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2024-03-31-accounts

West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee)

West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024

Registered Number 03026457 Charity Number 1044977

West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Contents

Page
Reference and administrative details 1
2 - 19
Trustees' report
Independent examiner’s report on the financial statements 20
Statement of financial activities 21
Balance sheet 22
Statement of cash flows 23
Notes to the financial statements 24 - 36

West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Reference and administrative details for the year ended 31 March 2024

Trustees Chloe Webb, Chair Pat Downing MBE, President (resigned as Trustee 22/02/24) Marie Stanley, Treasurer (until 14/09/23) Peter Brookman, Treasurer (from 14/09/23) Chris Eriksson-Lee Rachel Hewett (resigned 11/05/23) Ashley Ramsay (resigned 14/09/23) Mary-Ann Palmer (resigned 22/02/24) Stuart Ilsley (from 14/09/2023/ resigned 22/02/24) Ashley Townsend (from 14/09/23/ resigned 25/07/24) Laura Acosta (from 14/09/23) Graham Clark (from 16/11/23) Dr Julie Hammond (from 16/11/23) Ella Davey (from 16/11/23) Rachel Burns (from 16/11/23) Registered 03026457 company number 1044977 Registered charity number 34 St John's Road Sevenoaks Registered TN13 3LW office

Company secretary Stevie Rice

Chief executive officer Stevie Rice

Independent examiner Samantha Rouse FCCA DChA Kreston Reeves LLP Montague Place Quayside Chatham Maritime Chatham Kent ME4 4QU

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Chair Welcome

2023/2024 has seen significant transformation for the Board of Trustees at West Kent Mind. We have welcomed eight new trustees, whose diverse expertise and experience have brought fresh perspectives to the Board.

During this past year a core concern for the Board has been the increasingly challenging economic and competitive environment and its impact on the continued delivery of services in the mental health sector. Despite this, West Kent Mind has consistently delivered innovative and meaningful work for and with our clients.

During late 2023 and early 2024, we underwent a Mind Quality Mark review, which ensures every organisation in the Mind federation is well run and delivers safe, effective support for people with mental health problems. The reviewers specifically noted how West Kent Mind has “developed new services … guided by service users, has been a key strategic influencer in the local health, social care and voluntary sector communities, and continues to look outwards and to the future”. To echo these comments, I would like to add a big thank you on behalf of the Board of Trustees to both our staff and volunteers, who contribute tirelessly to West Kent Mind.

Chloe Webb, Chair

CEO Welcome

As we reflect on another year of unwavering commitment to improving the mental health of our community, I am filled with immense pride in what we have accomplished together.

From innovative programmes to heartwarming stories of personal transformation, West Kent Mind continues to foster a local community of understanding and compassion and provide crucial support to those experiencing mental health issues. In what has been a challenging environment, West Kent Mind has achieved some extraordinary goals. We launched our new Creative Minds programme, funded by The National Lottery, and have already seen exceptional results. We expanded our support for people experiencing domestic abuse, and our crisis support service extended from two to six days a week. We have been propelled by excellence and efficiency to ensure our limited resources achieve as much impact as possible.

We are fuelled by a highly skilled, passionate team, who are dedicated to supporting our community. Despite numerous external challenges, our team has stayed resolute, adapting our strategies, expanding our reach, and offering a lifeline to individuals struggling with the profound effects of isolation, anxiety and uncertainty. I want to say heartfelt thanks to them for all they do. I am proud to work alongside them to achieve a vision of a healthy and resilient community in West Kent.

Stevie Rice, CEO

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Our Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals

Our Vision:

People’s lives are enriched through better mental wellbeing.

Our Mission:

West Kent Mind enriches lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive.

Our Values:

Inclusive: We are inclusive. We value, accept and welcome everyone as an individual.

Heart: Our approach is from the heart. Everything we do, we do with kindness and compassion.

Support: We provide effective, accessible and meaningful support to anyone who needs it.

Respect: We treat everyone with honesty, respect and dignity.

Commitment: We deliver high quality, informed and responsive services. We are committed to excellence in all that we do.

Thrive: We believe with the right support; everyone can flourish and thrive with better mental health.

Our Strategic Goals:

Goal 1: People in West Kent feel empowered to improve, nurture and sustain their mental wellbeing and the mental wellbeing of others.

Goal 2: Support is responsive, adaptive, accessible and targeted.

Goal 3: Communities are informed, engaged and connected with a positive approach to mental health.

Goal 4: West Kent Mind is an efficient, resilient and sustainable organisation.

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Our year in numbers

The positive mental wellbeing of people and communities living and working in West Kent is at the heart of all that we do.

In 2023-24…

Dan’s Story

“I have always struggled with my mental health, but I didn’t realise how bad things had got until I had a severe mental health crisis. Everything felt so dark and difficult.

I was welcomed into the West Kent Mind family and started attending therapeutic art groups.

At a time when even getting out of bed felt hard, having a safe space to go to and something to focus on was so very needed. I started to slowly feel accepted for who I am, and having a peer group for support and a chat when I was at my lowest point gave me the strength to concentrate on my mental wellbeing.

West Kent Mind saved my life – I genuinely believe that.

I have now gone full circle and, this year, I even led a Creative Minds group for West Kent Mind called Creating History. I know I’ve come so far, and it makes me smile to say I’m now not just well but thriving. I hope people in our community really do know there is support out there for them if they are ever in my situation.”

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People’s lives are enriched through better mental wellbeing

Having access to the right kind of support, in the right place, at the right time, is vital. Whether people in our community are in an emotional crisis or looking for specialist guidance and advice for themselves or someone they care about, we have continued to offer support to those who need it.

