Charlty reglstratlon number 1155918 Company registration numb8r 08884776 (England and Wales) WEST SUSSEX MIND ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 West Sussex
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Susan Hawker (Chalr) Daniel Bird {Joinl Treasurer) Matthew Cop&land (Joint Troasur8r) Nlgel Jones Kirk Lord Tanya MaMah8 Martin Sherred Robert Smytherman Gavin Atklns Nlcola Gibbins Rebecca Hills (Appointed 25 July.2024) (Appointed 25 July 2024) (Appointed 25 July 2024) Chief Executive Officer & Secretary Kerrin Paga Charlty number 1155918 Company number 08884TI8 Regislered offlca The Gatsway 8-10 Durrington Lane Wesl Sussex Worthing BN13 2QG Auditor Sum8rAudit Pipar House 4 Dukes Court Bognor Road Chichesler West Sussex P019 8FX Bankers HSBC Bank Pl¢ 16 Goring Road Worthing West Suss8X BN12 4AW
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex CONTENTS Page Chaivs report Tru81ees' report 3-15 Independent auditorfs report Statement of financial activitles 19 Balanca sheèt 20 Statement of cash flows 21 Notes to the financial statements 22-41
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex CHAIR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Il's been a busy year of significant changa, blrt Wast Sussax Mind has risen lo the challenge and achieved some really Important mllestones. l am d8light8d that we hav8 contlnued to make significant progress in important strategi¢ areas, InGludlng Increasing co*roduGtion in all our sarvicas, and training and involving more peer voluntèars In our work. I would particularly like lo celebrate the Important work we have started engaging th raciallsad communities il's essential that wé continua to break down barriers, ensuTing that everyone gels the mental health support that they need and desaNe, A particular area of focus for us this year has bean the development of our new 5-year strategy, and wa outlina th journey, procass and our new strategic aims later In this reporL I would Ilke lo personally thank everyon8 wkb) gava thalr tlma so generously to 8ngago wilh the process and genuinely co4)roduce our new strategy - the loumey we went en fell as important as tha dastination, and it was wonderful to have a s8ri8s of opportunities to bring together trustees, employees, volunteers and service users. As well as ¢o-produclng our new strategy we also worked tog8th8r to define a new mission to inspire us in our work - "Together wlth those experiencing mental haalth probléms, wa wlll build inclusiv8 and 8rnpoworing mental health services, reduce barriers to support and Ghallenge stlgma." During th8 S8cond half of the y8ar a particular focus for us was preparing for and engaging wllh the Mlnd Quality Mark {MQM), a robust quality framework that all local Minds musl m88t 8V8ry 3 years to be part of Mind Federalion, The MQM challenged us to reftact through a salf-assassment process, prepare a comprehensiv8 8vid8nc8 Portfolio, and host a sile $It from a revlew team. We were absolutely delighted with thé faadback that wa r8calv6d. I would lik8 to shar8 a quote from the report that summarises the review teams experlence of us. Yest Sussex Mind is an Innovativ8 organisation with a wealth of strengths.... It is testament to the culture of the organisalion that so many staff, volunteers and truslèas bdng their Ilved experience to their roles.... The r8view team were impressed by the passion, commltment. and strong values demonstrated by the wholé workfor. and commend what is clearly a positive, inspiring culture.'11 was a pleasure to share the findings with the organlsallon at our staff and volunlear conferanc6, and l am delighted that we have b88n nominatod for a number of national Excellen Awards . Alongslda all thls it is important to r8cognis@ that it is a time of change in the Sussex health system, and also natlonally. Thls has challengod us to wot1< and acl differ@ntly, but in doing so we hav8 b88n abl8 to forge stronger relationships with key pathers, recognising that (in line with our values) we arg str¢ngar tog81her. As a result, we have also been well placed lo respond to recenl reacommissioning opportunities, leavlng West Sussex Mind in a strong position to face the future. This year w8 hav8 also worked even more closely with our partners In the Mlnd Federatlon, and our Trusteés hava commltted to actively supporting our 'Federat¢on First Slralegy,, ensuring that Mind is in the strongest posslble positlon In Sussex, and natlonally. l am delighted that we have begun w01ng even more closely with our colleagues at Mind in Brlghton and Hove. meeting together as Trustees tr) ansura wa meat Ihe needs of Ihe people of Sussex together. Over 2024-25 we have had sorne ¢hanges to our Trustea group. VV6 said goodbye to Di Medwell al our AGM aflor many y6ars of suppoil to West Sussex Mlnd, havlng lolned us when we merged with Shoreham and Distrlct Mèntal Haalth Association. Dominic also stepped down from our Board having secured employment in a senlor role wilh on8 of our voluntsry sector partners. Although we were very sorry to see him leave, we were delight that he has taken the next step In hls caraer, and he takes with him our very best wishes and support. After some tsrgeled recruitrnenl we were delighted to welcome 3 new Trustees, Nikkl, Gavin and Reb8cca. They bring with them a 8lth of dlversa profe88ion81 and lived experienco which is already having 8 dlrect, positive impact on our work. Flnally, I want to say a huge thank you to all ol our dedicated staff, trustees, volunteèrs, mambars, supporters and funders for their hard work and conllnulng support for our organisation over the last year. It's been wonderful lo have the opportunity to connect with you even more this year through our strategy development work. Your dedlcalion and commltment to our mission has helped us to achi8V8 so much and reach more people who really need us. Thank youl
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex CHAIR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Susan Hawker Chair and Trustee
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trust6es present Ihelr annual report and financial statements for the year endad 31 Marth 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wlth the accounllng policies sel out in note 1 to tre account and comply wlth the CharItS Memorandum and kniclès of Association, the Companles Act 200e and Accounting and R8POrting by Charities.. Statement of Recommanded Practice applicable to charities praparlng their accounts In accordance wlth thg Financial Reporting Standard appllcabla in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting perfods commencing from 1 January 2019) Objectives and activitles Our Obj8Cts are to.. Promots the preseNation of good mental health In particular around enabllng and empowerlng everyon8 8xperienring mental health problems to live with, rnanage and recover from Iheir condition. Rellave the needs of people with mental heath problems by working to increase understandlng of menlal health and mental h88llh problems, by gathering and disseminating inf0Mtion and working lo raise awareness, promote understandin9 and challenge stigma and discrlmlnation. To achieve these Oblacts.. We actively promote our website whèr8 anyone can access free mental health salHielp. on-lin8 learning and dovelopm8nt courses, videos and blogs. Once on our website. individuals can also complete a simple e-réfarral form asking for help. We provide telephone and email advlca, information and signposllng to local support for anyone who contacts us through our website, via emall or phoné through our Hglp Point servlce. We offer indivldual and group mental h8allh and social support In person, by phone and through video call and conference to thlldren and young peop18, families. adults and older adults who feel they would beneflt from this. This support helps people develop the skills and 0)nfiden to manage thalr own mental health and w@11-being. It also helps people connect swlally and lo give and receive peer support. We offer @vening and weekend crisis prev8nlion 8UPPOrt in Worthing lo support indfviduals stwgglng lo cope out of hours. We off8r seNices a¢ross Adur, Awn. Wothing, Chichester and Horsharn digtricts from our buildings In Southwick, Worthing and Littlehampton and from a wid& range of o)mmunlty venuas In other areas Including GP practices, community cenlres etc. We also work proacliv8ly and in partnership with many other health, soctal eAr8 and community organlsations to dellver our $upsy)rt. Wa racognise that people who néed us mosl may not easily find or access our support so wè reach out to peopl8 through outreach and community roles to tackle thes8 health inequallties. We also work lo ralse awarènass and tr> challange stigma and discriminatlon in our local communities. We do this by providlng onllne and face-tO-fa¢e Irainlng courses for people Wong In West Sussex around emotional and mental health Issues, and by engaging wlth members of local communities through campalgnlng, workshops, activities and events online and using soclal media and in person. The Truslaes conf5rm that they have complled with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have dua regard to the Charfty Commission's general guidance on public benefit including the guidance "Public Benefft: running a charity {PB2)°. The nature of the tharity's objeclives Ixstlined abova help to ensure that all of our activitles are undartaken in the F)ublic benefit.
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlevements and performance 1. Provldlng Mental health support During tha year we ¢onllnued to offer our Indlvldual and group mental health and Social Support for chlldran and young paople, adults, famllies and okler adults provided in person and through phona. &mail. text, vldeo-call and conference, Our services have flourished, with a growing diversity of services. In 2024- 2025 a total of 7,766 individuals reached out to us for halp (including 2,450 getting advlca> whlch is more people than ever before. For those we want on to support, we dellvered 32,759 Indlvldual and group mental health support InteNentlons to these indlvlduals. In 2024-25 our Help Point. which off8rs a slngle ac¢ess point for all phone and email communication, contlnued to provlde a coherent and effectlve front door for all our support. Trained staff and volunts8rs hav8 given advice. Infomialion and signposting to local services and into our own 8UPPOrt as w811 as rasponding to all web referra15 and enquiri8s. During the y8ar we hav8 taken 9,574 phone calls. A total of 2,450 people were given advic8, infomialion and slgnpostlng and we rg¢elved 3.553 web and phong referrals in the year - r8c8lving on average around 296 referrals per month, For adults our soclal actlvltl&s programme has ¢ontinued to offer a varfed In person and online programm8 giving people an opportunlty to connect soclally, glve and receive peer support and d&vek)p confid8nc6 and skills to engage in wider community services and support. A grant from National Mlnd gave us the re60urces to employ a peer role to help peopl8 improve their physical w611balng alongside their mental wellbeing, which has had some fantasllc achlavements. Durlng Ihe yaar around 131 actlvltles were offered each month, with 393 indNiduals benefillng over the whole year. Many of these activities are supported or led by our growlng team of volunteers. One of the d8valopmanls over the last yaar has been taking on a plot at HumberAvenue Communily Allotments In Durrington. A group of seNlce users, st4ff and volunteers make use of th8 accessible plot to grow produce. Thls Is in then shared with th& allolment users and wider community. Through thls project we have ralsed awareness of mental health lo the allotment commlttae and other users. This project has allowed people to conn8Ct to balng OLrtdoors. As demand for support from chlldr8n and young peopl8 grew through 2024-25, we were pleased to conllnue providing our chlldr6n and young peoplè's social prescrtblng servlce across a range of GP pr8ctiC8s. The parenting support servlce has Contlnued to provide virtual and face-to-face SUPPOrt with parents and carers across West Sussex as well as creating new anlmallons this year. We also received fundlng to ¢ontinue to deliv8r the 8elf-harm learnlng network. A total of 514 Ghlldren and young people received support from our team of GP practice-based social prescribers, and 261 parents and carers accessed our parenting support seNIca. Our Families in Mind service supporknng families of chlldren aged nought lo five and funded by The National Lott6ry Community Fund moved into the final year of current funding. Over the past twelve months, the s8rvice has reached a tolal of 185 parents and rers. The partnership work with Dad La Soul progressed thls year with a peer support worker recruited lo18ad on the engagement with male carers through regularly attendlng Dad La Soul play dates and maèl ups to raise awareness of mental health support available and tackle stigrna. This also enabled the dollvery of the flrst Unmasklng Masculinity event in November 2024 in partn8rship with Dad La Soul and AudioAclive, Thls was a powerful and Inspiring ewent bringing logethar mant81 health experts, yi)uth wort<ers, parents and politicians to explor6 m6n's w&llbalng today and how w8 can work together to better support boysl mèn. Our vèry own Su8 Hawkor particlpated In one of the panel discusslons and a webpage full of resourcas was launched on our website.
