Talking Sense!
Independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Activities & Mission
Independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £195,542 | £165,756 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £125,333 | £45,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £108,000 | £76,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £56,000 | £50,000 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £64,748 | £41,006 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Talking Sense!
What does Talking Sense! do?
Independent advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
How much income did Talking Sense! report in 2025?
Talking Sense! reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £166k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Talking Sense! registered as a charity?
Talking Sense! was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2013 as charity number 1151366. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Talking Sense!?
Talking Sense! is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sylvia Stanway. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Talking Sense! operate?
Talking Sense! operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Talking Sense! a registered charity?
Yes — Talking Sense! is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151366.
Details
Aldridge
Walsall
WS9 0BZ
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