REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 0371979Z (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NU[BER. 1076791 rt of the Tru%tee.% dnd FinanLia] SiaicmLnts for the YLar Endcd _31 March ?024 for MtND IN KtNGSTON Ark A¢¢ountancy Limiied Chartered Certilied Accountant & statOry Auditor 31 Chcain Rodd Epsom Surrey KT17 IQX
MIND IN KINGSTON Conlents of the Financial Siatemenis for thc Ycar Ended 31 NqarLh 2094 Report of the Trustees I to 12 Siatement of Trustees, Responsibilities 13 Report ot. the Independent Auditors 14 to 16 StJitement of Findncial Activiti) 17 Balance Sheet 18 Cash Flow Statement 19 Nolei lo ¢he Cash Flow Statetneni 20 Notes to the Financial Statements 21 to 30
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 The trustees, wlio ar¢ a150 directors of the wharity. for the purpi)ses of the Cornpanies Act ?006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended .31 March 2074. The Irustees have adopted the appropriate legislative proVlOnS LOV1tned acru%% a number uf ststutory in%trumLnts. Thi% includcs the AcLOUllting Rcporting by Charitic%: Statemcnt uf Recommended Practic¢ appli¥able lo charilie5 pr¢paring their acciwnls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act ?006. OBJECTIVES ALYD ACTIVITIES Objective5 and xims Mind in Kingston's vision is that everyone with a rn¢ntal health i&sue In the Royal Borough of Kingslon upon Thaines gets support and respect. The charity's objects are lo promote the preservatt.on of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering trom mentdl di50rder or conditions of emotiondl or meiitdl di%tre&s requiring advice or treatment 1th1n ali dred centred on the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames in association with ihe national charity Mind and in accordance with the aims and objcLts of thc national Lharity Mind. Page I
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTTVITIES Signitieant activities In Lnurc dctail, thc LofL objcctivc% of thc ChltY to proTridL adviLc and information rcgarding mcntal hcalth and nicntal hcalth onditions to support people experier)cing, or who have experienced, menlal health issues to reach their potential within the Communily? to support people with mental health issues to maintain or improve their mental wellbeing by providing a wide raiige of ommunity-based and low-level clinical support- to tyUPPQrt people with Inental health issue> to achiev¢ a¢¢oinmodation according to their needs and lo live as independently as possible in the community: lo contribute and collaborate with slalulory and voluntary agcnLlCS to improvc aiid dcvclop scrviccs for thosc cxpcricncing mcnlal health issues and rcspond io idcntifiLd ncLds. Thcsc arc underpinned by Mind in Kingston's core values and principles- to ensure the ini'olvement of ben¢ficiaries in the developinenl and improvement of serVics, enbure their views and those of their families and carers are taken into aCLount and to ensure that beneficiaries are treated with respect and dianity at all tiines. These objectives are achieved through a Vdriety. of dCtivilie%, centred in and around the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames as follows: Outreach & Engagement Senice: This service bllPPOrted beneficidries to be involved, influence dnd parttcipate in the decision-making proce%5 ot Mind in Kingston'4 own services as well as e¥temal voluniary and siaiuiory sernices. e.g. Palienis, and Residenis, Councils, Public Meelings, and other Liser forums supporting beneficiaries to have their i'iews are heard. In addition. the serviLY provides the Empowering Minds Forum for beiieficiaries to enga(ye in various ways. incliidiiio interviews. Surveys, eveiits aiid feedback forms. It encourages beiieticiar1es lo be involved with establishing new services that are designed, developed and led by beneficiaries through the Empowering Nlinds Forum. The Outreach & EngageTnent Ofticer provides opponunilie% for beneticiarie.4 to engaae with us on mental health i%4ueb and services and goes inio the coinrnuniry io protnoie menial h¢alih services and iniiiaiii'e& A regular newsleTTer is distributed TO all interested parties and is &vailable at a ranie of different and acLessible IL)cations in the borough. Mental Health Houslng Related Support {fonnerty' F102ting Support Servitel: The Menlal Healih Housing Relaled Support Service enables people lo live independently in the local community in a range of different accommodation optiuns that include shared hume4 and individudl aLLuininodxtion. Mind in King%ton also provide% suppurt to people ILvino in their own acconlmodaiion (Floating Support). Praclical and emotional support is given to enable individuals lo maitLtrain aT)d improve their quality of life and independence. This service is delivei'ed in pttrtnership with Hestia. Mind in Kinggton's partners are registered social landlord8 2nd it works closely with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Tham¢s (tl)e comniissioner) and Heslia (the partner). Drop in Cafés.. Mind in Kingston njns three Drop-in C.afé5: The Bridge in Kingsion utM)n Thames. (he Star in Surbiion and a fv'irnial Cafe. The aim of the Drop-in cat.es is to provide a service that IS OLIt of hours and that promotes Cial inclusion, offers low-cost refresknnents (except for the virtual cafe) and non-intrusive and non-stigmalising 5UPPOrt. T]ie cates are open in the evening and weekends when other non-erisis sernices are closed. There are themed evenings (e.g. games, LGBTQ4 film nighis.) as well as regular groups such as An and Dramu wurk%hops and IhL' monthly book group. WelM)eing Wednesdays.. This service '3S developed as part of the Drop-in Café bul is now a separnte service that offers a rolling programme of wellbeing Courses lind workshops which 2re offered for free or 2t 2 low cost. Courses vary and have incliided Mindfulness, IniprDving Self-confidence, Meditation, Nutrilion for Belter Mental Wellbeing and Yoga. Counselling Service.. Ai) out of l)oui's seiviie tliat provides people iii aiid around the Ixtrrough of Kii)gstoii upoi) Tliaiiies witl) diff¢iYiii couiiselliiig tools and techi)iques to cope with and manage issues such as relationships, family dynamics, work or study pressures. bullying, stress and anxiety. The service is coordinaied by a qualitied counsellor who assesses new clients, deals with allocations and supervises the counbellors, and il offers remote 2nd face lo face sessions. Page 2
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTTVITIES Placeinenls for counselling are on a voluntary basis. The charity actively encourages students to lake up placemenis, so il can support thcm to gain vital LXPLriLncc whilL IhLy qualify. Studcnts mu.%t bc in at Ic&%t thc SCL'ond ycar of thcir Loun%cllin¥ qualifiLatiun, receiving exlemal clinical supeTvision and have sovne clienl expeTi¢nce prior to 51arting. Peer Support & Peer Led Activities: Mind in KingFSton runs various peer-led &ciiwitie5 includinu a volunleer-led peer support service, which encouragFes people with lived experience lo support e3cli oiher and help maintain good menlal wellbeing. It also rLmS peer-led acliviiies such as Ilie Summer Art Workshops, whcre pLoplc with mcntal hLalih iSSLlCS can USL thc mcdiuni of art to cxprtss thcir thoughts aiid cmolions iji a safe, supportive environmenl. Mental Health Awar¥ness Training: Mind iii King,-ton delii'eTh virtual and tdce-to-tdce training to iiicrease aWdrenes.s of inentdl healtli issue% and conibat stiLFima by providLng an understanding of the ISSU faced by Ihose experiencing menial health issues Ihiougli educalion. workshops and prcscniations, and t-or pthiLipants to lakc this inf0TatIon and undcrstanding back into thcir livcs. This scrvicc for sLhools and lotial voluntary organisations and gTOUPS is free of charge and t.or busine5s¢s Ihe charity charges a tee. Advice & Information Service: Mind in King*ion provides (idvice dnd inforn]ation by ielephone. by ILppoinimeni and Vi<1 emdil, dnd offers to %ignpo%i or refer individuals to organisations which niay be more suitsble lo their needs, as well as offering a listening ear lo 11105e in distress, or who may want more inforniatioii abouf mental health needs. This serviLe is supported by volunteers. Champlons for Change Klngston (formerl) Tlme to Change Klngston): Champions Change Kingston challenges stigma and discrimination in mental h1th and supports champions (people with lived experience ot"mental health issue,%} to spedk out about Tnental health i.%%ue%. dnd engdige %pecifically with people who have no, or little experience of mental health issues. Champions n]n activilies lo raLse awareness, partJ"cularly on Time to Talk Day wliicb lakes place every February.. Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Hcalth Day. The service changed its nkne in November ?0?2, following, the lormal closure ot the Time to Change CaThpain- the name IN'as proposed and voled by champions. as was a new logo. Communit), Allolment Mind iii Kingston runs a plot at Tolworth Main Allotments that Use can access to learn about orowing food. healthy eating and gardening in general, as ivell as undertake gentle exercise. The allolmenl is in a safe green ouidoors space which is beneficial to mental wellbeing, and ue will meet like-minded people. Kingstonian Mind FC". Formerly Mind United FC, this football len is a member of Surr=y Community Mental Health football league and offrrs a non-stiLFmatisinLI, inclusive physical activity environnient to develop a healthier lifestyle. social skills and networks as well as support serviLe ier9 10 develop fooiball skills Thr(gh participaiion and, via our links with IAYoking FC and Chelsea FC, access to training as a ieferee, LOaLh or manager. The team is affiliated to Kin?%tunian FC, our IoLal fooiball team, and is receiving further Support froni Afc Winibledon. Raisingy Awareness of Mental Health: Mind in King4ton raibLS awarcnc5s and cLILbrdtc% a nutnbcy of mLnlal hulth awarcncs8 day% alld cvciiL% throughout thc yLar to linprove mental health awareness, promote a positive image of inental health and mentsl health beneficiaries and to reduce sligina and disLrimination. Key dales and events are Time to Talk Day. Mental Health A.arenes Week, World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Healih Day. The charity does this by orgianisingi communiiy evenls wliich are led by people with menta] health issues, such as art exhibitions, live music, readings, Workshops and stslls. Physical & Inclusive Activities for Better Mental Health Page 3
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTTVITIES Formcrly Gct SLt to Go, %ervicc ]% a phy%ical activity progrlMe that offcrs partiLipant% a rangc of activitic% .%uch walking, fitlless classes, boxing and yoga to improve their phvsical and menlal wellbeing. wilh peer SUPPQrt to keep people rnotivaled av]d involved. EveTy Thurbdayy we run a virtual quiz which is open to anyone and ofiers a fun. SOLial activity with staff providing mental health 5UPPQrt. Youth Zone Mind in Kingston, in partnerihip with Richmond Mind, runs the Youth Zone, a wellbein£ service for young people ages 12-25. This service was 4tarted in December 2021 and 14 fi]nded by Soutliwest Londoii ICS. Tliis prnject ]% run in collaborntion with Creative Youth which opened new premises in Kingston in November 20?2. Youih Zone provided regular sessions for young people Tun by Youth WorkLrs, ollcring mcjilal health and M'ellbcinLTr SLlPPOrt ihroligh crcativc activitLCS. Alfrlston Outreaeh After being Iransferred io Mind in Kingston in 20? l. Alfriston Ouireach has focused on providing an ouLreach service, Ivhicli offers a wide range of praLtical and emotional support options lo mostly older people that can not neLesSl1Y be supported by Adult Social Care or other local orgFanisations. The team provides hol luiiches. a laundrv service, a shopping service and other 5UPPOrt, and runs the Alfriston building in Siirbiton, wliicb is the base for its seThTices, as well as rented space to other local organLsations, including the Journey RecoNery Hub, the n)entdl health crisis prevenlion service run by Richmond Borough Mind. Art Therapy Seri'ice= Run by a qualified art psychothernpist, this service offers 4 Courses of 8 sessions each throughout the year. Participants are proiiided with materials and gruided ihrough a wide range ot art techniques and media to support their emotional wellbeing,. This service is funded Ihrougi] donaliolls raLsed by EinFesl. Magpie Project: The Magpie Project provides mental health support. outreach. activities. and a Drop-in Cafe for the Korean Cornmunity in ¢he borough bul ]% mostly based in New Malden where many of the community re<ide. Supported by two statT: a counselling assessor, and a counsellor as well as volunteers of Korean heritage, the project aims to reduce mental health btigma, Taise awareness of Inentsl health and local mental health seNILes: and offer opp)rtunilies 10 improve mental wellbeing. l&ing5ton Community Wellbeing Projeel Mind in KinLFSton was commissioned by RBK in ?02? lo develop a service to support service users that received niental health support from Kingston Srronger Togeilier {RBK's COVID support service)- The aim of this service is lo integrate seivice users into cxi%ting LomnitY sL'rviLc4. SLrvicL USLfs n'LCiVL IclcphonL or in-p-rNon %upport fr()m a trainL.d voluntLLr which offLri (1 %puL to check-in and to listen, and access to other Mind in KinJlon as well as local services. SMI (Severe Mental Illness) Health seiCe In JEry 2021, Soiith Wc'st London Minds (whio"h LumprA%i% of Breni. Wdndsworth and WLStinin%tLf IBWW) Mind, Mind in Croydon, Richinond Borough Mind and Mind in Kingston) was commissioned by South West Lolldon Integrated Care Board i ICS} to support people with SMI to access their annual health eheLk with their GP< Mind in Kingston covers people with SMI in the Royal Borougyh of KingTslon upon Thames and is working wilh local GP surgeries. Advn¢iiig Mental Health Equalities Collaboratiie Page 4
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTTVITIES Mind in Kingston receiN'ed a funded place in this collaborative which offers a programme of training. development and service design tu iinprDvL acccs% to Lncntal hcthlth bcrviLL for %pccifiL gTOUP5. Milld in Kingston is working in pdrtncrnliip with Mind in Croydun, focusing on people froTn the KoreaT] Community, neurodiverse people and oldeT carers. A steering group was sel up with represeiitatives from these commuiiities, as well as from local organisalions, commissioners and kev stakeholders to Work together lo agree a way tonvard. Kingston Peer Support Service In Noi'etnber ?022, Milld An Kingston was fonnally appointed to run the Kingston Peer Support Seryice, whiLh is Lojnmissioned by Southwe%t London and St Georee'% Mental Hedlth Trust. The service will start in April 2023, and will be led by %taft" witli lived experience of mental health issues to SUPTK)n people with Severe Menial Illness {SMI) lo access peer-led groups and activities with foiir voluntary scctor partners.. Kingston Racc and Eqiialilics Council (KRECI, Kingston C arers NLtwork (KCN), Siaywcll and Ihc Working Well Tn1. While the servi¢¢ will be available to all eligible adults, there is a specific focus on young adults, neurodiverse people, older adults, and people from racialised communities. Influencing & Participation Project Mind in Kingston received a small grant to work wilh people froin the LGBTQ+ and neiirodiverse cominuiiities to help improve its services. This project held a series of fociis groups to consider how Mind in Kingston can be more inclusive and inake recomrnenddtion% on where po%itii'e changes can be made. This project ended in March 2073. Public benefit The Trustees confinn that they have complied wilh the duty set out in Section 4 ot" the Charities Act 26 to have due regard lo the guidance published by the Charity C'.ommission regarding public benefit reponinD The Trustees believe that the activilies underlaken by the charily as detdiled above Lonslitute the proper provi%ion of public benefjt lu tho%e people %uffering from mental disorders or distress who avail themselves of the opportunities which are offere(L Charges are not made in respect ot the services provided and, consequently. there is no financial burdeii lo Ihe users ot those services, with ihe exception of reiilal charges lo tl)e residents of Carisbrooke, and modest and appropriaie feeg for the eounsellintr service. Reni Lharged to the re%ident% Of Cari8brooke are largely defrayed by re%idenl%' H4)using Benefit, whiLh ]% paid direL'tly to the Lhdrity linder the lern]s of the lenancy agreerneDls with the residents. Volunteers Mind in Kingston has a growing and dedi(xted team of volunteers thai support the charily by PToviding their lime and skills. As well suppurtin¥ SLrN'iLL% suLh Thc Cuun%Lllin¥ SLfviLL. Outicdch & EnClLnl dctivitiLS, physiLdl dLtivitiL5, thL TclLphunL AdviLL Liiie, Empow¢ring Minds ForunL the Magpie ProjecL Alfriston Outreach, "ngstOn Conimiinity Wellbeing ProJec¢, Champions for C".hange Kingston, and Kingstonian Mind FC, they support the charity 10 raise zwareness of mental health at community e¥'ents. The charity has 31 volunteers (not couniingy ihe Tnjstees, who are also volunieers) who pri)vided approx. 2.000 hours ot" voluiiteering during the financial year. They undertake a variety of roles and have Ihe opportunily 10 gain experience and skills and whom the Lharity a%%i%t% in pur%uing carLLf% or Lducation= in Dthcr Las, thLy fciniiin cornjnittcd to their rolc. Thc .%CIViLCS Mind in KinrJ4tun proN'ide are enriched by the individual personalities and skills of the volunteers to whom we are deeply grateful. The total number rjf volunteer hours provided by Ihe board of TrusteLq is approx. 2011 as parl of the board and sub-comrniltee Ineelings. as well as attending e.xternal meelings and events and providing siipport to the CEO and ihe leam. Page 5
