Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice
Also known as: Independent Panel for Special Education Advice, Independent Parental Special Education Advice, I P S E a
IPSEA) has the following objectives: To promote and advance education of children and young adults with special educational needs, particularly by providing advice, assistance and support for parents and others to obtain appropriate special educational services and to conduct and disseminate research, information and training on special education needs.
Activities & Mission
IPSEA) has the following objectives: To promote and advance education of children and young adults with special educational needs, particularly by providing advice, assistance and support for parents and others to obtain appropriate special educational services and to conduct and disseminate research, information and training on special education needs.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,251,603 | £1,029,471 | £974,925 | £1,023,849 | £918,665 | 26 / 80 |
| 2024 | £1,099,958 | £988,786 | £929,157 | £801,717 | £677,569 | 24 / 80 |
| 2023 | £870,778 | £814,501 | £741,481 | £690,545 | £562,452 | 21 / 120 |
| 2022 | £834,658 | £691,250 | £632,049 | £634,268 | £634,268 | 19 / 120 |
| 2021 | £851,503 | £572,359 | £513,986 | £490,860 | £467,087 | 18 / 216 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice
What does Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice do?
IPSEA) has the following objectives: To promote and advance education of children and young adults with special educational needs, particularly by providing advice, assistance and support for parents and others to obtain appropriate special educational services and to conduct and disseminate research, information and training on special education needs.
How much income did Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice report in 2025?
Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice?
Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice registered as a charity?
Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1988 as charity number 327691. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice?
Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice operate?
Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice a registered charity?
Yes — Independent Provider Of Special Education Advice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327691.
Details
Parsonage Road
Takeley
Bishop's Stortford
CM22 6PU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
- Independent Parental Special Education Advice
- I P S E a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated