THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATION FOR MENfAL HEALTH coivtPAIYY LIMITED BY GL:ARANTEE AISCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 MARCH 2026 Compan): Registration Yumber 05758432 Charity )umber 1117141 DERBY COMMIINL ITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE BabIn￿On Lodge 1211 Q5r6en Lane Derby DEI IRY THE DERBYSIIIRE FEDERATION FOR IIEISTAL HFALTH COIWAINY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FLWANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Contents Page M¢rnbcrs of the board and professional advisers Trustees, annual report Independent Examtner's Report Statement of fmancial activities Balance sheet io Ststement of cash flows li Notes to the financial statements 12-21 THE DERBYSHtRE FEDERATION FOR ML.YTAL ItEALTH COMPAINY LIMITED BY GUARAJ)'TEE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS The Board of Trustees Helen Boocock Nigel Taylor Jonathan Harris Lee Mellor Andrew Martin Sarah Carter Jane Mitchell Rachel Kelli, Julie Lane Mark Titterton Tony Wiiiter Chair Current Vice Chair {app)inted ?6103J2026) (apw)intrd 1210212026) SeniorlPrineipal Employeey ShaTOtI Williams Andrea Lyons Chief Executii.'e oificcr Head of Service Registered office Greenaway Wellbeing Hub Old School Close Matlock D¢rbyshir¢ DE4 2vr IJJdepeDdent Ex4miller Mark Newev ACNL4 Community Accountant Derby Coinmunity Accountancy Service Babington Lane 128 Gr¢¢n Lane Derbv DEI IRY Banker5 HSBC Bank pl¢ Market Place Cliesterfield S40 ITN THE DERBYSItIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COIWIPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AI¥D PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS Roval Bank of Scotland Drummond House l Redheughs AN'e Edinburgh EH12 9JN Nationwide Building SoGi¢ty Northampton NN3 6NW Cambridge & Counties Bank Charnwood Court 5B New Walk Leicester LEI 6TE Saffron Building Society Saffron House la Market Street Saffron Walden E55ex CBIO IHX THE DERBYSHtRE FEDERATION FOR MEI NTAL HEALTH COMPANY LTMTTED BY GLARANTEE TRUSTF.F.S' A)ThIJAI. REPORT YEAR EhWED 31 II IARCH 2026 l. Introduction The Trusiees of Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFNH) pr¢sent their Annual Report and audited financial staiements for the year ended 31 March 2026. The Trustees confirni that the r¢port compli¢s iTrith the requirements of the Charities Act 2022. 2. CharitAble Ob'ective8 To promote and support good mental health for the benefit of the publi¢, particularly through the provision of practical support and adTrice. 3. Our Vision Our vision is for positiv¢ mental health to thrive across Derbvshire and Derby City, where everyone has the opportunity, resources and 5UPPOrt to Sustain good mentsl health. 4. Our Mission DFMH'S mission is to strengthen ￿s1]IenCe and improve lives across Derbvshire and DeTby City by working hand in hand with local communilies to deliver prnctical mentsl health 5UPPOrt founded on ￿SpeCt, inlegrity and emEx)wem]ent. 5. Our Values Respect.. Wc valu¢ ￿¢ry p¢rson's individuality and trcat everione with compassion Integrity: IN'e bave strong moral principles which are built on honesty and trust Resilience.. adapt and respond to change, remaining fleyible to meet people's needs Empowermellt: We inspire and enable people to recognise and use their own strengths 6. Strate ico ectiTre For DF.MH to b¢ financially sustainable To attract and develop a skilled and eX￿rIenCed DFMH workforce. effective in delivering quality (non-clinical) specialist inental health Services acr055 DeTby and Derbyshire To sustain and communicate the itnpaci DFMH s¢ryi¢c5 have on people and our communitv's mental hcalth and wcllbcing To grow DFMH Independent Support Services OSS) &id the Wellbeing Pr¢ven14tive Programme To culti￿ate stronger relationships with partners and people witliin our communities, to ensure DFMH is effective in supporting and delivering on local needs THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATIOh' FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMPAhW LtMrrF.D BY GUARANrL TRIISTF.F.8' AJryLAI. RF.PORT YEAR EINDED 31 ARCH 2026 CHAIR'S REPORT l Am