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Achievernent and performance Charitable activities The Hethlth Related Housing Support contract entered its sixih year and performed well, supporting 13 clients. Mind in Kingslon deliveTS the service wilh its partner Hestia lo ensure the continualion of housing-related support for Mind in Kingsion's cxi.%ting und new LlicTht& both in shaicd aLiominodalion and thcii own homL.%. Mind in Kingston aLtts thL Idndlurd fc)r & piopcrty in Surbitoii and supports r¢sidents in a property in Kingston. The charity ensured ihat clienls received a wide range of support, including benefits and financial advice and worked towards agreed goals. Mind in Kingston remain5 involved in Thrive Kingslon Mental Healtli Sirdlegy. The Stialegy. which was developed Nyiih inpul from pcoplc with lii'cd cxpcricncc of nicntal hcalth issucs. local voluntary organisations, statutory scrvic(s and oihcr key partiiers, is duc to be renewed. Mind in Kingston is a member of'tlie Thrive Kingston Mental Hralth Strategy Implemenlalion Group, as well as some ot the sub_groups including the Peer Support Sub_Group. The ongoing unpaet of COVID_19 on people tnental health and wellbeing re[nn& (I priority, dnd Mind In %iL% on the Lonelinek) and Iboliltion SulFGroup. Mind in Kingston is a rncmbcr of Mind in London, a nLtwork" of 18 Local Mind AssoLiations (LM_4's) basLd in London. and sits on the steerin(y group. Southwest London Minds (Brenl. Wandsworth and Westminster Mind {BWW Mind).. Mind in Crovdon. Richmond Mind and Mind in Kingston) has been commissioned to deliver the SMI Healthchecks projeci, which fociises on uppoiling people with SMI to dcce%.% GP health checks. The partneThhip Tvjeels re_wlarly to review its existini services and %cope out new projecls in South IITest London. Tinie to Change Kingston was recommissioned by RBK for 2022-23, to continue its work in challeng*ing stigyna and discrimination in Lnental healili. In November 20?2, it changed its name ro Chainpions for Change Kingston when ihe nalional Tiine to Change cdnipaign t'ormally closed. The project delivered a number of activities, includinu a clothes %wap on Time to Talk Day in February 2022. Mind in KingF%ton last achieved the Mind Quality Mark. Ihe quality framework desiLYned by national Mind. iii early 2019. In August 2022, il was announced that the chariry ipould have lo submii Ihe self-assessmenl, with a full review taking place in December ?022. Followiii¥ tliis, the iiational Mind MQNI review team mdde d number ot recomTnendations which were listed in an Iinprovement Action Plan that is expected lo be completed in July 2023. In MarLh 202:, Lwind in Kingston's board approi'ed a proposal io strengthen the team following a signifiLanT increase in the number ot new contra¢t8 and oryant agreements, as well as income. A new Senior Leadership Team WÉL% cregÈd with a Director of Operations and a Director of Developmei)l as well as an ExeculiNe AsSisnI were recruiled in May 2022. This team works closelj" wilh the CEO tu lead the chlty,% work. With the inCree in volunteers. a Volunteer C(M)rdinator post wa% al80 filled to sUPPOrt tlie reLruitment, induction and trainiThg of volunteers. A neiy post was created to cover Physical and Inclusive Activities, whiLh expanded its services during 2022-23. The Board of Trusiees are supported by four sub-coinmi(tees {SCs} (Finance, HR, Marketing & Fundraising and EDI (see below)) whiLh providL SLrutiny, rLViCW a widc rangc of rLportS dnd ddtd, cnsurc thLy LDmply with the law dnd chdrity guidLlinL%, fLViCW ri%k% across all areas of the charity responsibilities and ensure thai Ihe Board receives timely, relevant inforniation lo help li n]ake decisions and plaii for the future. The Sub-comrnillees also support the board in managing ils response emergenLy procedures, and adapt its continbFency plans as needed. The Sub-CoTnmittees are chaired by a trustee, and attended by at least oiie other trustee, and at least two menther of staff who specialise in each area. In 2022, the Equality, Diversiiy and Inclusion (EDI) Group became a fornial sllb-commitiee lo give it the iame level of auihority, scrlltiny and overview as the existing siib.Lommittees. li also signals the Boi< rd's commitment to eqiiality, diversity and incliision, ensuring the charity's services ar¢ open and inclusie and that it tackles racism, discrimiiiation and stigyina in mental liealth. Trustee Bijal Dattani chairs the commiiiee. and il has a rolling membership lo ensure that all in]stees. staff and volunteers can attend and lake part. Likc the othcr %ub-Loinmillcc%, thc EDI SC rcporLs lo ihc Bo(wd ol ITu%tcc% and Inak=% rccomincndation% Jnd propo%Jl4 on EDI issues for approval. The Iru%tee5 higvhly i'alue the work of the Sub-Comrnittee% are grateful for tlie committees, support and input Page 6
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Achievement and performanee IntLrn&)l cxtLrnal fuetors CONID-19 Pandemic Whilst the Severity ot the COVID pandetnic reduced considerably (knring 20?2-23. Mind in Kingston coiitinues to offer hybrid services to ils benefLciaries and hybrid ivorking options lo its team. The charity mainiained ils Business Continuity Plan and C.ontingcncy Plan and look mcasurcs to support Ihc safL dclivcry of ils projccts and Se]CeS rL'molcly and facL-to-facc, pn)vidiJig practical help and support lo beneficiaries and allowing staff lo work remolely. The Board is committed to maintdin the safety and wellbeing of beneticiaries, stat7"2nd volunteers and the chdrity applied t.or a wide range of lunding opportuniiies continued lo apply for fundLng lo supporl Ihe increased demand on ils services. The Senior Leadersl)ip Tcam applied for g[lIS to delivcr TimL to chigL Kingston, IhL Magpic ProjcLI, the PhysiLal & Inclusivc ALtivitiLs projcLI, tIIc Community Wellbeing Project and SMI H¢althchecks. In addition, they successfully submitted a lender for Alfriston Outreach, which sees the service being delivered under a new frame'0rk set by RBK. ThLS contract is for three years with the option to extend it for a rther two yedrs Trustees, Staff and volunteer.% were supported to work reinotely, and extra attention wa% given to maintain the men1 wellbeing of the whole ieam. Mind in KingTrston ¢8fullY monitored its income aiid ex[ndItllre during 2023-24 and focused on sourciiigTr new fullding and expanding its services. Ln addition. the chariry is acutely aware of the cost of living crisis which can have a heavy impact on mental health and wellbein¢J it 1% expected thal Iho%e on lowest income% are most aftecled. An inforinal partner%hip sel up with Citizens Advice Kingston to provide slaff and volunieers wilh key suppon and irnprol'e referrdls between the two charities. The Board is supported by the Finance Sub-committee which meets monthly to review and scrulinise the charity's bud<yets: inboine and expenditure, cashflow, debtors and crediiors and any poieniial risks. RBK LonfLm]ed an eKrension of ihe Active & Supporiing Communities Contract until September 2024, and the Souihwesl Lundon Clinical commis.sioning CJruup also extended the Lontract for CounsellinTr and the football projecl until March 2025, offerino security for the Thexi financial year. The Mind in Kingrslon Strategy Review was completed in early 2023, led by the Chair and supwjrted by the Trustees, staff, volunteers and benefieianes. The siralegy will focus on needs ihai have been ideniified by irusiees, Sff: volunieers and beneficiaries. including tlie LO4t of living Lri%iK. mental health fur young people dnd taLkling raLism and di%Lrimination in mental healtli, as well a4 maintaining exi51ino services and support. The strategy includes support for the Mind in kn"ngslon statr, especially as services support more people with high levels of mental health issues. Diversifying the charity's income remains a high priorily for Mind in Kingsion. Whilst the majorily of income coines fi'oin statutory funding, Mind in Kington Lon(inuL% tu apply tor grants Jnd raibc fund% thiuugh fundtdi%in¥ aLtivitlL% such EtnFL%t dnd thL Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon. The charity is maintaining a good level of unrestricted reserves which ensures li has funds to upport existing services and projects that are not funded and Can develop new services such as the Physi(l Activities for Mental HealTh, WellbeingF Wednesdays and Peer Support. In addition, the charily secured turther fundinby IhrougFh donations t.rom donors sucli as En]Fest which raised over £15.000, as well as unrestricled donations via plaifonlls like Facebook Fundraising and Ju5tGiving.. In April 2023, Miiid in Kingston Lelebrated its 50th anniversary at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. The event foLused on highlighting tlie charity's achievements, Ihankingi Mind in Kingsion's beneficiaries lor their suppon and bein&1 'crilical frieiids,, praisingy the work of ils teain and looking to the fiitL]re. In addition, Ihe c.Kirity was able io ihank sojne of its siipporte.rs for their fiindraising aclililies. Furn]dl thdnks" wcnt to Alcxandra Schndbl. thc CDtn]lliiniLatio Officci, wlio ovcrsaw ed thc cvenl SULLcs%fully. Page 7
