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VOLUNTARY SECTOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FORUM (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Company number: 05536120 Charity number: 1120222

VOLUNTARY SECTOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FORUM

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Contents Page
Trustees’ Report 2 – 13
Independent Examiner’s Report 14
Statement of Financial Activities 15
Statement of Financial Position 16 - 17
Statement of Cash Flows 18
Notes to the Financial Statements 19 – 28

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

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Status: The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15 August The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15 August The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15 August
2005 and registered as a charity on 24 July 2007.
Company Number: 05536120
Charity Number: 1120222
Registered Office and 85 Great Portland Street, Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT
Operational Address:
Trustees The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law.
The Trustees who have served from 1 April 2024 up to the date of approval of these
financial statements were as follows:
Dr Sridevi Kalidindi - Chair (resigned 31 July 2024)
Stephen Appleton - Chair (appointed 1 August 2024)
Sanjay Shah - Treasurer
Mark
Winstanley-		 - CEO Rethink Mental Illness
Kimmis
Rachel Peacock - CEO Making Space (resigned 31 January 2025)
Julie Layton - CEO Advance UK
Steve Gilbert - Independent Consultant (resigned 31 January 2025)
Steven Hill - CEO Coventry and Warwickshire Mind
Linda Bryant - CEO Together for Mental Wellbeing
Raymond Sheehy CEO Bridge Support
Sarah Maguire - CEO Choice Support (resigned 31 March 2025)
Jane Hughes - CEO Mental Health Matters
Maaria Mahmood CEO Muslim Youth Helpline (appointed 3 July 2024)

Chief Executive Officer Kathy Roberts and Company Secretary: Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4QT Independent George Shillam Examiner: Beever and Struthers 150 Minories London EC3N 1LS

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

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The Trustees present their report and the examined financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) published in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

Structure, governance & management

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15 August 2005 and registered as a charity on 24 July 2007.

The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association.

Aims and public benefit

Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum trading as the Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association), formerly Mental Health Providers Forum, is a representative organisation for providers of mental health and wellbeing services. The Association want service users to have access to joined up, seamless services from the organisations that support them, and are committed to working in equal partnership with statutory agencies involved in providing health and social care support for people with mental health needs.

We facilitate this through supporting and promoting effective service delivery, information exchange and the sharing of best practice across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors.

Our charitable objects:

To relieve the needs of people with mental health conditions in England and Wales by:

Our values

A society where everyone with mental health concerns has the right to get the support they need from a wide range of providers, implementing demonstrable values which include:

Statement of Public Benefit

The Directors confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the charity. How the charity delivers public benefit is explained under section 3 “Current Activities and Work Programmes” below.

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1 Strategic overview

Association of Mental Health Providers continues to be the leading representative body for voluntary sector providers of mental health services with members drawn from national, regional and locally based organisations operating across England. As the only representative body for mental health VCSE providers, The Association is ideally placed to work across all types of service provision. Our members provide services covering the full range of provision from crisis care, liaison and diversion services, substance misuse services, complex needs, to advice and counselling to people with lived experience. Specialisms amongst our members include BME mental health, children and young people’s mental health, housing and homelessness, employment support, IAPT and secure pathways – taking a whole-life and whole-person approach. Our members are united by their desire to improve the quality of care for people with mental health needs and the outcomes of the services provided.

2 Strategic priorities, objectives and activities

Overarching priorities

Strategic objectives

Support to members

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3. Achievements and Performance

3.1 Membership Engagement and Sector Insight

Throughout the reporting year from April 2024 to March 2025, the Association prioritised meaningful and consistent engagement with its diverse membership. This approach ensured that the Association’s activities were deeply informed by the realities faced by members, enabling a responsive and collaborative model of advocacy and support. The fortnightly member meetings served as a vital space for discussing systemic challenges and opportunities, such as the implications of the National Living Wage increases, regulatory developments, and the integration of VCSE perspectives into national health and social care planning.

During the winter and spring quarters, discussions expanded to include critical national initiatives, such as the Mental Health Bill and the ongoing implementation of the Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) framework. These sessions emphasised the importance of VCSE involvement in shaping national reforms and tackling barriers to equitable service delivery. The Business and Service Continuity Subgroup also played a key role in guiding sector responses to operational challenges, such as fee rate negotiations and regulatory compliance, ensuring members were equipped with the tools needed to address immediate risks.

Member Networks

In response to member feedback, the Association reinvigorated and launched several Member Networks to provide tailored support and a platform for collaboration. These networks fostered safe and confidential spaces for professionals to connect, share challenges, and develop sector-wide solutions.

These networks significantly enhanced the Association’s ability to provide targeted support and amplify member voices in national policy discussions.

3.2 Policy Development and Strategic Influence

The Association expanded its influence on mental health policy significantly throughout the year. Contributions to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee Inquiry into Community Mental Health Services were a key achievement, combining detailed evidence with real-world case studies to demonstrate the essential role of VCSE organisations in delivering personalised, place-based care. This work led to an invitation for oral evidence, solidifying the Association’s position as a trusted voice in national policymaking.