pleased to present the Chair's Report for the Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH) for the financial vear ?0?5-2026. The year was characterised by consolidation, Stability, and steady progress across the organisation. DFMH has continued to strengthen its operational capacity, governance arrangements, and partnership working, while mainthining a strong focus on delivering high- quality services to the cornmunitics wc support. On behalf of the Board of Trustee5, 1 would like to extend my sin¢¢r¢ thanks to th¢ CEO, Sharon Williams. together with all staff and volunt¢¢rs, for their Continued commitment and professionalism. During 2025-2026: we strengthened our internal strncture and operational effectiveness. We also achievcd a full staff complement for the fLrst time in recent years. aIongside improveinents in staff r¢t¢ntion and workforce stsbility. The Board coniinues io prioritise staff wellbeints and support through investment in training and continual improi'en]ents to our einploy.ment trnns and conditions. DFMH continueg to deliver essential mental health serfv'ices across Derbvshire, maintaining a strong pres¢nc¢ within the Intetsrated Care Board, Derbyshire County. Council, Conimunits,, and the Voluntary Se¢tor. During the N'ear, the organisaiion strengthened its engagement with partners, incliiding participation in commissioning discussions and sector-wide devclopment work. Partnership developtncnt has b¢en a key area of progress. including.. Collaborative work with likeminded organisations Development of joint funding bids and sh￿d service opportuniti¢s Exploration of new scrvice models. including provision for young ￿Ople and families These activities position DFMH well to secure future opportunities and ¢xpand its impact within the local htalth and care system. Volunteers remain integral to the delivery of DFMH services and community initjatives. DuriT]g Ihe year, additional volunteers were successfull}. recruited and have contribut¢d to k¢y a¢tivities, including peer support groups, Hope Cafe and the allotment project. The continued grO￿th and engagement of volunt¢ers reflects DFMEt's commitment lo communitv.l¢d approach¢s and re¢overy-focused support. The Board maintsined a strong focus on govemance. compITan￿. and organisational assurance throughout the year. Key area5 of activity included: Ongoing review and developm¢nt of the organisational risk register Regular review and approval of policies aGross HR. safeguarding, and operational functions THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATIOIS FOR IVIENTAL HEALTH COIWIPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, AI%NI L"AL REPORT YEAR EINI)ED 31 IMARCH 2026 Continued oversight through the Gov¢rnan¢e and Compliance Committee A governance review and four internal audits were also completed during the year. providing assurance on current arrang¢ments and identrf}'ing opportunities for further development. These activities ensure that DFMH continues to operate in line with regulatory requirements and best PTactice standards. DFMH saw an irnprovement in its financiaI position, both in ternis of ￿serVeS and liquidity perfonnance. This support¢d by effective fmancial management and ongoing income generation activity. Key developments include- Receipt of a legacy donaTion, contributing significantly to organisational income Strengthened monitoring processes for grants, income, and funding applications Continued work io identify and secure new funding opportunities Thesc measures provide an improved foundation for financial sustainability and future planiiing. The Board and senior leadership team have begun planning for the next phase of organisational development. .4 Business Planning Da), has been scheduled to support th¢ d¢i'¢lopment of a new two-year strategy, which will guide the orgar]isation from 2026 On￿ards. This work will ensure that DFMH remains responsive to scctor challenges, including increasing dem&nd. funditig pressures, and system transformation. Kej priorities for the forthcoming year includ¢'. Str¢ngth¢ning partnership working and ¢ollaborative delivery S¢curing sustainable