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Flnaneial review Finthneial position The inconie of the charity increased by £209,181 from £5-19.974 to £789.15£ including a decrease in donations of £24,545. an increase in grants and contracts of £222,9(W, an increase of £ l 1(,8?2 from Toom hire and sen'ices, an inLrease in rents of £10,883 and a decrease of £230 in counselling teeb. There was an increase of £215,955 in resources expended, includinsy an increase in staff. social security. and pension costs of £127.377. There was an excess of expendLture over income of £81,354 for the year compared with an cxpinditurc ovcr inLomc of £54.5141 in the prcvious ycar. The transfers from unreitricted funds to restricted funds is to reimburse the restricted funds with costs paid by the restricted funds in excess of the bdlance.% of restricted t.unds available. The Alfri%ton Outredch Contract, the Meiital Health A,arenesS Trdinins, (tree), Service User Involvement, General Manager. Drop-in Cafe, and Advice & Infornlaiion are under contracts wilh ihe Royal Borough o( Kingston upon Thaincs and prcscntcd as unrcstricted funds as any balanLk Icft over may bL uscd for charitablL purposLs. The iotal funds held at the end of the year amoiinted to £24;,991 (£118.282 Ut)restricled funds versus Ll 09,708 Restricted fimds), compared lo £329.345 (£189,493 Unre%tricted funds versus £139,852 Restricted funds) dt the end of the prior year_ The Board of Trustees planned for a modernte defiilt in 2023-24 in line with further iniestments to grow the core staff team. The Board is inteilt on increasing its income tor the 2024-25 fin&ncial year to preserve solvency with further plannin&, lo Inake future invefiltnents into the cbarity to support its internal staff team and develop exibting aiid new services,. this is part of the charity's strate¢J ¥y which 14 being developed in 2024-25. While ihe chJrity continues to en%ure maximum support for everyone with d mental health issue, the CEO and senior leadership ieam are focusing on sustainable funding and diversified income thaT will support tl)e charity's strateoiL aims. The charity's Treasurer, Gerard Doyle. who also chaiTS the Finance Sub£omLniltee provided scruliny and oversight of the finances and bupported the Bo<ird of Trustees lo make decisions on financial matters. Together ivith the FinanLe Sub-comniittee, Ihe Treu%urer ensured that Ihe finances are appropriately sclInised. rnonihly reports are prepared and reviewed on a regular basis and recommendations are made to Ihe Board to ensure appropriate deLisions are made about inLome. expenditure, and financial managkement. Principal fundin¥ sources The principal funding sources of Mind in Kingston are contracts from the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK), South West Londoii and St George's Mental Health NHS TrLlSt funding and Hestia. grants from the Southwcst London C".linical Commissioning Group (SWL CCG), National Mind, BMJlV Mind (maiiagping. further Southwest London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust funding'}, NHS Soulhwesi London, donations and sall granls logeiher with Ihe residential rents fioJn CaT15brooke, the Property tnanaged by Mind in King%ton. Reserves politv While Mind in KingFslon aspires lo hai'e reserves of approximaiely 6 months of Its annual expenditure, il is the charity's intention to Inaintain a minimum level of at leasi 4 months, rese.rves al diny lime. This is lo ensure thai ihe charity has adeqiiate funds to invest in tbc rctaining and dcvcluping its staff tLdm, jllLrca%e Ldpacity dcvLlop niw .%crviccs, dlld lo cover unLXPLCted CXPLnditurc including legal costs, compensation and eiy)ergencies and to guard agains( uninsurable risks and decrease of fvnding. Page 8
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Future plans In Ihc Loming ycar MirLd in King%tUT] intcnds to- Apply for funding and income in line with the charity's slralegic objectives, which focus Dn equalilyi diversity and inclusion, cost of livill¥ Crisis, youiig peopl¢, lonelines5 and isolation and partnerbhip work acro&s Kin¥ston aiid southwest Loiidoii Supplcmcnt inLomL via othLf bids and tLndcrs, _£ralll opportuniiics. dorLalions and community fundraising evcnts Monitor the impaLt and risks of the Cost of Living crisis on beneficiaries and work with partners to support people affected by the crisis Monitor thc impact of thc C".ost of Living crisis Irustccs. staff and voluntecrs, and pmvidL practiLal support (InLluding salary reviews). advice and signposting Ensiire it %ustJiins its core pn)jects and .%ervices and maintain current %tafT levels Works towards a surplus and replenish reserves Diyersify ils income by applying for new fijnding streams and contracts, increase unrestricted reserves, and by working more closely wilh other or¥dnisation% to deliver seTh'ices Continue to increase inLome froin donations and fundraising aclii."ities lo invest in Lurrent and new services Expand ils existing services where appropriate so that people with inenlal health needs have more options lo maintain their mental health and wellbeing Develop new serviLes based on demanil such as Mental Health Awareness Trninino for Businesses, and to further promote the charity in our local area. Mdintain the number of tru.4tee% on the BOa. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing d(Kument The organisaiion is a regislered chariiy and company limiied by guarantee esthblished under a Memorandum of Associaiion and OPLrdting undcr it% ArticlL% of A%bOLldtion. It IVd4 inLorpurdtLd un 25 F¥bn]dry 1999. Reeruitment and appointment of ne trustees The directors ot" the coinpan}' are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. At eiiery AGM one tliird of the directors retire by rotation and may offer Iliemselves up for Te-eleclion, in line H'itl) 115 Metnordndum and Article5 of As50LialioT]. Mind in King&ton's number of Trustees increased to 8 in the last finaniial year. with trusiees providing a wide range of expertise to the board. As well as retaining 211 its existing trustees, Mind in Kingston appointed Ms Camilla Fadel as the new Clinical lead in January 2023. Ms Fadel works for a mental healih trust and has significant experience in clinical menial health services. The Iru%lccs havc a widL Tdngc of tskills, inLluding Icgdl cxpcrtisc, HR cxperiLnLC fjnCll cxpcrtl4L whiih en4urc that thc Bodrd is able to effectively manage its arioUS responsibilities. The Board is keen to liave more diversiiy among its Iruslees and continue to look for trustees from different backgrounds and wilh different life experiences. In order to addres> any imbalances in diversity and ensure a comprehen%ive r<1nge of %kill% aThl experience amoNg.%t the lrn%tee5. Mind in Kiniytstoii will on occasion appro<wh .%pecilic iiidividuals or appoint somconc on a tcniporary or non-voting position. Thcrc are no piovisioi)s for aiiy outsidc agcllcy to appoiiit trustces to thc board. Page 9