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our young paople's service, BeOK, has continued to support thosé aged 16 - 25 through th@ chlld to adult Iransilion perSod with strong connections al sixth fom5 and colleges across tha patth. Regular spac6 has been s&cured in ChiGhesler and Bognor Regls to S8e young people, engag8mgnt has increased with the group offer and in lolal tha seNice has supported 372 people thls year. A key focus for both tha B80K team and the children and young people's soclal prascribing team Ihis year has been around trauma Informèd practice. We sered funding wlth National Mlnd to work with a stéering group of experts, 5 other loc81 mlnds and 14 young people wlth lived experience to consider trauma Informed prlnclples and how Mind should use them. The group davoloped child focused trauma informed prlnciples and an accompanying toolkit which is ourrenlly being evaluated. At the end of the year, we also secured funding to partidpate in Ihe next stage of this project to develop Iralnlng for local Minds and the wider Community around the prlndples, toolkit and how we can besl work with young people in a Iraurna informed way. This wlll guide our next steps as an organisalion around embedding trauma informod practlC8 morg widely. Wé w8r8 awarded funding in early 2025 from NIHR Appli8d Research Collaboration Kent, SUeY and Sussex to work on a r8search project called Catalysl. This funding will enable us to look at piloling a new rne1 of support for youth mental haalth seNiceg in 2025-2026. We are pleased to be working alongside Esl88m and AudioAclive a8 part of Ihis project. Our Worthing crl$is pr8venllon service continued to operate throughout the y&ar, offering evening and weekend support for people who were stwggling the mosl with their mental health out of hours. predominantly face to face. In the latter part of the year, we worked wlth Sussex Partnership NHS Foundatlon Trust to sacura a clinical presence in the service, as part of a pan-sussex Iniliatlva. This has significantly enhanced the service we Can offer peopla and confirmed Slaying Well's role as a genuine altarnave to A&E. During Ihe year the seNce supported 524 people, wlth th@ majority of these being self-referrals. Wa launched a new serwi¢x, Supported Self-Help in Octobar 2023, an 8XClting intlialive which connects us to a der group of local Minds across England offering Ihis service. Tha s8Nice is a 8tructur8d 6-week guided programme, supporting areas including anxiety, low mood and depresslon, managing anger and coping with grief and108s. Since its launch wo have supported 507 Individuals, Wlth 449 of these being SUPF)Orted during 2024-25. We wara also excited to win a contract to work with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust to embed voluntary sector workers In Ih8ir Enhanced Cornmunity Rehabililallon Service and ara looking foNiard to continuing to develop this partnership in 2025126. During 2024-25 we continuod to hear that inflation and the natlonal cost of living crisis had a huge impact on people's mental health and well-being. With the help of a legaw from the Flint Will Trust we continued our peer welfare 8UPPOrt lo help address financlal challenges faced by service users, 139 servlce users ware supported by thls serwice, and On again worked In partnership wllh WSCC to distribute H(Sehold Support Fund Vouche - Ihis year we managed to distribute almost £10,000 worth of vouchers to 178 households, vkni made a masslve difference tts them. All of this worf( has been sUPPOrted and enabled by strong and 8ffectiv? partnerships wlth a wide range of organlsations. In 2024-2025 this included: Sussex Partnershlp NHS Foundatlon Trust and other West Sussex mental health provlders Involved In the Pathfinder West Sussex Alliance Guild Care and Age UK Wesl Sussex & Brighton & Hov8 Car8rs Support Wast Suss&x NHS primary care networks, GP practlcos and NHS Sussex Borough and Distrlct councils and West Sussex County Coun¢il Early Halp Tuming Tldes citlz&ns Advica in West Sussex YMCA Downsllnk Group
WEST SUSSEX MIND TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Mind Sanctuary in Chichester Dad la Soul AudioActive Esteem Macmillan Chichester Information Shop We dellvèred fa¢e-to-face support from our the premises - The Corner Hous& In Southwick, The Gateway In Worthlng and Maltravers Drfve in Litllehampton- as w811 as in a wide range of other communlty premlses. In addltion, through actlng as the West Sussex strategic partner to support the Comrnunity Mental Haalth Transfomialion {CMHT) In Su56ex, and through lh8 Head of Adult Mental Health S8rvlc8s jol>sharing a secondment as VCSE Tran8forrnation Systems Lead for Wast Sussex with a colleague from BHT Sussex, w have been w811 plac&d to influenca and actively support the development of mental heallh s@rvices in W8St Sussex, and more broadly across Sussex. N8ighbourf)o(xl M8ntal Health Teams (NHMTI have been embedded across West Sussex. This has led lo an axcltlng opportunlty for VCSE, including West Sussex Mlnd, NHS partners and GP surgeries to provid& a mo streamllned servlce whlch ensures people get the right help from the right servlce. Development of the NHMTS will continue across the next year atMI olher key partners wlll ba brought In to this model. 2. Ralslng awareness and rea¢hing out into our communities In 2024-25 our training 18qm continued to offer a wide range of tralning servlces and support to help people living and worklng In West Sussex understand more about mental health. This training continues OLJr work raduclng stlgma around mental health and seeking support, as well a8 equipping individuals in our communilies to spot signs of crisis and support colleagues, friends, famlly members or young people they may enccunler. The training team also deliverB tralnlng to staff worklng wlth people wlth mental health problems to help devglop thelr skills, confidence and resilience. A total of 9,429 (up from 6.111 last year) paopla benefited from tralnlng evenls and learning OPFK)rtuniti&s provldad by the trainlng team. The followlng prolecls and initiatives helped us to achiev8 this: We ¢ontlnued lo support refugees. m6ntal wellbelngi including a programma for Ukrainian refugees fund6d by West Suss8x County Council and tralnlng for r8fiJg88 hosts and volunteers worklng with refugees. Our Volunteerlng In Mlnd programme contlnued to flourish with more peer volunteers rec&lving trainlng and we now have 36 aclive peervolunte8rs in our s6Nlces. We continued to deliver the Pan-sussex Self Harn) Learnlng Network commissioned by West Sussex County Council and dellvered across West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Thls successful learning programme supports professionals, parents and car6rs through a serlè$ of webinars and peer support sessions as well as an annual conference wlth a total of 5,207 reached through the programma. Thè success of this means it has been commlssloned for a further 18 months to end ol Juna 2026, We offered free Suicide awareness and pr8ventlon tralnlng through glvlng fr8a Il¢ences for the Livingworks START cours8 throughout the yaar. We continued lo provlde Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid training to staff in tha County Council and partner agenGies, funded by W&st Sussax County Council. Adur and Worihing Council and Friends of Midhursl Community Hospitsl. were commissionod by Wast Sussex County Council to deliver two menopause coursès to staff.. one aimed at all levels and one specifically for managers around supporting team members oxperlencing menopause. This was hugely successful, and wo hop& to contlnue thls work with Ihem and expand il to other organisations. W8 wer& successful In bidding lo provide Mental Health First Aid training aosS primary care In Sussex for NHS Sussox.
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The tralnlng team facllitated a range of bespoke tralnlng for businesses and organlsations within West Sussex, Including Mental Health First Ald and programmes designed to promot& mental hgallh In tha workplace, and supporting staff with poor mgntal health. In 2024-25 we contlnued and axtandod our work lo reach out to Ix)mmunitlès who wore not accessing our seNices. During 2024-25 we,, Extanded our worf( with refugees, Gontlnuing to support Ukrainian refugges, as well as developing our partnership wth Sanctuary in Chich8s16r to 8UPPOrt refugoes and asylum s8ekgrs. We deliv8red 8 weekly drop4ns with our refijgee support wc)rker. 33 one-tOne sessions for refugees and aSuM s8eker8 and supported people from 23 different natlonalities. We hava r8ceived funding lo conljnue and expand on this work in 2025-26. Were successful in securing a o)ntract from West Sussex County Council to prr)vlda montal health support for resèttled refugees for two yaars. Continu8d our work to reach the Pollsh communlty and worked with Macmillan to extend our support to the Pollsh community focusing on both mental health and canr support. Both the r8fugee and Polish projects supported people to cOnnt to and navigate local mentsl health servlcas and have ¢onv8rsations to reduce stlgma around getting support in thes8 communities. Attanded Worthing, Chichester and Wltterlngs Pride events and developed our LGBTQIA+ peer group offer with support now offered across our locations as well as onllne. Undertook a project with fvndlng from national Mind to reach racialised communltles to understand barriers to accessing support. Th1s work will contlnue in 2025-26 as we continue ourloumey to becomé a truly anti-racist organisation. Focused on reachlng mon lo reduce the disparity in numbers of men being supported {roughly one-third to two-thirds female setvlce usarsl with teams focusing on building partnershlps with other organisations who support men in their local nelghbourhoods, work whlch will be built upon for the next year. 3. Involving people wlth Ilved oxporfence of mental health problems In our servlces During the year w8 continued to invofve people using our seNicas and peopla with mental health problems in our work. We carriad on holding s8rvice user forums and feedback surveys through the year, and have established Ihe Meeting of Minds, an opportunity for forum chairs to meet with the leadership team and trustees @very 2 months to discuss key issues from local fowms. During the year we hald a s8ries of roadshows for employees, volunteers and sarvlc8 us&rs to COprlUc0 our new slrategy. We recelved lots of posltiva feedback frorn $8rvi¢e users as to how emww8rfng that P@S8 had ba8n. The children and young p80ple's social pr8scribing workers co-produced a revlew of the outcome form for the younger age range they work wlth resulting In som6 key dng8S being made to the form. The 880K taam also workad wlth young people with lived experlence around r8viewlng risk managemont plans which rasulted in addttlonal columns belng added to included useful apps and w8bsitos and the dev8lopment of an optional ssOry profile to support neurodivergent people. Involv8ment through volunleerlng also continued to be strong. We are gr818ful to East Head Impact for thelr ongoing support of our pear volunleer training programme and increas8d tha number of pa8r volunteers. wtth 31 now actively supporting our service usets. Our p8er volunteers have shared their livad axp8ri8n¢e and have Introduc8d key documents such as our annual Impact Report. Through this funding we were also able to offgr Some Pear Sessional Roles that offered our peer volunteers a rout8 to step into or back into employment, these roles have proved a huga succass and has further increased the nurnber of pear wod(ers in our organisation. Our Equality, Dlversty and Inclusion actlvity has bean supported by Iwo 8xperis by experience who havg led a Pl of work to h8lp u8 undarstand how we take the next steps to becomlng a truly antl-raclst organi8ation.