West Kent Mind support is responsive, adaptive, accessible and targeted: Low-cost counselling

Our counselling service offers talking therapy for those in our community looking to find more effective ways of coping. We are committed to ensuring counselling remains accessible by providing low-cost therapy both online and face to face across West Kent.

Over the last year we have delivered 2,133 counselling sessions, helping 118 clients regain control of their lives and better understand difficult thoughts and feelings.

The counselling team began preparations for the redesign and launch of the service (on 1 April 2024). This involved an in-depth analysis of the counselling model and saw them collaborate with clients, our team of 40 volunteer therapists, our dedicated staff and our partners, to make it sustainable and offer more support to more people in our community.

We would like to thank everyone who provided feedback about the service. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our extraordinary volunteer therapists for their unwavering support. Their time, skill and experience make our service exceptional every day.

Fast Track Domestic Abuse Programme , funded by The Gatwick Foundation, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

In the past 12 months we have supported 97 clients on the Fast Track Domestic Abuse Programme. Each client has almost immediate access to eight sessions of counselling with a qualified and experienced counsellor. Our impact scores have been consistently positive and demonstrate a significant improvement in their wellbeing.

We have collaborated closely with Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS), while attracting referrals from agencies such as Look Ahead and Porchlight. This was facilitated through our participation in the Kent Domestic Abuse Forum meetings, during which we showcased our services for domestic abuse clients. The presentation was met with exceptionally positive feedback.

The programme has been made possible thanks to the support and funding from Barnardo’s, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Counselling for D/deaf people

Throughout 2023/2024, we were fortunate to have a trainee counsellor fluent in BSL offer counselling to the D/deaf community. The service has been well received, and we are incredibly proud to provide a service that is not easily accessed in Kent.

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Maria’s Story

“Last year, I experienced a severe bout of depression following surgery and a long hospital stay. Being confined to a hospital bed and isolated from other people was something I really struggled with. I had never felt so low, and it was incredibly challenging, especially as someone who thrives on social interaction.

Thankfully, I found relief through West Kent Mind’s community groups.

“The group nurtured our creativity, encouraging us to step outside our comfort zones. As a result, we all grew and became less isolated. The sense of community was invaluable, and I formed strong bonds with the other members. For me, the group provided a level of support that felt even more inclusive than counselling. As someone who lives alone, I truly value the social connections I made.”

Support in our community

Communities are informed, engaged and connected, with a positive approach to mental health

Engaging in simple activities and connecting with others can significantly enhance our health and happiness. Our social and activity groups offer clients the chance to meet new people and learn new skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

ASD Carers’ Support Group, funded by West Kent Mind

Led by two volunteers, the ASD Carers’ Support Group offered a relaxed, friendly and confidential place for 31 carers and parents impacted by ASD to share their experiences.

“I’m so glad I found this lovely group. The advice and ideas are so simple and helpful. I use them all the time in supporting my child and have passed them on to other parents and carers.”

Parents Supporting Parents, funded by Sevenoaks Primary Care Network

Supported by peers, this programme explored strategies for navigating challenging discussions with young people. Participants gained increased confidence in how to talk about mental health, how to support young people who may be engaging in behaviours such as self-harm and how to reach out for support at times of crisis.

“The group was very helpful for me. Having a child with a mental illness is very isolating … it was very comforting for me to spend just a few hours with parents who knew exactly how I felt.”

Parent Supporting Parents groups were attended 45 times both online and face to face.

Life after Loss, funded by Live Well Kent

The programme worked with eight participants to address themes associated with loss.

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“I was given good advice and good tools to work with. The group allowed me to get things off my chest and it was a really good space to talk in.”

While some sessions were dedicated exclusively to bereavement, others delved into different forms of loss, such as unemployment or housing displacement.

LGBTQIA+ Support Group, funded by the Kent and Medway Better Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Fund

The funding for this pilot project enabled us to research needs within our LGBTQIA+ community. We engaged with volunteers and participants at two local Pride events (Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells) and received 30 responses to a survey asking the local LGBTQIA+ community what they would like to see in a support group. Through our initial outreach work, we were also able to recruit two lived experience volunteers to support and deliver the group.

“I would love to be involved if you run it again!”

Although a small group, the learnings from the first cohort have helped shape an adapted second cohort, which is planned for September 2024.

Solace Café, funded by Kent and Medway ICB

The Solace Café continued to provide an invaluable specialist drop-in service for adults in West Kent experiencing, or at risk of developing, an emotional crisis. Our expert team provided tailored one-to-one sessions, psychoeducation, coping techniques and signposting to further support in the local area.

Solace Café expanded to run six days a week in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. It also ran online, including over the Christmas period. Solace Café saw 1,226 attendances and supported 108 clients across the 12 months.

Mindful Men, funded by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

Our support programme for men provided a safe space to explore mental wellbeing and share

experiences.

“I’ve enjoyed seeing the efforts being made by West Kent Mind to help make people’s lives better. I’ve been encouraged and supported to take difficult steps and find spaces to talk to others about my struggles.”

The sessions were attended 90 times and offered men guidance in understanding how best to manage their wellbeing and where to look for support.

Changing Pace, funded by Sport England

This year we launched running group Changing Pace. The fun and sociable group used the Couch to 5k approach, with the aim of participants reaching 5k by the end of the programme.

“Following Changing Pace, I feel better able to use outdoor space and I feel supported within my local community. My self-esteem and confidence have improved, and I feel less lonely and isolated. The West Kent Mind team were supportive and inspirational.”

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Changing Pace supported the group’s physical and mental wellbeing through exercising in the fresh air. Clients reported an increase in mood and wellbeing and a boost to their self-esteem. The group also encouraged one another to create a habit to get outside and move regularly.