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure Durin¥ thc finanLial ycar, Mind in King%lon w&% llaged by a Bwd of 7 Tru%tccs. Thc Brd has overall rc%pon%ibilily for thc harily, and ensures that its governance. finance and Tnanagement slru¢tures are Inanaged appropriately. The Board has appoiiiled a Chair to oversee the board's aclililies and Lhair the monthly board meetings. Kevin Mitchell beLame the chair in March 2021 and r¢niained in po.st IhrousFhout this tinancial year. Melissa Taiiudirdja stood down as the Treasurer in March 2024 and Gerard Doyle was appoinled interim Treasurer. The operational responqibility of the charity is del¢gated to the Chiet" Executive oific¢r. who is in a full-tiffle paid post The CEO is responsible for 29 staff. seven of whom are full time with the reinainder being part time. The new Senior Leadership Structure con4i%ts' of the CEO, the Director ot" Operations, the Director of Development dnd the Executive A,ssi,qtdllt. The Mdndgement Teain consists of the Counselling & Wellbeing Manager, Il)e Finance orricer. the Alfriston Outreach Manager and the Kingston Peer Support ScrviLC Managcr. Thcsc Icanis providl supcrvisioji to Ihcir staff and voluntLcrs and ovcrscc thL dLlivcry of thc charity's services. The Board meet4 dpprox. every fi week.% to consider reports and recommendations nidde by the Senior Leddership Team. There are four sub-committees which support the work of the Board. The Finance Sub-conimittee meets monthly to monitor and scrutinise ¢he financial activities and plaiining of the cliarity and to provide recornmendations and specific adN'ice to Ihe Board when required. Irs meinbership consists of Ihe Treasurer. Chair or Vice-chdir, a Tru%tee. the C.EO, the Direclors of Operation% and Development Jnd the Finance Qfficer. There is a Contract, Tender and Funding sub-group thai oversees all fundraising aciiviTies for the orEanisaiion. The HR Sub-committee Provides the board with guidance and reconiinendations in tern15 of 5tafting (including salaries, contracts and role desLriplions). policies and proeedures, slaff management, and traininp and development. The cornmiiree meets every 6_8 weeks, and ]% Lhaired b). a Trustee, and attended by one oiher trustee and the Senior Leadership Team. The Marketing Sub-committee oversees the charity's fundraising and marketing activities with the aim of proinoting the charity, making the local community more aware of its purpose. activities 2nd bTand, 2nd to organise fundraisingy activities, assisted by volunteers. The sub-coinmittee Meets every 6".8 weeks and is chaired by a Trustee and aiieT]ded by one oiher Iruslee. the CEO or a Direc'tor, the CommLilliLations OffiLer and the Ouire&Lh Sc Engagement OfrYiLWr. The Equality, Di¥'ersilv and Inclusion Sub-committee is focused on ensuring the charity increases diversity atnong the H,hole orgiani%ation, learns to recogrnise and address the barriers taced by people accessing mental health services and supports. challengTes racism and discrimination and addTesses a¢¢essibiliry issues. The commiiiee meets every 6-8 weeks and is chaiTed by a Trustee, and mLnibLr.4hip 1% ba%Ld on d rutdrion sy%(CTn to cn%urL that dll tiustLLS, %tdff dnd vuluntccrs Ldn tdkc Pdrt in thL 0Up. All Sub_committees and Sul>Groups have ternis of reference that list the purp)se of each committee or group, its membership, and tlieir lines of reporting,. DcLi%ion making Mind in Kingston has held its AGMS via the video platfonn Zoom since the beginning of the COVID pandemic to ensure the safety and wellbeingr of all those atlendin¢F. The board will continue this arrangement gyoingy fonvard. Induction #nd training of new trustees All potential new trnstees are invited tor an infomial interview with the Chair and at least one other ttee. and have the opportunity lo meei ihe CEO separaiely to learn more about the Tole of a Trustee and its Tequireinenls. They are invited to join the board for at lea%t one of theii meetinil% to help them undeisland ho. the Board th,05 in practice. Mind in Kingi%ton encouragies potential trustee to spcak to cxistlLig trustCCS to gcl a bctter sei)sc of M-hal is cxpccicd. New trustees ivill receii'e induction and training lo ensure they tully understand the responsibility of tlie trllslee role, which includes governanLg, chaTity finanLe. policies and procedures and HR. An annual iraining plan is in place to ensure trustees, skills and abilities Lire up lo date. Page 10
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Wider network Mind in King%ton works with a widc rdngL uf ChItIe.5. Lomjnunity groups, bSlI)LSe5 statutory bodiLs. Thi% includL.s thc RL)ydl Borough of KiTbg51on, the South West London Clinical CoTt)Tnissioning GTOUP, NHS Kinaston. NHS South Wesl Londoii. Health Education England, South Wesl London & Si GeoTge's Mental Health NHS Trust, Tolworth Hospital, Kingston Voluntary Action, Staywell, Hestia, KingFSton Race aiid EqilitIeS Council, Kingston Advocacy Group, Kingston Carers Network, tli¢ Fircroft Trust, Kingston Bereavement Service, Refugee .4clion Kingston, Kingston Welcare. other local mental healih groups, local community groups, Kingston UILivcrsity, KilSton Collcgc. schools, IoLal librariLS and GP'S. Mind in Kingston also works LIosL'ly with thc Mind in London network, and as a Local Mind Association within the Mind nettOrk in England and Wales. Although Mind in Kingston is affiliated to Mind (the national charity), this report ifi solely that of Mind in Kingston. Related parties Mind in Kingston is a rcgistcrcd Lharily ld company limitcd by guaranice affjliatcd to Mind (thL national charity). Risk management Risk a%se%.4ment is carried out by the Board of Trustee% in relation to the scale and likelihwd of risks to which the charity is extxised, both in the short lerm iviihin its annual budgeiary review and longer ierni by ihe moniloring and revision of ils slralegy. These include.. Risks to funding R]"sks arising from employment of stsff and volunteers Operational ri%k% Internal risks are minimised by procedures for authorising expenditure against approved budgets and regular financial njonitoring by tlie Board, which receives report5 on indiwidual incidei)15: logether 11th management revie'S of operational policies aiid procedures and proposals for improvemenis in operational praclices and Services. External in%uranLe is soiighi auainsl insurdble risks. and financial reserves maintained against contingenLies in addition tu reserves mainlained for designated Projects. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Companv number 03719792 {Ei)gland and Wale%) Registered Charity number 1076791 Re¥Fi¥tered uffice The Old Posi 01CC l Brook Street Kingston iipon Thames Surrey KTI 2HA Trustees Mrs M F Corry Trustee Mr K Mitcliell Cliair Mr G N Duylc Trustce Mr R L Kidger Trustee Ms B Dallani Parekh TTUStee M% C A M Tanudirdja Tre&%urer & TnAStee (re.%igned 9.3.24) Mrs S M Adain Trustcc Ms C G FadLI Ms C Potter (appointed 2.4.24) Senior Statutor} Auditor Mar) E Ryan FCCA Page I
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) ort of Ilie Trustees for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRA TIVE DETAIts Auditors Alk ,ILcountancy Limitid Charlered Certified Accountant & Statutory Auditor 31 Cheam Road Epsom Surrcy KT17 IQX Chief Executive Officer Rianne (Maria Pelronella) Elmers (appointed 7.4.15, resigned 2.4.24) RaLhLI Dykins - aLling C'EO {aptx)inlcd 3.4.24) AUDITORS The auditors, Ark Accountancy Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting_ Report of the trnstees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees: as the cojnpany directors, on I I December 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by- Mr K Mitchell_ Trustee Page 12
MIND IN KINGSTON Statement of Trustees, Res onsibililies for thL Ycar Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 The trLlStees (kwho are also the directors of Mind in Kingslon for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report ot the Twstee5 and the financial statemen15 in accordance with applicable law. AccounTing and Reportins by Charities.. Statement of Eiecommended Practice, the Companies Act ?006 and United Kingdom Accounling Standards (United Kingdom Gcncrally ALCLPtcd Accounting Practivc). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial slaternenls for each financial year ivhiLh give a tt'ue and fair view of the state ot aftair5 of the charitable company and of the incoiT]ing resources and application of resources, including the inconie and expenditure, of the charilable coinpaThy lor thai penod. In preparing those Imancial stalemenls, the trnstees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consisl¢ntly' obsen'e the methods and principles in the Charity SORP- make judgements dnd estimdte,% that are redsonable and prudent- prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis ui)less il is inappropria(e lo presume Ihal the charitable company will Lontinuc in busincss. The trustees are responsible for keeping pn)per accounting records whLch disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial po%ition of the chdritable compdlly and lo enable theni to en%ure that the financial statements comply with the Compdnie4 Act ?OOfi. They are also responsible for safeguarding rh¢ asbels of ihe chariiable company and hence for laking reasonable s¢eps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware.. there is no relevani audit inforn]ation of which the charitable coinpany's audiiors are unaware; and the trustees have taken all steps that the), ought to have iaken to make themselves aware of Imy relevant audit infonnation and to establish Ihat the auditors are aThare ot that information. The Board aLknowledgeb the difficulties caused by COVID-19 and is %pendin¥ signifiLanl time to create and implenient Lontingency plan! lo ensure Ihe safety of ils emplo}'ees, N'olunleers and trustees whilst maiThTaining and diversifying our services as appropriate. We reLognise that the financial year beginning from l April ?020 h&s had and will Lonlinue to hai'e a sionificdnt impaLt in the way we operate our services, the way our employees work and, potentially. our t"undraising. This will be discusf ed in Inore detail in the aecollnls for the appropriate reporting period. AUDITORS This report has been prepared in accordance with the srecial provisions of Part 15 of ihe Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11.12.24 and signed on its behalf by: K Mitchell Trustee Page 13
