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IPSUM's Music Studios provided 3,300 sessions this year.
- 3,300 sessions delivered by a dedicated team
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
IPSUM delivered over 5,000 individual therapy sessions this year.
- 6,250 individual sessions delivered this year, supporting over 500 unique individuals
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
IPSUM employs five independent, accredited supervisors to deliver monthly supervision and regular appraisals for staff.
To meet the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), IPSUM employs five independent, accredited supervisors who deliver monthly supervision and regular appraisals for staff, managers, and volunteers
Service · Procedural statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
IPSUM's Ground Café provides an inclusive space for clients to connect and reduce feelings of isolation.
Our weekly drop-in Café sessions provide an inclusive and welcoming space for clients to connect, fostering social interaction and reducing feelings of isolation
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
IPSUM's teambuilding days include writing and recording a song as a team in a single day.
One popular option includes writing and recording a song as a team in a single day, guided by our expert facilitators in a relaxed and comfortable studio setting
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
IPSUM provides tailored training packages for organisations to navigate workplace challenges effectively.
In addition, IPSUM provides tailored training packages for organisations, equipping teams with practical strategies to navigate workplace challenges effectively.
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
IPSUM offers mindfulness and meditation courses to teach clients healthy relaxation skills.
IPSUM offers six-week mindfulness and meditation courses aimed at teaching clients the essential skills of healthy relaxation.
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
IPSUM's talking therapies are flexible and do not impose a fixed number of sessions.
Unlike NHS services, where treatments are often limited to a fixed number of sessions, IPSUM provides counselling without such restrictions.
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
IPSUM's leadership team includes a director who is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and former safeguarding lead for Swindon.
The team is highly qualified, including a director who is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and former safeguarding lead for Swindon
Governance · Procedural statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
IPSUM's core objectives include assisting in the treatment of mental health issues and providing support that complements statutory services.
Our core objectives are to: Assist in the treatment, care, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing mental, emotional, or psychological illness-including those affected by substance misuse. Provide counselling and support that complements statutory services.
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
IPSUM's mission is to offer accessible, therapeutic, and creative interventions for individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Our mission is to provide accessible, therapeutic, and creative interventions that foster resilience, self-expression, and recovery.
Service · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Financial · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 59
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on behalf of the board.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 August 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: D P Rainbird - Trustee
Governance · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 58
The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the company's financial statements give a true and fair view of its state of affairs.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year
Governance · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 57
The charitable company is exempt from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 November 2025.
Governance · Policy statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 57
The charity aims to increase Gift Aid income from 17% to 25%.
By encouraging more eligible donors to sign up for Gift Aid, we aim to increase our Gift Aid income from 17% to 25%, generating additional income at no extra cost to our supporters.
Financial · Commitment statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 50
The charity achieved a surplus of £13,207 in the year ending November 2025.
The Charity achieved a surplus of income over expenditure in 2025 of £13,207 (2024- deficit of £46,356)
Financial · Observational claim · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 49
The charity aims to recruit a part-time fundraiser and secure an additional £100,000 in funding.
Over the coming year, we plan to recruit a part-time Fundraiser and secure an additional £100,000 in funding to support the continued growth and sustainability of our services and programmes.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 50
Charity shops raised £222,566 in revenue during the year.
Our charity shops were a significant source of income during this financial year. They raised £222,566 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 2025, page 49
The CSSEF Deaf Hubs are designed to provide a consistent and reliable source of support for families.
The regularity of our Deaf Hub is particularly important. Rather than being an occasional activity, it has become a reliable part of family life, giving children something to look forward to and families a familiar community where they know they are welcomed and understood.
Service · Procedural statement · From Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 41