Welcome to STRM – SEND the Right Message Charity

Support for Families Navigating SEND Across Essex & Southend
Waiting for assessment?
Struggling with school?
Feeling overwhelmed?

You’re in the right place. We’re a parent-led charity offering practical guidance, community support and early intervention pathways.

Open Access Support
Available to SEND families across Essex & Southend.

Targeted Support & Membership
Available to SEND families in Castle Point, Rochford & Southend, where our locally funded support is delivered.

No diagnosis is needed to access support.

Who can access STRM?

Who We Are

Parent-led. Practical. Here when you need us.
STRM – SEND the Right Message is a registered charity supporting families of neurodivergent and disabled children across Essex and Southend.

Where We’re Based

We run in-person sessions at STRM HQ in Benfleet, alongside online and community-based support across Essex and Southend.

Help Make Support Possible

Thank You to Our Funders

Past and present funders who have helped make our work possible.

Our Corporate Partners

Businesses supporting STRM and SEND families

Our Community Supporters & Partners

Thank you to the businesses and organisations who support STRM through donated goods and prizes, time, expertise, resources and community partnerships.

STRM is a parent-led charity delivering early, community-based support for disabled and neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and their families.