Mindful Gardening, funded by West Kent Mind

Our dedicated Mindful Gardening group met weekly, whatever the weather! They volunteered 200 hours of their time to create and maintain a beautiful pond and organic wildlife garden, which produced flowers, fruit and vegetables throughout the year.

Members of the Mindful Gardening group reported an uplift in their mood. They said the group instilled a sense of purpose and working alongside others helped combat feelings of isolation.

Chat Room, funded by Sevenoaks Town Council

The West Kent Mind Chat Room offered people the space to support one another while combatting anxiety, stress and depression.

“As I am housebound, having access to a Zoom group is so important to me. When you live on your own, can’t get out and struggle with mental and physical illness, to be able to chat with other people who understand is so helpful and reassuring.”

The Chat Room was attended 568 times both online and face to face.

Arts and Minds, funded by Live Well Kent

These friendly, relaxed and inclusive creative sessions were held in community venues throughout West Kent and online.

“Before I started the group, I felt that nobody cared. I was very depressed and anxious. My confidence has grown so much that I am driving and going out again! I shall be forever grateful to West Kent Mind for being there for me.”

A wonderful addition to the programme was to equip online Arts and Minds participants with the art supplies they need. This initiative garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback from both clients and the programme funder, Live Well Kent.

This year, attendance at our Arts and Minds groups saw a notable increase across all 10 locations, with 80 clients benefitting from the sessions.

Creative Minds, funded by the National Lottery

In April 2023 we launched Creative Minds with funding from The National Lottery. We engaged local professional artists and arts organisations to lead activities that inspire creativity and

improve mental health and wellbeing. The first year of the programme has been a huge success – we have met targets for the programme and session delivery and exceeded the targets for participants registered.

The feedback from Creative Minds clients has been overwhelmingly positive. We anticipate further success as we embark on the second year of the three-year programme (April 2024 – March 2025).

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Year One Metrics

100% programme delivery- 8 programmes (target of 8) 124% active participants- 119 registrants (target of 96) 102% session delivery- 195 sessions (target of 192)

During the 2023/2024 period, we engaged with 229 participants throughout this programme: 80 participants joined our Arts and Minds groups, 119 joined one of our Creative Minds groups, and 30 participants registered as Creative Agents.

Year One Outcomes

In its first year, Creative Minds engagements included: Exploring Printmaking, Beginners to Knitters, Singing for Wellbeing, The Forest Project, Creating History, Art for All, Learning to be Creative.

Stuart’s story

“I was first diagnosed with depression in 2010. I threw myself into research, which, amongst other things, highlighted the value of creativity. But there was a problem. Over the years, I’ve bought so many notebooks, journals and sketch pads, but simply been unable to put pen to paper.

“The idea of me being creative in any form always seemed frivolous. It was something other people did – creative people – certainly not me. For years, I had a very vocal inner critic, whose words were so potent, so debilitating: Who do you think you are? You’re no artist…

“So, with that in mind, I’m still not entirely sure why I signed up for the Creative Minds programme Exploring Printmaking!

“The first session came as a bit of a shock. But something happened. There was no great epiphany – no thunder and lightning – but I started to create.

For the first time, I felt able to be creative – just for creativity’s sake. Just for me.

“As the course progressed, I grew to know the people around me. Sometimes the work took a back seat, and we just took the time to chat over a cuppa. But there was always an atmosphere of support. There was never any judgement of anyone’s efforts. “My inner critic fell strangely silent.”

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Creative Minds Mental Health First Aid training and mental health awareness workshops

As part of the wider project, 20 participants, artists and volunteers accessed Mental Health First Aid training, and 9 attended mental health awareness workshops.

Through Creative Engagements, we identified that clients want to support each other better with their mental health but don’t always have the confidence or skills to do so. Our training and workshops offer ‘Creative Agents’ a comprehensive approach to enable and empower them with the skills they need to support their communities. This allows them to deliver and support sessions within the programme as well as across other West Kent Mind services.

“The course had a positive effect on my own experience. We were all listened to and involved from the start in a very personable yet inclusive way. It left me feeling very positive and more confident, which will allow me to help, listen and guide.”

Mental Health First Aid training participant

People in West Kent feel empowered to improve, nurture and sustain their wellbeing

We want everyone in West Kent to thrive with better mental health and wellbeing. Our training and workshop programme continued to encourage our community to make mental health a priority and teach the skills and confidence to look after your own mental health and support others.

Through our training and workshop programme we aim to:

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training continued be a popular choice for businesses, community organisations and individuals. It formed a vital part of many employers’ journeys towards creating a mentally healthy workplace, where employees are supported to thrive personally and

professionally. The skills and knowledge the course provides are useful in customer-facing roles and in the community. Last year, we delivered 9 full courses (over two days each) to 112 learners.

Learners completing feedback forms reported an average 63% increase in their confidence to support someone experiencing poor mental health and a 67% increase in their knowledge to do so effectively.

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the course. I have been given the confidence to be the best Mental Health First Aider I can be, using the tools and skills we learned during this course.”

Mental Health First Aid participant

“On behalf of the group of business owners who attended the course, we now feel much more confident in our abilities to support the people around us and we have also picked up some invaluable tools to support our own needs much better.” Mental Health First Aid participant

Bespoke business training

A 2022 report by Deloitte estimated that UK employers can expect an average saving of £5 for every £1 spent on mental health support, including proactive interventions such as mental health awareness training.

We proposed a tiered approach to mental health education for businesses:

Our work with corporate clients continued, and last year we onboarded seven new businesses.

