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The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda)

Also known as: Association of Workers for Children with Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties, Association of Workers for Children with Emotional and Behaviour Disturbances, Association of Workers for Maladjusted Children, Sebda

SEBDA is a multi-disciplinary association. It serves the interests of children and young people experiencing difficulties in their social, emotional and mental health development by: promoting understanding of their needs;supporting those who work with them; providing training and education; engaging with policy making agencies and service providers;disseminating good practice.

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Activities & Mission

SEBDA is a multi-disciplinary association. It serves the interests of children and young people experiencing difficulties in their social, emotional and mental health development by: promoting understanding of their needs;supporting those who work with them; providing training and education; engaging with policy making agencies and service providers;disseminating good practice.

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
£89,783
Latest Expenditure
£87,720

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.7%
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
£89,783
£87,7200 / 0
2023
£86,469
£102,9880 / 0
2022
£63,314
£75,5550 / 0
2021
£82,850
£75,0360 / 19
2020
£70,212
£71,2720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda)

What does The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) do?

SEBDA is a multi-disciplinary association. It serves the interests of children and young people experiencing difficulties in their social, emotional and mental health development by: promoting understanding of their needs;supporting those who work with them; providing training and education; engaging with policy making agencies and service providers;disseminating good practice.

How much income did The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) report in 2024?

The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £88k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) registered as a charity?

The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1975 as charity number 258730. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda)?

The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAMELA CHRISTINE JONES OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) operate?

The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) a registered charity?

Yes — The Social, Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties Association (sebda) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258730.

Details

Address
SEBDA
3 Park Grange
Evegate Business Park
Smeeth
Ashford
Kent
Registration Date
3 July 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
258730
Charity Number
258730

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Trustees

PAMELA CHRISTINE JONES OBE Chair
Dominic Gunn
JOAN PRITCHARD
JUDITH JANE STOTT
MR BOB LAW
Also governs 1 other charity
Rob Long

Also Known As

  • Association of Workers for Children with Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties
  • Association of Workers for Children with Emotional and Behaviour Disturbances
  • Association of Workers for Maladjusted Children
  • Sebda

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14 May 2026
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