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our communication co-production panel Is also now well 8Stablished, wlth thg publlc and peop18 who use our services. Th8y have delivered som8 specific pi@ces ofwork over the last 12 months1n¢ludlng,' A review of communlcatlons around servlGg user forums to increase 8ngag&ment. Induded a rgvlew ol existing websitg information and suggestions for soclal media posts. Th8 wrlllng of 8 new blog about th& pan91 by th61 chalr and co-pmduction of new ads and soci81 mgdia to altract new men7b&rs, Revlew of West Sussex Mind supporters new8lett6r with deslgn and content sugggsuons. One of th8+ panel m8mbgrs co-producad 8 blog about his schizophrgnia and neurodivergence with our communications laad, which was publishad on our website. This member also did a daY WOA placement wlth the cornms toam for his apprenliceship. W8 conllnu8d to have strong lived @xperiance representation on our Board of Trustees, which they talk about opanly In tha website profiles. 4. Staff, voluntears and organl8allon Followlng a year of change ovar 2023-2024 we have sought greater stabillty in the organisation, consolidating our new structure. This has been particularly important given the volum8 of ext8rnal change and focus on some signfficant pieces of work including our MQM and responding to commlsslonlng activiiy. Thls year we look an opportunity to dovelop our onllne training for staff by rolling out Cornerstone, a new learning portal for our employees. volunteers and trustees. Comerstone acts as a platfomi for multip18 v&ndors of tralnlng who provlde online ntent this supports different media formats and a wide range of subjects Including charlty specific CnIent. As highlighted above our EDI work continued this year. Some key hlghlights wore.. Focused work explorlng the barriers to accessing mental suppart for racialised communlt18s and beginning to cOrOdUce solutions Cr8ating guidance for welcoming sorvlce usars to ensure trans and non-blnary inclusion Incr6asing our knowledge on neurodlversity for line managers, including managing neurodiverse staff. Improvlng our Interview processes, raising awareness of tools and adjustments to support n8urodiverse employees Developlng support for men's mantal health in our famlly focused seNlces Malntalnlng our EDI working group membership with recruitmonl and succession planning, lo on ensure that all areas of Ihe organisation are included Bringing our values into tho recruitment proces8 this includod Bias and evidencing in recruitment training for all managers. The well-being of our staff is always high on our agenda. Building on the success of prèvlous In-person evonts, we continued this into 2024-25 and held a social organksational away day at the Lodge Hlll Centre in Pulborough, which brought staff together to leam more about the organisatlon and ServIS we deliver as well as taking part in somo outdoor team building aolivities. We also held our usual staff and volunteer onllne confer&nce to bting people together and celebrate our successes which was very well attended. Each servlce contlnue lo have a separate budget to develop thalr own team day and a toam soclal event, This enabled a range of actibities throughout the year that brought people together, As usual we reviewed our salarle$ keeplng our lowest paid workers in lin& th the real living wag8 and salary increase5 being reviewed and increased in April 2024. Ovar the year we developed 5 new types of mle, 44 people lefl the organisalion. 36 people were new to th organlsalion and a number of people made Internal moves, either moving into different t8am8 or b8ing promoted lo higher grade roles. Al the end of the year, w& had 147 employees and sesslonal workers.
WEST SUSSEX MIND TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In March wa undertook a slaff sutvay lo gain feedback from our staff team on a number of areas, a1 we had some greal feedback including 1000k of our staff taam fa81ing that they are clear in the aims and objectives of W8St Sussex Mind and 94.8010 Stated they felt supportad by colleagués. Alongside the positives we are taking any area scoring188S than an 80Q/o good satisfaction rating and tiirning this Into an aotion plan for 2025-26. Volunteers make a signfficant contribution to th& work of West Sussex Mind and we havè grown the numbar of rolos in our organisation significantly in the last few years. We currently have 75 volunteers {not In¢ludlng trustees), ongaged in all areas of our organisalion including fundraising, running activities, provKling peer supporl and rlluch more! We now havé 36 pe@r volunteers who use their lived expérienc8 as part of th8ir volunteering role. 5. Communlcatlons Our communications work contlnued to promot8 our mental health support 8fKJ service devalopments, as we118S raise our profile through broader cornmunicallons pieces. In 2024-25, wa have continued to promote our seryices through a variety of communications chann@Is. including social medla and our websité. Our soaal media posts covered key charily news and dovalopments, regular W8llb8ing lips and lived experien stories and encouraged people to come lorward for support through Help Point all linked to more in4epth content on our website. The appointsnent of our (x)mrnuNications assislanv videographer In 2023 also enabled us to produce high-quality vldeos and reels for social media - wilh th8 latter, in particular, helping us to reach wldar audi6nces. Thara was an increase of 5.56U/o in visitors to our website on tha previous year. In 202£k25, a total of 57,000 people used Clur wabsits, $5,000 (96.5¥0) of whom were new vlsltors. This compared to 54.000 visitors in the previous year, 52,000 (96.30AI of whom w8r8 n8W Visitors. A rangé of s@If-help resources, induding videos, tips and informallon about mental health conditions, continue to be avallable on our w8bsila. During 2024-2025, it remained a high prforfty to ensura people knew w8 were here and could help, to gel publlc and community suppart for our work and misslon. We used our website, soclal media. emall nawsletlers and prlnted materials lo share Ilved expertence storles. news updates, advi and infomiation. Some of the devalopments we publicised included the change of our Slaying Well crisls support service lo allow walk-ins. partidpatlon In the London Marathon by one (rf our mnning group servlce use, our work wlth Sanctuary supporting asylum seekers and refugees and the Unmaski Masculinity event with Dad La Soul and AudioA¢tlva. The mental haalih Ilved experience communications panel that was set up in 2023 to co-produce and inform our communirAllons work. continues to meat re9ularly and feed into our communl¢ations. other communications highlights for 2024 to 2025 Included: A 'move. reset. rép6at' campaign about movement for mental health during Mantal H8alth Awareness Week Reels about men's mentsl health and th8 importanc8 of speaking out (in English. Polish and UkMinian} as part of a wider campaign A n8ws piec* 8tM)ul our @quality, diversity, induslon and equity work to date Avideo about our young people's sarvi( The digitisatlon of our Impact Rèport for the first time (with a new ft)rmat eGr>friendly prlnt verslonl, bringing service user stories to the heart of the report Press covorag8 about Staying W811 and our Serv1 user's London Marathon bid. The communications team also contlnued to lead tha communicatlons work for the Pathfinder AllIan through Iha yéar.
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Financial revi9W 1. Financial performanc8 for thè year In 2024-25, Vvest Suss8x Mlnd spant £3,714,091 {2023124 £3,300.7051 which was a 12.5% In¢r8as8 In 202412025. During the year our prlnclpal fvnders have b@en as follows.. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board West Sussex County Council & other Local Dlstrlct and Parlsh Counclls GP practices and Prlmary care nelworks Nallonal Lottery Community Fund Age UK West Sussex & Brtghton & Hova Mind East Head Impact Friends of Midhurst Communty Hospltal Thasa Sourcgs of fundlng are generally Ilnked to a Gontract or funding agr&ernBnt to provida a speclflc Serv1 - for example, NHS (tntracls are for our main adult mental h8alth services, our Staylng Wall crlsis prevention service and our young people's m8nlal h8alth 8ervlcgs. In 2024-2025, as an organisallon, we rernained conscious of rising costs within our organisatlon. We regularly reviewed our commitments and expenditur8 ta monitor th8 impact of thls Challenging situation on our finances. The bigg8St impact We Saw has be8n on our staff and volunteers. Whllst we have aayS paid good pay ratgs within our s8Ctor, many of our staff are on comparatively low salaries and continuing rising fu81, ftx)d and houslng costs have had a blg Impact on them. Because of this, w8 felt it was important to support our staff and contlnued our commitment to track the real living w8ge for our lowest pald staff and gave the same Incroase to all 0th8r 81aff. This was a new approach, apart from tracking the Real Llving wage, and we plan to monilor th8 8ituation golng fotward. It has b8en vital for us to support our staff by dolng Ihls, bul It is very challenglng In the contexi that W8 had minlmal or no Increases In our NHS Income In 2024-25, bul were expected to make 15% 8fficienci8s in these contracts. Fortunately, due to delays, these effici6nci@s won't t8k8 8ff8Ct until June 2025. However, we dld receive a legacy within th6 y@ar which has enabled us lo contlnue to provide some servlces that we e1 wer& critical but unfunded. We are also within a I0 year programm8 to upgrade or replac8 the majorfty of our IT equipmonl so It will be compalible with the Microsoft Windows 11 upgrade. This has meant we have had increased capital exponditure, from our resèrves. to prepare for this. 2. Fundralsing and donations The 2024-2025 year was a partlcularly challenging one for fundraising, wlth grant funding becoming increasingly competitive as well as the cost-of-llving crisis effecting our supporters and fundraisers. So we w8r6 pl8as&d to raise over £695,000 towards contlnulng priority services and now buslness development prolocts and Ty1ceS for Ihis and the coming year(8}. Some ofthe community fvndraislng hlghllghls of the year included.. Our third Mental Elf sk Fun Run ané Walk which Sadly had to be ¢ancelled on the day of the event due lo tha weather bLrt with most partldpants Mpleting the event al a later date. indep&ndontly, still raisod lust under £9,000, made possible by two generous sponsors from Aspire Rasldentlal Estate & Letting Agents and DMH Stallard. Jacobs Steel Esta18 Agents holding a charity ball In aid of Guild Care and WS Mlnd A new event Sept8mbgr SM ralsed over £6,000 Other new events including Wreath Making, and Falhar Chflstmas at Goddenwick Farm 10-
WEST SUSSEX MIND TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Wa recéived grantltru8t funding fmm many organlsatlons this year Including.. DonatSons from Tha Rowan Bantall Charitable Trust, Lockwood Charltabla Foundation, lan Askew Charitable Trust and Humb8r Avènué CommunityAllolmenls towards social activltios Worthing CIL funding to provide Mantal H8alth First Ald Training and weekly support to young p8ople at west Durringion Campus Suppori for our Communlties in Mind seryice from Frfarsgate Trust, WG Edwards Charltable Foundation, Simpson Charitable Tnjst, Chat1otte Marshall Charitable Trust, Francis Wlnharn Foundatlon. Broyst Foundation and the Bonhomie United Charttable Society Fundlng for new chairs from the Morrlsons Foundation Donatlon from tha Budding Foundation towards our work with young people's powér of peer support project A contributlon frDm Horsham Dlslrlct Council towards our Volunteers and EDI Coproduction panal running costs Sport England funding for our'GetActive with Mental Health Peer Suppory prolecl Continued support from East Head Impact for our Volunteering in Mind prolect and from tha National Lottery Community Fund in supporting our Families In Mlnd servicé. The Trustees are gratefvl to all the organisations who have so generously supported us financially in 2024-2025. as sat out in notes 3 and 4 to the accounts. 3. Reserves pollcy West Sussex Mind held free reserves of £1,197.328 at 31 March 2025. The table below delalls how thls figure is calculated. Balance 31 March 2025 2024 Total chartty funds Less: restslcted funds Less.. net book value tanglble fixed assets (8xcluding revaluation résarve) Is8e note 20} Less.. other designated fund8 (s88 nol8 20) Loss.. revaluation reserve £3.532,956 £153,925 £3,621,031 £117,288 £1,063,055 £573,793 £544,855 £1,122.035 £297,529 £544,855 Free reserves £1,197,328 £1,539,324 Restrlcted funds represent amounts which hava bg&n recFJived for specific purposes and which have not yet been spent. Designated funds represent amounts whlch the Irusle8s have set aside to ensure: That any projects wilh unconfirmed o)ntractslgranls at risk continue to run, provldlng conlinulty of care for our sarvice users, whilst options are explored That we hava contingancy to cover major repairs of our buildings Thal we can be responsive to am8rging needs and re8pond by growing or doveloping ngw service6 to m88t our charilabte objectives or to top up funding gaps in seICes. Within designated fijnds is a tangible fixed assets fund thich shows the valu8 of our buiklings and equipment whith we use to run our servlcas. There Is also a revaluation reserve lch reflects tha change In valuation of our buildings since they were originally acqulred. These aré not cash reseNe5 beGause the amounts tBflecl thé value of our buildings and equipment. For clarlly, these are bolh shown separ8t8ly in the table above. 11
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The ongoing cost irbcreases have had a critical impact on the financial rèsllience of West Sussex hAind, particularly for 8eNices where oommisslon&rs and funders have not provided adequate inflationary uplifts to contract valuès for s8Y8ral years. Our main NHS contract Is also being recommission8d wlthln thg n8xI 12 months Ilhe budget for these services is In the regron of £1,642,653 for 2024151 and prsor to Ihls, are imposlng 15Yo further efficiency savings. Coupled with incr8aslng demand for our servScès, these factors have resulted in the Trustees consldering It prudent to maintain free r&seNes of between 3 to 6 months, operating cosls lo ensure we can romaln flnanclally resllient and manage the associatod risks appropriately. Wa start the y8ar wlth a 51X months budgeted Expendllure of around £1,981,424 and a forecast deficit of around £259,705 for the same period lo 30th September 2025, for whlch wa will be looking to make savings in thls tlme to reduce this and SubSU8nt deficits. 4. Managlng Rlsks to our buslness Durlng 2024-2025 we adhered to our risk manag&ment policy whlch follows the rfsk management model recommend8d by the Charity Commission in Its publlcallon Charlties and Rlsk Management {CC26 - 2010). The CEO, Deputy CEO, Flnance and Resources Manager, P@ople and Govemance Manag&r, and Head of Performance Itnpact maintain and updat8 the risk roglster and are responsible for ensuring that trusl&es are awar8 of risks, and that any agraad actlons to mltigate rlsks are undertaken. The risk regist8r is also shared wlih the wlder leadership team for comment and input. Each Finance and Resources Sub-commltt88 revlews the fijll rlsk register in detail and a summary of the major risks with mitigating actlons balng taken Is presented at each full Board meeting. 0th8r sub-committe88 ke&p ovetElght of any risks relevant to their areas of responsibility and contribute to the assassmant and mltlgatlon of any risks, For the year 2024-25 Ihe highest risks to the organisation havo ra1at8d to the uncertainty in commissioning, with our main NHS contract being r&tendared.AIongside this our NHS ¢ornmi5sioners have sought 15Q/o efficienci8S on most oftheir contracts, and the Sussex system has sought 8om8 of Ihe high881 in the country (HSJ by Mimi Launder and Dave Wesl, 16 January 2025). Coupled wilh the ongoing financlal prossure on our buslness linked to higher-thanqnonnal inflationary pre&8ur8s. coupl8d wllh a lack of adequate Inflallonary increases in any of our main contracts. In8vltably thb has put signffiGant pressure on our finances. Our mlllgatlon actions have been related lo the pnjdent use of our reserves to avoid a premature reactlon to reducing services. impactlng our s8Nice us8rs and those who need mental health support in West Sussex. Jongsldè Ihls we have strengthened our partnershlps to put us in the strongest possible position for Ihe re- commlssioning press. Alongside this th8 organisalion has sought lo make afflclen¢ies where posslble, and continued lo work alongslde our voluntary sector partners locally and natlonally to lobby for fair increasos and lo highlight th8 importancé of preventative mental heallh support work. In addition, we have revlewed and maintained our Business Contlnulty Planning process and spenl time developing a new disaster recovary plann5ng pr¢)cess to ensure we are able to respond in a timely manner to mltigate rlsks to our business. 12
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Planning forthe future 2025- 2030 As we mer)tioned in our last report a k8y focus for us over 2024-25 was co-produclng a naw &y8ar strategy to guide us from 2025-2030. W8 are proud of the procass that we followed lo do thi8. Led by a steering group of trustees and staff we held Inltial discussions with our staff and volunteers, gathared data and intelligence, surveyed our key commlssloners and partners, and commissioned an extemal consultant who undértook som8 structured interviews with key individuals. All of this information was syntheslsed to our Board of Trustges at their early summér away day, in which we ()nSidered the infomiation and fomied a first view of our prlorfties, These were then taken lo face to face locallty (and one online} roadshow events with our seNic8 use, volunteers. staff and trustees where we iterated and refined Iha feedback. We 'played back, the feedback as part of our AGM, and finalised the slralegy al our November 2024 Board meeting. Following this Ihe strategy was developed into a launch document, with accompanying video that we were proud lo share with our key stakeholders. The key aims in our new strategy aré,. 1. Our montsl health services: Mental health 8eNices for adutts and chlldran and young people are transforming. Wa will provide a key18adership role in enabllng this, ¢c>-producing 8ervic8S that deliver transformatlve support In our communiti8s. 2. Addresslng health inequalitlgs: Ensure that everyone has acc8ss lo the mental h8allh support they need and deserve by working lo reduce health inequalllles 3. Tackllng mental health stlgma: We wlll empower pèopla to share their experience and will ampllfy their voices to holp tackle prejudicg and stigma, 4. Our People., We will build an Inclusive organlsalional wlture and supportive WOTkplaGe where people are proud lo be part (Jf West Sussex Mind. We Mrtll Invest in opportunities for progression. S. Our organisaflon, finance and bulldlng8: Our org8nisation will be innovatlve, effiaent and financialty secur8, minimising any negatlve impact on the environment. You can read more about this here.. xml bout- In order to achieve both our obl8Cts and our strategic aims we work in pathership with local authorities and NHS 88rvices and other menta5 health and community service providers in West Sussex, and increasingly so across Suss8X Within the Integrated Care System, Through partnership working with these organisations. we Can contribute to better support and urarStanding around mentsl health a$$ our area of benefit g8nerally as well as reaching morg people ourselves. We are awara thal the NHS and local government are curr8nlly sublaGt to signifieAnt thange, With our lo¢al Sussex partners. and withln the Mind Federation we are working lo engage with and influ6nc8 the syst8m to ensure the best ¢)utcome for our benaficlarl8s and to make sure that no one has to fac8 a mental haa11h problem alon8. In order to achleve our stratégy, ovor 202&26 wè alm to focus on the following key prlorltiO9: Campaigning and Influenclng around tha Children and Young People (CYP} Soclal Prescribing model and its adoption in CYP mental health sarvlces Embedding Trauma Informed Practice across West Sussex Mlnd Transformatlon of systems and services Revlew of our core outcome m&asures Understand the ethnlc dlsparlty in our sernrfce offer Creating our plan to be a truly anli-r8¢ist organisallon Ensuring that Equality Impact Assessments a used wldeW in our sarvic@s and policylprocedures Focus on reduclng the stigma faced by men in accessing mental hoallh support services Cr8ating opportunities lo educate and raise awaranass of mental heallh support and bulld reslllence in ourcommunities Developing and puttlng into effect plans for efficiencies, the tsnder process and creating our peopla strategy in alignment with our values Buikl on success of our volunteer programmes by improving Supeison practice 13-
