We are a ' by parents for parents' registered charity. Our support services are designed to provide comprehensive and holistic assistance to families. We equip families with the necessary information and guidance to help them overcome any barriers they may face.
From cost-of-living support to social activities, our team - who have lived experience of these barriers - strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters growth and development.

About us

SEND the Right Message Charity aims to support neurodivergent and disabled children, young people, adults, and their parents or carers in Essex and Southend.

We provide support services, assistance, information, activities and training programmes. As an organisation, we also help alleviate financial hardship, create opportunities for respite breaks, promote social inclusion, and raise awareness and acceptance. The charity is committed to developing and promoting innovative and early interventions for the health and well-being of beneficiaries.

Our vision is for parent carers, children, and young people with specific educational needs and disabilities to fulfil their potential by enabling families to live happier, healthier, longer lives and empowering families to help and support each other. SEND the Right Message’s mission is to improve the quality of life for families in Southend and Essex where a child has been identified or is suspected of having specific educational needs and/or disabilities through inclusive and supportive activities.

How we help?

At STRM, we believe in empowering your child, young person, and family to achieve their full potential by providing the necessary support for a great start.

  • Pre-Diagnosis and Post-Diagnosis Support plus what to do ‘while you are waiting’.
  • Information and support about money and benefits.
  • Activities that can help you and your child in day-to-day life (for example, improving social and leisure activities or supporting learning at school).
  • By connecting with our support groups and resources, you can join a community of parent carers and broaden your knowledge of disabilities and neurodivergence.
  • Lastly, we want to help parent carers, children, and young people look ahead and prepare for the future.

About Us

SEND the Right Message Charity is a ‘by parents and for parents’ charity supporting families with children and young people with specific educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Southend, Castle Point & Rochford Districts.

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Our Membership Zone contains the booking system for our support services and events.

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As a not-for-profit organisation, we do not receive any statutory funding from Local Authorities or the NHS. We rely heavily on donations and the time-consuming grant funding process. Please find out how you can support us so we can help you.
We are a ' by parents for parents' registered charity.

Our goal is to improve the lives of families in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford districts where a child has been identified or suspected as having specific educational needs and/or disabilities by providing support services and training.

Pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis support, plus what to do 'while you are waiting'.