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The Sensory Place

The Sensory Place provide a wide range of inclusive activities for disabled children and their families across Sunderland, County Durham and surrounding areas. This includes social, leisure and sporting activities. We provide safe and non-judgemental spaces where everyone is able to be themselves and where families can meet other likeminded families. We also provide courses for parents and carers.

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Activities & Mission

The Sensory Place provide a wide range of inclusive activities for disabled children and their families across Sunderland, County Durham and surrounding areas. This includes social, leisure and sporting activities. We provide safe and non-judgemental spaces where everyone is able to be themselves and where families can meet other likeminded families. We also provide courses for parents and carers.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,946
Latest Expenditure
£58,768

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£77,946
£58,7680 / 5
2023
£44,009
£32,9500 / 3
2022
£33,248
£23,0480 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sensory Place

What does The Sensory Place do?

The Sensory Place provide a wide range of inclusive activities for disabled children and their families across Sunderland, County Durham and surrounding areas. This includes social, leisure and sporting activities. We provide safe and non-judgemental spaces where everyone is able to be themselves and where families can meet other likeminded families. We also provide courses for parents and carers.

How much income did The Sensory Place report in 2024?

The Sensory Place reported total income of £78k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sensory Place registered as a charity?

The Sensory Place was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2021 as charity number 1195932. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Sensory Place?

The Sensory Place is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sensory Place operate?

The Sensory Place operates across 4 areas: Durham, Hartlepool, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Is The Sensory Place a registered charity?

Yes — The Sensory Place is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195932.

Details

Address
6 BEDFORD PLACE
SUNDERLAND
SR3 1LA
Registration Date
27 September 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5186749
Charity Number
1195932

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Trustees

Amy Henderson
Ann Young
Helen Elizabeth Abernethy
Lucinda Mary Horsley
Rebecca Follesa

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