“The course leader made everyone feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts and experiences. The course itself was very informative and made me understand mental health issues better and gave me the confidence to help others in dealing with them.” Mental Health Skills for Managers participant

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Led by Mid Kent Mind, and thanks to funding from Kent County Council and Transforming Health and Social Care in Kent and Medway, we were part of a Mind in Kent project to deliver free Suicide Awareness & Prevention training workshops across Kent and Medway. Last year, we reached 150 people through 10 of these vital half-day workshops.

100% of attendees reported an increase in their confidence to reduce suicide risks and signpost appropriately.

“Very informative, well delivered and comprehensive. A worthwhile course with many benefits.” Suicide Awareness & Prevention training participant

West Kent Mind is an efficient, resilient and sustainable organisation

In this challenging economic climate, we are enormously grateful for the incredible support we have received from our donors and funders, which has enabled us to sustain and expand our mental

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health services. The outpouring of generosity from our remarkable community has been nothing short of inspiring, with people rallying together to raise essential funds for supporting better mental health in West Kent.

The second year of our Wear It Blue campaign was a huge success, raising over £5,000. This year we took part in our first Big Give Christmas Challenge and raised an eye-watering £10,787.

We were immensely grateful to welcome Spa Communications as our inaugural Change Maker. Our transformative partnership aims to embed positive mental health practices within their workplace and raise valuable funds.

Sevenoaks Town Golf Club, who chose West Kent Mind as their Charity of the Year, raised more than £16,000. Wrotham Heath Golf Club also embraced our cause and raised an impressive £11,228.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every supporter – we recognise them all as true fundraising heroes.

Throughout the year countless individuals undertook ambitious endeavours, from running marathons to cycling long distances, all while raising hundreds of pounds for West Kent Mind. Among these remarkable challenges, staff from The Finance Hub ran the Brighton Half Marathon for us in February.

Natalie and Gillian’s story

“We were delighted to run the Brighton Half Marathon for West Kent Mind as part of The Finance Hub’s ongoing commitment to partnering with this fantastic charity. The Finance Hub recognises the importance of positive mental health and the wellbeing of our community, family and friends.

“As a financial advice organisation, we are also very aware that some mental health problems stem from financial worries. It is important to use our expertise to enhance the positive mental wellbeing of our staff and community. We take great pride in our collaboration with West Kent Mind.”

Our volunteers

We rely on the support of over 70 hardworking volunteers, who are central to the work we do at West Kent Mind. We are truly grateful for their commitment, expertise, lived experience, enthusiasm and passion for connecting with our clients. Without our team of volunteers, who help with everything from running gardening groups, completing admin, and leading community groups to organising fundraising events, we would not be able to provide the level of support we do in West Kent.

We are honoured to have such a dedicated workforce and look forward to achieving even more together.

Gill’s story

“I have been volunteering with West Kent Mind for over a year now, and I really enjoy feeling like I am part of the wider West Kent community.

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“I was motivated to volunteer because I am very aware of the many individuals who need support with their mental health. Through participating in two six-month art-related courses, I have witnessed firsthand the potential for people to connect and go on to find a place of enjoyment – and peace in their lives. Seeing friendships grow and blossom has been incredibly rewarding, and this is driven by the atmosphere created during the courses and how relaxed and supported participants feel.

“Meeting the dedicated and professional staff at West Kent Mind is always inspiring. I look forward to continuing my volunteer journey at the upcoming arts groups and meeting all the wonderful people involved.”

Your local Mind

Throughout 2023 and 2024, we have creatively engaged with our community to encourage proactive, informed, supportive, and empathetic approaches to mental health.

A key part of our communication strategy has been the development of real-life stories, allowing our community to hear firsthand from individuals who have benefitted from West Kent Mind services. You can find these stories throughout this document.

We have continued to promote our fundraising events, services, and training to ensure our community understands the resources available to support their own mental wellbeing and that of others. Our digital activity for Local Minds Week, Wear it Blue, and Time to Talk Day have sparked vital conversations about mental wellbeing. We have supported larger-scale campaigns like these, as well as important national awareness days, throughout the year via our social media channels, radio interviews, print and press coverage, and e-newsletters.

Digital developments

In this digital era, funders and commissioners expect solid evidence of the impact of services. As an organisation, we need to gather data to make intelligent decisions and allocate resources to the best advantage of our clients. Our investment in the Beacon CRM has allowed us to do this, returning great value over the year.

The Creative Minds programme has been managed entirely within Beacon. We’ve been able to register participants via our website, monitor attendance and record wellbeing metrics. And we’ve demonstrated a significant improvement in participants’ mental wellbeing using the Short Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS).

We further developed the system to manage our counselling service, and in the coming year we expect to show the impact of the service, again using SWEMWBS.

Mind Quality Mark review

This year, West Kent Mind underwent a Mind Quality Mark review – a quality standard for the Mind federation. Mind Quality Mark is both a quality assurance framework and a tool for organisational development. It provides the impetus for reflection and continuous improvement, innovation and ambition so that everyone with mental health problems gets the respect and the support they need. The review identified some areas for further growth and improvement, yet we are incredibly proud of its overwhelming positive feedback.

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“West Kent Mind has achieved a great deal and has many strengths to celebrate. It has built strong relationships with local health and social care providers to establish a high profile locally, is passionate and greatly involved in the work of the Mind federation and has positive links with organisations to ensure effective signposting for people using its services. The organisation consistently puts forward positive messages about mental health and ensures the voice of people with lived experience is enshrined in its communications.”

Thank you for your support

Thank you to the incredible individuals, businesses, funders and community groups who have supported us this year. Your generosity has enabled us to continue to support local people with mental health problems to get well, stay well and thrive.

