Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 1 ## **Contents | Cynnwys** - 1 1. Who We Are & Our Approach | Pwy Ydym Ni a’n Dull - 2 2. Our Services | Ein Gwasanaethau - 3 3. Reach & Delivery at a Glance (2024–25) | Cyrhaeddiad a Chyflwyno ar Gôlwg (2024–25) - 4 4. Participant Outcomes & Impact | Canlyniadau a’r Effaith ar Gyfranogwyr - 5 5. Synwyriwm: Arts & Health Highlight | Synwyriwm: Uchafbwynt Celfyddydau ac Iechyd - 6 6. Our Team & Clinical Governance | Ein Tîm a Llywodraethu Clinigol - 7 7. Thanks & Acknowledgements | Diolchiadau ac Adnabyddiaethau Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 2 ## **Who We Are & Our Approach | 1. Pwy Ydym Ni a’n Dull o Weithredu** ## **1.** **EN:** Amser i Siarad supported 2,270 people across Anglesey and Gwynedd in 2024–25, including adults and young people from local communities and colleges. Our approach is grounded in research (since 2007) showing stigma as a key barrier to accessing mental health support in close-knit rural settings. We therefore deliver support in everyday, nonclinical venues—Galeri Caernarfon, supermarkets, arts centres, and community spaces— so people can access help quickly, comfortably, and without fear of judgement. Our small, adaptable team enables rapid response when support is needed. **CY:** Cefnogodd Amser i Siarad 2,270 o bobl ar draws Ynys Môn a Gwynedd yn 2024–25, gan gynnwys oedolion a phobl ifanc o’n cymunedau a’n colegau lleol. Mae ein dull yn seiliedig ar ymchwil (ers 2007) sy’n dangos bod stigma yn rhwystr allweddol i gael cymorth iechyd meddwl mewn cymunedau gwledig clos. Felly rydym yn darparu cefnogaeth mewn lleoliadau bob dydd, anglinigol—Galeri Caernarfon, archfarchnadoedd, canolfannau celf a mannau cymunedol—fel y gall pobl gael cymorth yn gyflym, yn gyfforddus ac heb ofni barn. Mae ein tîm bach ac addasadwy yn gallu ymateb yn gyflym pan fo angen. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 3 ## **2. Our Services | 2. Ein Gwasanaethau** **EN:** Core services include CBT based therapeutic groups, confidential 1-to-1 support, peer led groups, arts-based wellbeing, and mental health training (MHFA and ASIST). While founded to support mild to moderate needs, we now routinely provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, often preventing escalation into crisis services. **CY:** Mae ein gwasanaethau craidd yn cynnwys: grwpiau therapiwtig yn seiliedig ar CBT, cymorth cyfrinachol 1■i■1, grwpiau dan arweiniad cyfoedion, mentrau lles seiliedig ar y celfyddydau, a hyfforddiant iechyd meddwl (MHFA ac ASIST). Er i ni ddechrau i gefnogi anghenion ysgafn i gymedrol, rydym bellach yn darparu Haen 1 a Haen 2 yn rheolaidd, gan atal esgalaeth i wasanaethau argyfwng yn aml. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 4 ## **3. Reach & Delivery at a Glance (2024–25) | 3. Cyrhaeddiad a Chyflwyno ar Gôlwg (2024–25)** **EN:** We delivered 16 therapeutic courses (CBT + Mindfulness). Staff provided 5,962 service hours (avg. 114 per week), including groups, 1-to-1 support, preparation, peer support, case notes, and clinical supervision. **CY:** Cyflwynwyd 16 o gyrsiau therapiwtig (CBT + Ymwybyddiaeth Ofalgar). Darparodd staff 5,962 awr o wasanaeth (cyfartaledd 114 yr wythnos), gan gynnwys grwpiau, cefnogaeth 1-to-1, paratoi, cefnogaeth gan gymheiriaid, nodiadau achos a goruchwyliaeth glinigol. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 5 ## **4. Participant Outcomes & Impact | 4. Canlyniadau a’r Effaith ar Gyfranogwyr** **EN:** Outcomes were strong: 85% better able to manage anxiety; 81% improved self-esteem; 77% felt more connected to others and community. Self- esteem showed the largest gains alongside improvements in hope, trust, emotional regulation, and motivation. **CY:** Roedd canlyniadau’n gryf: 85% yn well eu gallu i reoli pryder; 81% gyda hunan■barch gwell; 77% yn teimlo’n fwy cysylltiedig ag eraill a’r gymuned. Cofnodwyd y cynnydd mwyaf ym meysydd hunan barch, ynghyd â gwelliannau mewn gobaith, ymddiriedaeth, rheoleiddio emosiynol a chymhelliant. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 6 ## **5. Synwyriwm: Arts & Health Highlight | 5. Synwyriwm: Uchafbwynt Celfyddydau ac Iechyd** **EN:** In partnership with Galeri Caernarfon and Plas Newydd (National Trust Cymru), Synwyriwm combined art, nature and heritage to enhance wellbeing and reduce stigma. Impact: 96% improved wellbeing; 77% improved mood; 74% increased selfesteem; 72% increased self-confidence; 64% reduced anxiety. Participants reported feeling calmer, more hopeful and connected, with some progressing to lead creative sessions. **CY:** Mewn partneriaeth â Galeri Caernarfon a Phlas Newydd (Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru), cyfuno celf, natur a threftadaeth wnaeth Synwyriwm i wella lles a lleihau stigma. Effaith: 96% gwell lles; 77% hwyliau gwell; 74% cynnydd mewn hunan■barch; 72% mwy o hyder; 64% llai o bryder. Soniodd cyfranogwyr eu bod yn dawelach, yn fwy gobeithiol ac yn fwy cysylltiedig, gyda rhai’n symud ymlaen i arwain sesiynau creadigol. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 7 ## **6. Our Team & Clinical Governance | 6. Ein Tîm a Llywodraethu Clinigol** **EN:** A skilled multidisciplinary local team—PhD level practitioner, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Counsellor, trainers and art therapists—delivers our support. All clinical work is underpinned by Band 8 Clinical Psychologist supervision, ensuring safety, integrity, reflective practice and continuous improvement. **CY:** Mae tîm lleol medrus a rhyngddisgyblaethol—ymarferydd lefel PhD, Nyrs Iechyd Meddwl Gofrestredig, cwnselwyr, hyfforddwyr a therapyddion celf—yn darparu ein cefnogaeth. Cefnogir yr holl waith clinigol gan oruchwyliaeth Seicolegydd Clinigol Band 8, gan sicrhau diogelwch, uniondeb, ymarfer myfyriol a gwelliant parhaus. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 8 ## **7. Thanks & Acknowledgements | 7. Diolchiadau ac Adnabyddiaethau** **EN:** Thank you to our staff for their professionalism and compassion; to our Trustees for robust governance; to our partners—including Galeri Caernarfon, Plas Newydd and National Trust Cymru, and health, education and community partners; and to our funders and supporters whose investment makes this work possible. **CY:** Diolch i’n staff am eu proffesiynoldeb a’u cydymdeimlad; i’n Hymddiriedolwyr am lywodraethu cadarn; i’n partneriaid—gan gynnwys Galeri Caernarfon, Plas Newydd ac Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru, a phartneriaid iechyd, addysg a chymunedol; ac i’n cyllidwyr a’n cefnogwyr sy’n galluogi’r gwaith hwn. Amser i Siarad | Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024–25 Page 9 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04666301 ffjngland and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1096880 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR AMSER I SIARAD LTD Williams Denton Cyf Chartered Certified Accountants Glaslyn Ffordd y Parc Parc Menai Bangor Gwynedd LL57 4FE AMSER I SIARAD LTD CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees I to 4 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financfial Statements 9 to 15 AMSER I SIARAD LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) REPORT OF THE TRu￿EEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trnstees who are ￿s0 dire¢tOTS of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The tNstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stslement 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) {¢ffective l January 2019). Change of name The charity changed its name from Ynys Mon and Gwynedd Mind Ltd to Amser i Siarad Ltd on 8 O¢tober 2021. OKIECTIVES AND A(YIVITIES Objettlve8 and aims Amser i Siarad provides grass roots support for adults and young people experiencing mental health problems from the heart of their community. IVS main focus of delivery takes an anti-stigma approach- and so all services operate from everyday settings and support both adults and young people to take control of tlieir tllnesses and lives for themselves. Amser i Siarad also works from a trauma infornied perspective which is reflected throughout the organisation. Amser i Siarad aims to tackle the stigma and discrimination in the wider Community through a variety of innovative projects. training, and styles of s¢rvic¢ delivery. They aim to cre*e a community whereby people with mental health problems Can tslk openly without a fear of rejection and discrimination. The ¢harity takes a population approach to all they do and promotes good mental health and wellbeing for 811. Amser i Siarad also provides a comprehensive range of key mental health training with the aim of skilling up the local population to be mor¢ ready, aware, and confident to support a colleague or friend who may be struggling. Publhe benefit The charlty was set up with the aim of supporting local people who may be experiencing a mental health problem and to work in ways that tsckle stigma and dis¢rimination for people with mentsl health problems and the general publi¢ alike. The trnstees have paid due regard to th¢ Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding the athiviti¢s undertaken during the year. The twstees are satisfied that the inforniation provided in the report and accounts meets the publi¢ benefit reporting requirements. Page I AMSER I SIARAD LTD IREGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charitable Activities - How our Activities deliver public benefits This year saw the charity support and serve 2270 people across the counties of Anglegey and Gwynedd. This year we: l) Continued the successful delivery of our community based Amser i Siaradrrime to Talk one-to-one service from Holyhead to Dolgellau for both adults, children. and young people. 2) Continued the successful delivery of ourAmser i Siaradrrime to Talk one-tfrone service for children andyoung people within the schi)ols and colleges. 3) Continued the successful delivery of our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focused self-management groups within the community for adults, children and young people. 4) Continued the successful delivery of our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CB T) focused self-management groups within the further education colleges for children and young people. 