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WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 All trustees have access to WS Mind's internet-based flling system {Shaiepolntl. This m8ans that trustees can much more easily access a whole range ol relevarit information and documents 8nabllng aasi8r scwtiny of W8st Sussex Mlnd's work by Iruslees. A number of Irusteas have undertaken training and development by attendlng external trust88 wL)rkshops. As part of their induction all Trustees hav8 baon given a (x)py of the Charity Commisslon's The Essantial Tnjstaa.. What You Need to Know and Good Govgrnance.. A Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector. Trustees slI projècts and actively Bupport events and actlvllies of thè charlty. On appointmenL Trustees are briefed on the actlvltios of thé chadly, its management and adminlstratlon by the Ch8lr and the Chlef Executivé Offlcer. They are also updated by ragular briefings by staff at Board meellngs and at Trustee away days. ststement of trustees. responsibilities The trustees, who are also the directors of West Sussex Mlnd for the pu0$9 of company law, are responslble for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial slatemenls in accordance wlth applicable law and United Klngdom Acunting Stsndards Iunlted Kingdom Generally Accepied Accounting Practlce). Company Law requires tha trustees to prepare finan(aal statements for each flnancial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of thè charity and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resourr*s. including the Income and expenditure, of the ¢haritabl8 company for that y8ar. In preparing these financia5 stataments, the trustees are required to.. select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., obserwe the methods and pdnciples in th8 Charilies SORP., make Judgoments and estimates that are reasonabla and prudent,. and prepare the financlal statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to preSUN that the charity will (x)ntinue in operation. The Ixustees are responsibl8 for k8eping adequate accounting records that dlsclose with reasonable accuraGy at any time the finanGlal position of th8 charity and enable Ihem to ensure Ihal the finandal statements comply with th8 Compani8s Act 2006. They are also responsibl8 for safeguarding the assets of the charity and h8nce for taking reasonable Steps for th8 prevenllon and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. Audltors In accordance with the company$ artlcles, a resolution proposlng the appolntmont of an auditor of the company wlll b8 put at a General Meeting. Disclosure of inforniation to audltors Each of the trustees has confimed that there Is no Information of which they are aware whlch 1$ tBlevanl to the audit, but of whlch the auditor is unaware. They have further conflrmed that they have taken approprlate steps to identify such relevant Information and trj establlsh that the audltor Is aware of such infonnation. The86 financi81 statements have been pr8pared in accordance with the provisions appllcable to compan18S suble¢t to the small companies regime. The trustees, report was approved by the B08rd of Trustees. Susan Hawk8r {Chair) Trustee Dated:.. 15-
WEST SUSSEX MIND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEST SUSSEX MIND Opinion Vve have audited the financial statements of West Sussex Mind (th8 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise th& ststement of financlal a¢tivllies, the balance sheat, the ststemant of cash flows and the notes to the financlal stat8ments, including a summary of slgnificant accounting policles. The financial roporting framework that has begn applied in Iheir preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, includlng Financial Reporting Stsndard 102 The Financi81 Raportlng Sfandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (Unitad Kingdom G8n8ralty Accepted Accounting Practlce), In our opinion, th8 financial statements: glvg a true and fair vlew of tha state of tha charltable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its Incomlng resources and appllcation of resources, Including ils income and expenditure, for th8 yaar then ended., have b@8n propgrly pr8par8d in a¢¢ordanc8 with Unllad Klngdom Gènérally Accepted Accountlng Practice" and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companias Act 2006. Basls for oplnion We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlemational Standards on Auditing (UKI IISA8 (UKI) and appllcabla law. Our responsibilities undar th088 81andards are further desrJibed In the Audllorfs r8sponslbllltle8 for the audlt ol the accounts se¢tlon of our report. Wa are Independant of the charlty In accordance wleh tha ethical requirements that are rebvant to our audit of the accounts In the UK, including the FRC'8 Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibililies in accordance wilh th8S@ requirgm8nts. W8 beligV8 that Ihe audit evidoncè w9 have obtainod is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinlon. Conclusions relating to going concern In audltlng the flnanclal statements. w8 hav8 concluded that tho trusteès, use of the going concem basls of aCUnting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on th8 work we hav8 P8rform8d, w8 have not id8ntifi8d any material uncertaintios rglating to events or condltions that, Indivldually or co116Ctiv@ly, may cast signlficant doubt on the charills abilily to conlinue as a going concern for a perlod of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the respon8ibilitig8 of the trustees with resp8Ct to gn9 concern are described in tha relevant secuons of thls report. Ixhar Informatlon The other infomiation comprises the infomialion included in the annual report other than the finala1 statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the oiher information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on th8 financial stE)temenls does not cover the other information and, except lo the extent othemise èxplicitly staled in our rèport, wa do not express any fomi of assurance nclUsion thereon. Our responslblllty Is to read the other Information and, In dolng so, oonslder whether the other information Is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otharwlsa appears to b6 mat8rially misstatad. If w6 identify such material Inconslstencies or apparent mat&rial misstatèments, we are required lo datermina whether this gives rfsa to a materlal mlsslatemenl in the financial ststements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that therels a material rnisstalement of this other infomalion, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in thls regard. Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companlos Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the Gourse of our audlt: the information given in the trustees, report for the financial yoar for whlch thè financial statements are prepar8d. which indud8s the directors, report prepared for tho purposes of company law. is nSIStent with the finanoal slat8ments', and the directors, report included within Ihe trustees, report has been prepared in a)rdanc8 with applleabl6 lègal r8quir8m8nts.
WEST SUSSEX MIND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEST SUSSEX MIND Matters on whlch we are requirad to report by exeeptlon In the Ilght of the knowledge and understanding of Ihe d)arlty and its environment obtalned In the course of tha audit, we have not identified materfal mlsslatements in tha dlrectors, report included within the Irustees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation lo whl¢h tha Companl8s Act 21)J8 requiras us to report to you If, in our oplnion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequata for our audit have not been recelved from branches not visited by us., or the financlal statem8nts are nr)t In agr8ement with the accounllng records and rthrns., or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration spoclfied by law are not made- or W8 have not received all Ihe information and explanations we requlra for our audit; or the truslees wére not entilled tts prepare the financial statements In accordance with thé small companies regime and take advantage of tha small companie8, exatnptions in preparing the tswstees, port and from the requirement to prepare a strateglc report. Responslbllltles of trustees As explained more fully in the statement of Irustses, responsibilities, tha trustees, who are also the directors of the charlty for the purpose of company law. are responsible for the preparation of th8 flnancial statements and for being satisfled that they glva a kne and fair view, and for such internal Gontrol as the trustees determlna is nacessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are fr88 fram material rnisstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the flnancial statements, the Irustses aro responsible for 8ssessing Ihe charity's ability to contlnue as a going concern, disdosing, as applicable, matters related to golng concern and using th8 going concem basis of accounting unless th8 trustees either intend to liquidate the chaiitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altarnativa bul to do so. Audltor's rasponslblllties for th8 audit of Ihe financial statements Our objectives are to obtain raasonablo a&8uranc8 about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error, and to IS8U8 an auditor's report that includes our opinlon. R@asonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit cc)nduc18d in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when It exists. Misstatements can arisa from fraud or error and are considered material If, individually or in th8 aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to infiuenca th8 8conomic decisions of users taken on the basis of th8s8 financial 81atements. Irregularltles. including fraud, are instsnc8s of non)MplIance with laws and regulations. We design proceduras In lin6 with our responsibllltles, outlined abovè, to del8cl material misstatem6nts in respect of irregularities, Includlng fraud. The @xtenl to which our prOdureS are capable of detecting lff8gularit18s, including fraud, is detailed below. In identlfylng and assesslng rlsks of material misstatement In respect of irregularltles, Includlng fraud and non- ompliance with laws and regulatlons, our proceduras included the fdlowing., Obtainlng an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworf( that the charlty operatss In, focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on tho financial statements and operations. Obtaining an understanding of the charity's policiés and procedures on fraud risks, includlng knowledge of any actual, 8uspected or alleged fraud., and Discussing anK)ng th@ engagement learn how and where fraud might occur In the flnancial $talèm8nts and any potentlal Indicators of fraud through our knowledge and understandlng of the company and our sector- specific experlence. As a result of Éhese procedur&s, we considere(I the opportunities and incentivas that may axisl within the charity for fraud. We are also requlred lo parfomi specAfic proc8dur@s lo respond to the risk of management override. A$ a résult of performing the above, we identified tha following areas as those most likely lo have an impact on the financial statements- healtti & safety, employmgnt law, compliance with th8 UK Companies Act and Chariti8s Act. 17-
