Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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| From | 01 | 12 | 2021 | To | 30 11 |
2022 |
Section A Reference and administration details
State of Mind Sport Not Applicable
Charity name State of Mind Sport Other names charity is known by Not Applicable 1158826 Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address c/o JDG Media Suite 7 Station House Central Way Warrington Postcode WA2 7FW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for **whole year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Dr C Carson | Chair | Trustee Board | ||
| Mr N S Rowe | Trustee Board | |||
| Dr P Cooper | Trustee Board | |||
| Dr. A. Johnston | Trustee Board | |||
| Mr O Cotterell | Trustee Board | |||
| Ms A Howarth | Trustee Board | |||
| Mr S Cash | Trustee Board | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not Applicable | ||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accountant | Jim Finney | 4 Chiltern Drive Winstanley, Wigan. WN3 6DY |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by three existing trustees with application and statements of Trustee selection methods what they can offer to the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The Charity is subject to a Constitution, last amended on 27[th] September You may choose to include 2017. additional information, where relevant, about: All charity policies come under a Governance Framework dated 27[th] • September 2017. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Policies include: training of trustees; (Overarching) Governance Policy • the charity’s organisational Code of Conduct for Trustees structure and any wider Code of Conduct for Ambassadors and Volunteers network with which the charity External Communications Policy works; Social Media Policy • relationship with any related Safeguarding Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy Equality and Diversity Policy parties; Risk Assessment Policy • trustees’ consideration of Clinical Escalation and Reporting Policy major risks and the system Whistleblowing Policy and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
Aim of Charity
The aims of the charity are to use the power of sport, in particular Rugby League, to raise awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience, tackle stigma and to signpost to and encourage access to timely support to ultimately prevent suicide.
Objects of the Charity
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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I. To educate sports people and the wider public on all issues surrounding mental health in an effort to tackle discrimination and to reduce the stigma felt by people with mental health problems.
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II. The promotion of good health through education in mental fitness and wellbeing and signposting to sources of support for people who may be experiencing mental distress.
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III. To lobby and influence social, political and relevant policy and decision making bodies on the importance of good physical and mental health and wellbeing. This would lead to better public health decision and an increase in the health resources made available to benefit people involved in sport and the public more widely.
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Delivery of Mental Fitness Sessions throughout 2021/22 to Schools, Colleges, Universities, Sports Clubs (Professional and Amateur), Public Sector and Commercial Organisations
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Charity present at many RFL Games during 2021/22, promoting Mental Fitness and Wellbeing to players and supporters
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Trustees and volunteers present at games. Players wore State of Mind Sport tee shirts before the games.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Mental Fitness Cards given out at grounds
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Social Media reach (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) to over 25,000 direct followers promoting Mental Fitness messages
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Attendance and presentation at many Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conferences nationally.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Maintained a major education and workshop programme accessing sports clubs, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces Delivery of Adult Mental Health First aid training accredited by MHFA England
Numerous reports that our training has saved lives or encouraged people to access support and help that has prevented suicide attempts Partnerships continue to be forged with the Rugby Football League, Superleague, North West Counties Football in 2021/22 Major twitter and other social media support from current players and former players Supporting suicide prevention strategies and advocating support for the Zero Suicide Alliance.
Contributing to healthcare conferences
Mental Health Projects developed to support NW Counties Football League, RL Referees Societies and “Grassroots” Rugby League Clubs through the continued delivery of the Terry Newton Grassroots Project.
Roll out of an innovative project (“Be the Ref”) using Virtual Reality Headsets to allow users to experience directly the viewpoint and practice of professional referees, aiming to address the stigma and potential MH impact on professional RL referees.
The establishment of a Community Choir project and delivery of two songs written and produced for State of Mind Sport and performed during the Rugby League World Cup during 2021.
