2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Building Stability in a System Under Pressure
Table of Contents
Introduction
An overview of our mission, values and commitment to building stability in a system under pressure.
Leadership Reflections Messages from the CEO and Chair outlining progress, governance and organisational direction.
Service Delivery and Impact
Counselling provision, community services and measurable outcomes delivered across the North East.
Discussion System pressures, capacity challenges and the evolving mental health landscape.
Recommendations
Strategic priorities for 2026 focused on sustainability, preventative wellbeing and partnership growth.
Gratitude and Commitment Recognising the contribution of our funders, sponsors, Trustees, staff and volunteers who make our work possible.
About Anxious Minds
Supporting Communities Across the North East
Anxious Minds is a community-based mental health charity operating across the North East, providing vital support to individuals and families facing crisis, distress and complex mental health challenges.
We work within some of the region’s most deprived communities, supporting people who are often living with multiple and overlapping difficulties including mental ill health, addiction, trauma, abuse, grief, poverty, physical health challenges and social isolation.
Delivering specialist counselling to several hundred individuals each year, alongside community and drop-in services reaching several thousand more across the region.
We exist to ensure that people who are unable to access timely statutory provision are not left without help at the point they need it most. A significant proportion of those we support are veterans and their families, alongside adults and young people navigating mental health difficulties without adequate access to mainstream services.
Our approach is inclusive, non-judgemental and community-led. We remove barriers to care wherever possible, offering accessible pathways into support without lengthy referral processes or extended waiting times.
Support is delivered through drop-in centres, structured counselling programmes, community wellbeing initiatives and specialist veteran services, providing early intervention and tailored ongoing care based on individual need.
Our Vision, Mission and Commitment
Vision Mission
To build resilient communities across the North East where mental health support is accessible, responsive and rooted in dignity and recovery.
To provide accessible, person-centred mental health support across the North East, delivering early intervention, crisis response and sustained communitybased services that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and prevent escalation.
Building stability through connection, presence and care.
CEO Message
Demand for mental health support across our region continues to rise, and so does our responsibility to respond.
This year we strengthened delivery, expanded access and stood alongside more people in crisis than ever before.
I am proud of our team and grateful to every supporter who makes this work possible.
Edward Dean
Anxious Minds CEO
Strategic Progress and Impact
01. Expanded Access to Counselling and Early Intervention
We increased access to specialist counselling, supporting several hundred individuals facing crisis and complex mental health challenges. By prioritising early intervention and flexible pathways into support, we reduced avoidable escalation and strengthened outcomes for those most at risk.
02. Strengthened Community and Drop-In Support Across the Region
Our community hubs and drop-in services engaged several thousand individuals, providing accessible, preventative support that reduces isolation and offers a vital alternative to overstretched statutory provision.
03. Enhanced Specialist Veteran and Family Services
We continued to invest in tailored pathways for veterans and their families, recognising the distinct challenges linked to trauma, transition and servicerelated experiences. Our provision remains community-led, responsive and outcomes-focused.
04. Sustained Operational Stability in a Challenging Funding Environment
Despite continued financial pressures across the sector, we protected frontline delivery, strengthened internal governance and improved operational resilience to ensure services remained stable, accountable and sustainable.
Message from the Chair
This year has been one of sustained demand and deliberate strengthening. As mental health need across the North East continues to rise, the Board has remained focused on ensuring Anxious Minds is resilient, well governed and positioned to respond.
During the year we welcomed new Trustees, broadening the skills and experience around the table and strengthening our collective oversight. We have enhanced the structure of Board meetings, improved reporting and reinforced governance processes to ensure decisions are informed, transparent and aligned to long term sustainability.
Strong governance underpins sustainable impact.
I would like to thank my fellow Trustees for their continued commitment. I also recognise the leadership of our Chief Executive, whose vision and determination continue to guide the organisation in a complex operating environment.
My sincere thanks extend to our staff and volunteers whose professionalism and compassion drive our services every day. We are grateful to our partners and sponsors who work alongside us, and to our funders and supporters whose conf idence and investment make this work possible.
The Board remains conf ident in the direction of the charity and committed to strengthening governance, sustainability and community impact in the year ahead.
Best wishes,
Shoaib Mazhar Chair of the Board Anxious Minds
Counselling Services Activities and Impact
Demand for counselling remained consistently high throughout the year, with referrals increasing across all age groups. This reflects the growing complexity of mental health need within the communities we serve.
At times, demand exceeded capacity, resulting in extended waiting periods. Funding constraints limited our ability to expand provision at the pace required. Despite these pressures, the service continued to deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Individuals reported reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms, improved coping strategies and greater emotional resilience. For many, timely access to counselling provided early intervention that prevented escalation and reduced reliance on statutory services.
Community-based counselling remains a vital alternative pathway for those facing long NHS waiting times. Securing sustainable funding to protect and expand access remains a key priority for the year ahead.
Counselling Impact and Delivery
Demand for structured counselling remained high throughout the year. Despite capacity pressures, Anxious Minds delivered 6,808 hours of therapeutic support, providing consistent, specialist intervention to individuals across the North East.
The figures below reflect both the scale and depth of our counselling provision, including our continued commitment to veterans, their families and the wider community.
TOTAL THERAPUTIC HOURS DELIVERED
Structured counselling provided across the 6,808 North East
PEOPLE RECEIVED STRUCTURED COUNSELLING
505
Average of 13.5 therapeutic hours per individual
DISTRIBUTION BY THERAPUTIC HOURS
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39% 61%
Veterans Wider Community
4,175 hours (61%)
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2,633 hours (39%)
Nearly 40% of all therapeutic hours were delivered to veterans and their families, reflecting our continued commitment to specialist provision.
Drop-In and Community Support
Accessible, Immediate Support at the Heart of the Community
Our drop-in and community services provide a safe, welcoming space for individuals experiencing distress, isolation or emerging mental health challenges. Operating across our centres in the North East, these services offer early intervention and informal support without the need for referral.
For many, drop-in support is the first point of contact with Anxious Minds. It reduces barriers to help, prevents escalation and provides practical and emotional support at times of uncertainty.
As demand for mental health services continues to rise, accessible community provision remains essential in preventing crisis and reducing pressure on statutory services.
Community Impact and Reach
• Delivered consistent weekly drop-in sessions across our centres, providing immediate access to support without waiting lists
• Engaged several thousand individuals across the year through community presence, informal guidance and onward referrals
• Supported individuals facing social isolation, financial hardship, housing instability and early-stage mental health difficulties
• Strengthened partnership pathways with local services, ensuring timely signposting and coordinated support
• Provided a safe environment that fosters connection, stability and belonging
Veteran Support and Community Impact
Our veteran services recognise that the impact of service extends beyond the individual. Throughout 2025, Anxious Minds delivered specialist therapeutic support alongside practical and community-based provision for veterans and their families, addressing trauma, transition challenges and the wider pressures faced within military households.