WEST SUSSEX MIND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEST SUSSEX MIND In addition to the above, our procedures to resF)ond to risks identified includ8d the follc)wlng: Maklng enquirias of managam8nt about any known or suspected Instances of non-compliance wllh laws and regulations and fraud,, Reviewing minutes of meetings of the board and sanlor management.. R8ading correspondanc& wlth regulators.. Challenglng assumptlons and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimatès. and Auditing the risk of managemar)l ovèrride of controls, Includlng through testlng journal entries at other adlustmentg for appropriat6nass. Due to the inherent limitations of an audlt. thsra Is an unavoidable rlsk that soma material misstatements in the flnancial slat8ments may nol bè detected, &v8n Ihough the audit is properly planned and performed in accordan th tha ISAS (UK). For Instance, the further removed non-compliance is from the events and transactions roflacled In the flnanclal statements, the less likely the auditor is lo becom8 awar8 of it or to recognisg the non-complian. A furth8r description of our responslbllltles is available on the Flnancial Reporting Council's w8bsite at: hltps',11 www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilltles, Thls description forms part of our auditorfs report. Use of our report This report Is rnade SOlY lo the charitable compan8 m8mb&rs, as a body. In accordanca with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of th8 Compani85 Act 2006. Our audit wort< has bean underlaken so that we might state to the charitale company'8 mgmbers thos8 mattars we are required lo state to them In an auditor's report and for no other purpos8. To thè fullest extent perm1tted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than tha charltable company and the charitable company's mombers as a body. for our audlt work, for thls report, or forthe opinions we hav8 fomwd. Krfsfina Perry FCCA {Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Sumer Audit Chartered Accountants statutory Auditor Piper House 4 Dukes Court Bognor Road Chlchestar West Sussex P019 8FX Sumer Audlt Is the trading name of Sumer Auditco Llmlted 18-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlded Restrlcted funds fund$ 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notgs Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitabla activities Investments othar income 356,399 2.652,254 61,361 70,711 427,110 485,291 3,137,545 61,361 182,358 2,559,828 71,321 3,454 48,654 231,012 372,047 2,931,875 71,321 3,454 Total Income 3,070,014 556,002 3,626,016 2,816,961 420.701 3,237.862 Exp8ndltur8 On: Raising funds Charitable activities 155,068 3.039.658 155.068 519,385 3,559.023 123.612 2,765,921 123,612 411.172 3.177,093 Tota1 expenditu 3,194,726 519,365 3,714,091 2,889.533 411,172 3.300,705 Net incomel(expanditure) and movement In funds (124,712} 188.075) (72.572) 9,529 {63,043) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 3,503,743 117.288 3.621,031 3,576,315 107,759 3,684,074 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 3,379,031 153,925 3,532,956 3.503.743 117,288 3.621,031 The statement of financial actlvttles includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All Incomo and expendltura dérlve from continuing activities. 19-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex BALANCE SHEET ASAT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed a8sels Tangible asséts 14 1,607,910 1,666,890 Current assets Debtors Investmgnts Cash at bank and in hand 15 16 364,545 1.388.678 469.369 281,959 1,546,323 319,286 2.222,592 2,147,568 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 297.546 193,427 Nel current assets 1,925,046 1.954,141 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 3,532,956 3,621,031 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds Designat8d and unr8Stricted funds 19 20 153,925 3,379,031 117,288 3,503.743 3,532,956 3.621,031 Those financial statements havo been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to compani8s subject to th8 small companies regime. The flnanclal statements were approved by the trustees on .%1..17..1.2 Susan Hawker (Chalr) Trustaa Company regislrallon numbar 08884776 (England and Wal&sl -20-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Noies Cash flows from operatlng actItIoS Cash absort)ed by operatlons 24 (68.923) (39,340) Investing activttlas Purthase of tanglble red assets Proca6ds from disposal of investments Inveslment Income recelved (48,420) (205,014) 71,321 157,645 61.361 Net Cash generat&d froml(used in) Investlng actlvltlo8 219,006 (182,113) N81 cash used in financing a1Villa5 Nel increasel(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 150,083 {221,453> Cash and cash equivalents at beginning afyear 319,286 540,739 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 489,369 319,286 -21
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charity information West Sus$ox Mind is a prlvale company Ilmlt6d by guaranlee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Galeway, 8-10 Durringlon Lane, West Sussex, Worthing, BN13 2QG. 1.1 Accountlng eonventlon The accounls have been prepared In accordance wlth the charity's governing document. the Companies Act 2006 and °Accounllng and Reporting by Charities.. Stal8menl of Recommended Pracllce applicable lo charitlgs pr8paring their accounts in accordance wlth the Flnanclal Raporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Rapubllc of Iraland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accountlng periods Gommen¢ing from 1 January 20191- The charriy Is a Public Benefft Entity as defined by FRS 102. Th8 financlal ststements are prapar8d In sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts In these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1. The financlal statements hava baen prapared under the historical cost conventlon, modlfied to include) the revaluation of freehold propertles at falr value. The principal accounting policies adopted are s8t Dut below. 1.2 Going concem At the time of approving the financial statements, the tnAslees have a reasonable expectation that th8 charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for th8 foreseeable future. The trustées have considered relevant information, including the charity's principal rlsks and uncertaSntl8s, the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and tho Impact of subsequent events in maklng thelr assessment, Based on th8se assessments and havlng regard lo the re50urGes available to the entity, the trustees hav8 concluded that there is no material uncertainty and thal they can continu8 to adopt th8 going concern basls In preparing the annu81 report and financial stalements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unr8strict8d funds ar8 avallable for usé at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance of their charilable objectives. Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for Specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the d8signaled funds are set out in the notes to th8 financial statements. Reslrlctgd funds are subl8Ct to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the reslrlcted funds arg set out in the notes lo the financial statem6nls. 1A Income Income 18 recognised when the charily ISIallY 8ntitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amunts Can be measured reliably, and It 1$ probable that income will be received. Cash donations aro recognised on receipt. Other donations ar8 racognlsad once tha charily ha5 been notified of thg donation, unless parforman¢e conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in rel8llon to donations received under GiftAid or deed8 of covenant is recognised at the tim8 of the donation. Legacles are recognlsed on receipt or othemlse If the charity ha8 been notified of an impending distributlon, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is troatéd as a contingent assèt. Grant income from charitable activities Is accounted for Wh PGrformanc& ralal8d condlllons have been mel and is deferred where it relates to a future perfod. -22-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting pollcles (Contlnued) 1.5 Expandlture Expenditure Is racognised once thore is a legal or constructive obllgalion to transfer economic benef'lt to third party, il 1$ probable that a transfer of a¢onomlc benefits wll be required in settlement, and tha amount of thè obligation can be measured reliably. Expendilure is classified by activity. The cosls of each activity are made up of the total of dir costs and shared costs, including support ¢osts involved in und8rtaking eath activity. DireGt costs attributable to a slngle activity are allocated directly to that aclivily. Shared costs which conlribulo to more than one activlty and support Costs which are not atlributable lo a single aGtivify are apportioned betW86n those activiti8s on a basis consistent wllh the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and d8preciatiiJn charges are allocated on the portlon of the asset's use. All expenditure is dealt with on an accruals basis, and allocated to the appropriate(I headlng in the financial statements. Governance costs are th05e costs Inrred wlth constitutional and statutory requirements. Expendtture Is either all¢J¢ated or is apportion8d to individual areas based on staff costs or headcount or by the relevant staff or actlvlty. Funds arg Iransfarrad from unrestrictad funds to fund deficits on restrlcted areas wharo no furth8r funding will be forthrnmlng, 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixad ass8ts are initially rneasured at CO8l and subsequenlly rneasurad al cost or valuation, nat of depreclatlon and any impalmi8nt Ios888. Depredatlon Es recognised 80 as to write off the cost or valuatlon of assets less Ihelr residual values ov8r their useful lives on the followlng bas8S'. Freehold land and buildings Leasehold improvements Offic8 equipm8nt 75 years stralght Ilne 12 year straight lin8 20% straiglil lina & 33.3 % straight lin8 (IT) The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset Is d8termined as th8 difference between tha sa18 proceeds and th8 carrying value of the asset and Is reLognlsed in the stalèment of financial activit18S. Assets below £3,000 are not capitalised. 1.7 Impalmient of flxed assats At each reporting end date, the chartty r8vlews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to detemiine whether there Is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimiant loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the a88et 18 estimaled in order lo detemin& the extent of th6 impairment loss (if any), 1.8 Cash and cash équlvalents Cash and cash equlvalents in¢lud8 cash In hand, deposlls hald at call with banks and other short-term liquld Inveslments with original maturllies of three months or less, -23-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles (Contlnued) 1.9 Flnanclal Instruments The charlly has elected to apply the provlslons of Sedion 11 'Basic Financial In8trumenls' and Sectlon 12 'other Flnanclal Instrum8nls Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial Instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charitys balance sheet when the charity bemmes party lo the contractual provisions of the instwment. Financlal assets and Ilabllltles are offset, wlth the net amounts presented in the financial statsments, when there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the reGognised amounts and there is an intsnlion to s&tU8 on a r)et basis or to r8alis8 the assel and s8ltle th8 liability simultan8ously. Basic financial assots Basic financlal assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at Iransactlon price Including transaction costs and are subsequenlly carrled at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a flnancing transaclion, wh8re the transaction is measured at th8 pr8sent value of the future receipts di8counl8d at a markat rate of Intarast. FlnanGial assets classified as recelvable wlthln one year are not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles, Includlng cradlbrs and bank loans are Initlally recognlsed at transacllon pr1 unless the arrangement constltutes a flnanclng Iransactlon, where the dobt instrument is measured at the presenl value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of inleresl. Financial liabilities classified as payablo wlthin on& year are not amortlsed. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effeclive interest rate method. Trade creditors arg obllgatlons to pay for goods or sèrvlces that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operallons from suppllers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities rf payment is due within one year or less. If nol, they are presenled as nOn-cUrt liabililies. Trade (xedilors are recogni88d initially at transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using th8 eff8Ctiv8 int8r&st method. Derocognition of linancial liabilities Financial Ilabiliti&8 are derecognised when th& charity's contractual obllgations 8xplre or are discharged or cancollod. 1.10 Employ6a benefils The costs of short-term employee beneffts are recognised as a liablllty and an 8xpènse. The cost of any unu8ed holiday entitlement 18 recognised in th8 period in which th8 employaa's sarvices are received. Termination benefits ar8 recogni88d immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commitlad lo terminata tha employm&nl of an employ8a or to provida tam)ination benefits. 1.11 Retlrement benefits Paym8nts to defined conlribulion raliramonl banofit schamas arè charged a$ an expense as they fall due. -24-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Critical accounting estimates and Judgements In the applicatlon of the charlty's accounting policlès. tho Irustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparant from other sourc&s. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and othgr factors that ara considered to be relevant. Actual rasults may differ from Iheso estimales. The estimates and underlying assumptions are rgvlewad on an ongoing basis. Rèvisions to accounting estimates ar8 recagnisgd in the period in whiGh the estlmate is revised where the revlsion affects only that Period, or In the pariod of tho revision and fulura periods where the revision affects both currenl and fvture periods. Key sou98 of ostlmatlon uncertainty Usoful life and valuation of tangible fixed assets Th8 useful Iiv8s of tangible fix8d assets are determined by management at the tlme the asset is acquired and reviewed for appropriateness. Th8 useful lives are based on historical experience wlth similar assets as well as anticipation of firtuie events, which may impact their lifa. Freahold land and buildings are r8cord8d in the financial statements at fair value. Management assess the value of the assets on an annual basls and obtain fonnal professional valuations every 5 years. Income Irom donatlons and legaclas Unrestricled Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restrlctèd funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Legacies re[Vable Grants re(1Vable for core adivities 114.085 200.509 1.000 115,085 200,509 149,847 8,219 158,066 41,805 69,711 111,516 32,511 40,435 72,946 356,399 70,711 427,110 182,358 48,654 231.012 Grants rocelvable for core actlvltles Friends of Midhurst Community Hospital GoogleAds Co-op Scr6wfix Spcrts England- ESC Lottery Fund Tha Budding Found8tlon Morrisons Foundaljon W G Edwards Charitable Foundation othér 40,435 40,435 41,805 40,435 40,435 23,808 7,703 41.805 23.808 7,703 7,437 7,437 14,997 1.500 2.806 14,997 1,500 2,806 1,536 1,000 1,536 1,000 1,000 1,000 41,805 69,711 111,516 32,511 40,435 72,946 -25-
WEST SUSSEX MIND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charltablo actlvltles Unrg$trl¢ted Restrlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restricted ftind8 funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Mental health support Project donations and training income Conlracts and Perfomiancg related grants Charllable rental income Oth8r income 2,601 2,601 2,284 2,284 2,551,696 18,792 2,315 403,061 2,954,757 18.792 2,315 2,460.481 14,042 1,688 276.844 2,737,325 14,042 1,688 Mental health awarenass Project donatlons and Iralnlng income Contracts and Performance related grants other income 37,290 37.290 43,772 43,772 36,09Q 3,470 82,230 118,320 3.470 37,561 95,203 132,764 2,652,254 485.291 3,137,545 2,559,828 372,047 2,931,875 Performance related grants analysis Mental health MÈntsl health $upport awareness 2025 Total Ms)ntsl hoalth IAontal hèalth Support awaranèss 2024 Total 2025 2025 2024 2024 NHS Sussex ICB The National Lottery Community Fund West Sussex County Councll National Mlnd Sussex Partnership NHS PathfinderAlliance Groundwork UK Agé UK Heads On East H&ad Worthing Borough Council other 2.068,130 18,445 2,084,575 2.073,548 15,916 2.089.464 137,059 137,059 129,084 129,064 6,958 155,697 57,985 14,800 64,941 170,497 15,025 78,269 15,025 113,719 35,450 76,457 322,656 3,000 74,992 4,530 60.000 76,457 322,656 3,562 74,992 14,280 60,000 268,151 6.000 74.992 14.284 60,000 268,151 7,438 74,992 38,643 60.000 562 1,438 9,750 24,359 41,250 6,030 41,250 22,808 16,778 17.992 55,601 73,.fj93 2,954,757 118,320 3,073,077 2.737.325 132,764 2,870,089 -26-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Incomo from investments Unrostrlctgd Unrestrlctad funds funds 2025 2024 Intarest receivablo 61.361 71.321 other Income Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds fund5 2025 2024 Other income 3,454 Expendlture on ralslng funds Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Fundralslng and publicity other fvndraising costs Staff costs Depr8(Aation and impairment 56.195 96,890 1,983 39.878 82,427 1,307 155.068 123.612 -27-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles Montal Mental health health SUPPOrt awareness 2025 2025 Total Mental Mental health haalth support awareness 2024 2024 Tolal 2025 2024 Dlrect costs Slaff costs Deprecladon and Impalrmont Non slaff costs 2,461,713 142,929 2,604,642 2,283,199 139,923 2,423,122 14,557 170,194 1,045 63,610 15,602 233,804 39,185 231,911 1,292 73,115 40.477 305.026 2,646,464 207,584 2,854,048 2,554.295 214,330 2,768,625 Share of support and governance costs Isee nole 10} Support 640,948 48,243 Governanc8 14,679 1,105 689.191 15,784 365,894 9,896 31,817 861 397,711 10,757 3,302,091 256,932 3,559,023 2.930,085 247,008 3,177,093 Analys18 by fund Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds 2,859,714 442.377 179,944 3,039,658 76,988 519,365 2.623,100 306,985 142,821 2,765,921 104,187 411,172 3,302.091 256,932 3,559,023 2.930,085 247,008 3,177,093 Description of charitabla actlvltles Services whlch 8UPPOrt achievlng our objectlve around promotlng the preservation of good mental health partlcular around enabling and empowèrlng everyone experlon¢ing mental health probloms to live wlth, manage and re(xsver from their condition. Mantal hè Sarvi¢es with support achieving our objedive around relievlng the needs of people wlth mentsl health probloms by working to increase underslanding of mental hoalth and mentsl health problems, by gathering and dlssamlnating Information and working to ralse awareness, promote understanding and chall8nge Stigma and discrlmlnatlon. -28-
WEST SUSSEX MIND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 Support Costs allocated to servlces 2025 2024 staff costs Depreclation Premises costs Insurances Infomiation technology Other general costs Governance costs 477,844 41,394 104.078 19.414 15.294 31,167 15,784 276.639 12.228 23,833 15,534 27,220 42,457 10.757 704,975 408,488 Analysed between: Menial heallh support Manial health awar8ness 655,627 49,348 375,790 32,678 704,975 408,468 2025 2024 Governance costs ¢omprlse: Audlt fees Accouniancy Legal and professional 7,800 3,100 4,884 5,420 3,336 2,001 15.784 10.757 Basis of allocallon.. Support and Govemance costs are allo¢ated to Charitable Actlvltles on th8 basis of the Percentage of direct charitable cosls. 11 Trust8OS None of the trustees {or any persons connected wllh th8m) rec8iv8d any remuneration durlng the year, but one trustaa12024 - none) received reimbursement of expenses of £182 (2024 - £nil). 12 Employe&3 The avarage monthly numbar of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Staff 138 133 29-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Employo88 (Contlnuedl Employm6nt costs 2025 2024 Wages and salarfes Social security costs Other pension costs 2,809,312 215,387 154,677 2,470,396 182,684 129,108 3,179,376 2.782,188 ReduanCY paym6nts lotalling £626 (2024- £nll) We made in the reportlng perlod, The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows.. 2025 Number 2024 Number £60,001- £70.000 Contributions tolalling £4,067 (2024 - £3,949) were made lo deflned contribution pension schemes on b&half of employees whose emoluments exceed £60,000. Remuneration of key managoment personnel Thé remuneration of key management personnel is as follows, 2025 2024 Aggr8gate compens8tion 145,874 143.209 13 Taxallon The charity is exempl from tax on incomo and gains falling within sectlon 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of th& Taxatlon Df Chargoablg Galns Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 30-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Tangible fixed assets Freehold land Léa88hold and buiklings Improvoments Office oqulpment Total Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 1,500,000 162,951 164,705 1,827,656 At 31 March 2025 1,500,000 162,951 164,705 1.827.656 Deprgcialion and impalrment At 1 April 2024 Depreciation charged In the y8ar 24,869 19,950 29,300 13,574 106,597 25.456 160,766 58.980 At 31 March 2025 44.819 42,874 132,053 219,746 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 1,455.181 120.Q77 32.652 1.607,910 At 31 March 2024 1,475.131 133,651 58,108 1,686,890 Land and buildings for The Gateway, Worthing wlth a carrying amount af £413,222 were revalued on 11 October 2017 by C.G. Spratt & Son Limited at £460,000, independent Value not conn8Ctad wilh the charity on th6 basis of market value. On 22 Décember 2022. The Gateway was revalued by Cranes Chartered Surveyors al £650,000. Following the merger wlth Shoreham & Distiict Mental Health Asso(xatlon, The Cornethous8 was acquired which was valued at £600,000. Thls valualion was provided by Crdnes Chartered Surveyors on 22 January 2019, ind8pandent valuers not nnected wlth the charity on the basls of markat value. On 19 Derember 2022, The Cornerhousé was revalued by Cranes Chartered Surveyors al £850,000. Both valuations confonn to Internatlonal Valuation Slandards and wera based on recent market transaGtions on arm's length terms simllar prortIes. In 2022123. a 12 year lease was entered In to with West Sussex County Council on 23 Maltravars Drive. Litllehampton. BN17 5EY. The laasohold improvements paid for by West Sussex Mind wgre ¢apiL91i8ed 81 this point. At 31 March 2025, had the revalued assets been carrlad at histortc cost less accumulated depreciation and ac¢.umulated Impainnent losses, the carrying amount would hava an appi'oxlmat81y £925,287 (2024 £939,144). 31
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 D6btors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: Trada debtors Accrued Income Prepayments 294.425 45,228 24.892 194,870 65,098 21,991 364,545 281,959 16 Currant asset inve81ments 2025 2024 Cash deposlts he for short-temi Investment purposes 1,388,678 1,546,323 17 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Notes Other taxation and social securtty Deferred income Tr8d8 creditors other credilors Accruals 51,551 140,202 23,688 17,701 64,404 51,073 63.510 29,911 261 48,672 18 297,546 193,427 18 Deferred Income 2025 2024 Arising from government grants Other deferred Incom6 138,257 1,945 50.272 13,238 140,202 63.510 Deferred income is Included in the financial statom&nts as follows: 2025 2024 Deferred income 18 included within: Cutrent liabilities 140,202 63,510 -32-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Deferred Income {Continued) Movements in the year: Deferred Income at 1 Aprll 2024 Rg18as8d from previous periods Resources deferred In tho year 63,510 163,5101 140,202 59.899 159.899) 63,510 Defarred income 8131 March 2025 140,202 63,510 19 R8Strlcted funds The restricted funds of the ¢harlty comprfsa the unexpended balances of donalions and grants held on trust subject to specffic conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 April 2024 Incomlng resources Resourcos At 31 March expended 2025 Worthing BC- Gateway Toilet Refurbishmant Horsham DC- Voluntear Support & EDI co- production work Mind Adur DC - Power of Peer Support Project The Natlonal Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communlties) Worthing CIL- Youth MHFAtralnlng at West Dunington campus Sports England - ESC Lottery Fund r8 NT running groups Arun Wlnter Food Fund Macmillan Cancer Research Sanctuary in Chithester {Refugee & Asylum MH Worker) Friends of Midhurst Community Hospifial Worthlng Pride S¢rèwfix - TCH disabled loilet refurbishment Tha Budding FoLEndation Morrisons Foundatlon Hoads On East Head Impact (Peer Volunteering) WSCC - Self Harm Learning Network WSCC - Men's Mental Health Campaign WSCC - Refugee Support HSBC SFX Foundation W G Edwards Charltable Foundatlon Chichester Prid8 30,000 130,0001 2,750 170,497 2,000 (2,7501 {147,401 } {833} 9,707 32,803 1.167 37,835 137,05g {149.995) 24,899 11,250 (5,063} 6.187 14,997 114,997) (1,200) (9,596) 1,200 9,596 1,922 17,191 2,011 (1,9221 {30,583) {2,011) 40.435 27,043 7.437 1.500 2,806 14.280 60,000 44,656 7,437 375 2,806 11,125) (14,280) 158,0781 (44,6561 (1,2331 (3,203) 46.189 48,111 1,233 3,203 1,000 1,536 1,000 1,000 1.097 1,000 (439) 117,288 556,002 {519,365} 153,925
WEST SUSSEX MIND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19 Rostrlcted funds Icontlnued) Previous year: At 1 Aprll 2023 Incomlng Re50urc6s At 31 March rosourcas expended 2024 Mind Tha Natlonal Lottery Communty Fund (Reachlng Communlties) Arun Wint8r Food Fund Macmlllan Cancer R8search Sanctuary In Chichester (Refugee &Asylum MH Worker) Frfends of Mldhurst Communty Hospital Crlspa Charltable Twst Worthing Piide Heads On East Head Impact (Peer Volunteering) WSCC - Self Harm L8arning Network WSCC - Men's Mantal Health Campaign 40,367 113,719 <144,379) 9.707 29,712 129,064 1,2QO 3,106 (120,941) 37,835 1.200 (3,106) 5,000 40,435 5,000 3,219 38,643 60,000 16,384 4,931 (3,078) (23,244} (5,000} (1,208) {46,927} (43,207> (16,384} (3,698) 1,922 17,191 2,011 8,2PA 29,396 46,189 1,233 107,759 420.701 (411,1721 117,288 -34-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19 Restrlcted funds Iconlinued) Worthlng Borough Councll {CIL) Agrant to réfurt)ish and make incluslve the toilet fac11111es at The Gateway: Horsham Distrlct Council A contribution towards the costs of our Volunteer Support & EDI co-production work. Mlnd A collection of grants reiVed to support our work In connection with Oulreath projects, getting active, cost of living support, Lived experien development, Trauma Informed Wision, Supported Self Help programme and support for Réfugees and Asylum Seekers. Adur Distrlct Council Fundlng towards the Gost of a Young People's Peer Support Worker to suppart the power of Peer Support project. The National Lottery Communlty Fund (Reachlng Communities) An extenslon for a third year of funding the Famllies In Mind proje¢t wh1ch supports parents. Worthing CIL& Adur & Worthlng Counclls Towards supporting a Youth Peer Support Workar and some Youth Mental Health First Ald training a1 Northbrook College, Wesl Durringlon campus over an 18 rnonlh perlod. Sports England ESC Lottery Fund to part fund a 'Get active. wtth our M8ntal Health P88r Support wor*er project Arun & Chlchester Food Partn8rship An initiative -winter Food Fund. lo assist those struggling with rising food c051s In the Arun and Chlch8Ster ar8as. Macmillan Cancer Support A partnership between West Susséx Mlnd and Macmillan Canc8r Support to support each other's alms lo r8ach communities that are not Currently accessing saNlc&s at an expected level, initially focuslng on reaching the Pollsh community. Sanctuary in Chlchester Match fundlng towards supporting'an addillonal Mental Health w0r position aimed at the support of Refug88 and Asylum saekers in the West Sussex area. Frfonds of Midhurst Communlly Hospltal Second year of a year funding project lo provld8 mental health Iraining, support and targeted PR & marketlng for Midhurst and tha surrounding areas -35-
WEST SUSSEX MIND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19 Rostrlct8d funds {Contlnu8d) Worthlng Prlde 2023 A share of pro¢e6ds from the evenl to go towards W6St Suss8x Mlnd providing an addttlonal worker to support the LG8TQIA+ in th8 West Sussex area. Screwflx Towards the cost of refurbishment of the disabled tollét at our Soulhwick slta The Buddlng Foundallon Fundlng towards the cost of a Young People's Peer Support Worker to support th8 Power of Peer SupFX)rt projecl. Morrlsons Foundatlon Funding iowards furniture and equipment naeded at our Lituehampton slte. Heads On The balance of two contracts, one that spans years and Is for a Strategic basgd lead to establlsh and co- ordina18 lh8 d8v8lopm8nl of a W88t Sussex voluntary, community and soclal enterprise mental health network. and a sacond contract to support Wesl Sussex Mind review needs and updat8 our financial recording package. Easl Head Impact (Peer Voluntsorlng) Contlnualion of fundlng to support the peer volunteerlng training programme over a period of 3 ygars. West Su3sox County Council Self Harm Leamlng Network - To establish, maintain and support a range of acllvities that addr8SS the issue of seif-harm through a West Sussex programme with online access for the pan-sussex path8rshlp. Men's Mental Health Campaign- lo comp1818 a short Men's M8ntal Health Carnpalgn aGr05s West Sussex. Refugee Support-To start a 23 month programm8 to sUPrt Resettled Refugees In the Wesl Sussex area. Screwflx Foundatlon Donation towards improving the ind(Jor and outdoor space at our Worthlng site. W G Edwards Charllable Foundatlon Funding for our Communitles In Mind pnjject wilh Ihe specific aspect of 'The Creatlve Art Workshop, project Chlchestèr Prfdè A donation re*ived In recognibon of Ihe invaluable mental Health support and outr6ach work that Wast Sussex Mind provides to the LGBTQ+ community. We aro using thls to continue this support in that area. Thg Crlspa (Rlchard Cahn) Charltable Trust To support the social activities delivery for our Older Peoples setvlce. agad 65 2nd over. in Arun, Clil¢hester and Adur districts. -36-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Deslgnated, Fixed Asset and Vnrestrl¢ted funds The unr8slricled ndS of the charlty comprise the unexpendèd b8lancés of donations and grants which are not subject to speclflc conditions by donors and grantors as to how th&y May be used. Thes@ include designated funds which hava been sal asida out of unrestri¢t6d funds by the trustees for spocific purposes. At 1 April 2024 Incomlng Resources rasources expended Transfèrs Galns and At 31 March losses 2025 Deslgnated funds Bridging fvnd Upkeep of the Cornarhouse buildlng WSCC- WSM & HOM for Ukraine MH Training Supporl Programme Legacy - Flint Vvill Trust 244,659 (198,284) 383,661 430.036 52,870 (52,8701 8,416 (8.416) 200.509 (56,752) 143,757 297.529 208,925 1263.452) 330,791 573,793 Flxed Asset fund Fixéd Asset fund Revaluation raseNe 1.122.035 (58,980) 1,063,055 544,855 544,855 1.666,890 {58.9801 1,607,910 Unrestdcted funds General funds 1.539.324 2,861,089 (2,872,294) (330.791) 1,197.328 3,503,743 3,070,014 <3,194,726) 3,379.031 -37-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Dgslgnated, Flxgd Asset and Unrestrlcted funds (Contlnuedl Pr&vlous yèar,. At 1 April 2023 Incomlng rèsourcos Résourog8 expended Transfers Gains and At 31 March losses 2024 Daslgnatod funds NHS Sussox ICB NHS Sussex ICB (from HEE) Bridging fund Upkeep of the Comerhousg bulldlng wscc- Ukrain8 Rafugea trainlng programme 2,143 57,500 159,6431 11.403 334,107 (11,403) 189,448) 244,659 52,870 52,870 1,684 <1,684) 400,523 59.184 <162,178) 297,529 Fixed As80t fund Fixed Asset fund R8valuation reseN9 1,127,627 {54.0121 48,420 1,122,035 544,855 544,855 1.672,482 (54,0121 48,420 1,866,890 Unrestricted funds General funds 1,503,310 2.757,777 (2,673,343) 148,420) 1,539,324 3,576,315 2.816,961 {2,889,5331 3,503,743 -38-
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Deslgnatèd, Flxed Asset and Unrestrfcted funds (Contlnued) Brldglng Fund To support the cost of some unfvnded projeclg. ellhar until funding is secured or because trustees feel tha offer is part of our charity's objectives, growth, sustainability, equality dlvarsion and inclusion and Serwce user wellbelng of the charlty. This also now includes the Fund towards Upkaep of The Cornerhouse Building. Upkeep of The Cornerhouse Bulldlng To maintain the upkeep of The Comerhouse building tsver the coming yaars as this is an older propety. Now transferred lo be included wlthln our overall site5 upkeep and Included wilhln Bridging Fund above. W8st Sussex County Councll Contlnuation into this year for West Sussex Mind to deliver a serfes of training ¢ours&s aimed at mental health supportfor Ukralné R8fugee8 Legacy- Flint Wlll Trust A legacy roceived by West Sussex Mind from whlch Trustees hav8 dacided to usa to support a variety of projects over a 3 year period including (goIng Cost Of Living support. Volunteering and a small elernenl towards some equipment. Flxed Asset Fund - The Gateway, The Cornethouse, Mahravers & Office Equlpmont The fixed assel fund is a total of the amount 8quivalenl lo the net book value of The Gataway building, Th8 Corn&rhouse building and the office equlpmant at the balance sheet date, excluding property revaluation of £544,855, which is included in a separate designated fund. Tha Fix8d Asset Fund also now include5 the lease Improvem6nts figure. less amortised atnounts, for Maltrovers. a further buildlng which is on a long term lease to which we have made improv8ments lo in 8gr88m8nt with WSCC who own the building. Revaluatlon reserve The revaluation resaNe reflects th8 change in valuations of our bulldings sinGe they w8re originally acquired. These are not cash reseNes becaus8 th8 amounts only reflect the value of the bulldings at that SP8ciffic tim8. Only when sold would any Increased or decreased value b8 recognis8d. Relatlng to Prevlous Yoars: NHS Sussex ICB To fund the strategic partnership role. NHS Sussex ICB (from HEE To fund Ihe HEE Autism Professionats tralnlng programme whlch completed September 2023 21 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrgstricled funds 2025 Restrlctod funds 2025 Total 2025 Fund balan¢es at 31 March 2025 are roprosonted by: Tangibl8 ass8ts Currenl assetsl(Ilabllitiesl 1.807,910 1,771,121 1,607,910 1,925,046 153,925 3.379,031 153,925 3,532,956
WEST SUSSEX MIND West Sussex NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21 Analysis of net assets between funds Icontlnued) Unrestrlctsd funds 2024 R68trlcted funds 2024 Tolal 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 aro reprgsgnted by: Tangible a88ets Current assets/(liabiliti8sl 1.666,890 1,836,853 1,666,890 1,954.141 117,288 3,503,743 117,288 3,621,031 22 Operating lease commltmants Lesspe At th& reporting end date the charity had outstandlng commltmenls for future minimurn lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: 2025 2024 Wilhin one year B&ts¥een two and fiv6 years 2,159 2,878 2,159 2.159 5,037 23 Relatod parly transactlons There were no dlsclosab16 r8lated party transactions during th8 year (2024 - none). 24 Cash generated from oporatlons 2025 2024 Deficit for the y9ar {88,075) 163.043) Adjustments for.. Investment Incoma recognlsad In statement of financial aclivitles Oepreclalion and impairment of tangible fixed assets {61,361) 58,980 {71.321} 54.012 Movements In worklng capltal: (Increase)Idecrease in debtors Increase in creditors Incrgasg in deferred income {82,586) 27,427 76,692 37.275 126 3,611 Cash absorbed by operations {68,923) (39,340) -40-
WEST SUSSEX MIND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 25 Analy$ls ol changos In net funds Thé charlty had no debt during the year. 41