Support the development of Widnes Vikings Men’s Mental Health “Extra Time Group”, along with other projects with Cheshire and Merseyside Police Forces and Sixth Form colleges, funded through Mersey care NHS FT.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Income £343,904 Outgoings £258,910 Outstanding Debts £00.00 Cash at Bank @ 30/11/22 £227,454 Reserve minimum agreed with trustees of £25,000
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Commercial workplace training sessions are chargeable at ‘cost plus’ to cover cost of providing a presentation team. Profit is then used to contribute to free MH awareness training to schools, colleges and sports clubs.
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The secondary source of funding has been donations from a variety of sources e.g. Fundraising by supporters, Charity events, legacies etc
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Expenses/Fees are paid to former RL players to deliver education and training sessions across the country and purchasing mental fitness cards and branding merchandise to give out at each education session
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Purchase of presentation equipment to deliver training sessions
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Purchase of materials and resources to deliver MH education, including Mental Health first Aid Training.
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The charity does not employ staff directly. All Non-Trustee resources are self employed.
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Investment policy not applicable at this time
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
C Carson | Mr S Hull |
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| Dr Clair Carson | Mr Stephen Hull | |
Chair |
Charity Manager (Incorporating Secretary/Treasurer) |
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| 25/08/2023 | ||
| 25/08/2023 |
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STATE OF MIND SPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT AND AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- NOVEMBER 2022 CHARITY No. 1158825
State of Mlnd Swt Truste, Repcrt Chwlty No: 1158825 The trustees present their report and •cwunts for the year ended 3ty November 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1-7 in the accounts and comply th the governing document and the Ststement of Recommended Practice, 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2W5 (revised 20081. Akn The aim of the charity Is to usé thÈ power of sport. in partitular Rugby League, to ralsè awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience. tsckle Strna and to signpost to and encourage accèss to tlmèly support to ultlmatély prèvènt stsicidÈ. Oblecll¥es To educate sports people and the wider public on all issues surrounding mental health in an effort to tsckle discrimination and to reduce the stigma felt by people with Mental problems. The promotion of good health throu8h education in mentsl frtness and wellbeing and swnposting to sources of support for people who may experience rnentsl distre5S. To lobby and influence social, political and relent p)licy and decision-rnaking bodies on the importance of good physical and mental health and wellbeing. This would lead to better pubfic health decision and an increase in the health resources made alIable to benefit people invofved in sport and the public more widely. Offlc•rs Dr. Clair Car50n- Chair Mr. Steve Hull- Charity Mana8er Trustees Dr P Cooper Dr A johnston Mr. O Cotterell Mr. Nick Rowe Ms. A Howarth Mr. S Cash On behalf of the Board of Twustee5 Mr. Steve Hull StJte of Mind Sport Charity Manager Dated: 3rd August 2023
State of Mlnd Sport Independent Examlnerfs Report to the trustees of Stste ol Mlnd Swt I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2022 which are set out on pages 3 to 5. Respactlve respMslbllltles of Trustees and emamln The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under seCtn 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required. Havin8 satisfied myself that the charity is Th)t subject to an audit and is elwible for independent examination, It is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts undèr sertlon 145 of thè 2011 act to follow the procedure laid down in the General 'rertIOn$ given by the Charities Commission under sectM)n 14515lb of the 2011 Act to 5tste whether particular matter5 have c¢)me to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out with the General Direction5 given by the Charity Cornmi55ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charrty and a comparison of the attounts presented wlth those records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanatn$ from you as trustees concerning such matters. The pr(xedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that vlould be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is Riven as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report Is Ilmited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent exarnlnorfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: lol which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements to prepare accounts which accord with the Kcounting record5 and with the rnethod5 and principle5 of the Staternent of Recommended PractKe; Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 have not been met: or {bl lo which. in my opinion. attention 5houkl be drawn in owdei to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. J J Fin 4 Chiltern Winstanley Wigan WN3 6DY arter ccountant
Dated: 3 Au8USt2023 State of Mlnd Sport Statement of Flnandal Actlvltles For the year ended 3 November 2022 2022 2021 Incomlng resources from generated funds Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds 118,789 41,185 159,974 34.652 5.522 40.174 Resources expe Film & other publicity Delegate expenses Bank Charges Printing Costs Website (Just Giving Fee) Typing and administration Indemnity Insurance Training Miscellaneous Purchases storage Charges Strnte8y Day Choir Project rriweb Hosting Delegate equipment requirement 36.190 122 769 475 4.019 603 7,745 13.299 1,396 538 1,083 1,842 14,272 91 239 562 2,836 547 13,226 6,027 1,103 1.706 74,981 Excess of Inc(The ovw Expendltur• Client Prepayrnent 84.993 (4351 84,993 14351 Genernl Fund lunrestrlcted) Balance 1st December 2021 Exce55 of Income over Expenditure Balante 30th November 2022 142,461 84.993 227.454 142,896 14351 142,461
State of Mlnd 5p(*ts 8alance Sheet As at 301h November 2022 2022 2021 Current Assets Cash at Bank 227,454 227.454 142,461 142,461 Income fvnds Gèneral Fund- unTèStrlrte<l 227,454 227,454 142,461 142,461 These financial ststements have been prepared In atcordantè wrth thé Financial Reporting Stsndard for Smaller Entitie5. The accounts were approved by the Trnstees on 3rd August 2023. Mr Steve Hull state of Mind Sport- Charity Manager Charity No.1158825
State af Mlnd Sport Notes to Accwnts For the year ended November 2022 l. Accountlng polldes Basls of preparatjon The accounts havè bèèn prtparèd under the historKal cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordarKe with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recornrnended Practke"Ariountln8 and reports"n& by Charities",15sued in March 20)5 {revised 2fyJ81. 2. Incomlnq res¢MWC4S Voluntary Income 2022 2021 Grants & Donations Less cost of merchandise and other items 118.789 34,552 116.935 24.530 Activities lor genefation of funds Soclal ActiyltiÈs 41.185 5.522 Less cost of these actviltles 41,185 5.522 3. Resouices Expended Resources expended are fecognlled in the period in which they are incurred Jnd include Attributable VAT which cannot be wecovered. 4. Expenses & Ambassador Fees Total Ambassador Fees and Expenses Le55 Invoice5 Paid by Host Companies 193.104 (18.307)
State of Mlnd Sport Notes to P£counts Foi the year ended * N¢y4ember 2022 5. Employee5 There were no employees during the year. 6. Taxatlon The chafity is exempt from corporation tax on charltsble activities. 7. Related partles The charity was undef the control of the trustees during the year.
STATE OF MIND SPORT TRUSTEES. REPORT AND AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- NOVEMBER 2022 CHARITY No. 1158825
State of Mlnd Swt Truste, Repcrt Chwlty No: 1158825 The trustees present their report and •cwunts for the year ended 3ty November 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1-7 in the accounts and comply th the governing document and the Ststement of Recommended Practice, 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2W5 (revised 20081. Akn The aim of the charity Is to usé thÈ power of sport. in partitular Rugby League, to ralsè awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience. tsckle Strna and to signpost to and encourage accèss to tlmèly support to ultlmatély prèvènt stsicidÈ. Oblecll¥es To educate sports people and the wider public on all issues surrounding mental health in an effort to tsckle discrimination and to reduce the stigma felt by people with Mental problems. The promotion of good health throu8h education in mentsl frtness and wellbeing and swnposting to sources of support for people who may experience rnentsl distre5S. To lobby and influence social, political and relent p)licy and decision-rnaking bodies on the importance of good physical and mental health and wellbeing. This would lead to better pubfic health decision and an increase in the health resources made alIable to benefit people invofved in sport and the public more widely. Offlc•rs Dr. Clair Car50n- Chair Mr. Steve Hull- Charity Mana8er Trustees Dr P Cooper Dr A johnston Mr. O Cotterell Mr. Nick Rowe Ms. A Howarth Mr. S Cash On behalf of the Board of Twustee5 Mr. Steve Hull StJte of Mind Sport Charity Manager Dated: 3rd August 2023
