Our Story – STRM Support

STRM - SEND the Right Message Charity was set up to improve the lives of families in Southend and Essex where a child has been identified or is suspected of having specific educational needs and/or disabilities.

In 2019, Maggie Cleary, the co-founder and CEO of STRM, set up a charity after struggling for years to find suitable support for her neurodivergent children.

Maggie persevered through the challenge of understanding the complex SEND system despite feeling isolated and unsure where to start. She
sought to connect with others facing similar struggles, especially those
dealing with a child’s mental health issues.

During this challenging journey, she encountered a group of like-minded parents who shared her struggles. They united to establish a charity to support others facing similar challenges and drive meaningful change.

SEND the Right Message Charity (STRM) formed as a constituted charity on 17th February 2021.

We are a ‘ by parents for parents’ registered charity.

Our mission is to improve the lives of families in Southend and Essex whose children have been identified or are suspected of having specific educational needs and/or disabilities.

SEND the Right Message Charity is registered in England.

Charity Number 1193572

STRM - SEND the Right Message Charity was set up to improve the lives of families in Southend and Essex where a child has been identified or is suspected of having specific educational needs and/or disabilities.

In 2019, Maggie Cleary, the co-founder and CEO of STRM, set up a charity after struggling for years to find suitable support for her neurodivergent children.

Maggie persevered through the challenge of understanding the complex SEND system despite feeling isolated and unsure where to start. Shesought to connect with others facing similar struggles, especially thosedealing with a child’s mental health issues.

During this challenging journey, she encountered a group of like-minded parents who shared her struggles. They united to establish a charity to support others facing similar challenges and drive meaningful change.

SEND the Right Message Charity (STRM) formed as a constituted charity on 17th February 2021.

Maggie persevered through the challenge of understanding the complex SEND system despite feeling isolated and unsure where to start. She
sought to connect with others facing similar struggles, especially those
dealing with a child’s mental health issues.