Engagement with the NHS Ten-Year Health Plan provided another avenue for influence, with the Association ensuring that VCSE perspectives were embedded in planning for both adult and child mental health services. Advocacy efforts emphasised the need for better integration between health and social care systems and highlighted the critical importance of population-level planning in addressing mental health disparities.

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The Association also played a leading role in discussions surrounding the Fair Pay Agreement for Social Care, advocating for greater clarity on how proposed changes would impact the VCSE sector. Collaborative efforts with the Care Provider Alliance and direct dialogues with DHSC policy teams helped ensure that the unique needs and contributions of mental health providers were represented in national conversations.

System Reform and Neighbourhood Health Integration

The Association’s commitment to systemic reform was evident in its active participation in initiatives aimed at transforming community mental health systems. Through its involvement in the development of 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres, the Association championed rights-based, person-centred care models that integrate housing, education, and employment support. These models align with the sector’s strengths in early intervention and holistic care, setting a blueprint for future mental health service delivery.

In response to the Government’s announcement of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, the Association coordinated a strategic narrative that underscored the VCSE sector’s indispensable role in addressing complex mental health needs. This work emphasised the importance of neighbourhood-based health systems and called for consistent, equitable funding mechanisms to support their implementation.

Workforce, Regulation, and Evidence Building

Workforce challenges remained a central focus, with the Association’s workforce mapping project revealing critical issues such as high vacancy rates, turnover, and recruitment gaps in specialist roles. These findings informed policy recommendations and practical tools aimed at addressing workforce sustainability.

Regulatory engagement with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) addressed systemic inconsistencies and explored ways to better integrate VCSE contributions into local and national oversight frameworks. The Association’s Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tools were highlighted as innovative resources for improving data-driven decision-making and regulatory accountability.

Collaborative efforts with academic and policy partners also supported evidence-building initiatives, such as the Mental Health Social Care Research Incubator. This program has advanced the sector’s capacity for impactful, evidence-based practice, ensuring that VCSE contributions to mental health care are both visible and valued.

3.3 Data Observatory and Workforce Mapping

The Association’s commitment to advancing data-driven decision-making was epitomised by the continued development and impact of the Mental Health Data Observatory and its associated workforce mapping initiatives. These projects provided critical insights into workforce trends, funding pressures, and service distribution, enabling more informed policy advocacy and operational planning across the VCSE mental health sector. Key achievements during the reporting year included updates to the Mental Health Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Workforce Mapping Tool. The GIS now offers an integrated, longitudinal view of VCSE mental health services, filterable by local authority, Integrated Care Board (ICB), and parliamentary constituency. These enhancements allow stakeholders to visualise service gaps and opportunities, facilitating targeted interventions.

The Workforce Mapping Tool revealed significant challenges, including:

Presentations of these findings to national forums, such as the NHS England/Improvement Mental Health, Learning Disability & Autism National Specialty & Clinical Advisors Meeting, emphasised the urgency of addressing these issues. Collaborations with the Quality Transformation Leads further supported the development of tools to illustrate how VCSE contributions can mitigate systemic pressures on statutory services. Additionally, the Association expanded the scope of its data analysis to include young people’s mental health services. By integrating data from organisations like Barnardo’s and the Centre for Young Lives, the Observatory highlighted critical concerns, such as the rising prevalence of mental health disorders among young people and the delays in accessing care. These insights are informing strategic responses to this growing crisis.

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3.4 Mental Health Social Care

The Association underscored the indispensable role of mental health social care as a core component of the broader mental health ecosystem. This area of focus emphasised community-based, person-centred care that addresses clinical needs alongside broader social determinants, such as housing, relationships, and employment. Despite ongoing funding and regulatory challenges, mental health social care was celebrated for its distinct capacity to reach underserved populations and those with complex needs.

Key to these efforts was the Association’s leadership within the Mental Health Social Care Policy and Oversight Group, co-chaired by Kathy Roberts and the Association of Directors of Social Services. Meeting on a six-weekly basis, the Group’s membership includes representatives from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and has been strengthened by the inclusion of the Association’s members Everyturn Mental Health and Creative Minds. The Group remains the leading national network and source of advice and intelligence for DHSC and other national partners on mental health social care policy and practice.

The Group also continues to provide the Association with a forum for reviewing the issues faced by its members as they endeavour to ensure the continuity and sustainability of VCSE-arranged mental health social care services and support. It also considers the policy and practice responses required to address these challenges. A significant area of focus this year has been identifying how best to engage with and inform the work of the independent Commission on Social Care, announced by the Government in December 2025 and led by Baroness Casey of Bostock. The Group aims to ensure that the Commission is informed by an understanding of the value of mental health social care—both for people experiencing poor mental health and their unpaid carers, as well as for the wider social care and support system.

The Association also contributed to the development of neighbourhood health models, such as the 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres initiative, which integrates psychosocial care with housing, education, and employment services. This innovative framework aligns with the sector’s strengths in early intervention and rightsbased care, establishing a vision for the future of mental health support.

Collaborations with CQC leadership highlighted ongoing regulatory challenges, such as the exclusion of many VCSE providers from formal inspection frameworks, which has led to systemic underestimation of their impact. By advocating for inspection and assurance systems tailored to the nature of VCSE services, the Association has laid the groundwork for a more inclusive regulatory landscape.

Additionally, the Mental Health Social Care Research Incubator Collaborative, funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR), continued its valuable work. This partnership between the London School of Economics, the University of Manchester, and the Association identifies and enables research opportunities in mental health social care. The program places particular emphasis on facilitating the participation of people with lived experience and those working in the VCSE mental health sector. Through initiatives like the Stepping into Research program, colleagues from several member organisations have contributed to this important work in the past year.

3.5 Advancing Mental Health Equalities

Advancing mental health equalities remained a cornerstone of the Association’s work throughout 2024-2025, with a particular focus on tackling disparities in access, outcomes, and experiences for marginalised groups. Through its leadership in NHS England’s Advancing Mental Health Equalities Taskforce, the Association helped steer national efforts to reduce systemic inequities, ensuring that the VCSE sector’s contributions were recognised and amplified.

Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF)

The implementation of the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) within VCSE settings was a major focus of the year. Working closely with members such as Everyturn, the Association supported the development of advisory boards and best practice guides. This collaboration provided practical tools for organisations to embed equity-focused policies into their operations.

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The Association also participated in the PCREF communications subgroup, contributing to podcasts, webinars, and other materials designed to raise awareness and encourage widespread adoption of the framework. These efforts were bolstered by the development of an implementation guide tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by VCSE providers.

Data-Driven Equity Initiatives

The Association’s data projects further advanced the equity agenda by providing actionable insights into disparities across mental health systems. Through partnerships with ICBs and regional NHS teams, the Association hosted strategy sessions and roundtables to identify gaps in service delivery and resource allocation. These findings informed the creation of an evaluation framework designed to help ICBs measure progress toward reducing mental health inequalities.

A flagship project, funded through the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, involved mapping how local systems address mental health disparities. Insights from this work will be published in a briefing paper and used to develop training resources for commissioners and service providers.

3.6 Partnerships and Advocacy

The Association continued to advocate for systemic reforms through partnerships with national organisations. Collaborative responses to government initiatives, such as the Pathways to Work Green Paper, emphasised the intersection of social security policies and mental health inequalities. This work highlighted the disproportionate impact of proposed reforms on individuals with mental health conditions and unpaid carers, ensuring their experiences were reflected in policy deliberations.

3.7 Strategic Communications and Public Profile

The Association’s communications strategy was instrumental in raising awareness of the VCSE mental health sector’s contributions and challenges. By leveraging social media, blogs, webinars, and targeted campaigns, the Association amplified member voices and shaped public and political narratives around mental health care.

Social Media and Campaigns

The Association’s campaigns, such as #ValueSocialCare and #TheFinalStraw, galvanised public support and elevated the sector’s profile. These initiatives highlighted the economic and social impact of VCSE mental health services, emphasising the urgent need for sustainable funding and equitable recognition.

A key milestone was the Providers Unite Day of Action on February 25, 2025, where members convened in Westminster to demand systemic reforms. The Association played a pivotal role in organising this event, providing members with resources for engaging MPs and amplifying their messages through coordinated social media activity.

Across social media platforms, the Association experienced significant growth. On LinkedIn, engagement increased by over 20%, driven by content that resonated with both members and policymakers. The shift from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky and Threads reflected a commitment to maintaining an inclusive and values-aligned online presence. Posts highlighted critical issues, including responses to the Spring Budget and the Mental Health Bill, as well as campaigns on mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

Member Communications

The Association’s fortnightly bulletins provided a mix of sector news, funding opportunities, and insights into advocacy efforts. Topics ranged from fee rate surveys and benefits reform to grassroots campaigns like #DumpTheScales. These bulletins ensured members remained informed and equipped to engage with evolving policy landscapes.

In addition to bulletins, the Association hosted two highly attended webinars on care planning and accommodation-based support, providing members with actionable guidance on navigating complex regulatory frameworks. These sessions were recorded and made available to all members, extending their reach and impact.

Media and Narrative Development

The Association took a proactive approach to challenging harmful narratives in the media, particularly those framing mental health conditions and poverty as personal failings. Discussions within the Communications Leads Network focused on crafting empathetic and accurate messaging to counter stereotypes and influence policy.

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Blogs and news articles authored by the Association and its members tackled key issues, such as the benefits reform Green Paper and community mental health funding disparities.

Through these efforts, the Association not only elevated the profile of its members but also positioned itself as a leading voice in the national conversation on mental health care.

Conclusion

Through its comprehensive engagement with members, strategic communications, data observatory, workforce mapping, and equity-focused initiatives, the Association has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to systemic change. These efforts reflect the critical contributions of the VCSE mental health sector to the broader health and social care landscape, ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable populations remain at the forefront of national reform agendas.

3.8 Strategic Influencing

The Association has been in a good position to influence the shaping of mental health policy and practice and has undertaken several key tasks in order to ensure that the not-for-profit mental health provider community has a clear voice:

3.9 Plans for Future Periods

The Association will continue to

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4. Governance

The Chief Executive is responsible to the Chair for organisational management and supporting the Governance. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly where quarterly performance and strategies are discussed. The Board of Trustees then delegate operational responsibility to the Chief Executive who is supported by staff in delivering The Association’s objectives.

Board of Directors/Trustees

The Association’s Board is elected from the membership at Chief Executive level of organisations involved in the mental health sector. Dr Sri Kalidindi was appointed as Chair on 3 November 2021 and resigned on 31 July 2024. Stephen Appleton was appointed as Chair on 1 August 2024. Sanjay Shah, Finance Director for Certitude was appointed as Treasurer in December 2009. Trustees are familiar with the aims of the organisation through their work in the sector. Training is provided as required to assist Trustees in making decisions to benefit the work of The Association.

Staff

The Association employed a total of 6 staff during the year:

Kathy Roberts Chief Executive Officer – FT
Dania Hanif Director of Policy and Programmes – FT
Duncan Tree Director of Strategy and Relationships – FT
Jyoti Shah Finance Officer – PT
Ella Dunthorne Communications Officer – FT
Aqsa Suleman Policy and Projects Officer – PT (contract ended February 2025)

Membership

The Association had 175 members (plus 137 Local Mind associations, plus 11 associate members) at the year end. A full list of members at 31[st] March 2025 is given on pages 11 to 12.

5. Financial Review

The Association has continued to manage resources well despite the significant tightening of funds available across the sector due to financial pressures in the current economic climate. Grant income decreased in 2024/25 to £108,230 (2023/24 : £330,538). This includes £90,000 for the Health & Wellbeing Alliance, £13,230 from Care Provider Alliance (CPA) and £5,000 from the Registered Nursing Home Association.

Membership subscription in 2024/25 decreased to £88,418 (2023/24: £92,761). The full membership list is included on pages 11 to 12.

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Access funded a three-year Enterprise Development Programme which ended on 30 September 2022 and then provided further funding to continue the programme to 31 March 2024. We have £29,297 left from this funding to utilise in 2025/26. We also have £14,901 from CPA to utilise in 2025/26.

At the year end the financial statements show a deficit of £177,021 (2023/24: £5,509 surplus). Expenditure has been managed well leaving £12,078 of unrestricted reserves to be utilised for future years.

There has been an increase in debtors to £12,026 (2023/24 : £7,564) which are mainly trade debtors.

There has been an increase in creditors to £6,316 (2023/24: £3,408). Creditors have been managed well by the team during the year thus maximising the overall cash position.

At present we are budgeting for new grant income of £145,000 for 2025/26, however the ongoing impact of costof-living price increases and the economic climate will continue to make accessibility to new grant income more challenging.

Reserves policy

The Board have agreed to keep a minimum of 3 months operating costs as reserves to ensure the on-going viability of the organisation. The Association is reliant on membership and grant income which remains difficult to maintain and has fluctuated over the past few years. To ensure The Association can continue to provide good effective support to its members it needs to ensure it has sufficient reserves to manage further reduction in income and protect its core activities to its members.

Following the deficit generated on restricted funds for 2024/25, the restricted funds have decreased from £233,297 in 2023/24 to £44,198 in 2024/25. Further detail on these restricted funds can be found in the accounts on page 25.

Following the surplus generated on unrestricted funds for 2024/25, the unrestricted funds have increased from £362,276 in 2023/24 to £374,354 in 2024/25.

The reserves target is currently being exceeded with reserves of over 12 months based on 2025/26 budgeted expenditure.

Going Concern

We have set out above a review of financial performance and the organisations reserves position. We have adequate financial resources and are well placed to manage the business risks. Our planning process, including financial projections, has taken into consideration the current economic climate and its potential impact on the various sources of income and planned expenditure. We believe that there are no material uncertainties that call into doubt the organisation’s ability to continue. The accounts have therefore been prepared on the basis that the organisation is a going concern.

Detailed cash flow projections have been undertaken for the next 12 months and there are no material changes projected to both cash and reserves. We can manage our expenditure should the need arise where our income is reduced.