THERAPUTIC PROVISION
2,633
Therapeutic counselling hours delivered to veterans and their families
Representing nearly 40% of total counselling provision.
VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILIES
500+
Supported through advice, household support and ongoing community support
Including practical advice, emotional support and signposting to wider services.
1,400+
VETERAN BREAKFASTS PROVIDED
50
FOOD PARCELS DISTRIBUTED IN 2025
Our Veteran & Community Kitchen
It is a space where people come together. A place where conversations start, relationships form and no one feels like they are on the outside looking in. We provide low-cost, nutritious meals so that individuals and families can access good food without financial pressure. At a time when the cost of living continues to rise, the kitchen offers practical support that protects dignity and removes stigma. Everyone is welcome. No judgement. No barriers.
Our Community Kitchen is more than a place to eat.
The True Value
Our kitchen is not only in the meals served, it is in the friendships formed over a cup of tea.
It is in the regular faces who begin to feel part of something.
It is in the volunteers who gain confidence, purpose and connection.
Affordable and Welcoming
By keeping prices affordable and the atmosphere welcoming, we ensure that the Community Kitchen remains accessible, inclusive and rooted in compassion.
It is not simply about feeding people. It is about building community.
The kitchen acts as a gateway to wider support, community activity and wellbeing services.
Woodlands Adventure Programme
Supporting recovery through outdoor engagement
The Woodlands Adventure Programme forms part of our wider recovery offer, providing structured outdoor therapy and activity-based engagement.
Through hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, woodland school and climbing, participants build confidence, strengthen peer networks and improve overall wellbeing.
2025
Over 150 people attended various outdoor activities
Outdoor engagement provides a vital soft entry point into mental health services for those hesitant to access traditional counselling. By combining physical activity with therapeutic support, the programme reduces isolation, builds resilience and supports sustained recovery.
Our People and Workforce
Our CEO Eddie, receiving the MARKLE 3rd Sector Care Awards Winner 2025
Making a Difference Award
19 EMPLOYEES
Multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic and community services across the North East.
18 VOLUNTEERS
Supporting frontline delivery, community programmes and fundraising activity.
Governance and Board Oversight
Board Composition and Renewal
Five trustees bringing expertise in leadership, finance, clinical practice and community engagement. Trustee recruitment during the year strengthened capability and diversity of experience.
Risk and Financial
Oversight
Regular review of organisational risk, safeguarding compliance and financial sustainability. Clear escalation routes and structured reporting to support transparency and accountability.
Strategic Direction and Performance
Board meetings structured around performance data, service impact and long-term sustainability. Continued focus on funding resilience and service growth.
Setting Standards in Service Delivery
Our counselling and mental health services operate within recognised professional and clinical governance frameworks.
We are independently accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, confirming that we meet defined standards for clinical quality, ethical practice, safeguarding and risk management.
Regular review, supervision and audit ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement, providing assurance to service users, partners and commissioners that our delivery is safe, consistent and professionally regulated.
Sustainability Strategic Direction O AHEBC) WA VE s IAnxious Minds
Financial Overview
£473,244 REVENUE RESERVES EMPLOYEES £473,244 £53,181 19 STAFF
£237, 922 £68,681
£57,800
FUNDING
DONATIONS
CONTRACTS
Grant funding secured Voluntary contributions Revenue from service during the year. from individuals and delivery agreements. supporters.
During the year, income remained aligned to service demand.
Trustees maintained close oversight of expenditure and
strengthened financial controls to ensure sustainability and protect frontline delivery.
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REVENUE TREND 2023 - 2025
2025
£473,244
A significant growth in revenue achieved, demonstrating sustained confidence from funders and partners.
£341, 473
2024
Continued upward trajectory in income, supporting service expansion and operational stability
2023
£333,963
Revenue inceased compared to the previous year, reflecting growing demand and strengthened funding activity.
For Every
£1
generates £8 of social impact
£473,244 Funding Received in 2025
Transforming Funding into Frontline Support
System Pressure & Capacity Constraints
Understanding the key challenges
Mental health need across the North East continues to rise, with increasing complexity in the individuals and families presenting to our services.
Community-based provision plays a vital role in preventing escalation, yet demand frequently exceeds funded capacity. Sustaining responsive support within a constrained funding environment remains a key operational challenge.
System Pressure
Capacity Constraints
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Increasing referrals across all age groups
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Longer NHS waiting times driving higher demand for community provision Growing complexity of presenting needs including trauma, poverty and social isolation
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Cost of living pressures impacting mental wellbeing across communities
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Limited core funding for drop-in and counselling services Short-term funding cycles requiring ongoing grant chasing Counselling demand exceeding funded therapeutic hours Part-time staffing model creating operational vulnerability during leave or sickness
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Limited Counsellors due to no funding but increase in demand created waiting times.
SWOT Analysis
As Anxious Minds continues to operate within an increasingly complex mental health landscape, the following analysis reflects both our internal position and the external environment in which we work.
This assessment informs strategic decision-making, ensuring that strengths are leveraged, weaknesses addressed, opportunities pursued and emerging risks actively managed.
Strengths
Strong regional reputation as a trusted community mental health provider Significant veteran provision with specialist focus and secured funding streams £1 generating £8 in social value demonstrating measurable impact S Multidisciplinary workforce of 19 employees supported by active volunteers Strengthened governance and clearer Board oversight during 2025 Established physical hubs creating visible, accessible community presence Weaknesses Continued reliance on short-term funding cycles including small value grants Limited or no core funding for drop-in and counselling services Operational vulnerability within part-time staffed dropin services during sickness or leave W Increasing demand stretching therapeutic capacity Income structure weighted toward restricted funding rather than flexible core funding
This analysis reinforces the need for financial diversification, preventative service development and strengthened partnerships.
By responding proactively to system pressures while building on established strengths, Anxious Minds is positioned to maintain stability and expand sustainable impact in the year ahead.