ort of the lde endent Aiiditors to the Members of MIND TN KtNGSTON Opinion We have audiied the financial siatemenis of MJND tN KtNGSTON (the '¢hariLable company,) for ihe year ended 31 March 2024 whiLh comprise the Sialemenl of Financial Activities, Ihe Balance Sheel, the Cash Flow Sialement and notes to the fiiiancial 5tstetnents, includingF a yumwnary ot- significant accountinu policies. The tinancial reporting fraineu.ork that ha5 been applied in their preparalion is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generall) Accepted Accounting Practicc), In our opinion the financial staternents.. svive a true and fair N'iew of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its inconiing resourceb and application of resources, including its income and expendithre. for the year then ended. have bccIi propLrly prLparLd in accordanLL with Llnilcd Kingdom GLncrally AiCCPtcd Accounting PraL'IiLL; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Conipanies Act ?006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernalional Siandards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our rLsponsibililics undcr thosL standards arc furthcr dcsLribcd in the Auditors. rcsponsibilitLLS for ihc audit of Ilic finanLial statcincnts section of our report. e are independent ot. the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other elhical re£ponsibilitiei in accordance with these requirement4. We believe thdt the audit evidence we have obtained 1% sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the tnjstees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the prepdrJtion of the tinancial %tatemenL% i.s dppropriale. Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertaintles relating to eiienls or conditions that, liidividually OT collectively, may uast 5igiiiticani doubt on the charitable compaiiv's ability to conlinue &$ a gyoing concern for a period of al least twelve months from when the fLI)anciai sialemenls are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of ihe Iruslees wilh respect lo going ¥oncern are described in the Televant 5eclions of this report. Other Informatlon The Iru4tees are reKpunsible for the other informaiion. The other infunnation Lompriqe% the infomiation inL.luded in the Annuul Report, other ti)an ihe financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the oiher infonnation and, except to the extent othetivise explicitly slated in oui. reporl, we do noi express ally fomj olassurarnce conclusion ihereon. In coi)nection with our audit of the financia] statements, our reswnsibility is to lead the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsisteiit with the Iinancial stzlements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears lo be materially inisstated. Il. we identify such malerial inconsisiencies or apparent material misstalements, we are required to delenlline whether thi5 gives rise lo a material rnisstalemenl in the financial sLilemenl5 Lhemselves. If, based on Ihe work wc havL pcrfurmLd, WL LUnLludc that thcrc 15 d malLrial tlli%itatcmLnt of thi% uthcr infonnJtion, C arc rLquircd to rL'PULt that faLt. We hai'e nothing to report in this regard. Op110n5 on other matters prescribed by the Companies Aci 21106 In our opinion. based on the work iindertaken in the coiirse of the aiidil-. the inforniation given in thc Report of thc Trustccs for thc findnLial ycar fur which the financliil stdlcmcnts prcpdTcd i% consistent with the financial statements. and the Report of ihe Trusiees has been prepared in acLordance with appliLable legal requimnents. Page 14
ort of the lde endent Aiiditors to the Members of MIND TN KtNGSTON latlers on which we are required lo rert b). exeeption In the light of the knowledge and understanding of tbe charitable company and ils enwironmenl obtained in the cOLse of the audit, we have not identitied mat¢rial misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. Wc h&vc nothing tu rcwrt in TCSPLCt of ihe t-ollowin¥ mattcrs whcrc thc Companics Act ?006 rcquirc% us tc) rcpurt to yuu if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not en kept or relurns adequate for our audit have not been reLeived from branches not visited by us; or the financial statements are not ITh agreemenl with the accounting records and ttturns; or ccrtain disLlosures of trustecs, rLmuncraiion spccilicd by law arc not inadc- or w¢ have not received all Ihe intorniation and explanaiions .¢ require tor our audil. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the Sialemenl of Trustees, Responsibilities, Ilie Iruslees (who are also Ilie directors of the charilable Lompany for thc purposcs of Lompany law) arc resnSibIL fi)r the prcparation of thc financial slatejncnts and for being satisfjcd that they give a INe and tair view, and tor such internal control as ihe Iru5tees detennine is necessary to enable the preparation ot financial statements thal are free froin inaterial misstatemenl, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's abiliiy io continue as a going concerii, disLlosiJig, as applicable, matteri related to goin2 concern and using the 201ng concern b&sis of accounting unless the tee5 either intend to liquidate Ihe charitable company or to cease operation5, or have no realistic alter]iative bul to do so. Our responsibilities for the audil ol the financial statements Our objeciives are io obiain reasonable assurance aboui wheiher The financial staiements as a whole are free froni material missi&tenient, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditots that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is 8 high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a Lnalerial misbtalement when il exists. Miislalemenls Can arise from fraud or error and are Lonsidered material if. individually or in tlie (gregate, they coiild reasonably be eApeLled lo influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis ot the4e financial stalements. The extent to which our proceduTes are caroble ot delecting irregularities, including fraud is delailed below.. Irregularities. illLludinq fraud, are instanL'es of non-Lompliance width law% and regulation.%. We design procedure% iii line with our respon5ibililies, outlined above, to delecl material misstalements in reS[t of irregularitie4 including fraud A furthcr dL%Lriptiun uf our Tc%punsibilitic% fur thc Judit uf thc findllcidl siatcincnt% is IoLaicd un thL FiniLncial Rcpurting CDunLiI' website al wMv.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This descriplion forn part of our Rewrt of the Independent Auditors. Page 15
ort of the lde endent Aiiditors to the Members of MIND TN KtNGSTON Use of our report This report is made solely lo the charitable company's members. as a body, in aLcordance with Chapler 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act ?00(Tr. Our audit work has b¢en undertaken 50 that we Tnight State to the cliaritable coinpany's members tliose matters Th'e are required io stale lo thern in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pennitied by law, we do not accepi or a%sumc rc%ponsibility tu dT]yonc other th thL charitable comp41ny and thc charitablc conipany'% mcmbL'r% a bod).? tor our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have fortned. Mars E Ryan FCCA (Senior Slatulory Auditor) for and on behalf of Ark Accountancy Liinited Chdirtered Certitied Accountant & Siattitory Audilor 31 Chcatn Road Epsom Siirrey KT17 IQX I l Decetnber ?024 Page 16
MIND IN KINGSTON Statement of Financial Activities IlnLU oratin an InLomL and Ex cndituir ALLDunt) foT the Year Ended .) l Nqarch 2024 31.3.23 Total tunds unStriCted Restricled Total Noles INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROLII Donations and legyacieb 14,644 15,152 29,796 54,341 Charitable activities Promote recovery from menlal distress 679.473 758,581 525.019 Investment inconie Tolal 781 69411911 781 789 158 614 579 974 94.260 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable aetivities Promote recovery from tnental distress 167.836 870.513 634,555 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds (7,779) 43,4321 (51.211) (13.576) {81,355} (54,581) 14 (30,144) (81.355) (54581) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Toial funds brought tonvard 189.493 139.852 329.345 383,926 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1.18 282 109 708 241 990 .329 145 The notes forn) part ofthese fLnancial slalemenls Page 17