Staff Remuneration

Our approach to remuneration is designed to ensure we can attract and retain the talented and motivated people we need to achieve our mission and deliver our strategic goals. It is applied consistently across the organisation. We aim to pay competitively in the not-for-profit sector within the context of affordability. The Chief executive reviews and recommends pay reviews for all staff to the Board, the chair reviews and recommends the Chief Executive’s remuneration review to the Board.

Related parties

The organisations for which the Trustees hold Chief Executive Positions are also members of The Association

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with membership fees paid under the same terms as for all members. The Association holds the lead and coordination role for the Health and Wellbeing Alliance funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. Funds are distributed to the Mental Health Foundation, Mind National, National Survivor User Network, Rethink Mental Illness and Centre for Mental Health, where appropriate. Please see note 17 for any related party transactions.

MEMBERSHIP

1. Action for Aspergers 49. Hackney Herbal CIC
2. Addictions North East 50. Hammersley Homes
3. Addictions UK 51. Happy Times Activities
4. Advance 52. hArt
5. Al Hurraya 53. Headssup CIC
6. Alridha Foundation 54. HoardingUK Ltd
7. Anne Robson Trust 55. Home Start Elmbridge
8. Anorexia and Bulimia Care 56. Home Start South & West Devon
9. Anxiety UK 57. Hope for the Community
10. Anxious Minds 58. HOPE- South Yorkshire Fire, Road and
11. Arterne: Enriching the next generation CIC Water-related Trauma Support for Families
12. Artlift 59. I Can Do That! CIC
13. Asian Family Counselling Service (AFCS) 60. Illuminate
14. Asperger’s Children and Carers Together 61. Imagine Independence
15. Autism Family Support Oxfordshire 62. In Your Corner
16. Baby Umbrella 63. Independent Mental Health Network
17. Bipolar UK 64. Infinite Wellbeing C.I.C.
18. Black Health Initiative 65. Just for Women
19. BLAM UK 66. Just Psychology CIC
20. Bridge Support 67. Kab's & Kabs cares CIC
21. Bridges for Children CIC 68. KAG Advocacy
22. Care in Mind 69. Kanlungan Filipino Consortium
23. CASSPLUS 70. Keren
24. Centre for Better Health 71. KeyRing
25. Centre of Wellbeing, Training & Culture 72. Kids Inspire
(CWTC) 73. Kindred Minds
26. Certitude 74. Little Miracles Charitable Incorporated
27. Chasing the Stigma Organisation
28. Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service 75. Living Well Consortium
29. Chilli Studios 76. London Nightline
30. Chiltern Music Therapy 77. Make A Difference
31. Choice Support 78. Make a move
32. Choices Islington 79. Making space
33. Chrysalis Care New Generation 80. ManHealth
34. Citizen Coaching 81. Maytree
35. Cocoon Kids - Creative Counselling and Play 82. Mental Health Concern
Therapy CIC 83. Mental health Matters
36. Community Glue 84. MHFA England
37. Coping with Cancer North East 85. MhIST (Mental Health Independent Support
38. Crea8ing Careers Team)
39. Creativity Works 86. Mindful Peak Performance CIC
40. Cycling Minds CIC 87. Minds Ahead
41. Deaf-initely Women 88. Moodswings
42. Dementia Friendly Keighley 89. Mosac
43. Encompass (Dorset) 90. Mosaic Clubhouse
44. Every Life Matters 91. Mthwakazi Queens
45. Family Compass 92. Multicultural Resource Centre
46. First Steps ED 93. Mums Aid
47. Free Your Instinct 94. Music24
48. Growing Well 95. Muslim Women’s Council

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96. Muslim Youth Helpline 136. Studio Upstairs
97. Mustaqbill (Future) Foundation 137. Suicide Prevention Bristol Charity
98. N Compass 138. Support ME Maternal Project
99. Next Chapter NW CIC 139. Swans CIC
100. NIWE Eating distress service 140. Sydenham Garden
101. No5 Young People 141. Talk for Health
102. North East Wellbeing 142. Tandem
103. North London Music Therapy 143. Taraki Wellbeing
104. Oakleaf Enterprise 144. The 180 Programme CIC
105. Off the record - BANES 145. The Brave Project Community Interest
106. Open Briefing Company
107. Open Door Charity 146. The Cellar Trust
108. Our Place Support CIC 147. The Centre for Specialist Educational
109. Our Time Assistance Ltd
110. Oxfordshire Chinese Community and 148. The Craig Tyler Trust
Advice Centre (OCCAC) 149. The Flowhesion Foundation
111. Oxygen 150. The Grow Project
112. PANDAS Foundation 151. The Harbour Project
113. Parenting Project 152. The Listening Place
114. Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE 153. The Parent House
Cornwall) 154. The Recovery Circle
115. Radiate Arts C.I.C 155. The Restoration Trust
116. RAHAB PROJECT 156. The Sporting Memories Foundation
117. Reach Out for Mental Health 157. The Warrior Programme
118. Recovery Republic CIC 158. Together for Mental Wellbeing
119. Relate Chesterfield and North Derbyshire 159. Turning point
120. Rethink Mental Illness 160. Tyneside Women’s Health
121. Reverse The Trend Foundation 161. Ultimate Counselling
122. Richmond Fellowship 162. Unforgettable Experiences
123. Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity 163. Viewpoint (Herts Viewpoint)
124. Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health 164. Voades
Foundation 165. Voice Ability
125. Scarborough Survivors 166. Warrington Community living
126. Seaview 167. Winchester Youth Counselling
127. Second Step 168. Wish
128. Seed of Hope 169. Working Well Trust
129. Self Help Services 170. Worth-it Positive Education CIC
130. Sheffield Flourish 171. Yellow House
131. Somewhere House Somerset 172. YIS
132. South Asian Health Action 173. You Raise Me Up
133. Southside Rehab 174. Youth Arts and Health Trust
134. Space to Breathe CIC Ltd 175. Youthline Ltd
135. Step Out Mentoring (The Wells Trust)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

