Annual Report and Accounts 2023 - 2024
empowering conversations on mental health.
Contents
| Acknowledgements and Year in Numbers | 4 |
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| Co-Founders Foreword | 5-6 |
| Chair of Trustees Foreword | 7 |
| Clinical Lead Foreword | 9 |
| Core Programmes | 10-11 |
| Other Programmes | 12 |
| Case Study: Jamie | 13 |
| Change Makers and Youth Committee | 14 |
| Year in Review | 16-20 |
| Where we have been | 21 |
| Outlook for 2024-25 and Beyond | 22 |
| Management Committee's Annual Report | 23-25 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 26-27 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 28 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 29 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 30 |
2,883,910 young people have a probable mental health problem in England and Wales.
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Acknowledgements and Year in Numbers
Funders
Partners
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30,305 students
have received a Mind of
the Student mental health
workshop
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33 schools
MOTS has
visited between
Jul 23 - June 24
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150+ hours
contributed to
the charity by
volunteers
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98%
of teachers
recommend
our services
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14 partners
which includes
sponsors and
school partners
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4 programmes
School workshops, Young
Listeners, Inner Canvas
and Forward Focus
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Co-Founders Foreword
As we reflect on the past year at Mind of the Student (MOTS), we are filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude.
With gratitude,
Kieran Goodwin & Jaylan Sesli Co-Founders, Mind of the Student
Chair of Trustees Foreword
This has been an exceptional year for Mind of the Student.
Brian McGee Chair of Trustees Mind of the Student
Only 33% young people are comfortable talking about their mental health/wellbeing.
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Clinical Lead Foreword
It is with great pride that I reflect on the remarkable progress Mind of the Student has made over the past year.
With gratitude,
Dr Chukwuemeka “Chuks” Nwuba Clinical Lead, Mind of the Student
Core Programmes
Depression Anxiety Exam Stress Confidentiality
Core Programmes
Understanding Emotions Self-Care Active Listening
Other Programmes
Forward Focus
Forward Focus supports young people who experience anxiety related, emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA), through an evidencebacked, clinically informed programme, aiming to build-up resilience, teaching essential self-help skills and then reintroduce young people back into school.
Inner Canvas
Inner Canvas workshops aim to enhance emotional expression, increase self-awareness, improve coping skills, reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and better self-esteem. Inner Canvas workshops are delivered by trained Art Therapists alongside experienced volunteers.
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Case Study: Jamie
Jamie, a 16-year-old secondary school student, had been struggling with anxiety and stress due to the pressures of preparing for exams.
Programmes built by young people
Muhammed Choudary , Year 12 Student
Emily Green, Year 8 Student
Elena Prescott, Year 10 Student
40,000+ young people have benefited from a Mind of the Student service since 2023.
Mind of the Student 2024
2023-24 in Review
STEPUP4 Mental Health 2023
Focus Groups
2023-24 in Review
Goyal Foundation Partnership
Other Partnerships
2023-24 in Review
School Workshops
MOTS Fundraising Dinner 2023
2023-24 in Review
Creating Content and Resources with Dr Chuks
Change Makers on on the radio
2023-24 in Review
Brand Identity and the 4814 Trust
4814 for better...
30,306 Young People Reached
Where we have been
London
Witham
Other Areas
Essex
Outlook for 2024-25 and beyond...
Our Strategic Programmes
AWARE: Advancing Wellbeing & Recognising Emotions
School staff are better equipped to recognise and support young people with mental health needs
Young Listeners: Active listening and peer support training
Young people can better support their peers through improved active listening skills
Whole-school, skill building mental health workshops
Young people are able to better manage emotional wellbeing and address their mental health needs
Strategic Outcomes
Independent Examination and Accounts
Prepared by
R J Copeland FFA/FIPA
Stephen Farra Associates Ltd Accountants and Tax Advisors
98 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch Essex RM11 1JS
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Mind of the Student Management Committee’s Annual Report For the Year Ended 4 July 2024
Full Name
Mind of the Student
- Other names the Charity is known by Registered charity number 1165035 Principal Address 3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE Management Committee Brian Eamonn Mc Gee Chairperson Tola Johnson Trustee appointed 10 January 2024 Suzanne Louise Maskrey Trustee Chinelo Nwabundo Chizea Trustee Eddie Aylett NPQSL Trustee Darren McCabe Trustee Senior Staff Members Kieran Goodwin CEO/Director Ceylan Sesli Head of Programmes
Governing Document
The Charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted more recently amended 27 February 2023. Overall management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Management Committee who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the constitution. Day to day project activity is managed and carried out by volunteers and paid staff.
Bankers
Metro Bank Community Account - One Southampton Row London WC1B 5HA
Independent Examiner
R.J. Copeland, Stephen Farra Associates Ltd, 98 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch Essex RM11 1JS.