Arty Farty Retreat Luna Domes Atelier de Linde Architects National Lottery Baldwins Travel National Mind Barnardo’s Salomons Estate Be and Flourish Life Coaching and Wellbeing Sevenoaks District Council Blue Motor Finance Sevenoaks PCN Brachers Charitable Trust Sevenoaks Primary Care Network Cabot Credit Management Sevenoaks Town Council Chartwell House Sevenoaks Town Golf Club Chelsea Football Club Sharp Minds Communications Cooper Burnett Shaw Trust Crockenhill Parish Council Skinners Charity Foundation Eastwell Manor Southeast Water Edward Gostling Foundation Spa Communications EM Forster Theatre Sport England Garfield Weston Foundation St James Place Foundation Gatwick Foundation Fund Su Swan Designs GFHR Consulting Sweaty Betty, Sevenoaks Great Stone Bridge Trust Thackray Williams Hoopers, Tunbridge Wells The Finance Hub Hotel du Vin, Tunbridge Wells The Swan West Malling Howden Insurance TN Card Kent & Medway Better Mental Health Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Community Fund Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Kent Community Foundation Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival Kent County Council Walthamstow Hall School Knocker Foskett Solicitors West Kent Freemasons Livewell Kent West Malling Flowers

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Statutory Information

The annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Policies and objectives

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

West Kent Mind is an independent charity that works within West Kent and the surrounding areas. It is affiliated to national Mind. The charity works with and on behalf of people with mental health problems providing a range of practical, emotional and social support, and works to promote better mental health for all. The charity involves and includes members of the community in delivering its services and delivers wider public benefits as a result. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The objectives of the charity are, within the area of Kent: 'to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress requiring advice or treatment.'

Founded in 1963, the charity has developed a range of services that seek to provide people with mental health problems with the support they need to promote recovery, reach their full potential, live well within their communities and improve their wellbeing.

Investment policy and performance

Having regard to the liquidity requirements of the charity, the trustees have agreed to keep surplus funds in an interest-bearing deposit account with the aim of balancing ease of access to funds while maximising the interest rate received. The interest-bearing investment in COIF Charity Funds was closed during the year with all proceeds paid to the interest- bearing deposit account.

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Financial review

Going concern

Given the challenging environment for charities like West Kent Mind, to attain statutory and voluntary income, the Trustees requested a full structural review in April 2024; as a result, there will be an enhanced focus on efficient income generation alongside certain costsaving measures. These cost reductions sadly needed to include two role redundancies, and these will be implemented by September 2024.

Following these changes, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and will continue to regularly monitor this robustly. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

The charity returned a surplus after gains on investments of £12,921 for the year compared with a deficit of £128,304 for the previous year. Income increased from £766,834 in the previous year to £880,208 in this year.

Reserves policy

Reserves are essential to enable the charity to respond to short-term fluctuations in the level of funding; provide sufficient liquidity to meet its revenue and capital needs and cover contingencies in the event of an unexpected curtailment of activities.

Based on the above, the trustees have set a minimum level of unrestricted reserves equal to three months running costs (£228,000) and an ideal level of six months running costs (£456,000). The value of our unrestricted reserves at the year-end increased from £292,901 in the previous year to £305,822 this year. Reserves are currently at 67% of the higher ideal target amount.

Structure, governance and management

Constitution

West Kent Mind is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association. The company is constituted under a Memorandum of Association and is a registered charity number 1044977.

Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

Each member of the Trust may seek a nomination for election as a trustee. Trustees and staff welcome potential new trustees with key professional skills.

All trustees receive comprehensive induction training sufficient for them to be able to understand their responsibilities and have a role description. In addition, away days and other opportunities to improve their skills and understanding are held for trustees, enabling them to keep fully informed of issues affecting West Kent Mind and their role as trustees.

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Organisational structure and decision-making policies

West Kent Mind is governed by a Board of Trustees which meets regularly to manage its affairs. The trustees are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. West Kent Mind has approximately 32 staff and over 67 active volunteers who contribute to achieving its objectives. The Chief Executive, Stevie Rice, leads the staff and volunteer team under delegated powers, reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees.

Pay policy for key management personnel

The trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration for their work as a trustee in the year. The pay of the senior staff is reviewed annually and benchmarked against pay levels in other charities of similar size. The pay of the chief executive is reviewed and set annually by the Board of Trustees; the pay of senior staff is reviewed annually by the Finance Sub-Group. We aim to achieve good value whilst at the same time ensuring the recruitment and retention of key staff.

Risk management

Responsibility for risk management lies with Trustees. The Charity has established a risk register that aims to set out the key risks for the organisation.

The risk register is reviewed in full by the Board annually with a focus on key risks undertaken throughout the year to explore selected risks in more detail. The Charity uses a standard risk management model which includes risk identification, assessment, ownership, evaluation and implementation of steps to minimise risks. Key areas covered are governance, operational, financial, and external risks and compliance with law and regulations.

Key risks include:

Fundraising practices

As a responsible charity, we have adequate systems and processes in place to demonstrate our commitment to protecting donors and the public, including vulnerable people, from poor fundraising practices.

As part of the new law, the fundraising standards form part of the agreements between the trust and any commercial participators including professional fundraisers with whom we undertake any work.

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West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee)

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Chloe Webb

Chair

Date: 19 August 2024

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of West Kent Mind

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 21 to 36.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement – matter of concern identified

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters, other than those noted below, which have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing account in accordance with the Financial Report Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]

During my examination, it has been identified that the charity is anticipating a reduction in income in future years, making the charity’s future financial position uncertain. The Trustees are alert to the situation and are working robustly on the financial strategy in future years to ensure the charity can continue to operate as a going concern.