  1. Agenda

  2. Centre for Mental Health

  3. Consortium - The National LGB&T partnership

  4. Faith Action

  5. Men’s Health Forum

  6. Mental Health Foundation

  7. Mental Health North East

  8. Mind

  9. National Survivor User Network

  10. Suicide Prevention and Intervention 11. Volition

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Trustees’ Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements

A resolution proposing that Beever and Struthers be re-appointed as independent examiners of the charity will be put to the Annual General Meeting.

The report of the Trustees has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies’ exemption of section 415(A) of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 July 2025 and was signed on its behalf by:

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Stephen Appleton Chair

Sanjay Shah Treasurer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

OF VOLUNTARY SECTOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FORUM

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 15 to 28.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees of the company (and also its Directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements 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 respect of my examination of your company’s financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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

George Shillam ACA Beever and Struthers Chartered Accountants

150 Minories, London, EC3N 1LS

Date: 11 August 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Investments:
Investment income
3
Charitable activities:
Grants receivable
Membership services, conferences and events
2
Total incoming resources
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Total resources expended
Net incoming / (expenditure)
7
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
11,711
-
11,711
13,233
-
108,230
108,230
330,538
88,418
-
88,418
92761
88,418
108,230
196,648
423,299
100,129
108,230
208,359
436,532
88,051
297,329
385,380
431,023
88,051
297,329
385,380
431,023
12,078
(189,099)
(177,021)
5,509
-
-
-
-
12,078
(189,099)
(177,021)
5,509
362,276
233,297
595,573
590,064
374,354
44,198
418,552
595,573

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are included above.

The notes on pages 19 to 28 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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COMPANY NUMBER: 05536120

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 9 1,657 2,484
Intangible assets 10 - -
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 11 12,026 7,564
Cash at bank and in hand 411,185 588,933
423,211 596,497
CREDITORS: amounts falling
due within one year 12 (6,316) (3,408)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 416,895 593,089
TOTAL NET ASSETS 13 418,552 595,573
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted reserves 14 374,354 362,276
Restricted reserves 15 44,198 233,297
418,552 595,573

For the year ending 31 March 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The financial statements on pages 15 to 28 were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 23 July 2025 and signed on their behalf, by:

Stephen Appleton Chair

Sanjay Shah Treasurer

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COMPANY NUMBER: 05536120

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

The notes on pages 19 to 28 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Cash flow from operating activities
Net cash flow from operating activities
i
Cash flow from investing activities
Investment income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing
activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Net Cash provided by/(used in) financing
activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
year
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward
Cash and cash equivalents consist of:
Cash at bank and in hand
Note i
Net movement in funds
Depreciation
Investment income
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash inflow from operating activities		 2025
2024
£
£
(189,460)
(51,104)
11,711
13,233
-
(1,096)
11,711
12,137
-
-
-
-
(177,748)
(38,907)
588,933
627,840
411,185
588,933

411,185
588,933
(177,022)
5,509
827
1,240
(11,711)
(13,233)
(4,462)
4,038
2,908
(48,658)
(189,460)
(51,104)

The notes on pages 19 to 28 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Legal Status

Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum is a charitable company limited by guarantee (Charity number 1120222, Company number: 05536120) with the Charity Commission incorporated in England under the Companies Act 2006. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is 3rd Floor Watson House, 54 Baker Street, London, W1U 7BU. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are supporting voluntary sector mental health organisations in influencing mental health practice and policy.

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost basis of accounting and are presented in sterling £.

As a public benefit entity, Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum, has applied the public benefit entity ‘PBE’ prefixed paragraphs of FRS 102.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost and represent amounts expended on capital items exceeding £500.

Depreciation is calculated so as to the write off cost of fixed assets over the estimated useful lives of the assets concerned as follows:

Computer equipment Over 3 years

Intangible fixed assets

Intangible fixed assets are stated at cost and represent amounts expended on capital items exceeding £500.

Amortisation is calculated so as to the write off cost of fixed assets over the estimated useful lives and their useful lifespans of the assets concerned as follows:

Software Over 3 years

Income

Membership income is recognised over the year to which it relates, net of VAT. Revenue grants are credited to the financial statements when received or receivable, whichever is earlier, unless they relate to a specific future year, in which case they are deferred.

Expenditure

Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Costs are allocated to activities where directly attributable. Support costs are apportioned based on an estimate of staff time spent on each activity.

Governance costs include costs incurred in meeting constitutional and statutory requirements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Fund accounting

The general fund comprises those monies that may be used towards meeting the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees.

The restricted funds are monies raised for, and their use restricted to, a specific purpose, or donations subject to donor-imposed conditions. Expenditure meeting the relevant criteria is charged to this fund.

Taxation

The company is a registered charity and therefore is not liable for income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.

Pension costs

The charitable company operates a defined contribution scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable under the scheme by the charitable company to the fund. The charitable company has no liability under the scheme other than for the payment of those contributions.

Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments such as loans, accounts payables, accounts receivables and cash are classified either as basic or complex. All financial instruments are initially measured at their fair values at the time the transactions occur. Subsequently all basic instruments are measured at amortised cost and all complex financial instruments are measured at a fair value through the comprehensive income.

Financial instruments held by the charity are classified as follows:

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have been made in the process of applying the above accounting policies that have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements:

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grants receivable
Health and Wellbeing Alliance
Health
and
Wellbeing
Alliance
Social Care Subgroup Project
Access
Choice Support
CAF Community Mental Health
Transformation
CPA Additional Work Funding
Registered
Nursing
Home
Association
Social Investment Business
Donations
and
miscellaneous
income
Membership
services,
conferences and events
Membership subscriptions
Total		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
£
£
£
-
90,000
90,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,230
13,230
-
5,000
5,000
-
-
-
1,011
-
1,011
Total
funds
2024
£
90,000
4,000
141,838
50,000
40,000
2,200
5,000
1,500
1,011
108,230
109,241		 330,538
87,407
-
87,407		 92,761
87,407
-
87,407		 92,761
88,418
108,230
196,648		 423,299

In 2025, of the total income from charitable activities, £1,011 was unrestricted and £108,230 was restricted.

3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank deposit interest		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
£
£
£
£
11,711
-
11,711
13,233

In 2025 all income from investments was unrestricted.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED

TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Membership services, conferences and
events
Health and Wellbeing Alliance
Access
NHS England
CAF
Community
Mental
Health
Transformation
CPA Additional Funding
Mental Health Sustainability Programme
Choice Support
Social Investment Business
Registered Nursing Home Association
Rethink Mental Illness
Total resources expended		 Direct
staff
costs
Direct
costs
Support
costs
2025
Total
2024
Total
£
£
£
£
£
75,385
12,667
-
88,052
88,670
81,000
9,000
-
90,000
90,000
116,178
4,318
10,413
130,909
115,205
-
-
-
-
4,550
-
-
-
-
41,255
32,852
3,246
3,545
39,643
33,702
31,420
29,254
1,025
-
30,279
19,721
1,500
5,000
-
-
5,000
5,000
1,347
-
150
1,497
-
341,016
30,256
14,108
385,380
431,023

Total support costs of £14,108 (2024: £25,556) are analysed in Note 5.

5. SUPPORT COSTS

Wages and salaries
Governance
Premises costs
Office costs
IT		 2025
2024
£
£
945
11,144
13,945
8,274
993
224
802
916
300
2,121
14,108
25,556

Total governance costs of £11,144 (2024: £8,274) are analysed in Note 6.

6. GOVERNANCE COSTS

Travel, welfare, and sustenance
Governance and Board Meetings
Consultancy and Legal Fees
Independent Examination
Accounts preparation		 2025
2024
£
£
3,241
4,088
1,638
1,258
919
3,426
347
2,361
1,237
903
11,144
8,274

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. NET OUTGOING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS

NET OUTGOING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS
This has been arrived at after charging (excluding VAT):
Independent Examiner’s remuneration
Accounts preparation		 2025
2024
£
£
1,258
1,237
919
903
2,177
2,140

In common with many other organisations of our size and nature we use our Independent Examiner to assist with the preparation of the financial statements.

8. STAFF COSTS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION

The average number of persons employed during the year
expressed in full time equivalents (35 hours per week) was:
Number
Full time equivalents
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2025
2024
No.
No.
8
8
2025
2024
£
£
273,933
285,103
25,480
25,624
21,914
22,984
321,327
333,711

The number of employees who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 is as follows:

2025 2024
Number Number
£60,000-£70,000 2 2
£70,000-£80,000 - -
£80,000-£90,000 1 1

No other employees earned over this amount (2024: 0). The highest paid staff member received pension contributions in the year of £7,171 (2024: £6,829).