MIND IN KINGSTON (Re islered number.. 03719792) Balance Sheet 31 fvlarLh 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted nds Total funds Total funds Nolcs CURRENT ASSETS DebiDrs Cash at baiik and in hand 13.774 221,746 235,520 13,774 3()7 835 381,609 35,689 338,60S 374297 146 089 146,089 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 {97.238) (36,381) {133,619) (44,952) NET CURRENT ASSETS 138 282 109 708 329 345 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 138,282 109.708 329J45 NIT ASSITS FUNDS Unrestricted funds RestriLted fundg TOTAL FUNDS 138 282 109 708 329 345 14 138,282 109,708 247 990 189,493 139,852 329 345 The Iinancial 5tatementb were appToved by Ihe Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on I l December 2024 and were signed on its. b¢half by- Mr K Miichell- Trusiee The notes forn) part ofthese fLnancial slalemenls Page 18
MIND IN KINGSTON Cash Flow Sialement for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Nores Cthsh llows from operthting #ctivitics Cash generated froTn operafiov]s Tax paid Net cash provided by/(u5ed in) operating activities 28,431 15 28.446 (70,272) 12 70 260) Cgsh flows from investin¥ activitie5 Interest received Ntrt c&gh provided by investing activities 781 781 614 614 Change In e&sh and cash equivalents In the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting pcriod Cash and eash equivalents at the end of Ilie r¢porlillg yerAod 29.227 (69.646) 3.38,S08 408,254 367 835 The notes forn) part ofthese fLnancial slalemenls Page 19
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Cash Flow. Statement for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqarLh 2024 RECOINCILIATION OF NET EXPEIYDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.23 Iyet expenditure for the reporting period (as per Ihe Stalement of Fingncial Actii'itie5) Adjustments for: Interest received Decrease in debtors InLrca%cl(dcLfLdSC) in L'rltur% Net cash proi'ided b)l(used in) operations (81,355) (54,581) (781) 21,YOO 88.667 28.431 {()14) 945 16 022) 70 272) ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24 Iyet cash C'ash at bank and in hand 338.608 338.60S 338 608 29,?27 29.227 367,835 3()7 835 367 835 Total The notes forn) part ofthese fLnancial slalemenls Page 20
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements Thc finanLial %tatcmLnt% of ihc Lharitsblc LL)nipany. which 15 a public bcncfit cnlity undcr FRS 102, havc becn prcparu'd in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling and R¢portin(F by Charilies.. Staleinent of Re¢oinrn¢nded Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounis in aLcordance with the Financial Reporting SiandaTd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (¢tlectiv¢ l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the CA)mpanies Act 2006. The financial slalen]ents havL been prcparL'd under Ihc hisloriLal cost Lonvention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity h&5 eiititlement to the funds, it is pmbable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. This is derived from the provision of goods or crviccs and is aftcr tradc discounls, if appliLablc. As a charily* Mind in kingsion is cxcmpi from VAT. Expendlture LidbilitieN are recognised expellditure ds 50011 there is a legal or con%tructive obligation cominitting the chdrity lo that expenditure, it Is probable thai a lrnnsfer ofe¢onomi¢ benefiis will be required in seiilemeni and Ihe amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is aL'counied for on an aLcruals basis and has been Llassitied under headings that aggTrregate all cost related to the category. Where cosls caiinoi be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Costs include I'AT wliere applicable. Allocalion and apportionment of costs As explained above, expenditure L)n charitable aLtivities is alloLated lo the aLtii'ities which use those resources. DireLt staff costs, other dir¢ct chaTges and the appropriate proportion of central support cost5 are charged againgt the activities in which those staff are engaged. Central suppon costs are alloLaiLal to each activity on the basis of titne speni by indireci personnel in the supponing of each activity. Jf Losts are inLurred from restriLted funds. éu)d thiK%e costs exceed the available balance of those restricted funds, then the resulting shortfall of restricted funds will be made gorf wherever possible, from the balance of unrestricted funds. Governance costs are those relating specifically io ihe charity, as distinct from ihe services provided by the charity. and inLlud& the LO%ts x%suLiaied with L'onstitutional and stdtutory re4uirementS. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its chaiilable aclivities. Unrestricted funds can be used in CordanCe with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the lrnslees. Restricted funds can onl) be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of Ihe charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or M,hen funds- are raised for pariicular Kslricted purposeb. Further explanation of ihe nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the trUstS, rewrt. Hire purchase and leasing commitrnents The charity does not hold any assels linder hire-purchase agreeme.nls. Rentals paid linder operating leases are c.harged on a %trdight-linc basis. Pens1 cosls and olher post-retlremenl benefits The charitable company Dperclte% a defined contiibulion pen%ion %cheine. Contiibution% payable to the charitsble company, peiisioii scliciiic are Ghargcd io thc Statcnienr of Financial ActLI'itics in thc pcriod to wliich thcy Tclatc. Donaled goods Donated goods and sen'ices are not recognibed in the aLcounts as they are donated by general 'OlUnteerS as il is imPTactical fi)I Iheii rontribution to be Tneusured accurately Page21 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 DONATIONS .4ND LEGACIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Gifts & donation% Gift aid Legacies 29,410 53 333 29.79C) 50.273 68 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.23 Deposit account interest 781 614 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIWITIES 31.3.23 ALtivity Promote recovery from mental distress Promote Covery from mental distlfJS Promote recovery from menlal di%tr&iS Promole recovery from mental distre>S C.oun5elling fees Room hire Alfri%lon Outreach Service Gran15 Hoiising bcnLfLiS & rLsidLnt's rents Alfrislon Outreach Contract RBK Outcome ? Network Contract Mental Health Housing Related Supporr Contract RBK Communily Wellbeing contract Peer project lead contract 12,600 33,J60 39,3C)8 88,-129 13,430 32,460 21,685 128,150 Promote recovery trom mental distress PTomote recovery from mental disti'eiS 66.003 72,000 55,120 71,721 Promote recovery from mentsl distress 12,029 I12,029 Promote recovery from mentsl distrebs 69.310 69.310 Piomote recovery frotn tnental Promote recovery from mental distreis 15,082 250 800 758 581 21,114 525 019 Grants received. incllided in the above, are as follo?ls- 31.3.24 31.3.23 Royal Borough of King%ton Mind to Mind NHS South-west London ICS Brent. Wandsworth & Westminster Sports England King%lon CollcgL RichTnond Borough MIND CVA 18,106 5,105 42.D72 83,(A6 15,605 l.(K)O 14,399 5,500 8.000 3,000 12,046 KingFslon University Comn)unily Resilience Fllnd 128 150 Page 22 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Suptx)rt cosis (see nolL 6) Direct CLi%t% Tutals Promote recovery from mental distress 636 984 233 529 870 513 SUPPORT COSTS Intormalion technology Management Finance Promote recovery from mental distress 203 106 324 Human resource Governance Other Told14 Promote recovery from mental distress 3,174 233 529 NET INCOLWEI{EXPENDITURE) Nel in¢ome/(exp¢ndiiure) is slated afier chawng/(crediiing): 31.3.23 Auditors, remuneration Other operating leases 6,480 5,200 TRIISTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Tliere were no trustees, reTnuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 N1arch 2023. Truslees, eipenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023. STAFF COSTS 31.3.24 31.3.23 WagL¥ and %ul(Irics Social security costs Other pensioii costs 530,703 36,678 14.487 581868 417,012 29,043 IU,W4 The ai'erdie monihly number of employ during the year w&5 ds follo$= 31.3.23 Direct charitable work Adininislralion 18 20 22 Page 23 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 STAFF COSTS - continued No nplOYeeS received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Tlie full-time equivaleT)l of the nuTnber of staff was 20 (2023-. 