Opportunities
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Expansion of partnerships and corporate sponsorships to build sustainable revenue streams Development of outsourced or partnership-delivered services to reduce volunteer pressure Increased commissioning opportunities in veteran mental health Leveraging impact data and social value metrics to attract strategic funders Strengthening preventative and early intervention models to reduce downstream pressure
Threats
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Rising demand for mental health support outpacing available funding Continued financial strain across the voluntary sector Funding concentration risk with veterans as the primary secured stream Staff capacity pressures within drop-in services affecting continuity Cost of living pressures impacting donations and community contributions
Strategic Priorities: Stability Through Strength
1. Expand Specialist Veteran Provision Opening a Veteran Recovery College in Durham
Extend regional reach and recovery pathways
Strengthen commissioned veteran provision Build on secured funding strength Increase structured rehabilitation and peerled support
2. Strengthen Financial Sustainability Diversify income and reduce reliance on short-term grants
Develop commercial packages and corporate partnerships
Expand sponsorship models linked to impact themes
Increase unrestricted income to stabilise core services
Move from reactive funding to strategic growth
Strategic Priorities: Growth With Stability
3. Establish a Proactive Wellbeing Division Creating an additional strand focused on prevention and early engagement
Introduce early-intervention programmes for children and young people in community and school settings
Develop structured social connection initiatives to reduce isolation
Create community-led wellbeing activities that promote resilience and belonging Provide accessible preventative engagement that acts as a gateway into wider support
4. Build Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorship Creating sustainable collaborations to extend reach and capacity
Develop school and education partnerships to deliver early support
Strengthen corporate and community sponsorship
Introduce outsourced and partnership-led service delivery where appropriate
Increase unrestricted income to stabilise frontline services
2025 Impact Snapshot
Throughout 2025, Anxious Minds delivered structured therapeutic, community and specialist veteran support across the North East. The figures below provide a consolidated snapshot of the scale and reach of our work.
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Independent social value analysis confirms that every £1 invested in Anxious Minds generates £8 in measurable community impact.
It is important to recognise that social value in monetary terms reflects the tangible difference local people make through their generosity. A £10 donation generates £80 in measurable community impact, equivalent to four counselling sessions for someone who may otherwise go without support.
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What People Told Us
Through out the day my confidence has grown in talking to new people
I’ve really enjoyed being here today, feel less stressed than when I came! Thank you!
“I have more confidence in coming out to activities to meet new people. The afternoon has been very therapeutic for me. Thank
you.
I have been heard and listened to. I really appreciated how quickly I was assessed and seen.
I will be forever grateful for Anxious Minds and my counsellor. For the first time in my life I actually felt heard. I always felt I was in a safe place, where I was never judged and could put my full trust into the service. I now have many coping mechanisms I will carry with me forever. Thank you.
Simply outstanding
A useful service would use again if needed, lovely friendly easy to access helped a lot to talk about things in a more released enviroment.
My whole experience from start to finish was amazing, lovely staff great advice brilliant service
I don’t know what I would’ve done without them, thank you so much for being there for me x
Really made me feel at ease and openly talk about how I was feeling
GRATITUDE AND COMMITMENT
With Sincere Thanks
Throughout 2025, Anxious Minds has continued to deliver vital mental health support across the North East because of the collective commitment of those who stand alongside us.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our funders, whose investment enables frontline delivery, particularly those who support our specialist veteran provision. Their confidence and continued partnership allow us to respond to the distinct needs of veterans and their families across our region.
We are equally grateful to our corporate sponsors and local businesses who collaborate with us to strengthen community impact, and to the individual donors whose contributions directly sustain counselling and community services.
Our Board of Trustees play a critical role in safeguarding the charity’s integrity, financial stewardship and long-term direction. Their oversight, challenge and commitment ensure that Anxious Minds remains accountable, resilient and focused on sustainable impact.
We also thank our staff and volunteers whose professionalism and compassion drive our services every day.
Every contribution, whether strategic, financial or practical, strengthens access to mental health support in our communities.
Together, we continue to build stability in a system under pressure.
For partnership, sponsorship or funding enquiries, please contact:
info@anxiousminds.co.uk
0191 262 0305
The Vault, 31 Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RL
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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1164040
Anxious Minds
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 October 2025
Anxious Minds
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 October 2025
| Page | |
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| Trustees' annual report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Statement of financial position | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 |
| The following pages do not form part of the financial statements | |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 17 |
Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report
Year ended 31 October 2025
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025.
| Reference and administrative | details |
|---|---|
| Registered charity name | Anxious Minds |
| Charity registration number | 1164040 |
| Principal office | The Vault |
| Station Road | |
| Wallsend | |
| NE28 6RL | |
| The trustees | |
| Dr Chris Bowman | |
| Shoaib Mazhar | |
| Tony Wright | |
| Janice Wilkinson | |
| Bryan Craggs | |
| Andrew Swan | |
| Graeme Houghton | |
| Dionne Kennedy | |
| Independent examiner | JFS Torbitt |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| 58 Durham Road | |
| Birtley | |
| Co Durham | |
| DH3 2QJ | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank |
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Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Structure, governance and management
The charity was registered as a CIO on 20 October 2015. Trustees for the financial year are listed on the previous page.
Governance and Management
The trustees all hold individual roles, i.e. chair, treasurer etc. They also attend appropriate training courses. The trustees have assessed the major risked to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the assessed risks. All trustees and staff have been DBS checked.
Trustee Selection
The trustees are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and must have an interest in mental health issues and/or relevant skills/experience. A number of trustees must be service users. Potential new trustees must be proposed and seconded by members of Anxious Minds Board and must complete an application form and provide one written reference. If a reference is difficult to obtain, trustees can be co-opted by the Board on a six-month trial period to enable inclusion. New trustees are voted on to the Trustee Board at any board meeting.
All trustees may offer themselves for re-election at the Annual General Meeting for up to a maximum of seven years. After standing down, members are ineligible to stand for re-election for a minimum of one year. Officers of the Charity may serve for up to five years as officers, after which they may continue to serve on the committee until the seven year's service is completed.
All trustees must retire by rotation once every three years and are eligible for re-election.
Induction and training of new trustees:
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Our process is intended to ensure inclusion, provide the right skills mix and provide a balanced functional Board. Our recruitment process forms part of induction to our organisation
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Application pack, including the Charity Commission publication "The Essential Trustee", is provided. 3. Application form and reference(s) received. For people unable to provide a reference, a six-month probationary period is used (to enable service users equal opportunity).
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Trustee co-opted onto Board at a Board meeting or voted on at the Annual General Meeting.
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Chief Executive and Chair provide regular support and learning opportunities to new trustees.
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Trustee training is incorporated into the Board meetings.
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Trustees undertake a self-appraisal with the Chair on an annual basis.