State of Mlnd Sport Independent Examlnerfs Report to the trustees of Stste ol Mlnd Swt I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2022 which are set out on pages 3 to 5. Respactlve respMslbllltles of Trustees and emamln The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under seCtn 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required. Havin8 satisfied myself that the charity is Th)t subject to an audit and is elwible for independent examination, It is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts undèr sertlon 145 of thè 2011 act to follow the procedure laid down in the General 'rertIOn$ given by the Charities Commission under sectM)n 14515lb of the 2011 Act to 5tste whether particular matter5 have c¢)me to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out with the General Direction5 given by the Charity Cornmi55ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charrty and a comparison of the attounts presented wlth those records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanatn$ from you as trustees concerning such matters. The pr(xedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that vlould be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is Riven as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report Is Ilmited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent exarnlnorfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: lol which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements to prepare accounts which accord with the Kcounting record5 and with the rnethod5 and principle5 of the Staternent of Recommended PractKe; Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 have not been met: or {bl lo which. in my opinion. attention 5houkl be drawn in owdei to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. J J Fin 4 Chiltern Winstanley Wigan WN3 6DY arter ccountant
Dated: 3 Au8USt2023 State of Mlnd Sport Statement of Flnandal Actlvltles For the year ended 3 November 2022 2022 2021 Incomlng resources from generated funds Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds 118,789 41,185 159,974 34.652 5.522 40.174 Resources expe Film & other publicity Delegate expenses Bank Charges Printing Costs Website (Just Giving Fee) Typing and administration Indemnity Insurance Training Miscellaneous Purchases storage Charges Strnte8y Day Choir Project rriweb Hosting Delegate equipment requirement 36.190 122 769 475 4.019 603 7,745 13.299 1,396 538 1,083 1,842 14,272 91 239 562 2,836 547 13,226 6,027 1,103 1.706 74,981 Excess of Inc(The ovw Expendltur• Client Prepayrnent 84.993 (4351 84,993 14351 Genernl Fund lunrestrlcted) Balance 1st December 2021 Exce55 of Income over Expenditure Balante 30th November 2022 142,461 84.993 227.454 142,896 14351 142,461
State of Mlnd 5p(*ts 8alance Sheet As at 301h November 2022 2022 2021 Current Assets Cash at Bank 227,454 227.454 142,461 142,461 Income fvnds Gèneral Fund- unTèStrlrte<l 227,454 227,454 142,461 142,461 These financial ststements have been prepared In atcordantè wrth thé Financial Reporting Stsndard for Smaller Entitie5. The accounts were approved by the Trnstees on 3rd August 2023. Mr Steve Hull state of Mind Sport- Charity Manager Charity No.1158825
State af Mlnd Sport Notes to Accwnts For the year ended November 2022 l. Accountlng polldes Basls of preparatjon The accounts havè bèèn prtparèd under the historKal cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordarKe with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recornrnended Practke"Ariountln8 and reports"n& by Charities",15sued in March 20)5 {revised 2fyJ81. 2. Incomlnq res¢MWC4S Voluntary Income 2022 2021 Grants & Donations Less cost of merchandise and other items 118.789 34,552 116.935 24.530 Activities lor genefation of funds Soclal ActiyltiÈs 41.185 5.522 Less cost of these actviltles 41,185 5.522 3. Resouices Expended Resources expended are fecognlled in the period in which they are incurred Jnd include Attributable VAT which cannot be wecovered. 4. Expenses & Ambassador Fees Total Ambassador Fees and Expenses Le55 Invoice5 Paid by Host Companies 193.104 (18.307)
State of Mlnd Sport Notes to P£counts Foi the year ended * N¢y4ember 2022 5. Employee5 There were no employees during the year. 6. Taxatlon The chafity is exempt from corporation tax on charltsble activities. 7. Related partles The charity was undef the control of the trustees during the year.