Aims and Organisation
To advance mental health education in secondary schools across London , Essex and Kent through a range of means including workshops and learning resources. In addition the CIO’s objectives are:
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Mind of the Student Management Committee’s Annual Report For the Year Ended 4 July 2024
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Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; and,
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Advancing education.
The Charity’s Policy on Reserves
Mind of the Student policy is to keep in reserve approximately three months worth of core running costs.
The Management Committee declare that they have approved the report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s management committee:
10/10/2024 Signed..................................................................................Date........................................................ Brian Eamonn Mc Gee, Chairperson
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Mind of the Student Independent Examiners Report
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner:
The charities trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
Examine the Accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act)
- Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act); and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the Accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the management committee and the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the Accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
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1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep:
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Accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare:
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Accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements for the 2011 Act have not been met.
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2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.
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Mind of the Student Independent Examiners Report
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R J Copeland FFA/FIPA
Stephen Farra Associates Ltd Accountants and Tax Advisors 98 Hornchurch Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 1JS
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Mind of the Student Receipts and Payments Account Year Ended 4 July 2024
| Year Ended 4 July 2024 | |||||
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| Note | Unrestricted | Restricted | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Receipts | |||||
| Grants & Donations | 2 | 29,627 | 2,400 | 32,027 | 20,458 |
| Fundraising | 12,529 | 12,529 | |||
| Corporate Partnership | 105 | 105 | |||
| Generated Income | 37,200 | 37,200 | 250 | ||
| Gift Aid | 354 | 354 | |||
| 79,815 | 2,400 | 82,215 | 20,708 | ||
| Payments | |||||
| Wages, NI & Pensions | 39,576 | 2,007 | 41,583 | 10,401 | |
| Freelance Staff | 611 | 611 | 268 | ||
| Staff, Committee Expenses | - | 1,402 | |||
| Rent, Room Hire & Service Charges | 83 | 83 | 136 | ||
| Insurance | 685 | 685 | 800 | ||
| Telephone | 233 | 233 | 28 | ||
| Printing, Postage & Stationery | 3,485 | 3,485 | 518 | ||
| Advertising & Marketing | 3,668 | 3,668 | 1,753 | ||
| Equipment, Repairs & Renewal | 1,723 | 1,723 | 282 | ||
| IT Software & Maintenance | 257 | 257 | 106 | ||
| Travel & Subsistence | 1,203 | 25 | 1,228 | 213 | |
| Hospitality & Refreshments | 321 | 321 | 131 | ||
| Independent Examination | 1,440 | 1,440 | - | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 300 | 300 | |||
| Subscriptions | 567 | 567 | 180 | ||
| Bank Charges | 3 | 3 | |||
| Sundry Payments | 1,050 | 100 | 1,150 | ||
| 55,205 | 2,132 | 57,337 | 16,218 | ||
| 24,610 | 268 | 24,878 | 4,490 | ||
| Net Receipts / Payments | |||||
| Funds at the start of this period | 4,720 | - | 4,720 | 230 | |
| Fund Transfers | |||||
| Funds at the end of this period | 29,330 | 268 | 29,598 | 4,720 |
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Mind of the Student Statement of Assets and Liabilities Year Ended 4 July 2024
| Note Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Current Liabilities Creditors 4 Net current assets Net assets Charity Funds Unrestricted Restricted Assets retained for Charities own use The charity also retains some general equipment for its own use. |
31 March 2024 31 March 2023 31,896 4,720 |
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| 31,896 2,298 29,598 4,720 29,598 4,720 29,330 4,720 268 |
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10/10/2024 Signed..................................................................................Date........................................................ Brian Eamonn Mc Gee, Chairperson
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Mind of the Student Notes to the Accounts
1 Receipts and Payments Accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the charity during the financial period. In this context 'cash' includes the cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
| 2 | Grants & Donations | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Essex Community Foundation | - | 2,400 | 2,400 | - | ||
| Big Local Broad Green | 1,927 | 1,927 | ||||
| Jack Petchey Foundation | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||
| The 4814 Trust | 25,000 | |||||
| Kent Community Foundation | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Sundry Grants & Donations | - | 20,458 | ||||
| 29,627 | 2,400 | 32,027 | 20,458 | |||
| 3 | Funds Analysis | Opening | Funds | Closing | ||
| Balance | Income | Expenditure | Transfer | Balance | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted Funds | 2,400 | 2,132 | 268 | |||
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| Sundry Grants & Donations | - | |||||
| Restricted Funds | - | 2,400 | 2,132 | - | 268 | |
| Unrestricted Funds | 4,720 | 79,815 | 55,205 | - | 29,330 |
| 4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year PAYE Accrued Expenses 30 |
2024 £ 858 1,440 |
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| 2,298 |
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