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Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Objectives and activities
The objective of Anxious Minds are stated in our Constitution as follows: The objects of the Charity shall be to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress requiring advice or treatment, in association with Anxious Minds in accordance with the aims and objects of Anxious Minds.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Values are to:
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Put our service users at the forefront of our development
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Make support services easier to access
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Treat every service user as an individual
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Build a trusting and safe environment for service users to achieve
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Help and support each service user to reach their individual potential See a person beyond their diagnosis
Accessing Support:
We offer several ways in which local people can access support from us, including referrals from local GPs, Crisis and Mental Health Teams, Other Charities, Local Authorities and Self-Referral. We directly provide help and support to those who need it most through a range of targeted services designed specifically to address the local need.
Reserves Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the financial sustainability and resilience of the charity by maintaining and appropriate level of unrestricted reserves. Reserves provide financial stability, enable the charity to manage unforeseen circumstance, and support continuity of services.
The Trustees have agreed that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted free reserves equivalent to approximately six months of core operating expenditure. Core operating expenditure includes essential ongoing costs required to maintain the charity’s activities and operations, including staffing, premises, governance, administration, and other committed overheads. During the year free reserves have increased from £61,933 to £82,050, equating to approximately 5 months of expenditure.
The level of reserves will be reviewed regularly by the Trustees as part of the charity’s financial monitoring and annual budgeting process. Where reserves fall significantly below or rise substantially above the target level, the Trustees will consider appropriate actions and document the reasons for any variance.
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Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Chair of Board of Trustee's Statement
This year has been one of sustained demand, continued growth and deliberate strengthening. As mental health need across the North East continues to rise, the Board has remained focused on ensuring Anxious Minds is resilient, well governed and able to respond effectively to the needs of our communities.
During the year, we welcomed new Trustees, bringing additional skills, experience and perspective to the Board. This has strengthened our collective oversight and helped ensure that our decisions are informed, transparent and focused on the charity’s long-term sustainability.
We have also improved the structure of Board meetings, strengthened reporting arrangements and reinforced key governance processes. Strong governance underpins sustainable impact, and it remains central to our ability to deliver safe, effective and compassionate services.
I would like to thank my fellow Trustees for their continued commitment and support. I also recognise the leadership of our Chief Executive, whose vision, determination and dedication continue to guide Anxious Minds through a complex and challenging operating environment.
My sincere thanks go to our staff and volunteers, whose professionalism and compassion drive our services every day. We are also grateful to our partners, sponsors, funders and supporters, whose confidence and investment make this vital work possible.
The Board remains confident in the direction of the charity and committed to strengthening governance, sustainability and community impact in the year ahead.
The trustees' annual report was approved on ...............12/06/2026............... and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Dr Chris Bowman Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Anxious Minds
Year ended 31 October 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Anxious Minds ('the charity') for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jane Freeman FCCA Independent Examiner 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ
12/06/2026
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Anxious Minds
Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
| funds | funds | Total funds | Total funds | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | |||||
| Donations and grants | 4 | 69,096 | 257,923 | 327,019 | 234,520 |
| Other trading activities | 5 | 148,324 | – | 148,324 | 107,539 |
| Investment income | 2,000 | – | 2,000 | – | |
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| Total income | 219,420 | 257,923 | 477,343 | 342,059 | |
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| Expenditure | |||||
| Expenditure on raising funds: | |||||
| Costs of raising donations, grants | |||||
| and trading activities | 6 | 195,263 | 233,288 | 428,551 | 337,151 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 7 | 2,040 | – | 2,040 | 2,041 |
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| Total expenditure | 197,303 | 233,288 | 430,591 | 339,192 | |
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| Net income and net movement in funds | 22,117 | 24,635 | 46,752 | 2,867 | |
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| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 61,933 | 40,790 | 102,723 | 99,856 | |
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| Total funds carried forward | 84,050 ═════════ |
65,425 ═════════ |
149,475 ═════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Anxious Minds
Statement of Financial Position
31 October 2025
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| Note | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 12 | 30,000 | 33,000 |
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 13 | 2,233 | 5,824 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 123,153 | 66,501 | |
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| 125,386 | 72,325 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 14 | (5,911) | (2,602) |
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| Net current assets | 119,475 | 69,723 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 149,475 | 102,723 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Net assets | 149,475 | 102,723 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ||
| Funds of the charity | |||
| Restricted funds | 65,425 | 40,790 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 84,050 | 61,933 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total charity funds | 15 | 149,475 ═════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on ............12/06/2026.................., and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Dr Chris Bowman Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 October 2025
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is .
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
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legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
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income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
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income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
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expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
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other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible assets (continued)
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Woodland Project Land Nil Computer Equipment 33.33% Straight Line
4. Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | |||
| Donations | 69,096 | – | 69,096 |
| Grants | |||
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Garfield Western | – | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Veteran Foundation | – | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Sharegift | – | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 28,650 | 28,650 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 9,401 | 9,401 |
| Community Foundation | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 7,050 | 7,050 |
| Reed | – | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 5,456 | 5,456 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 16,500 | 16,500 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Reach North East | – | 4,250 | 4,250 |
| Grocers Charity | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Gregg's Foundation | – | 17,860 | 17,860 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 33,938 | 33,938 |
| Armed Forced Covenant Trust | – | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| St Hildas | – | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Finn Family Fund | – | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Sports England | – | 9,818 | 9,818 |
| William Leech | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Hadrian Trust | – | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| ──────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 69,096 | 257,923 | 327,019 | |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ |
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
4. Donations and grants
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | |||
| Donations | 46,857 | – | 46,857 |
| Grants | |||
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| NTCA Small grants | – | 28,203 | 28,203 |
| The Veterans Foundation | – | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 | 33,363 |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 | 17,697 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Awards 4 All | – | 18,400 | 18,400 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 33,000 | 33,000 |
| ──────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 46,857 ════════ |
187,663 ═════════ |
234,520 ═════════ |
5. Other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Workshop & Sessional Fees | 148,204 | 148,204 | 107,209 | 107,209 |
| Supervision | 120 | 120 | 330 | 330 |
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 148,324 | 148,324 | 107,539 | 107,539 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ |
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
6. Costs of raising donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary Costs | 70,387 | 233,288 | 303,675 |
| Rent & Room Hire | 49,890 | – | 49,890 |
| Advertising & Promotional | 410 | – | 410 |
| Computer costs | 5,404 | – | 5,404 |
| Insurances | 1,576 | – | 1,576 |
| Office & General Administration | 113 | – | 113 |
| Professional Services | 25,842 | – | 25,842 |
| Phone Costs | 1,111 | – | 1,111 |
| Print, Post & Stationery | 1,911 | – | 1,911 |
| Purchases | 16,306 | – | 16,306 |
| Travel Costs | 1,089 | – | 1,089 |
| Utilities | 2,483 | – | 2,483 |
| Fundraising Costs | 1,107 | – | 1,107 |
| Project Costs | 569 | – | 569 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 8,233 | – | 8,233 |
| Volunteer Expenses | 174 | – | 174 |
| Licences | 3,658 | – | 3,658 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 195,263 | 233,288 | 428,551 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary Costs | 78,861 | 156,730 | 235,591 |
| Rent & Room Hire | 10,265 | 33,000 | 43,265 |
| Advertising & Promotional | 2,301 | – | 2,301 |
| Computer Costs | 4,435 | – | 4,435 |
| Insurances | 1,457 | – | 1,457 |
| Office & General Administration | 825 | – | 825 |
| Professional Services | 19,154 | 6,643 | 25,797 |
| Phone Costs | 691 | – | 691 |
| Print, Post & Stationery | 992 | – | 992 |
| Purchases | 1,655 | – | 1,655 |
| Travel Costs | 1,378 | – | 1,378 |
| Utilities | 9,305 | – | 9,305 |
| Fundraising Costs | 3,589 | – | 3,589 |
| Project Costs | 438 | – | 438 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 6 | – | 6 |
| Volunteer Expenses | 426 | – | 426 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 140,778 ═════════ |
196,373 ═════════ |
337,151 ═════════ |
| 7. | Governance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | ||
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Support costs | 2,040 ═══════ |
2,040 ═══════ |
2,041 ═══════ |
2,041 ═══════ |
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 8. | Independent examination fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds | Total fund | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fees payable to the independent examiner for: | |||
| Independent examination of the financial statements | 2,040 | 2,041 | |
| ═══════ | ═══════ | ||
| 9. | Net income | ||
| Net income is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 5,000 ═══════ |
5,000 ═══════ |
10. Staff costs
| The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as | The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as | follows: |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 286,156 | 225,460 |
| Social Security costs | 13,082 | 7,925 |
| Pension contributions | 4,437 | 2,206 |
| ──────── | ──────── | |
| 303,675 ═════════ |
235,591 ═════════ |
The average head count of employees during the year was 21 (2024: 16).
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
11. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the Trustees.
12. Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| property | Equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 November 2024 | 28,000 | 15,000 | 43,000 |
| Revaluation | 2,000 | – | – |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| At 31 October 2025 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 45,000 |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 November 2024 | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Charge for the year | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| At 31 October 2025 | – | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 October 2025 | 30,000 | – | 30,000 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| At 31 October 2024 | 28,000 ════════ |
5,000 ════════ |
33,000 ════════ |
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Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
13. Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | 1,550 | 5,160 | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 683 | 664 | |
| ─────── | ─────── | ||
| 2,233 | 5,824 | ||
| ═══════ | ═══════ | ||
| 14. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 527 | 527 | |
| Social security and other taxes | 5,384 | 2,075 | |
| ─────── | ─────── | ||
| 5,911 ═══════ |
2,602 ═══════ |
15. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 61,933 | 219,420 | (197,303) | 84,050 |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ════════ | |
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 50,356 ════════ |
154,396 ═════════ |
(142,819) ═════════ |
61,933 ════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
15. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)
Restricted funds
| Restricted funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 13,750 | 39,000 | (50,250) | 2,500 |
| NTCA Small Grants | 6,268 | 21,907 | (28,175) | – |
| The Veteran Foundation | 8 | 20,000 | (16,666) | 3,342 |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | 1 | – | 1 | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 5,833 | – | (5,833) | – |
| Awards 4 All | 14,930 | – | (14,930) | – |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | ||||
| Demonstrator Wind Farm Community | ||||
| Benefit | – | 10,000 | (6,665) | 3,335 |
| Garfield Western | – | 30,000 | (25,385) | 4,615 |
| Community Foundation | – | 5,000 | (3,333) | 1,667 |
| Community Foundation | – | 6,000 | (4,000) | 2,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 3,000 | (1,750) | 1,250 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 64,588 | (53,275) | 11,313 |
| Reed | – | 3,000 | (1,750) | 1,250 |
| Reach North East | – | 4,250 | (4,250) | – |
| Greggs Foundation | – | 17,860 | (7,442) | 10,418 |
| Grocers Charity | – | 5,000 | (2,500) | 2,500 |
| Sports England | – | 9,818 | – | 9,818 |
| Hadrian Trust | – | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| William Leech | – | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| Finn Family Fund | – | 1,000 | (167) | 833 |
| St Hildas | – | 4,000 | (667) | 3,333 |
| Sharegift | – | 7,500 | (6,250) | 1,250 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 40,790 | 257,923 | (233,288) | 65,425 | |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ════════ | |
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Trusthouse Foundation | 33,000 | – | (33,000) | – |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 16,500 | 33,000 | (35,750) | 13,750 |
| NTCA Small Grants | – | 28,203 | (21,936) | 6,267 |
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 | (2,000) | – |
| The Veteran Foundation | – | 20,000 | (19,992) | 8 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 | (5,000) | – |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 | (9,999) | 1 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 | (33,363) | – |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 | (17,697) | – |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 | (4,167) | 5,833 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | ||||
| Demonstrator Wind Farm Community | ||||
| Benefit | – | 10,000 | (10,000) | – |
| Awards 4 All | – | 18,400 | (3,470) | 14,930 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 49,500 ════════ |
187,663 ═════════ |
(196,373) ═════════ |
40,790 ════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 30,000 | – | 30,000 |
| Current assets | 59,961 | 65,425 | 125,386 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (5,911) | – | (5,911) |
| ──────── | ──────── | ───────── | |
| Net assets | 84,050 | 65,425 | 149,475 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ═════════ | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 33,000 | – | 33,000 |
| Current assets | 31,535 | 40,790 | 72,325 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (2,602) | – | (2,602) |
| ──────── | ──────── | ───────── | |
| Net assets | 61,933 ════════ |
40,790 ════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
Anxious Minds
Management Information
Year ended 31 October 2025
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.
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Anxious Minds
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Income | ||
| Donations and grants | ||
| Donations | 69,096 | 46,857 |
| Grants | ||
| The Veterans Foundation | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Awards for All | – | 18,400 |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 |
| 1989 Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm Community Benefit | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 |
| NTCA Small Grants | 21,907 | 28,203 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 39,000 | 33,000 |
| Garfield Western | 30,000 | – |
| Sharegift | 7,500 | – |
| Community Foundation | 5,000 | – |
| Community Foundation | 6,000 | – |
| Community Foundation | 3,000 | – |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | 64,588 | – |
| Reed | 3,000 | – |
| Greggs Foundation | 17,860 | – |
| Grocers Charity | 5,000 | – |
| Sports England | 9,818 | – |
| Hadrian Trust | 1,000 | – |
| St Hilda’s | 4,000 | – |
| Finn Family Fund | 1,000 | – |
| William Leech | 5,000 | – |
| Reach North East | 4,250 | – |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 257,923 | 187,663 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 327,019 | 234,520 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Workshop & Sessional Fees | 148,204 | 107,209 |
| Supervision | 120 | 330 |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 148,324 | 107,539 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Investment income | ||
| Fair value adjustment on Fixed Assets | 2,000 | – |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Total income | 477,343 | 342,059 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Costs of raising donations and grants | ||
| Purchases | 16,306 | 1,655 |
| Wages and salaries | 303,675 | 235,591 |
| Rent & room hire | 49,890 | 43,265 |
| Utilities | 2,483 | 9,305 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 8,233 | 6 |
| Insurance | 1,576 | 1,457 |
| Volunteer expenses | 3,658 | 426 |
| Travel costs | 1,263 | 1,378 |
| Professional fees | 25,842 | 25,797 |
| Telephone | 1,111 | 691 |
| Printing, postage & stationery | 1,911 | 992 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Advertising & promotional | 410 | 2,301 |
| Computer costs | 5,404 | 4,435 |
| Office & general administration | 113 | 825 |
| Fundraising costs | 1,107 | 3,589 |
| Project costs | 569 | 438 |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 428,551 | 337,151 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Legal and professional fees | 2,040 | 2,041 |
| ─────── | ─────── | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Total expenditure | 430,591 | 339,192 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Net income | 46,752 | 2,867 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ |
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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1164040
Anxious Minds
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 October 2025
Anxious Minds
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 October 2025
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees' annual report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Statement of financial position | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 |
| The following pages do not form part of the financial statements | |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 17 |
Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report
Year ended 31 October 2025
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025.
| Reference and administrative | details |
|---|---|
| Registered charity name | Anxious Minds |
| Charity registration number | 1164040 |
| Principal office | The Vault |
| Station Road | |
| Wallsend | |
| NE28 6RL | |
| The trustees | |
| Dr Chris Bowman | |
| Shoaib Mazhar | |
| Tony Wright | |
| Janice Wilkinson | |
| Bryan Craggs | |
| Andrew Swan | |
| Graeme Houghton | |
| Dionne Kennedy | |
| Independent examiner | JFS Torbitt |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| 58 Durham Road | |
| Birtley | |
| Co Durham | |
| DH3 2QJ | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank |
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Anxious Minds
Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Structure, governance and management
The charity was registered as a CIO on 20 October 2015. Trustees for the financial year are listed on the previous page.
Governance and Management
The trustees all hold individual roles, i.e. chair, treasurer etc. They also attend appropriate training courses. The trustees have assessed the major risked to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the assessed risks. All trustees and staff have been DBS checked.
Trustee Selection
The trustees are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and must have an interest in mental health issues and/or relevant skills/experience. A number of trustees must be service users. Potential new trustees must be proposed and seconded by members of Anxious Minds Board and must complete an application form and provide one written reference. If a reference is difficult to obtain, trustees can be co-opted by the Board on a six-month trial period to enable inclusion. New trustees are voted on to the Trustee Board at any board meeting.
All trustees may offer themselves for re-election at the Annual General Meeting for up to a maximum of seven years. After standing down, members are ineligible to stand for re-election for a minimum of one year. Officers of the Charity may serve for up to five years as officers, after which they may continue to serve on the committee until the seven year's service is completed.
All trustees must retire by rotation once every three years and are eligible for re-election.
Induction and training of new trustees:
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Our process is intended to ensure inclusion, provide the right skills mix and provide a balanced functional Board. Our recruitment process forms part of induction to our organisation
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Application pack, including the Charity Commission publication "The Essential Trustee", is provided. 3. Application form and reference(s) received. For people unable to provide a reference, a six-month probationary period is used (to enable service users equal opportunity).
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Trustee co-opted onto Board at a Board meeting or voted on at the Annual General Meeting.
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Chief Executive and Chair provide regular support and learning opportunities to new trustees.
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Trustee training is incorporated into the Board meetings.
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Trustees undertake a self-appraisal with the Chair on an annual basis.
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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Objectives and activities
The objective of Anxious Minds are stated in our Constitution as follows: The objects of the Charity shall be to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress requiring advice or treatment, in association with Anxious Minds in accordance with the aims and objects of Anxious Minds.
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Values are to:
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Put our service users at the forefront of our development
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Make support services easier to access
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Treat every service user as an individual
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Build a trusting and safe environment for service users to achieve
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Help and support each service user to reach their individual potential See a person beyond their diagnosis
Accessing Support:
We offer several ways in which local people can access support from us, including referrals from local GPs, Crisis and Mental Health Teams, Other Charities, Local Authorities and Self-Referral. We directly provide help and support to those who need it most through a range of targeted services designed specifically to address the local need.
Reserves Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the financial sustainability and resilience of the charity by maintaining and appropriate level of unrestricted reserves. Reserves provide financial stability, enable the charity to manage unforeseen circumstance, and support continuity of services.
The Trustees have agreed that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted free reserves equivalent to approximately six months of core operating expenditure. Core operating expenditure includes essential ongoing costs required to maintain the charity’s activities and operations, including staffing, premises, governance, administration, and other committed overheads. During the year free reserves have increased from £61,933 to £82,050, equating to approximately 5 months of expenditure.
The level of reserves will be reviewed regularly by the Trustees as part of the charity’s financial monitoring and annual budgeting process. Where reserves fall significantly below or rise substantially above the target level, the Trustees will consider appropriate actions and document the reasons for any variance.
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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
Chair of Board of Trustee's Statement
This year has been one of sustained demand, continued growth and deliberate strengthening. As mental health need across the North East continues to rise, the Board has remained focused on ensuring Anxious Minds is resilient, well governed and able to respond effectively to the needs of our communities.
During the year, we welcomed new Trustees, bringing additional skills, experience and perspective to the Board. This has strengthened our collective oversight and helped ensure that our decisions are informed, transparent and focused on the charity’s long-term sustainability.
We have also improved the structure of Board meetings, strengthened reporting arrangements and reinforced key governance processes. Strong governance underpins sustainable impact, and it remains central to our ability to deliver safe, effective and compassionate services.
I would like to thank my fellow Trustees for their continued commitment and support. I also recognise the leadership of our Chief Executive, whose vision, determination and dedication continue to guide Anxious Minds through a complex and challenging operating environment.
My sincere thanks go to our staff and volunteers, whose professionalism and compassion drive our services every day. We are also grateful to our partners, sponsors, funders and supporters, whose confidence and investment make this vital work possible.
The Board remains confident in the direction of the charity and committed to strengthening governance, sustainability and community impact in the year ahead.
