Social Care Network

19/10/2026

It was a delight to welcome Jim Moores, founder of CHARMS, to our office last Friday to hear about the latest updates and exciting plans for the future.

CHARMS has been transforming fostering services for decades, providing comprehensive fostering case management software that brings foster carers and supervising social workers closer together, always with the best interests of children at heart.

Thank you, Jim, for taking the time to visit us and share your insights. It was wonderful to celebrate CHARMS’ 30-year journey and look ahead to what’s next!

Social Care Network

01/10/2026

Hello October! 🍂 Our latest CHARMS newsletter is available to read online now: https://mailchi.mp/socialcarenetwork/scn-newsletter-issue-73 and we have lots of excellent new features arriving in version 12.4. Have a great month everyone.

Did you know that CHARMS is designed to support the entire social care sector, including Fostering and Adoption, Residential Care, Family Hubs, Education, Refuge Services, and more? Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, or enhance service delivery, we'd love to show yo...

16/09/2026

✨Did you know...
CHARMS is designed to support the entire social care sector, including Fostering and Adoption, Residential Care, Family Hubs, Education, Refuge Services and more.

Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, or enhance service delivery, we'd love to show you how CHARMS can help!

📧Email [email protected] today to express your interest, discuss your requirements, or arrange a personalised demonstration.

28/08/2026

📢Our CHARMS newsletter for August is available to read online now!

From the initial enquiry through to assessment, approval, training and ongoing support, CHARMS helps fostering teams manage the carer journey efficiently, consistently and securely. Streamline applications Manage prospective foster families with structured application forms and centralised informati...

04/08/2026

▶️New on our YouTube channel: 'How CHARMS can help your fostering hub'

We take a look at how CHARMS can help your regional fostering hub, from an initial website enquiry through to assessment and approval. We also explore the various reports available, giving you quick access to the key information you're looking for: https://youtu.be/4uMYxQdWtIU?si=kA6vZkFkuUmO7884

In this video we take a look at how CHARMS can help your fostering ...

31/07/2026

Our July CHARMS Newsletter is now live!

It's been another busy month at Social Care Network, and our latest newsletter is packed with updates, including:

🎉 Celebrating 30 years of CHARMS
💡 A useful tip for exporting User Logs
💊 An introduction to the new eMAR feature

Read the latest issue here:

This month we’re celebrating our 30 year company anniversary! Founded by Jim Moores in 1996, Computing Help Limited (CHL) was founded to serve the care community by providing a system that users could trust to keep their records safe, as well as access their records quickly and easily. By 201...

06/07/2026

Have you checked out our June newsletter yet? Helpful tips and info on brand-new CHARMS features - Read it here 👉

If you'd like to know the exact date you will be updated, please call our support line on 0161 237 1872 or contact your Account Manager.

29/05/2026

The latest CHARMS newsletter has landed! In this month’s edition, we’re sharing:
✔️ Our new and improved CHARMS Wiki
✔️ A preview of upcoming Custom Record Card Templates
✔️ Useful tips and upcoming update information

Have a read here:

We've just launched our new and improved CHARMS Wiki, making it easier than ever to access guidance and step-by-step instructions for using CHARMS.

30/04/2026

📢 April's CHARMS Newsletter is out now!

Featuring news, information on the latest improvements across CHARMS, and helpful tips to support your day-to-day use of the system. If you use CHARMS, it’s well worth a quick read!
🔗 Read the latest newsletter here:

If you'd like to know the exact date you will be updated please call our support line on 0161 237 1872 or contact your Account Manager.

31/03/2026

📬 Our CHARMS customer newsletter for March is here! Including info on some brilliant new features arriving soon, and a look into our first CHARMS implementation done on American soil. Read the latest issue here! 👉https://mailchi.mp/socialcarenetwork/scn-newsletter-issue-67