16) 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricled funds Restricled funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOIYMENTS FROM Dondtions and lebiacii 17,fv12 16.699 54J41 Charitable activities Promote recovery trom rnental distress 389,484 135.535 525,019 Investment income Total 614 427.740 614 579,974 EXPENDITLRE ON Charitable activities Proinole re¢overJ' froTn rnental distress 512517 6.34 555 NET INCONIEI(EXPENDITURE) (84.777) 19,614 (1(4,391) 30,196 19,Ci14 49.810 (54581) Transfers betm'een funds Lyet movement in funds (54,581) RECOLNCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought t"0Th.d 293,884 90,042 383,926 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 189 493 139852 329 345 ii. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Tr4idL dL.blor Other debtors Tax Accrued incom¢ Prepayments 9,120 27.199 3.203 68 2,520 2.699 53 2.820 1,781 Page 24 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 TradL Lrudito Social security and other taxes Grants in adi'ance Accru¢d expenses 1,4?5 13,897 70.098 48.199 133 619 4,488 9.043 25,600 13. LEASILYG AGREEMENTS Minitnum lease payments under non-cancellable operaling leases fall due as follows.. 31.3.23 Between one and five years In more ihan fjie years 528 19.LK18 Page 25 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers bett4yeen funds At 31,3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General Fund Carisbrooke Holising Support Worklr CEO Contract Drop In Cafe ContraLt Service User Involvement Service Contract Counselling Alfrislon OutrcaL'h ScrvicL Community Wellbeing Project Peer Project Lead 136,184 14.725 10,669 11.399 (33.102) (46,221 } {28,283} (20,904} {A4.915) 14.892 5,867 92,819 (7,779) (186,725) (39,872) 26,124 46,?21 28,151 20,904 14.915 132 34.8fv1 J,588 49,756 9,455 92,819 138,282 189.493 (43,432) Restrieted funds Mind Football Project Counselling Wellbeing Weth)esdays Project Drop-ln Peer Group Activity Peer Suppon Projecr C ominunity Allolmcnt Suicide Prevention Get set to go Pace Setter COVID19 Emergency fund Creative ProjeLIs Telephone Siipport Proje¥l - Loneliness CAF Emergency Counselling Fund National Lottery Art Therapy and Creative Project RBK Covid-19 Telephone Suppon Project Soutliwest London Discharge Project Physical & Inilusive Activities for Belter Ment(Il Health Cbampion for Change Kingston (Time to chanoe} Korean Equalit! Fund (Ma pie Project) Children & young people Pr()jeet 18-25 MH Transition piojeLt Kingston College Drop-in SMI (Severe Mental Illness Mental Health Service Equi15r & lived experience dev New Hvpe ProjeLI 3.654 672 271 11,867} {3.603} 2,124 1412) 3,L)25 1,195 3,603 26,713 3.807 2.309 5,930 1.620 237 1.988 902 249 28,837 3,-395 5.930 {1,620} 237 1,988 902 249 640 1295) 854 6,832 18.769 (60) 794 6,546 18,7C79 (22,465) 22,465 7,289 36,172 i 0.000 1,500 9,420 (2,369} (22,261 } 4,920 13.911 i 0,000 1,500 1,861 {7,559} 2,995 1920) I q.249} 7.) 576) 81355} 920 139 $52 ??9.345 109 708 247.990 TOTAL FUNDS Page 26 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Nel movement in funds. included in the above are as lollows: ItKQTning resources Resources expended Movem¢nt in funds Unrestrlcted funds GLllLr&l FLind C.arisbrooke Housing Support Worker CEO Contract Drop In Cafe Contracl ScrvicL' Uscr Iiivolvcmcnt Scrvicc Contract C.oun5elling Alfnslon Outreach Service Commiinity Wellbeing Project Peer Project Lead 208.585 C)6.003 (197,916) (54,604) (33.102) (46,221) (28,?83) (21,184) (17,410) (132,761) (9,?15) 161,981) (702,677) 10,669 11,399 (33,102) (4(),221) 128,283) (20,9041 (14,915) 14,892 5,867 2110 2,495 147,653 15,082 254,800 694.89t4 (7,779) Restricted funds Mind Football Project Coun*llins' Wellbeing Wednesdays Projeci Drop-ln Pccr Group Activity Peer Support Project Gel sel to go CAF Emer¥ency C.oun4elling Fund National Lottery Art Therapy and Creative ProjeLI RBK Covid-19 Telephone Support Project Pbysical & InclLISLve Activities for Better Mental Health Champion for Change Kingston (Time lo chan2e} Korean Equalitv Fund (Magpie Project) Kingsioi) C.'ollege Drop-ln SMI (Severe Mental Illness Mental Health Service Equit) & lived experienc= dev New Hope Project 5,105 10,105 (4,834) (11,972) (3.603) (12,?52) {412) (1,620) (295) 271 {1,867) (.3,003) 2,124 (412) {1,620) (295) 14.376 (60) {286) (601 (286) 120 (?2.585) (2?,465) (15,390) (30.822) (7.559) {2,3691 (22,261) (7.559) 8,561 42,072 900 (39,077) (1.g20) 15249) 167,836) 870 513) 2,995 (9201 15249) 73.576) 81 355) 94,260 789 158 TOTAL FUNDS Page 27 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement in funds Nel movement in tund% Tr3nsfers between funds At 31,3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted lunds General Fund Carisbrooke Housin(F Support Worker CEO Contract Drop In Cat"c Contract Service User Involvement Service Contract Counselling Altri%lon Outreach Service Community Wellbeing Project Peer Project Lead 267 593 14,2 32,267 525 (32,132} (49.043) (24.797) 127,82R} {Al,018} 22,773 7,144 (163,676) 13C),184 14,725 32,132 49.04_3 132 27,828 13.018 34.8(A 3,588 (3.556) 668 (19,614) 293.884 (&1.777) 189,493 Restrieted funds Mind Football Project Counselling WLllbLing Wcdncsdays ProjLcI Drop-ln Peer Group Actil'ily Peer Support Project Commiinity Allotment Counselling Grant SuLLide Prevention Gel set to go Pace Setter COVID19 Emergency tund Crealii'"e Projects Coi,id-19 MIK Contingency Fund Teleplione Siipport Projeil - Loneliness C'.AF EtnergenLy C'ounselling Fund Naiional Lottery Coun%elling Fund Nalional Lottery Art Therapy and Creative ProjeLt RBK Covid-19 Telephone Support Project Southwest London Discharge Project PhysiLal & InLlusive ALlivities for Bvlter Mental Health Champion for Change Kingston (Time to changFe} Korean Equaliiv Fund (Magpie Project) Cliildren & young peuple ProjeLt 18-25 MH Tranbilion project Kingston College Drop-in 1277 672 2,377 3,654 072 (3.556) 11,899 1224} -3,556 14,814 2C),713 3,807 2.309 ?,3(I9 {1,725) .725 5,930 1,550 5,930 1,620 2.37 1.988 902 70 1.988 1.072 I170} {1.193} 1,193 249 i.oi i 249 9.15 {76) 1.128) 12 (7,375} g54 6.832 18,769 7,008 18.769 4,934 (17,946} 13,012 10.637 {3,348) 30,847 l.500 10,000 9.420 7.289 36,172 1,500 i 0,000 9,420 139 852 329 345 TOTAL FUNDS 383 926 54.581) Page 28 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative nei movement in funds, included in ihe above are as follows: ItKQTning resources Resources expended Movem¢nt in funds Unrestrlcted funds GLllLr&l FLind C.arisbrooke Housing Support Worker CEO Contract Drop In Cafe Contracl ScrvicL' Uscr Iiivolvcmcnt Scrvicc Contract C.oun5elling Alfnslon Outreach Service Commiinity Wellbeing Project Peer Project Lead 2LO.535 55.120 (1 %4,Y68) (54,595) (32.132) (49,043) (24,797) (30,548) (16,343) (106,153) (13,970) 668) (512.517) 32,267 525 (32,132) (49,043) 124,797) (27,8281 (13,018) 22,77_3 7,144 668) (84,777) 2.720 3,325 128,926 21,114 427.740 Restricted funds Mind Football Project Wellbeing Wednesday% Project Drop-Tn Peer Group Aciivily Pccr Support Projcct C.ounselling Grant Gel sel to go Creative Projecis Covid-19 MTK Contingency Fund CAF EmergenLy Counselling Fund Nalional Lottery Counselling Fund National Lottery Art Therapy and Creative Project RBK Covid-19 Telephone Support Projecl PhysiLal & Inclusive ALtii'ities for Better Mental Health Champion for Change Kingston (Time io Lhange} Korean Equalitv Fund (Magpie Project) Children & young people ProjeLt 18-25 MH Transition project Kingsioi) College Drop-in 6,942 (4,565) (3,556) (4.100) {?24) (11,830) 70 (170) (1,19.3) (76) {128) 2,377 {3,556) 15.999 la,105 {1,725) 70 (170) {1,193) (761 (128) (7,375) {176) {7,375) (176) 1,000 (18.946) (17,946) ¥,103 80,186 5.500 10,000 14.199 157 234 579 974 (11,451) (49,339) (4,000) (5,34) .30,847 1,500 i 0,000 9.420 3(),196 54 581) 4,979) 122.038) 634 555) TOTAL FUIYDS The nature and purpose of Il)e resiricled and unreslricted fiJnd% mentioned above are described in detail in the Report of the Trustees in the section "ObjeLtive% and Activities" In the unrestriL(ed fund%. the tund Cori%brooke is in respect uf the house which provides accon]modalion for residenls who are recovering from mentsl dislTess. The residents pay Tent to the charity to cover the runnllig costs of the house. Page 29 continued...
MIND IN KINGSTON Noleb lo the Finaniial Statements - continued for thL Ycdr Ended 31 hqdrLh 2024 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES MIND in Kingslon is affiliated io National MIND. Affiliation fees for 2023124 of £1,236 were accrued io National MIND (202?123 £962). Page 30