The trustees' annual report was approved on ...............12/06/2026............... and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Dr Chris Bowman Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Anxious Minds
Year ended 31 October 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Anxious Minds ('the charity') for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jane Freeman FCCA Independent Examiner 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ
12/06/2026
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Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
| funds | funds | Total funds | Total funds | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | |||||
| Donations and grants | 4 | 69,096 | 257,923 | 327,019 | 234,520 |
| Other trading activities | 5 | 148,324 | – | 148,324 | 107,539 |
| Investment income | 2,000 | – | 2,000 | – | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total income | 219,420 | 257,923 | 477,343 | 342,059 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ||
| Expenditure | |||||
| Expenditure on raising funds: | |||||
| Costs of raising donations, grants | |||||
| and trading activities | 6 | 195,263 | 233,288 | 428,551 | 337,151 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 7 | 2,040 | – | 2,040 | 2,041 |
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total expenditure | 197,303 | 233,288 | 430,591 | 339,192 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ||
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Net income and net movement in funds | 22,117 | 24,635 | 46,752 | 2,867 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ||
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 61,933 | 40,790 | 102,723 | 99,856 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 84,050 ═════════ |
65,425 ═════════ |
149,475 ═════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Financial Position
31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 12 | 30,000 | 33,000 |
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 13 | 2,233 | 5,824 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 123,153 | 66,501 | |
| ───────── | ──────── | ||
| 125,386 | 72,325 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 14 | (5,911) | (2,602) |
| ───────── | ──────── | ||
| Net current assets | 119,475 | 69,723 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 149,475 | 102,723 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Net assets | 149,475 | 102,723 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ||
| Funds of the charity | |||
| Restricted funds | 65,425 | 40,790 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 84,050 | 61,933 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | ||
| Total charity funds | 15 | 149,475 ═════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on ............12/06/2026.................., and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Dr Chris Bowman Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 October 2025
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is .
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
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legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
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income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
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income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
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expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
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other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible assets (continued)
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Woodland Project Land Nil Computer Equipment 33.33% Straight Line
4. Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | |||
| Donations | 69,096 | – | 69,096 |
| Grants | |||
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Garfield Western | – | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Veteran Foundation | – | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Sharegift | – | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 28,650 | 28,650 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 9,401 | 9,401 |
| Community Foundation | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 7,050 | 7,050 |
| Reed | – | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| NTC Small Grants | – | 5,456 | 5,456 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 16,500 | 16,500 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Reach North East | – | 4,250 | 4,250 |
| Grocers Charity | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Gregg's Foundation | – | 17,860 | 17,860 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 33,938 | 33,938 |
| Armed Forced Covenant Trust | – | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| St Hildas | – | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Finn Family Fund | – | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Sports England | – | 9,818 | 9,818 |
| William Leech | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Hadrian Trust | – | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| ──────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 69,096 | 257,923 | 327,019 | |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ |
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
4. Donations and grants
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | |||
| Donations | 46,857 | – | 46,857 |
| Grants | |||
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| NTCA Small grants | – | 28,203 | 28,203 |
| The Veterans Foundation | – | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 | 33,363 |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 | 17,697 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Awards 4 All | – | 18,400 | 18,400 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | – | 33,000 | 33,000 |
| ──────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 46,857 ════════ |
187,663 ═════════ |
234,520 ═════════ |
5. Other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Workshop & Sessional Fees | 148,204 | 148,204 | 107,209 | 107,209 |
| Supervision | 120 | 120 | 330 | 330 |
| ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | ───────── | |
| 148,324 | 148,324 | 107,539 | 107,539 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ |
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
6. Costs of raising donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary Costs | 70,387 | 233,288 | 303,675 |
| Rent & Room Hire | 49,890 | – | 49,890 |
| Advertising & Promotional | 410 | – | 410 |
| Computer costs | 5,404 | – | 5,404 |
| Insurances | 1,576 | – | 1,576 |
| Office & General Administration | 113 | – | 113 |
| Professional Services | 25,842 | – | 25,842 |
| Phone Costs | 1,111 | – | 1,111 |
| Print, Post & Stationery | 1,911 | – | 1,911 |
| Purchases | 16,306 | – | 16,306 |
| Travel Costs | 1,089 | – | 1,089 |
| Utilities | 2,483 | – | 2,483 |
| Fundraising Costs | 1,107 | – | 1,107 |
| Project Costs | 569 | – | 569 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 8,233 | – | 8,233 |
| Volunteer Expenses | 174 | – | 174 |
| Licences | 3,658 | – | 3,658 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 195,263 | 233,288 | 428,551 | |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary Costs | 78,861 | 156,730 | 235,591 |
| Rent & Room Hire | 10,265 | 33,000 | 43,265 |
| Advertising & Promotional | 2,301 | – | 2,301 |
| Computer Costs | 4,435 | – | 4,435 |
| Insurances | 1,457 | – | 1,457 |
| Office & General Administration | 825 | – | 825 |
| Professional Services | 19,154 | 6,643 | 25,797 |
| Phone Costs | 691 | – | 691 |
| Print, Post & Stationery | 992 | – | 992 |
| Purchases | 1,655 | – | 1,655 |
| Travel Costs | 1,378 | – | 1,378 |
| Utilities | 9,305 | – | 9,305 |
| Fundraising Costs | 3,589 | – | 3,589 |
| Project Costs | 438 | – | 438 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 6 | – | 6 |
| Volunteer Expenses | 426 | – | 426 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 140,778 ═════════ |
196,373 ═════════ |
337,151 ═════════ |
| 7. | Governance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | ||
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Support costs | 2,040 ═══════ |
2,040 ═══════ |
2,041 ═══════ |
2,041 ═══════ |
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 8. | Independent examination fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds | Total fund | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fees payable to the independent examiner for: | |||
| Independent examination of the financial statements | 2,040 | 2,041 | |
| ═══════ | ═══════ | ||
| 9. | Net income | ||
| Net income is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 5,000 ═══════ |
5,000 ═══════ |
10. Staff costs
| The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as | The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as | follows: |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 286,156 | 225,460 |
| Social Security costs | 13,082 | 7,925 |
| Pension contributions | 4,437 | 2,206 |
| ──────── | ──────── | |
| 303,675 ═════════ |
235,591 ═════════ |
The average head count of employees during the year was 21 (2024: 16).
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
11. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the Trustees.
12. Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| property | Equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 November 2024 | 28,000 | 15,000 | 43,000 |
| Revaluation | 2,000 | – | – |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| At 31 October 2025 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 45,000 |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 November 2024 | – | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Charge for the year | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| At 31 October 2025 | – | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 October 2025 | 30,000 | – | 30,000 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ════════ | |
| At 31 October 2024 | 28,000 ════════ |
5,000 ════════ |
33,000 ════════ |
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
13. Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | 1,550 | 5,160 | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 683 | 664 | |
| ─────── | ─────── | ||
| 2,233 | 5,824 | ||
| ═══════ | ═══════ | ||
| 14. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 527 | 527 | |
| Social security and other taxes | 5,384 | 2,075 | |
| ─────── | ─────── | ||
| 5,911 ═══════ |
2,602 ═══════ |
15. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 61,933 | 219,420 | (197,303) | 84,050 |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ════════ | |
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 50,356 ════════ |
154,396 ═════════ |
(142,819) ═════════ |
61,933 ════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
15. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)
Restricted funds
| Restricted funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 13,750 | 39,000 | (50,250) | 2,500 |
| NTCA Small Grants | 6,268 | 21,907 | (28,175) | – |
| The Veteran Foundation | 8 | 20,000 | (16,666) | 3,342 |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | 1 | – | 1 | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 5,833 | – | (5,833) | – |
| Awards 4 All | 14,930 | – | (14,930) | – |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | ||||
| Demonstrator Wind Farm Community | ||||
| Benefit | – | 10,000 | (6,665) | 3,335 |
| Garfield Western | – | 30,000 | (25,385) | 4,615 |
| Community Foundation | – | 5,000 | (3,333) | 1,667 |
| Community Foundation | – | 6,000 | (4,000) | 2,000 |
| Community Foundation | – | 3,000 | (1,750) | 1,250 |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | – | 64,588 | (53,275) | 11,313 |
| Reed | – | 3,000 | (1,750) | 1,250 |
| Reach North East | – | 4,250 | (4,250) | – |
| Greggs Foundation | – | 17,860 | (7,442) | 10,418 |
| Grocers Charity | – | 5,000 | (2,500) | 2,500 |
| Sports England | – | 9,818 | – | 9,818 |
| Hadrian Trust | – | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| William Leech | – | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| Finn Family Fund | – | 1,000 | (167) | 833 |
| St Hildas | – | 4,000 | (667) | 3,333 |
| Sharegift | – | 7,500 | (6,250) | 1,250 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 40,790 | 257,923 | (233,288) | 65,425 | |
| ════════ | ═════════ | ═════════ | ════════ | |
| At | At | |||
| 1 November | 31 October | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Trusthouse Foundation | 33,000 | – | (33,000) | – |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 16,500 | 33,000 | (35,750) | 13,750 |
| NTCA Small Grants | – | 28,203 | (21,936) | 6,267 |
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 | (2,000) | – |
| The Veteran Foundation | – | 20,000 | (19,992) | 8 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 | (5,000) | – |
| The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 | (9,999) | 1 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 | (33,363) | – |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 | (17,697) | – |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 | (4,167) | 5,833 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore | ||||
| Demonstrator Wind Farm Community | ||||
| Benefit | – | 10,000 | (10,000) | – |
| Awards 4 All | – | 18,400 | (3,470) | 14,930 |
| ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | ──────── | |
| 49,500 ════════ |
187,663 ═════════ |
(196,373) ═════════ |
40,790 ════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 October 2025
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 30,000 | – | 30,000 |
| Current assets | 59,961 | 65,425 | 125,386 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (5,911) | – | (5,911) |
| ──────── | ──────── | ───────── | |
| Net assets | 84,050 | 65,425 | 149,475 |
| ════════ | ════════ | ═════════ | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 33,000 | – | 33,000 |
| Current assets | 31,535 | 40,790 | 72,325 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (2,602) | – | (2,602) |
| ──────── | ──────── | ───────── | |
| Net assets | 61,933 ════════ |
40,790 ════════ |
102,723 ═════════ |
Anxious Minds
Management Information
Year ended 31 October 2025
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.
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Anxious Minds
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Income | ||
| Donations and grants | ||
| Donations | 69,096 | 46,857 |
| Grants | ||
| The Veterans Foundation | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Awards for All | – | 18,400 |
| Army Benevolent Fund | – | 10,000 |
| 1989 Charitable Trust | – | 10,000 |
| The National Lottery - 1 | – | 33,363 |
| The National Lottery - 2 | – | 17,697 |
| EDF Energy Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Wind Farm Community Benefit | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| North Tyneside Council | – | 2,000 |
| Northumbria Police | – | 5,000 |
| NTCA Small Grants | 21,907 | 28,203 |
| Armed Forces Covenant Trust | 39,000 | 33,000 |
| Garfield Western | 30,000 | – |
| Sharegift | 7,500 | – |
| Community Foundation | 5,000 | – |
| Community Foundation | 6,000 | – |
| Community Foundation | 3,000 | – |
| Lottery Reaching Communities | 64,588 | – |
| Reed | 3,000 | – |
| Greggs Foundation | 17,860 | – |
| Grocers Charity | 5,000 | – |
| Sports England | 9,818 | – |
| Hadrian Trust | 1,000 | – |
| St Hilda’s | 4,000 | – |
| Finn Family Fund | 1,000 | – |
| William Leech | 5,000 | – |
| Reach North East | 4,250 | – |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 257,923 | 187,663 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 327,019 | 234,520 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Workshop & Sessional Fees | 148,204 | 107,209 |
| Supervision | 120 | 330 |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 148,324 | 107,539 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Investment income | ||
| Fair value adjustment on Fixed Assets | 2,000 | – |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Total income | 477,343 | 342,059 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ |
Anxious Minds
Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 31 October 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Costs of raising donations and grants | ||
| Purchases | 16,306 | 1,655 |
| Wages and salaries | 303,675 | 235,591 |
| Rent & room hire | 49,890 | 43,265 |
| Utilities | 2,483 | 9,305 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 8,233 | 6 |
| Insurance | 1,576 | 1,457 |
| Volunteer expenses | 3,658 | 426 |
| Travel costs | 1,263 | 1,378 |
| Professional fees | 25,842 | 25,797 |
| Telephone | 1,111 | 691 |
| Printing, postage & stationery | 1,911 | 992 |
| Depreciation | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Advertising & promotional | 410 | 2,301 |
| Computer costs | 5,404 | 4,435 |
| Office & general administration | 113 | 825 |
| Fundraising costs | 1,107 | 3,589 |
| Project costs | 569 | 438 |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| 428,551 | 337,151 | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Legal and professional fees | 2,040 | 2,041 |
| ─────── | ─────── | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Total expenditure | 430,591 | 339,192 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ | |
| ───────── | ───────── | |
| Net income | 46,752 | 2,867 |
| ═════════ | ═════════ |
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