5) Continued Peer Support groups in the community for adults, children, and young people. 6) Continued to be a key partner 14rythin the Parabl talking treatments s¢rvice for North Wale5. 7) Delivered key Mental Health trainings such as Youth and Adult Mentsl Health First Aid and ASSIST the r¢¢ognised gold standard in suicide intervention skills training within our community. 8) Began a parlnership with Galeri alongside Plas Newydd for Creative Arts Projects. We continued to work flexibly offering services face-to-face, over the phone, via video link, and both in and out of hours. Once more, we express gratitude to all the people who have fundraised for us in our community and donaled to us. We simply could not continue to deliver the work we do without their efforts. All the monies received goes into our front- line services and supports us to tneet any ￿ndIng gaps that might arise. Thank you to all th¢ grant provider5 who have funded the work over the year which includes Children in Need , BCUHB, Parabl , The Britford Bridge Trust, and Lollery, Asda. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The charity had unrestricted reserves of £167.616 and restricted reserves of £77.041 as at 31 March 2025 {31 March 2024 unrestricted £157.358 1 restricted £74.462} The a¢¢ounts for the year ended 31 MaT¢h 2025 show a 5uwlus of £12,837 (2024: £67.354) Principal funding sources The main funders during the year were BCUHB. Children in Need and the lottery. Donations and fundraising The charity relies on donations and community fundraising. Only donations that are given directly to Amser i Siarad will go into our local services. Page 2 AMSER I SIARAD LTD IREGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW R¢s¢rve5 policy The charity recognises and accepts its responsibilities as a charity, limited company and employer to protect the financiaI viability and continuation of the organisation. In accordance with good practice (e.g. Charity Commission } it is agreed that monies are allocated towards a reserve. The purpose of maintaining adequate res¢rv¢s is: To ensure cash flow (e.g. cover delays in revenue funding). To cover unforeseen circumstances. To provide the opportunity to attract/identify alternative funding should existing fund5 be subject to cutbacks. To ensure that should funding cease. the organisation would be able to fulfil all of it5 financial and legal obligation5 when winding up. The level of the regerve will be reviewed annually by the Board. Unless and until otherwise agreed the organisation will maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to the cujrent six months rLuining costs of the organisation and ¢ndeavour to increase this amount to the equivalent of nine months n]nning costs. FUTURE PLANS We remain focused on securing our current provision whilst developing family focused services that meet needs at different stages of people's life's and that focus on supporting parents in need. We are also looking to develop a support for those with higher needs and will also be focused on expanding our training provision moving forward alongside our creative projects. srRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MAIYAGEMENT Governing document Th¢ charity is controlled by its governing document, its Memorandum and Arti¢l¢s of Association. and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Reerufitment and Appointment of new trustees Following a comprehensive skills audit to identify those required by the organisation surrounding governance, an advert is placed targeting specific skills required alongside a comprehensive understanding of governance. Trustees can also be identified via word of mouth. Interested parties are invited to fill in an application fomi and demonstrate their suitability. Prospective trustees will be called to interview. Successful candidates will ihen undergo induction training and are invited to tlJre¢ board meetings. If they demonstrate the required skills, comprehensive understanding of governance and commitment to the organisation their appointment will be discussed by the board and voted upon. They will be fornially appointed at an AGM. Organisational structure The trustees are responsible for ensuring the organisation fuifils its mission statement and leads on it5 strategic direction. The operational responsibility i5 delegated to the Chief Officer of the organisatlon. Indurtion and training of new trnstees N¢w trustees receive an induction pack amd are provided with copies of all polt¢i¢s, procedures, the governing documents and other relevant material. There is an expectation they will commit to the induction training programme which is mandatory to ¢ompl¢t¢. Specific training needs are identified. All trustc¢s have ongoing training on th¢iT rol¢s and responsibilities. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 04666301 {England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1096880 Page 3 AMSER I SIARAD LTD {REGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Registered office Uned 5 Galeri Victoria Doc Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 ISQ Trustee5 ESFisk J H M Forshaw WTLove R Wilton Company S¢¢r¢t*ry C M Bailey Independent Examiner Owain Ap Elfed FCCA Williams Denton Cyf Chart¢r¢d Certified Accountants Glaslyn Ffordd y Pa Parc Menai Bangor Gwynedd LL57 4FE This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to small companies. 1112 2615 Approved by order of the board of trustees on .. .......................................... and signed on its behalf by: E S Fisk- Trustee Page 4 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AMSER I SIARAD LTD Independent examiner's report lo the trustee$ of Amser i Siarad Ltd ('the Compgny,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustee5 of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of Company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢rordan¢¢ with the rcquirements of the Companies Art 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respe¢t of my examination of your charity's a¢¢ounts as Carried out under Sethion 145 of the Charities A¢t 2011 ('the 2011 Act'}. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent exgminer's ststement I have completed my examination. I ¢onfirn] that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: a¢¢ounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not Comply with the accounting requirements of Se¢tion 396 of the 2006 Act other ihall any requirement that the accounts give a trne and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an ind¢pend¢nt examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in a¢¢ordance with the methods and principles of the Stalement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities {applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financia] Reporting Standard applicable in the LU( and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no con¢¢rns and have come acros5 no other matters in connection with the examiTJation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Owain Ap Elfed FCCA Willtams Denton Cyf Chartered Certified A¢¢ountant5 Glaslyn Ffordd y Parc Parc Menai Bangor Gwynedd LL57 4FE Page 5 AMSER I SIAIL4D LTD STATEMEN[ OF FILYANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds UnrestrA¢ted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 3,730 3,730 53,874 Charitable activities Mentsl health services 451137 61,585 106,622 97,529 tnvestment income 3,006 Total 53,122 114 707 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Mental health services 42 101,870 NET INCOME 10259 2,578 12,837 67,354 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fimds brought forward 157J58 74A62 231,820 164,466 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 167 617 77,040 244 657 231.820 The notes forni part of these fmancial statements Page 6 AMSER I SIARAD LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 116 116 766 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 1,120 169119 1,120 246,159 77,040 231478 170239 77,040 247279 231,478 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 (2,739) (2,738) (424) NET CURRENT ASSETS 167 500 244J41 231054 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr LIABILITIES 167,617 77,040 244,657 231,820 NET ASSETS 167,617 244,657 231.820 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 14 167,617 157,358 74.462 TOTAL FUNDS 244 657 231.820 The chwitable Company is entitled to ex¢mMion from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for {a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that Comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the ¢haritsble company as at the end of each finan¢ial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicablc to the charitable Company. (b) The not¢s forni part of these fmancial statements Page 7 continued... AMSER I SL4RAD LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04666301) BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2025 These fmancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provision5 applicable to charitable companies subj¢¢t to the small rompanie5 regime. The financial statements were approved by ihe Board of Trustees and authorised forissue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by.. E S Fisk- TTUStee _L. W T Love - Trustee The notes forni part of these fmancial statements Page 8 AMSER I SIARAD LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their acwunts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effe¢tive l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis and there are no nmterial unc¢rtainti¢s al)out the rhaTity's ability to continue. Income Income from grant5, contracts and fees: including Capitsl grants and other income, is recognised once the ¢harity has entitlemenl to the income. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of in¢ome receivable n be measured reliably except for: When it IS specified that income from grants and wntracts received by the charitsble company are to be used in filture periods, then the income is deferred until that p)eriod. When conditions are imposed which have to be fulfilled before the charitable company becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre