St Helens
Trustees. Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended
31st March 2022
St Helens Mind
Registered Office:
27 Hardshaw Street. St.Helens. WA10 IRW
Tel: 07912 059881 Email: admin@sthelensmind.org.uk
Charity Registration Number: 1143292 and Company Registration No: 7659498

Index
Administrative Information....................................................................................
Chair's Report..............................................................................................................
CEO'S Introduction..................................................................................................
Trustees Annual Report including the Directors Report..............................
Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the financial statements...........15
Independent examiner's report..........................................................................16
Financial statements...........................................................................................17
Notes to the accounts...........................................................................................19
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St Helens
Certificate of Gratitude
OLUNTEERS

Administrative
Information
Trustees/Directors:
Jean Aldred (Chair) (to 21 May 2022)
Bernard Pilkington
Jeffrey Hext
Helen Wynes
Adam Gallimore (to 18 August 2021)
Fiona Whistlecroft (from 13 September 2021)
John Astley (from 13 September 2022)
Registered Charity and Company Address
From 15 October 2021
First Floor, 27 Hardshaw Street,
St Helens
WA10 1RW
To 14 October 2021:
Deafness Resource Centre
32-40 Dentons Green Lane
St. Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2QB
Bankers
HSBC
33 Ormskirk Street
St Helens
WAIO 2SZ
Accountant and Independent Examiner
Beyond Profit Ltd
G104 Bolton Arena
Arena Approach
Horwich
Bolton BL6 6LB

Chair's Report
As a trustee of St Helens Mind I have
been asked to write the Chair's report this
year. It is with great sadness that I have
accepted the request.
Like all other organisations we still struggle
with the impact of the Covid pandemic.
Whilst trying to get back to the pre-
pandemic level of service we were impacted
by further restrictions and a number of lock
downs.
Jean Aldred, who chaired the board, was
taken terminally ill in March 2022 and sadly
passed away in May. Her death has left the
board not only without a chair, bLJt it has had
a significant impact on the remaining
trustees, staff, volunteers and members.
I am pleased to say that the trustees, staff
and volunteers have worked brilliantly to
keep the service going, have kept in touch
with members, diversified our services, put
plans in place to increase the support we can
offer, and have identified additional sou rces
of funding.
She will be sorely missed as she was such a
drivin9 force behind the organisation. We
have all tried to support each other at this
time and move forward as she would have
wanted.
The CEO describes in more detail the
development over the year. but I feel it
would be remiss of me not to especially
thank Gill. our CEO for leading the team
under very difficult circumstances. Every
member of the team did their utmost to
ensure that people got the best service we
could possibly provide.
As a board we have all pulled together to
ensure that the good work that she started
is continued. Helen Hynes and I have
stepped up to chair meetings in her absence
and we will be appointing a new chair in due
course.
At the end of the financial year, we are in a
much stronger position and with the positive
attitude of the staff and trustees, I feel we
will continue to grovv and develop even more
services for the people who deserve it.
We have received support from national
Mind in respect of managing the board in
Jean's absence and demise. As a result of
this support they have given fundin9 to
enable us to engage with an external agency
to appoint new trustees. ensuring that we
can provide relevant support, challenge and
vision to ensure the success of the
organisation.
It is a privi lege to be part of this
organisation.
Fiona Whistlecroft ACMA. CGMA
Trustee
The last few months have
been overwhelming but I
know that Mind werejust
a phor)e call away should
I need them.
Having my Telephone Befriender been
reat help, he's given me support
en I've been low and lonely, when
ever
seemed to mer
e into one
've
lockdown, I look forward to our talks
when we are in contact.
Without Mind there'd be no
me. The are a hope in a
world o
hate. The light at
the end of the tunnel.
Staying in touch with my volunteer, even
just over the phone has been a life saver.

CEO'S Introduction
As we started the second year of the
pandemic and the associated restrictions,
little did we realise that as a team we would
endure almost another year of fundamental
changes that would need to be managed
swiftly and carefully.
dedication and hard work. I would also like to
thank the volunteers, many of whom have
been with us for several years, and others
whojoined us in our response to the
pandemic and its effect on individuals,
mental health.
We were pleased to reflect on how
successful our initial emer9ency Covid
response plans had been in the previous year,
but then began to anticipate that we would
need to be fleet of foot once again to
respond to the needs of our stakeholders in
uncertain times.
I would also like to thank the various funders
who acknowledged the important work we
do and from whom we successfully were
awarded grants.
Due to the pandemic we had to significantly
change the way in which services were
delivered in the previous year. this has
carried over into this year and has continued
towards the end of this financial year. We
have been able to identify where there are
gaps in personnel. and we are working to
address those 9aps, so we are prepared for
the future.
All staff had received their Covid vaccines
and had started to think ahead and take
advantage of training courses. this included
the staff and some key volunteers
undertakin9 an online Mental Health First
Alder course. We started to review all the
information we had about our members and
volunteers so we could ensure that it was
accurate and up to date. We reviewed our
systems to prepare us for the. hopefully,
imminent lifting of social restrictions. We
wanted to be ready to face our members,
volunteers. partners and the public once
again
Our regional links with National Mind were a
constant source of support in some very
difficult times. I would partic ularly like to
thank Vicky. Bronwen and Louise who gave
very practical advice as well as the emotional
support needed when our Chair. Jean Aldred
became terminally ill in March 2022 and has
since sadly passed away.
I also took advantage of my time working at
home to explore community fundraising and
engage with those people who wanted to
support us, encouraging and inspiring people
who were increasingly telling us that they
wanted to put something back into their
community after the pandemic.
Jean was a true friend, my mentor. and a
true believer that as a team we can make
St.Helens Mind a formidable force in tackling
the issues relating to mental health and the
difficulties poor mental health can bring to
our community. The Board of Trustees and
the team will continue to remember Jean,
her input and her enthusiasm as we move
into the future.
It was becoming evident that people were
recognising the impact that Covid 19 had had
and would continue to have on individuals for
some time to come.
I would like to dedicate this annual report to
Jean's memory. Without her St.Helens Mind
would not have progressed as it has.
especially in very difficult times.
I would like to thank the team members.
Lynn. who has since retired, Graham, Sue,
Peter and Sharon for their ongoing
Gill Ellison. CEO

Trustees Annual Report
including the Directors Report
The trustèes present their report and the
unaudited financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2022. Included within the
trustees, report is the directors report as
required by company law.
The key management personnel are
identified as the Chief Executive Officèr.
The Chair of Trustees passed away on 21
May. and Fiona Whistlecroft and Helen
Hynes were appointed on an interim basis
until the AGM.
The reference and administrative information
set out on page 2 forms part of this report.
The financial statements comply with
current statutory requirements, the
memorandum and articles of association and
the Statement of Recommended Practice -
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(SORP) applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
The Trustees enga9ed with a recruitment
agency in order to attract additional
trustees, from this process 4 potential
trustees were identified and will take up
their posts shortly.
Objectives and Activities
for the Public Benefit
Structure. governance
and management
To promote the preservation of mental
health and to assist in relieving and
rehabilitating personssuffering from
mental disorder or conditions of emotional
or mental distress requiring advice or
treatment; and
St Helens Mind is a registered charity and a
Company Limited by Guarantee with the
Charity Reglstration Number 1143292. The
governing document of St Helens Mind is a
memorandum andarticles of incorporation
dated 6 June 2011.
To promote the study of and research
into mental health disorder and emotional
or mental distress and to obtain and make
records of and disseminate to the public
the useful results of such researchand to
educate the public in matters relating to
mental health.
The Trustees, who are also directors under
company law, are appointed by ordinary
resolution passed at a general meeting. One
third of the members of the Trustees must
retire by rotation but may stand for r
election. Trustees meet monthly unless a
quorate is not present. During thefinancial
year in question meetings were not held in
June, December (2021) and January (2022)
when the quorate was not present.
The Trustees confirm that they have
referred to the guidance contained in the
Charity Commission'sgeneral guidance on
public benefit when reviewing the
charity's aims and objectives and in
planning future activities and setting the
grant making policy for the period.
Members of the charity guarantee to
contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to
the assets of the charity in the event of
winding up. The total numberof such
guarantees at 31 March 2022 was six.

Review of Activities
Early in 2020 and with the onset of the
Pandemic. the team held an emergency
meeting to assess service delivery, how we
would consider supporting those who need
us and how we would operate asa team.
This proved to be an invaluable and well-
executed plan, with occasional reviews and
amendments to ensure we stayed on track
with the fluctuating state of society, its
restrictions. and its challenges. Little did we
realise the pandemic would stretch into a
second year but our plans remained and
were effective.
We took advantage of the time and
availability of funding for specif ic projects,
and we were able to secure grants for the
allotment. choir. music group. art group, and
Men's Group.
We began to look at options for premises,
which would enable us to offer services
under one roof. consolidating various hire
costs towards the rent for such a venue. This
would mean that we could reach a wider
audience and increase our offer.
PRIME LOCATION
After the retirement of Lynn, our
administrator, we employed Sue as team
support and Sharon who maintains the
finance and monitoring role after they were
brought in initially as temporary, freelance
team members.
We left the Deafness Resource Centre and
opted for a small town centre office to work
from. This gave us a prime location in which
we could look for other options for a central
location in order to achieve our'under one
rooP plans, something we are still working
towards.
MAINTAINING SERVICES
The Befriending Service remained as a
telephone support service. and we were
able to open some group activities provided
that the space was available to ensure
social distancing measures were upheld.
This meant that the Men's Group and
Allotment could still be open with strict
measures in place should any members wish
to attend.
We reflected on the first year of the
pandemic and how we had seen an increased
demand on our services from people without
a diagnosis of a mental illness who needed
company. something to look forward to and
hope. during times which were upsetting and
disturbing for many people. In turn. vve
undertook a public consultation and the
results have given us the basis for applying
for larger grants to cover additional salary
costs and rent for a bigger space to enable
us to reach a wider audience than we had
We still had many previous group members
who opted out of having a befriender. in the
hope that activities would start up again. It
was made clear to our members that we
could not guarantee the same timetable of
activities as funding was not guaranteed
and we were still working under the
pandemic restrictions which were changing
on a regular basis.
A GREAT MATCH
St. Helens Town AFC
continued to make us
their Charity of the
Year, and they
continue to promote
our service in their
programme at matches

Keeping in touch
We were busy making sure we kept in touch
with key people and organisations.
Opportunities were taken to learn, promote
our seNice, work in partnership, raise the
profile, and encourage support and
participation.
Here is list of how did it:
Two volunteers and two of the staff team
took a shift at the recent Reminisce
Festival, we had been asked to attend by
the Director of Public Health to support
anyone who might need us.
Business Fair- Two of us attended the
Chamber Business Fair. This led to some
interesting conversations and offers of
support. As the only local charity
attending it was incredibly beneficial for
Us and hopefully for the other attendees
becoming aware of our work. As a result,
we had offers of boosting our Wi-Fi signal
from a company linked to the
digitalisation of Liverpool City Region and
an offer of running a marathon in aid of St.
Helens Mind.
Attended the Mental Health Summit at
The World of G13SS.
Met with clinicians from the Diabetes
service at St.Helens Hospital to discuss
who they might be9in to reach those who
don't normally en9age with their service.
Met with Cllr Michelle Sweeney who is the
Local Authority Champion for Mental
Health to discuss our needs for premises
and developing the allotment.
We also met with Chamber apprentices
who were keen to know more about our
work. and subsequently helped with some
practical tasks on our allotment.
Attended an online 'Live local, meeting
with other C(Fop community causes. the
Co-op pioneers who link with us. and the
mana9ers of various stores. This was held
so we could find out more about them and
they could learn about our work. made
possible by their grants.
We networked with 'Solutions for Health,
to learn more about each other's work and
to see how we may be able to refer into
each other's services.
Joined in with an online information day
with the Chrysalis Centre's to provide an
update on our services.
We worked with a student undertaking
research on the impact of enga9ing with
nature on the mental wellbeing of service
users and volunteers. atour allotment.
Continued to attend the CCG
stakeholder Forum.
This is part of the Liverpool University
Interchange Programme. Previous
students have undertaken research into
the impact of volunteering on an
individual's
wellbeing and the
benefits of a
befriending service.
Some of our members met with others
online for a meeti ng organised via Wirral
Mind to explore reasons why people with
Lived Experience Network.
Took an opportunity to go live on BBC
radio Merseyside promoting the
allotment and the general work we do.
St. Helens Mind
continued attending
the VCSE Forum.

As a recipient of funding from the St
Helens Middle-Aged Men's Health Grant
we were invited to attend the St Helens
Community Suicide Prevention Group
Influence and Participation network
meeting where we updated them on the
work we are doing and the progress of the
Men's Group. This put us in touch with
Offload via this group. Offload has helped
over 2000 men build their mental fitness,
manage stress better, and to be more
resilient. Offload is run by former
professional rugby league players and
officials and is currently saving lives within
our very own community.
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P8rish Hall with other
local organisations.
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We were contacted by Pilkington's who
are preparing a space for people to find
information to support their mental
health and wellbein9. (a former fundraiser
for us is also a staff member therel
We were able to provide leaflets and
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was well attended. involving our members
and volunteers. We had the chance to
update the attendees on our work and
plans and answer any questions they may
have and listen to their views.
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We met with our Clinical Commissioning
Group link workers to discuss outcomes
and service updates.
We introduced the 'Easyfundraising'
platform online. This enables anyone who
shops online to have monetary donations
(at no cost to them) made to our charity
account. It is simple and effective and
doesn't interfere with any shopping
experience and uses thousands of retail
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Community Fundraising
During the pandemic we saw an increase
in the numbers of people wanting to
support us by planning fundraising
activities. Our volunteers and members
were vigilant on social media. directing us
to potential sources of support.
partnerships and publicity.
We gained a new supporter on Virgin
Money Giving. Aged just 14, the young lady
set herself a 100-mile challenge in June to
raise over £600, smashing her targetl
We gained another
new fundraisèr and
supporter. who
bounced along the
Blackpool's
Golden Mile with a
friend and was
sponsored by
family and friends,
raising almost
£1,000
During the year we received 3 number of
donations including the following:
Co-op - we received 3 cheque for £1.440.66
to be used at the allotment.
Asda- we received £200 from the Asda
tokens scheme.
We liaised with a family, whose son took his
own life, and want to support St. Helens
Mind to raise awareness of young men's
mental health. They raised over £10,000.
Gill, Sue, Jean, and her husband David
attended the Fun Day they or9anised at
Haydock Cricket Club and ended up putting
in a full day's workl It was a great
opportunity to raise awareness.
Joè. Paiil and Alèx (thè D£cls gocls) cyclbfl thè
Tr3ns Psnning Trail.
One of our supporters and a former trustee.
planned, mana9ed and undertook his fifth
'Beating the Bounds, walk around the
borough boundary. With fellow walkers
joining him on this 43-mile trip. once again
raising vital funds for St. Helens
Mind.
Dragons Den: We were awarded
£750 from Rainhill Rotary towards the
allotment.
A community event
was held at Vista Road
Surgery. We were
fortunate enough to
be the only charity in
attendance and were
given the £150 raised
from the tombola.
We noticed a mention in a Facebook feed by
a business owner at Train Repeat Improve
Coaching that they were raising money for
us. We got in touch and discovered that he
was the head coach of St Helens Triathlon
club, who have previously raised funds for us.
They chose us as their charity of the year.
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What our members told us
Many of our groups were unable to run at all
during the pandemic. Most of our members
do not access social media for a variety of
reasons and missed social interactions. The
people that did have opportunities to attend
"Coming to the group - it gets me
out of the house. I enjoy the
banter with the other members."
"Love coming to the Group,
being able to socialise with new
people (A Big thank you Guys)."
"A wonderful way to
start the week off, it
banishes the cobwebs."
"It's good to mix with my
maLe peers, I enjoy the quiz
(gaining general knowledge)
and having a routine.-
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Training
All staff attended and
successfully completed a Mental
Health First Aid Course.
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We received the news that the Mind
training, which previously cost £2,000 for
each topic, is now free to Local Mind
Associations (LMA'S). With Sue on board,
whose previousjob was a senior lecturer,
we will have the capacity to deliver training
and charge a fee for it.
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Oljoined because I love 5ingin9. It lifts your
spirit and brings joy. Also. I had a lot of
losses, for which the singing gave me
comfort. The group made me feel welcome.
It was good to hear others sing and see the
joy it btings to them. also the confidence it
gives to the other memberswhen they may
have been struggling through their own
difficultie5 in their life, and with their mental
health. Singing lifts the 5pirits- brin95
people tO9*ther.
Future Plans
In view of the changes to services during
COVID, it was decided to update the
strategy and operational plan so we can
diversify and extend our services in the
future. A small group of trustees along with
the CEO and Finance Officer met to start
the process.
Because we want our members and
volunteers to be involved in this process.
we invited everyone to attend a forum to
discuss the way forward and we aim to
continue this process. We will also use the
completed public consultation to influence
our plans for the future.
We would like our own premises where we
can diversify our offer; reach people who
might normally access our services and
develop activities in line with our public
consultation. We will aim to invite the wider
community to classes and activities.
promoting positive mental and physical
wellbeing. and a positive impact on the
health of the people of our borough.
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Financial review
For the year in question St. Helens Mind had an in-year surplus of £29,951 (2021: £46,018.)
For the year in question total income was £134.251 (2021: £162,936) a decrease from the
previous year of £28,685. In line with this expenditure has also decreased to £104,300 from
£116,918. This brings the total charitable funds to £85,528 (2021: £55.577 of which £72,558
(2020: £18,787) is unrestricted
Reserves Policy
In accordance with the Charity
Commissioners, guidance (CC19, March
2008) and SORP (2000) St. Helens Mind is
required to hold reserves based on a realistic
estimation of reserve requirements.
Trustees aim to maintain a contingency
reserve of £30,000-£35,000 to protect
service users against funding cuts" this will
be reviewed annually at the AGM to ensure
it remains appropriate.
Reserves represent those resources which
can be made available to spend once all
other commitments and planned
expenditure have been met.
In the event of planned closure, the
Trustees feel that this is sufficient for St.
Helens Mind to wind down in an orderly
manner and ensure that all creditors are paid.
The reserves figure will be reported in the
year's annual report as required.
This policy has been adopted to protect St.
Helens Mind and its service users from
adverse impact of funding cuts or other
monetary constraints.
St. Helens Mind holds reserves to protect
the continuity of the charity's work in the
event of a shortfall in income; to replace
assets when required. allow for peaks and
troughs in cashflow and to provide for any
funding needed to deliver our strategic plan.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for
monitoring the correct management of
reserves andwill review this monthly as part
of the management accounts.
It will review the agreed level of reserves
required each year at the AGM to ensure
this remains appropriate. and during the year
should circumstances change signif icantly.
When agreeing the annual budget. the Board
of Trustees vvill consider the reserves
required for the year. whether a balanced
budget is required or whether reserves need
to be built up ordrawn down.
Should reserves fall below the required level
the Trustees will consider further
fundraising,diversifying funding streams and
mitigating risks by reducing costs.
The following measures are deemed by
Trustees to be suff icient to enable us to be
resilientand able to manage in unforeseen
difficult circumstances, and to demonstrate
appropriate financial control and active risk
management:
At the end of the period in question the free,
unrestricted reserves of the charity were
£72,558. (2021: £18,787).
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Trustees. responsibilities in relation
to the financial statements
The trustees (who are also directors of St Helens Mind for the purposes of company
law) are responsible for preparing the trustees annual report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trusteès to prepare financial statements for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the
incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of
the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees
are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them cons1Stently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended
practicehave been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained
i n the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
takin9 reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and inte9rity of the corporate and financial
information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from
legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies. regime of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the trustees on 20 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
Fiona Whistlecroft ACMA. CGMA
Trustee
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees
of St Helens Mind for the year ended 31 March 2022
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the
year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 17 to 30.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposès of company
law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 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
respect of my examination of your company's accounts 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:
accounting 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 section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair view,
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities
applicable to charities preparing their accounts 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 towhich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Emma Willder. FCMA. CGMA. CG (Affiliated)
Beyond Profit Ltd
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31
March 2022 including Income and Expenditure Account
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022
2022
2021
Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
578
Cash
91,953
59,655
Total current assets
91.953
60.233
Current liabilities
Creditors
Amounts falling due within l year
Net current assets
10
6,425
4,656
85.528
55,577
Total net assets
55.557
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
72,558
18,787
Restricted funds
12.970
36.790
Total funds
85.528
55,557
For the year in question. the company was entitled to exemption from an audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors,
responsibilities:
the members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts fortheyear
in question in accordance with section 476
the directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of
the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts
required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to the members of the company.
The notes on pages 19-30 form an integral part of the financial statements.
Approved by the trustees on20. 71.2￿nd signed on their behalf by:
Fiona Whistlecroft ACMA .
GMA
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Statement of accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted,judgements and key sources of estimation
uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), second edition- October 2019 (Charities SORP
(FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2016.
The charity has applied the exemption available to small charities in the Charities SORP
(FRS 102) and does not include a Statement of Cash Flows in these Financial Statements.
St Helen's Mind meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
stated in the relevant accounting notes.
b. Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the
reporting date that have a significant risk of causin9 a material adj ustment to the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
c. Income
Income is reco9nised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met. it is probable that the
income will be received. and the amount can be reliably measured.
Income for government and other grants. whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants. is
recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions
have been met. it is probable that the income will be received the account can be
measured reliably and is not deferred.
Donations are recognised when the charity receives the funds.
d. Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of
the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at
their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
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Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notif ication of the interest paid or
payable by the Bank.
f. Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a
payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the
amount of the obligation can be recognised reliability.
All expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT.
g. Allocation of support Costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not
directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs. finance,
personnel. payroll and governance costs. Support COSts have been allocated between
governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving
public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good
practice.
h. Operating Leases
The charity classifies the lease of photocopying and printing equipment as operating
leases. the title to the equipment remains with the lessor. Rental charges are charged
on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
i. Tangible Fixed Assets
Individual assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated
evenly over their estimated useful economic lives, as follows:
Plant and machinery
over 5 years
Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment over 5 years
j. Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial
recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the
charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected
to be received.
k. Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation
resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a th ird
party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably. Creditors and provision re normally recognised at their settle met amount after
allowing for any trade discounts due.
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l. Corporation Tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the
Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the
extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Key estimates and accounting judgements
In applying the charity's accounting policiès. the Trustees are required to make judgemènts.
estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The
Trustees, jLJdgements. estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable
evidence available at the time when the decisions are made and are based on historical
experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent
subjectivity involved in making suchjudgements, estimates ad assumptions, the actual
results and OLJtcomes may differ. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on
an ongoing basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which
the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or i n the period of revision and
future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods
2. Analysis of income
2021-22
Restritted
Funds
Restritted
Funds
Total
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Total
31,089
31,089
34,456
34,456
65.545
65.545
Charitable activities
Befriending Service
Groups
56,917
56,917
3,525
3.525
Choir
950
4.350
5,300
Check in & Chat
Allotmer)t
1.000
1,000
Counselling
IT
1,964
1,964
Total
59.831
8,875
68,706
Investments
Bank interest
Total
Total Income
125,376
8,875
134,251
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2021-22
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
12,724
12,724
Total
12.724
162,936
Charitable activitie5
Befriending Service
Groups
Check in & Chat
55,794
55,794
990
990
23,855
17.000
47,064
23.855
Allotment
17.000
47,064
Counselling
IT
5,500
5,500
Total
55,794
94,409
150,203
Investments