I have no other concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the Charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity’s Trustees as a body, for my work or this report.

Samantha Rouse FCCA DChA

Independent Examiner

Chartered Accountant

Kreston Reeves LLP Montague Place Quayside Chatham Maritime Chatham Kent ME4 4QU

Date 19 August 2024

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West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Income from:
Note
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net expenditure before net
losses on investments
Net gains/ (losses) on investments
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Transfers between funds
Total funds carried forward
15		 General
Funds
2024
£
96,635
677,181
12,273
786,089
776,276
776,276
9,813
3,108
12,921
292,901
-
305,822		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
94,119
-
94,119
94,119
94,119
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
Funds
2024
£
96,635
771,300
12,273
880,208
870,395
870,395
9,813
3,108
12,921
292,901
-
305,822		 Total
Funds
2023
£
92,993
670,589
3,252
766,834
892,473
892,473
( 125,639)
( 2,665)
( 128,304)
292,901
-
292,901

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 24 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee) BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2024 Registered number: 03026457

West Kent Mind
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 MARCH 2024
Registered number: 03026457
2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 10 11,582 17,462
11,582 17,462
Current assets
Debtors 11 12,033 151,450
Investments 12 - 56,414
Cash at bank and in hand 549,315 347,007
561,348 554,871
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 13 ( 254,294) ( 279,432)
Provisions for liabilities 14 ( 12,814)
( 267,108) ( 279,432)
Net current assets 294,240 275,439
Total net assets 305,822 292,901
Charity funds
Restricted Funds 15 - -
General Funds 15 305,822 292,901
Total funds 305,822 292,901

For the financial year ended 31 March 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year

in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act

with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of the accounts. Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:

Chloe Webb Chair

Date: 19 August 2024

The notes on pages 24 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
18
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment income
Purchase of tangible assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in cash in the period
Cash at the beginning of the period
Cash at the end of the period
19		 2024
£
133,699
12,273
(3,186)
59,522
68,608
202,308
347,007
549,315		 2023
£
( 50,460)
3,252
(7,827)
-
(4,575)
(55,035)
402,042
347,007

The notes on pages 24 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

1 Status

West Kent Mind is a charitable company (charity number 1044977) limited by guarantee (company number 03026457) incorporated in England & Wales. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is 34 St John's Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LW. The charitable activities of the charity continue to be to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental health conditions or emotional distress, supporting those persons to get well, stay well and thrive.

2 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

2.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

West Kent Mind meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue, and so the going concern basis of accounting has been adopted.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company

2.2 Going concern

Given the challenging environment for charities like West Kent Mind, to attain statutory and voluntary income, the Trustees requested a full structural review in April 2024; as a result, there will be an enhanced focus on efficient income generation alongside certain cost-saving measures. These cost reductions sadly needed to include two role redundancies, and these will be implemented by September 2024. Following these changes, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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West Kent Mind (A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

2.3 Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the charity, can be reliably measured.

Grants are included in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.4

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date because of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated based on time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

2.5 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

2.6 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Assets costing less than £500 are not capitalised. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated realisable value of each asset over its expected useful economic life, as follows:

Equipment 25% straight line Fixtures and Fittings 25% straight line

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the statement of financial activities.

2.8 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as 'Gains/(Losses) on investments' in the statement of financial activities.

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

2.9 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand comprises cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less from the date of opening the deposit or similar account.

2.10 Interest Receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.11 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.12 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.13 Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

2.14 Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund.

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

3
Income from donations and legacies
General Funds
2024
£
Donations
96,635
96,635
Total 2023
92,993
4
Income from charitable activities
General Funds
2024
£
4
Supported Living and Housing
90,302
Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
43,129
Counselling and Talking Therapies
313,614
Training and Awareness Raising
41,658
Community Strategic Support and Development
188,478
677,181
Total 2023
402,919
Income from charitable activities (contd)
2024
£
Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
217,778
National Mind
112,917
National Lottery Community Fund RC London and South East
91,451
Shaw Trust
55,056
Garfield Weston Foundation
30,000
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
27,989
Kent County Council
22,031
Barnardo's
19,983
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
18,135
Sevenoaks Primary Care Network
7,086
Gatwick Foundation Fund
7,000
Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival CIC
3,400
Kent High Weald Partnership
2,763
Sport England Grant
2,668
St James's Place Charitable Foundation
2,500
Sevenoaks District Council
2,031
Great Stonebridge Trust
2,000		 Restricted Funds
2024
£
-
-
-
Restricted Funds
2024
£
-
83,557
-
7,062
3,500
94,119
267,670
2023
£
-
5,000
-
193,502
30,000
25,000
23,061
-
6,865
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,322
4,000		 Total Funds
2024
£
96,635
96,635
92,993
Total Funds
2024
£
90,302
126,686
313,614
48,720
191,978
771,300
670,589

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

4 Income from charitable activities (contd)

5
Investment Income
General Funds
2024
£
Interest receivable
12,273
12,273
Total 2023
3,252
Province of West Kent Freemasons
Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Scheme
Sir Thomas Smythe
West Kent Community Care Group
Edward Gostling Foundation
Awards for All
West Kent Housing Association
The Grocers' Charity
Kickstart
Sevenoaks Town Council
Arnold Clark
Involve Kent
Crockenhill Parish		 629,527
Total Funds
2024
£
12,273
12,273
3,252
2024
£
1,911
1,828
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2023
£
-
-
-
49,635
10,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
3,663
1,000
1,000
500
500
377,048
Total Funds
2023
£
3,252
3,252
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Supported Living and Housing
Community Mental Health and Wellbeing
Counselling and Talking Therapies
Training and Awareness Raising
Community Strategic Support and Develo
Total 2023		 Direct costs
2024
£
55,905
121,559
178,353
42,680