The Charity considers its key management personnel comprise the Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.

No Trustee received any remuneration in respect of their services (2024: £0). Trustees received expenses reimbursed during the year to the value of £312 in relation to travel costs (2024: £0).

The total amount of employee benefits received by other key management personnel is £54,423 (2024: £102,723).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost:
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation:
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
Net Book Value:
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
10.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost:
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
Amortisation:
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
Net Book Value:
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024		 Computer
Equipment
Total
£
£
8,895
8,895
-
-
-
-
8,895
8,895
6,641
6,411
827
827
7,238
7,238
1,657
1,657
2,484
2,484
Software
Total
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11.
DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
Prepayments
All debtors are due within one year.		 2025
2024
£
£
10,931
6,500
1,095
1,064
12,026
7,564

12. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade Creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and Deferred Income
Other creditors		 2025
2024
£
£
6,000
3,325
-
-
316
83
-
-
6,316
3,408

13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets 1,657 - 1,657 2,484
Current assets 379,013 44,198 423,211 596,497
Creditors: amounts falling due within one (6,316) - (6,316) (3,408)
year
374,354 44,198 418,552 595,573
14. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance at
Incoming		 Expenditure Transfers Balance
1 April
Resources		 at 31
2024 March
2025
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 362,276
100,129		 (88,051) - 374,354
362,276 100,129 (88,051) - **374,354 **

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

15. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of grants to be applied for specific purposes.

Health and Wellbeing Alliance
Access
Choice Support
CPA
Rethink Mental Illness
Registered
Nursing
Home
Association		 Balance
at
1 April
2024
Incoming
Resources
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
at 31
March
2025
£
£
£
£
£
-
90,000
(90,000)
-
-
160,207
-
(130,910)
-
29,297
30,279
-
(30,279)
-
-
41,314
13,230
(39,643)
-
14,901
1,497
-
-
5,000
(1,497)
(5,000)
-
-
-
-
233,297
108,230
(297,329)
-
44,198

The VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a key element of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Programme; a partnership between voluntary sectors and the care system to provide a voice and improve the health and wellbeing for all communities.

Access funded a three-year Enterprise Development Programme (which ended on 30[th] September 2022) to support the small and medium sized enterprise sector in its diversification of income streams. The Association has been selected to deliver this programme as the main mental health sector partner. Access provided further funding to continue this programme from October 2022 to March 2024, and we have received agreement to carry over our work on enterprise development and our support for smaller organisations with the funding.

Choice Support funded the Association with £50,000 in 2023/24 for the Refuge Mental Health Research Project.

National Care Forum, on behalf of the Care Provider Alliance, are sub-contracting The Association alongside 9 other CPA partner organisations, with funding provided by the Department of Health and Social Care, to support policy priorities through the collective representation of the health and social care sector.

Care Provider Alliance (CPA) Additional Funding covers grants from the Department of Health and Social Care and others to the CPA programme lead, which is the National Care Forum, and they work with the 9 other CPA partners including us.

The funding from the Registered Nursing Home Association is funding for a Digital Social Care membership grant and for a digital social care project along with four other organisations.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16. LIABILITY OF MEMBERS

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All the Directors hold senior positions at organisations that are either members of The Association or related non-provider organisations. Membership fees are paid to the Forum under the same terms as for all members.

The Association holds the co-ordination role for the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. The Association receives all funding and makes payments to the partners, these are:

Mental Health Foundation Mind (National) National Survivor User Network (NSUN) Rethink Mental Illness Central for Mental Health (CMH)

The Finance Officer, Jyoti Shah, is the wife of the Treasurer, Sanjay Shah. The Finance Officer received gross salary of £12,778 in the year and employer pension contributions of £1,022 (2024: gross salary £12,168 and employer pension contributions of £974). The Trustees are satisfied that the salary is at or below market rate for similar roles in the area.

18. TAXATION

By virtue of s.478 Corporation Tax Act 2010, the charitable company is exempt from Corporation Tax.

19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Charity’s financial instruments may be analysed as follows
Financial Assets
Financial Assets Measured at Cost
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Financial Assets Measured at Amortised Cost
Trade Debtors
Accrued income
Total Financial Assets
Financial Liabilities
Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortised Cost
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
Total Financial Liabilities		 2025
2024
£
£
411,185
588,933
10,931
6,500
-
-
422,116
595,433
6,000
3,325
319
83
6,319
3,408

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

20. OPERATING LEASES

The Charity had no operating lease commitments as at 31 March 2025 (2024: Nil).

21. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

The Charity had no capital commitments as at 31 March 2025 (2024: Nil).

22. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

Short and long term loan liabilities
Total loan liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Change in debt resulting from cashflows		 2024
Cash flows
2025
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
588,933
(177,748)
411,185
588,933
(177,748)
411,185

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