Bank interest
Total
Total Income
68.527
94.409
162.936
3. Analysis of receipts of government
2021-22
2020-21
St Helens Council IBefriending Service)
St Helens Cour)cil (COVID)
56,917
53.294
2,500
55,794
Total
56,917
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4. Analysis of expenditure
2021-22
Charitable
Activities
Support and
Governance
Restricted funds
Groups
1,527
360
1,887
Choir
Check in & Chat
1,258
296
1,554
8,942
23,822
7,237
19,279
1,705
4,543
Allotment
Counselling
IT
10.012
2,358
12,370
ore
arita
Activities
Total
55,452
55,452
94.765
9.262
104.027
2020-21
Charitable
Activities
Support and
Governance
Restricted
funds
Groups
Check in & Chat
3.329
615
3.944
18,153
3,360
21.513
Allotment
2,918
540
3,458
Counselling
IT
22,072
4,086
26,158
5,677
1.051
6,728
Core Charitable Activities
54,948
54,948
Total
107,097
9,652
116,749
For the allocation of support ar)d governance costs, see note 5.1 & 5.2
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5. Allocation of Governance and Other Support Costs
5.1. General office costs
The total support costs and overheads attributable to charitable activity is apportioned
as shown below
2021-22
2020-21
GroLJPS
312
543
Choir
257
Check in & Chat
1,479
2,963
Allotment
3,941
476
Counselling
IT
2,046
3,603
927
Total
8,035
8,512
5.2. Governance Costs
2021-22
2020-21
Independent examination
Accountancy fee
Other Governance Costs
594
540
600
600
Trustee expenses
Total
33
1,227
1.140
5.3 ALlocation OF governance costs
2021-22
2020-21
Groups
48
72
Choir
39
Check in & Chat
226
397
Allotment
602
64
Counselling
IT
312
483
124
Total
1,227
1,140
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6. Details of certain items of expenditure
2021-22
2020-21
Independent examination
Accountancy fee
Total
594
540
600
600
1,194
1,140
7. Employees
7.1. Salary costs
2021-22
2020-21
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (detined contribution
scheme)
Other
69,971
163)
54,357
1,099
1,153
1,300
702
113
Total
71.763
56.869
No employees received emplo
ee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the re-
porting period of more than £ao,000
7.2. Average head count in year
2021-22
2020-21
Total
7.3. Key management personnel
2021-22
2020-21
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution
scheme)
22,698
19,473
1,912
1,475
494
399
Total
25,104
21,347
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AnaLysis of net assets between funds
2021-22
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2022
Current assets
78,983
(6,425)
72,558
12,970
91,953
16,425)
85,528
Current liabilities
Total
12,970
2020-21
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2021
Current assets
20,070
(1,263)
18.787
40,163
(3,373)
36.790
60,233
(4,656)
55.577
Current liabilities
Total
12. Trustees. remuneration and expenses
The trustees received no remuneration for the performance of their duties. Trustee
expenses amounted to £33 (2021: nil)
Donations were made by Trustees totalling £132 (2021: £132)
13. Related party transactions
There we no related party transactions in the financial year ending 31 March 2022
(31 March 2021: none)
14. Donated facilities and services
Facilities and services
During the period in question the charity received donated facilities and services at
Harry Blackman House, part of Peasley Cross Hospital. We have been unable to
ascertain the value of these.
b. Volunteers
At March 2022 the charity had 42 volunteers (2021: 42) typically contributing, on
average, 2.5 hours per week each.
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Volunteers undertake a variety of roles as described below.
Telephone Befriending
The Befriending Service will provide support for people who feel isolated or alone
because of the effects of mental illness. A Befriender is a person who can be there for
someone" to listen to them and give them some time when it is most needed. This
service became telephone only during the pandemic.
Many Volunteers who had previously bèfriended one person, took on 2 or more pèople
to contact on a weekly basis. which were up to one hour per call.
Several Volunteers who previously helped at social groups and activities also took on
the role of telephone befriender and others chose to 'rest' until activities resumed
d. Counselling
A temporary covid emergency response Counselling Service enabled 4 volunteer.
student counsellors tojoin us. to provide a telephone counselling service for g months
of the financialyear
e. Allotment Volunteers
St.Helens Mind has a flourishing Allotment and urgently volunteers help support people
with mental health difficulties who use the allotment.
f. Group Volunteers
St.Helens Mind previously had 13 social groups across the Borough. Due to these
groups being held in public buildings, most were required to temporarily close due to
the pandemic. Funding for the Men's Group and the outdoor environment of the
Allotment allowed us to continue to welcome people to the sites.
Volunteers help to make the visit enjoyable and welcoming by offering support. ensuring
people feel welcome and safe. and maybe encouraging them tojoin in activities.
g. Events Volunteers
Events and Promotions Volunteers help at public events where we promote our setvices
and answer questions form members of the public.
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