in its geographical areas with a BSL Playtime School Board or Fingerspelling Board.
To create a lasting, visual impact, we aim to provide every school with Deaf children in our geographical areas with either a BSL Playtime School Board or a Fingerspelling Board. These colourful, permanent displays encourage daily engagement with BSL and support peer understanding through play.
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 6
The charity provides Deaf Awareness Assemblies in schools to educate children about deafness.
This year, we introduced two engaging formats for our Deaf Awareness Assemblies: 1. Whole-School Book Assemblies – Each child in the school receives a Deaf Awareness-themed book to take home, helping to extend the message beyond the classroom. Assemblies include a short talk and a curated selection of 4–5 age-appropriate storybooks featuring Deaf characters or connections to British Sign Language (BSL).
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 5
The charity aims to raise awareness about deafness within local communities.
Raising Deaf Awareness remains a key focus of our work, both within schools and across local organisations. We believe that greater understanding leads to greater inclusion, and we aim to make that awareness both meaningful and lasting.
Policy · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2024, page 4
STEM4's charitable activities expenditure includes direct costs and a share of support and governance costs.
Direct costs Charitable activities 32,833 36,281 Share of support and governance costs (see note 9) Support 193,551 355,384 Governance 8,057 8,385
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 44
STEM4's financial instruments are recognized in the balance sheet when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 42
STEM4's tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and depreciated over their useful lives.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 41
STEM4 believes that support costs should be split at 80% for charitable activities and 20% for fundraising.
The Trustees believe a more appropriate split would be 80% to charitable activities and 20% to fundraising costs.
Financial · Commitment statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 41
STEM4 allocates support costs to charitable activities and fundraising based on a consistent use of resources.
Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 41
STEM4's financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 39
STEM4 will deepen partnerships within education systems to support wider adoption of digital tools.
Deepen partnerships and collaborations, particularly within education and related systems, to support wider and more consistent adoption of stem4’s digital tools, maximise the benefits of early intervention, and reduce pressure on overstretched frontline services.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 35
STEM4 intends to invest in technological stability and resilience as usage of digital tools grows.
Invest in technological stability and resilience, ensuring that core digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data protection arrangements remain robust as reach and usage continue to grow.
Operational · Policy statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 35
STEM4 aims to strengthen financial sustainability by diversifying income streams and securing multi-year funding.
Strengthen financial sustainability by further diversifying income streams, including the continued development of school-based licensing through Clear Fear for Schools, alongside a focus on securing additional multi-year funding partnerships to improve financial predictability.
Financial · Policy statement · From Stem4 — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 35