225,383
623,880
Note 6
654,015		 Support costs
2024
£
47,515
40,773
75,829
14,548
67,850
246,515
Note 6
238,458		 Total Funds
2024
£
103,420
162,332
254,182
57,228
293,233
870,395
892,473		 Total Funds
2023
£
255,144
151,016
139,304
95,595
251,415
892,473

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

est Kent Mind
A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to financial statements 31		 March 2024
6
Analysis of direct costs
Staff costs
Bought in services
Events and outgoings
Rent
IT costs
Light and heat
Recruitment
Marketing
Telephone
Subscriptions
Travel
Staff training
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Loss on disposal of assets
Rates and water
Volunteer expenses
Bank charges
Sundries
Total 2023
6
Analysis of direct costs (continued)
Staff costs
Bought in services
Events and outgoings
Rent
IT costs
Light and heat
Recruitment
Marketing
Telephone
Subscriptions
Travel
Staff training
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Loss on disposal of assets
Rates and water
Volunteer expenses
Bank charges
Sundries
Total 2023		 Supported
Living and
Housing
2024
£
21,129
-
143
20,964
-
7,344
-
-
-
-
74
-
3,698
-
1,318
1,235
-
-
-		 Community
Mental Health
and Wellbeing
Services
2024
£
84,655
18,428
9,796
-
1,556
-
-
204
2,044
-
2,174
715
-
1,208
-
-
779
-
-
121,559
69,899
Community
Strategic
Support and
Development
2024
£
204,512
1,925
2,066
-
2,726
-
4,602
5,896
1,144
1,251
506
755
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
225,383
215,614		 Counselling and
Talking Therapies
2024
£
135,583
21,001
6,870
-
3,830
-
2,502
183
1,853
1,944
803
2,310
-
1,182
-
-
205
87
-
178,353
125,054
Total Funds
2024
£
479,805
41,354
24,611
20,964
9,088
7,345
7,104
6,559
5,232
4,390
3,876
3,781
3,698
2,390
1,318
1,235
984
146
-
623,880
654,015		 Training and
Awareness
Raising
2024
£
33,926
-
5,736
-
976
-
-
276
191
1,195
319
-
-
-
-
-
61
-
55,905 42,680
183,620 59,829
Total Funds
2023
£
456,428
29,804
8,481
75,726
17,019
28,319
1,361
5,096
6,563
365
1,180
5,125
4,413
4,929
-
6,801
843
-
1,563
654,015

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

6
Analysis of support costs
Staff costs
IT support
Insurance
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Light and heat
Professional fees
IT equipment
Office sundries
Travel
Bank charges
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Trustee expenses
Staff training
Rates and water
Subscriptions
DBS fees
Recruitment
Room Hire
Total 2023
6
Analysis of support costs (contd)
Staff costs
IT support
Insurance
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Light and heat
Professional fees
IT equipment
Office sundries
Travel
Bank charges
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Trustee expenses
Staff training
Rates and water
Subscriptions
DBS fees
Recruitment
Room Hire
Total 2023		 Supported
Living and
Housing
2024
£
42,756
1,198
555
519
499
447
409
314
214
170
107
92
48
44
42
29
26
26
20
-
-		 Community
Mental Health
and Wellbeing
Services
2024
£
28,078
3,196
1,480
1,385
1,330
1,192
1,089
839
571
455
284
246
127
117
113
77
70
70
54
-
-
40,773
81,117
Total Funds
2024
£
164,002
20,772
9,621
9,000
8,647
7,748
7,081
5,451
3,712
2,955
1,847
1,597
825
762
735
500
453
452
353
-
-
246,515
238,459		 Counselling and
Talking Therapies
2024
£
42,506
8,389
3,885
3,635
3,492
3,129
2,860
2,201
1,499
1,193
746
645
333
308
297
202
183
183
143
-
-
75,829
14,250
Total Funds
2023
£
153,391
-
8,795
9,000
20,368
7,140
9,114
11,326
1,953
4,203
2,187
2,123
1,146
114
1,310
1,287
813
3,017
915
40
217
238,459		 Training and
Awareness
Raising
2024
£
8,200
1,598
740
692
665
596
545
419
286
227
142
123
63
59
57
38
35
35
27
-
-
47,515 14,548
71,524 35,766
Community
Strategic
Support and
Development
2024
£
42,462
6,392
2,961
2,769
2,661
2,384
2,178
1,678
1,142
910
568
491
254
234
226
154
139
138
109
-
-
67,850
35,801

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

Kent Mind
mpany limited by guarantee)
s to financial statements 31 March 2024
Auditor's remuneration 2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the examiner in respect of the examination of the charity's accou 3,900 3,900

7 Auditor's remuneration

Fees payable to the charity's auditor in respect of: All taxation advisory services not included in above - -

8
Staff costs
Gross salaries
Employer's national insurance
Employer's pension contributions
Provision for redundancy costs		 2024
£
578,774
42,012
10,207
12,814
643,807		 2023
£
572,102
29,561
8,156
-
609,819

The 2024 figure for Employer's National Insurance includes the SME Employer's Annual Allowance of £5,000. In 2023, the Employer's National Insurance total of £29,561 includes a credit of £12,000 for the SME Employer's Annual Allowance for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively. Statutory redundancy costs of £12,814 due at 31 August 2024 have been provided for (2023 nil)

The average number of employees employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Support workers
Management and administration
Fundraising
The average headcount expressed as full-time equivalents was:
Support workers
Management and administration
Fundraising		 2024
No.
20
8
4
32
2024
No.
9
6
2
17		 2023
No.
23
8
4
35
2023
No.
9
6
3
18