income streams Delivering th¢ ncxt strategic plan Supporting workforce wellbeing and resilience Maintaining strong governance compliance arrangcments The Board of Trustees would like to formally record its thanks to: Sharon Williams, CEO. for ber leadership and commitment All staff for their professionalism and dedication Volunteers for their invaluable contribution Fellow Trustees for their govcrnance and oversight Pariners and fund¢rs for thelr continucd sllp￿rt THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, AliliiiAL RF.PORT YEAR ENDED 31 I¥IARCH 2026 Conclusion 2025-2026 has been a positive and productive year for DFMH, marked by strengthening foundations and forward planning for future development. The organisation is well positioned to respond to future challenges while continuing to deliver high-quality mental health support across Derbyshir¢. On ￿half of the Board. I look forward with confid¢n¢e to the Jear ahead. Helen Boocock Chair of the Board of Trustees Staffing and Structure (202>2026) As of 31 March ?025, DFMH employed 38 stsff (part and full time- equating to 25.1 FTE) and had 6 active volunteers. W'e recorded 7 sthff leavers this year, but achieved a 94 % retention tate overall. At year-end, I l Trustees w¢re in posL Professional dcvelopment remained a key focub in wear. All staff receive annual nwldatory and refreslier training. We continue to enhance our staff wellbeing tools, SUPPOrting both personal and professional resilience. Two staff away days wer¢ held in the y￿￿, both receiving overwhelmingly positivc feedback. Ow staff survey at year-end has reportcd.. 91 /0 of staff ststed a g attributed to partiGular headings they have been allocated to activitie5 on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntsry contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infonnation in th¢ support of the charitable activities. 1.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement aTnount due after anv trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued al Ihe amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 1.7 Cash and Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand: dewsits held at call with banks. other short- tern] liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in cu￿ent liabilities. 1.8 Creditors and pros'isions Creditors and provisions are r¢¢ognised where the charily has a present obligation resulting from a past event thai w'ill probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provftstons arc normall>, recognised ai ihelr seTtlement amount after allowing for ￿]Y Irade discounts due. 1.9 Financial instruments The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind thal qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instnunenls are initially rccognised at transaction value and subsequ¢ntly mcasurcd at their ￿ttlement value. Derecogni¢ion offutoneial liobililies Financial liabilities are dere¢oanised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are dischar(red or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits Tli¢ cost of any unused holiday entitlement is reCO￿lsed in the period in which the employee's Kryices are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when th¢ company is dcmonstrably committed to tenninate the employment ol an cmployee or to provide termination benefits. 13- THE DERBYSIItRE FFDF.RATIO.N FOR MEliTAL HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAJNTEE NOTES TO THE F[¥￿}CIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 1.1 l Taxation The charity is exempt from tsx on income and gain5 falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargcable Gains Act 1992 to the ext¢nt that these are applied to its charitable objects. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the fjharity's accounting policies. the directors are required to mak¢ judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrving amount of assets and liabiliti¢s that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimated and associated assumptions are based on historical exp¢rience and other factor5 that are considered to be relevant. Actual rcsults inay differ from these estirnates. Donatlolls Totsl Funds Total Funds Unre5trieted Restricted Year to 31 fv1ar Year to 31 Mar Fuuds Funds 2026 2025 Donations and fundraising 81,889 81,889 1,853 1,853 81,889 81,889 14- THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH co￿[Pl￿N, Y LIIWllTED BY GUARA])TEE NOTES TO THE FINLNCIAL STATE￿ff￿rS YEAR ENDED 31 ￿￿ARCH 2026 Income from charitable activitios Total Funds Uure5tricted Restricted Year to 31 Funds Fulld5 Mar 2026 Total Fuiids Yearto 31 Mar 2025 R¢think-Derb}'shire Living Well P3- Triage Service Young Adult Services Covid Burnout Spon England Walking Groups High Peak Borough Council Community Infrastrnciure Grant Derbyshire Dales Locality Fund Group Developrncnt Derbyshire County Council.. Covid Fund Derbyshire Dales Locality Funding Caf¢ Hope MthD Trauma Awareness Derbyshire Dales District Council Allotment Building Sound Minds and Chesterfteld Youth Derbyshir¢ Dales CVS Foundation Derbyshire DCC Warm Spaces Grant Erewash Voluntary Action Small Grants Derby"shKre Dales District Coimcil Derbj'shire Dalcs Rotary Living Well Small Grants for Allotment Toyota En]est Bailev Chargeable Support Services Trav¢1 Social Mileage SuppDrt Costs Othcr Income 335,081 5,000 279,000 13,984 9,000 335,081 5,000 279,000 13,984 9,000 282,878 1,667 226,460 854 8,336 8,336 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 5,249 959 750 959 750 250 250 20,167 12,000 2,500 1.900 1,649 900 500 300 2,000 sso 177,424 34281 6.784 6,123 14J28 2,000 550 177,424 34281 6,784 6,123 14,328 214,805 38,664 9,894 3,582 1,305 241,490 6i6J60 897,850 825,274 15- THE DERBYSIIIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMPANY LIMrrED BY GUARANTEF NOTES TO THE FIY4AIYCIAL STATEMEKrs YEAR Ehl)ED 31 MARCH 2026 InvestmeDt income Total Funds Year to 31 Mar 2026 Total Funds Yearto31 Mar 2025 Bank int¢r¢st r¢¢eivable (unrestricted) 7,840 6,370 Anajysis of expenditure (unrestricted) Ernployment Costs TL2velling and Support Costs Volunteer Expenses HR Costs Training & Recruitment Telephone Utilities & Water Stationery & Supplies Rent & Insurance Prolessional Fecs Substiriptions Computers & Equipmerjt CRM S)'slem Repairs & Maintenance Greenaway Bank Service Chartses -4dvertiging & Publicilv Wellbeing activity costs HR settlement Miscellaneous Expense$ 733,061 32,096 105 4,736 8,561 676,375 39,551 5,545 4,181 8,500 3.177 2,545 25,125 4,034 3,144 7.125 12.500 21,768 4,451 2,315 27,797 3,417 14248 20,946 279 255 3,014 335 675 816 6,500 264 76 866,466 822,160 Expenditure on charitable activities was £866.466 (2025.. £822,160) of which £656,530 was restricted (2025.. £555,454). 16- THE DERBYSIIIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMPAI¥Y LIMITED BY GLARANTEE NOTES TO THE FLYoL)CIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Net (expeuditure)/income Net (expenditure)lincorne for the year is stated ofter chargingl(crediting).' 2026 2025 Independent ExamineT'S Fees 1,500 1.500 Directors and key mgnagement personnel During the year trustee5 did not receive remuneration The key management personnel of the charity consist of the t￿￿tees. Emplovees The av¢rage monthly number of persons employ￿ during the year was 25.1 FTE. Year to 31 Mar 2026 20 Yearto 31 Mar 2025 19 Charitable Staff Mana(Fement and Administration 25 24 Employment costs Yearto 31 Mar 2026 Yearto31 Mar 2025 Wages and salari¢s Travelling & Support Costs Social security costs Pension costs 657,649 32,096 56,775 18,637 622,242 39,551 36,475 17.658 765,157 715,926 No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. 