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £70,000 was:

2024 2023
No. No.
In the band £70,001- £80,000 1
In the band £60,001- £70,000 1

The total remuneration, benefits and pensions paid in respect of the key management personnel in the year was £73,389 (2023 £68,454)

9 Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year ended 31 March 2024, £140 was paid out in respect of fees for DBS certificate renewals; £77 was paid towards advertising for new Trustees and £481 was paid to hire a room for the strategy planning day.(2023 - £110,£1,200 and nil respectively)

During the year ended 31 March 2024, Trustee expenses totalling £37 have been reimbursed against travel to board meetings (2023 - NIL)

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

10
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
11
Debtors
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12
Current asset investments
Listed investments
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income at 1 April 2023
Released in the year
Deferred in the year
Carried forward		 Office
Equipment
£
63,302
3,186

( 1,582)
64,906
45,840
7,748

( 264)
53,324
11,582
17,462
2024
£
3,200
-
8,833
12,033
2024
£
-
2024
£
4,690
-
341
249,263
254,294
261,849
( 261,849)
225,227
225,227		 2023
£
142,243
1,517
7,690
151,450
2023
£
56,414
2023
£
5,243
-
-
274,189
279,432
44,753
( 44,753)
261,849
261,849

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

14
Provisions for liabilities
Structural Review		 2024
£
12,814
12,814		 2023
£
-
-

Following the year end, the charity undertook a structural review of operations and has provided for the anticipated costs. ( 2023 £ nil)

15 Analysis of movement between funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
Infrastructure fund
General funds
General fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Community Mental Health & Wellbein
Training and Awareness
Community Strategic Support
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
April 2023
£
-		 Income
£
£
83,557
7,062
3,500
94,119
880,208
-
786,089
786,089		 Expenditure
£
£
( 83,557)
( 7,062)
( 3,500)
( 94,119)
( 870,395)
-
( 776,276)
( 776,276)		 Transfers G
in/out
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 ains/ Losses
Balance at
31 March
2024
£
£
-
292,901 3,108
305,822
292,901 3,108
305,822
£

-
-
-		 £
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
-
292,901 3,108
305,822

The current year restricted funds are used for the Creative Minds and Changing Pace projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England, respectively.

15 Analysis of movement between funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
Infrastructure fund
General funds
General fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Community Mental Health & Wellbein
Talking Therapies
Supporting Living and Housing
Total funds		 Balance 1
April 2022
£
68,892		 Income
£
-
499,164
499,164
£
63,413
112,034
92,223
267,670
766,834		 Expenditure
£
-
( 624,803)
( 624,803)
£
( 63,413)
( 112,034)
( 92,223)
( 267,670)
( 892,473)		 Transfers
in/out
£
( 68,892)
68,892
-
£
-
-
-
-
-		 Gains/ Losses
£
-
( 2,665)
( 2,665)
£
-
-
-
-
( 2,665)		 Balance 31
March 2023
£
-
352,313 292,901
421,205 292,901
£

-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
- -
421,205 292,901

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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

16 Summary of funds - current year

Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
ummary of funds - prior year
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds		 Balance at 1 April
2023
£
-
292,901
-		 Income
£
-
786,089
94,119
880,208
Income
£
-
499,164
267,670
766,834		 Expenditure
£
-
( 776,276)
( 94,119)
( 870,395)
Expenditure
£
-
( 624,803)
( 267,670)
( 892,473)		 Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
( 68,892)
68,892
-
-		 Gains/ Losses
£
-
3,108
-
3,108
Gains/ Losses
£
-
( 2,665)
-
( 2,665)		 Balance at 31
March 2024
£
-
305,822
-
292,901 305,822
Balance at 1 April
2022
£
68,892
352,313
-		 Balance at 31
March 2023
£
-
292,901
-
421,205 292,901

Summary of funds - prior year

17 Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

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Unrestricted
funds 2024
£
Tangible fixed assets 11,582
Current assets 561,348
( 254,294)
Creditors due within one year
Provisions ( 12,814)
Total 305,822
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

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Unrestricted
funds 2023
£
Tangible fixed assets 17,462
Current assets 554,871
Creditors due within one year ( 279,432)
Total 292,901
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West Kent Mind

(A company limited by guarantee)

Notes to financial statements 31 March 2024

18 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income per statement of financial activities
Depreciation and amortisation
(Gains)/ losses on investments
Investment income
Loss on disposal of tangible assets
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
19
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
20
Analysis of changes in net debt
Cash at bank and in hand
Liquid investments		 At 1 April 2023
£
347,007
56,414
403,421		 2024
£
12,921
7,748
( 3,108)
( 12,273)
1,318
139,417
( 12,324)
133,699
2024
£
549,315
Cash flows
£
202,308
( 56,414)
145,894		 2023
£
( 128,304)
7,140
2,665
( 3,252)
( 135,364)
206,655
( 50,460)
2023
£
347,007
At 31 March
2024
£
549,315
-
549,315

21 Related party transactions

Donations from Trustees totalling £1,250 were received as pledges for the Big Give Campaign in the year. (2023 nil)

A donation of £1,000 was received from Brachers LLP towards the increased costs of utilities in February 2024. (2023- £1,000) A Trustee is currently a partner at Brachers LLP. There were no professional fees paid to Brachers LLP in 2024 (2023- £840) Fees totalling £2,500 were paid to Rachel Burns Counselling between April 2023 and March 2024 in respect of supervision work. Rachel Burns became a Trustee of West Kent Mind in November 2023.

22 Controlling party

There is no ultimate controlling party.

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