17- THE DERBYSIItRE FEDTr"RATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMP￿￿ LtNllTED BY GuARA￿TEE IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 10. Fixed Asset Investments Fixture$ & Fittings Total Cost At l April 2025 Additions At 31" Ma￿h 2026 10,381 10,381 Depreciation At l April 2025 Charge for )'ear At 31 March 2026 IOJ81 IOJ81 io Net book value At 31 March 2026 At 31 March 2025 11. Debtors 2026 2025 Trade debtors Prepa)'ments 8undry Debtor Aocrued Income 2049 2,009 3,874 1,788 14,000 15,000 20,662 18,858 12. Creditors: Amounts falling due Tri¢hill one year 2026 2025 Trade creditors Accruals Pension Creditor HMRC Other Ci'editors Deferred Income 1,079 4,290 475 7,024 6,034 2,078 3,390 7,956 5,059 28,255 52,772 82,100 94,968 18- THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATIO.N FOR IWtEJYAL HEALTH COMPANY LITrllTED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FIINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 13. Analy515 of charitable fun(Ls Analysis of movements ill ullrestricted lunds At IApr 2025 In¢omillg Outgoing Transfers At 31Mur 2026 Unrestricted- General Reserves Designated Reserve 133,059 112J82 331,219 (209.936) (67,662) 186,680 67,662 180,044 Total unrestri¢ted funds 245,441 331219 (209,936) 366,724 Rethink-Derbyshire Living Well P3- Triage Service Young Adult Sern'ices MtND Trauma Awareness DLLG Cafe Ho5K Funding Stream I Covid Fund Sport England DD LFG Awards for All-Beating Burnout DDDC Allotment Fligh Peak Borough Council Living Well Small Grimts for Allotment 335.081 5.000 279,000 750 959 2,000 9,000 2.000 13,984 250 8,336 (335,081) (5,000) (279,000) (7qO) (959) {2:000) (9,000) (2,000) (13,984) (?50) {8,336) (170) 170 Total rpstricted funds 656J60 (656,530) Total funds 245,611 987,579 (866,466) 366,724 Charitable funds, contracts, and grants awarded in this financial year and shown as restricted arc listed below. These funds haie strengthened DFMH'S ability to deliver more specialist non-clinical wellbeing SUPEK>rt acros5 Derbysliire and Derby: Reihink-DeTbyshire Living Well - Now in it's 4 year of deliveT of a 5-year conlract. Supporting adulis across Derb}'shire to manage good mentsl health and live well. Tbis is a collaborative contract that is lcd by R¢think. P3-Triage Serrice- To fund reflective practice sessions to P3 staff. Young Adult Services - A 5->'ear contract Ni".ith t]ie ICB to deliver non-clinical mental health peer SUPWTt and a wellb¢ints coaching programme to young adults in Derbyl Derbyshire. MtND Trauma Awareness- A grant awarded to deliver a series of wellbeing sessions. 19- THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERAI'IO)" I'OR MENI'AL HEALTH COMPANY LtMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMEiYrs YEAR EIIDED 31 ￿1ARCH 20Z6 DLIG Cafe Hope Fundtng Stream- Year 2 funding a fortnightly peer led social group at the Greenawa) Hub, and a monthly session in Wirksworth. COVID Fund- to fi￿d the Sew. Gro1￿ and Cook get togethers to improve the daily lif¢ and habits of p¢opl¢ with poor m¢ntal h¢alth. Sport England - to fund ongoing Chair Yoga classes at our Wellbeing hubs. DD LFG-Y&qr 2 of funding to deliver Wellbeing Sessions supporting good m¢nt&l h¢alth. Awards for All- Beating Bumout- to provide a series of 2-day CoU￿eS on recognising and preventing Burnout. DDDC Allottnent -small grani to provide for the items purchased for the allotment. High Peak Borough Council- Grant for refvrbi5hment of the Buxton Wellbeing Hub. Futures Housing - Living Well small grants for tlie alloiment and outdoor space. 14. Allatysis of net a55ets betsveen funds Tangible riied assets Other net assets Total Unrestricted funds Unrestricted Reserves D¢sAgnated Reserve 186,680 180,044 186,680 180,044 Restricted funds Total funds 366,724 366,724 15. Related party transactlODS The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure. 16. Company limited by guarantee The Company is a company limited bv guarantee. At the end of the year there wero el¢ven Trustees, eaGh of whom, under the lerm5 of the Memorandum and.Articl¢s of Association, had undertakcn to contribute the sum iiot exceeding £1 in the event of & winding up of the company. -20- THE DERBYSHIRE FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMPANY LITrItrED BY GUARANTEE OTES TO THE FIYLYCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR E￿7}ED 31 MARCH 2026 17. Cash geJJerated from operations 2026 2025 Surplus/(Deficit) for th¢ year Adjustments for: Investment income shown in inTresting activities Movements ID working capital: Decrease/(increase) in debtors (Decrease)lincrease in cr¢ditors Cash generated from operations 121,113 11.337 (7*40) (6,370) 1,804 42,196 63,513 (14.588) 53,892 157273 21-