**ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **ART IN MIND** (CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) **CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1159856** Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EG ## **ART IN MIND** ## **CONTENTS** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 8 Trustee's Report
Page 9 Independent Examiner's Report
Page 10 Statement of Receipts and Payments
Page 11 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 12 to 14 Notes to the Accounts
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2 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** ## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER** **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER** 1165326 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1st April 2024 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st March 2025 **TRUSTEES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025** Nick Rodgers- Resigned on 02.09.2025 Lesley Kendall- Resigned on 02.09.2025 Caroline Lovett Cleo Phillips Lucy Hammarton - Resigned on 02.09.2025 Vanessa Kemp - Appointed on 02.09.2025 Zack Stubbs - Appointed on 15.10.2025 Lara R Andrews - Appointed on 15.10.2025 The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument. ## **GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** CIO - Foundation Registered 27 Jan 2016 **OBJECTS** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND RELIEF OF NEED FOR THOSE WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES (THE "BENEFICIARIES") PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A) SUPPORTING BENEFICIARIES THROUGH THE USE OF ART, PRIMARILY THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS, AND THE PROVISION OF STUDIO SPACE FOR USE OF THE BENEFICIARIES; B) PROVIDING OTHER SUPPORT TO BENEFICIARIES SUCH ADVICE TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITY TO IDENTIFY AND MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS C) RAISING AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG THE PUBLIC. ## **REGISTERED ADDRESS** Cornerstone Community Centre Church Road Hove East Sussex BN3 2FL ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Zita Derbak Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EG 3 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **Objectives and Activities** The objects of the CIO are the advancement of health and relief of need for those recovering from mental health issues (the _beneficiaries_ ), particularly but not exclusively by: - a. provision of studio space. - b. their own needs. - c. Raising public awareness of mental health issues. ## **About Us** Art in Mind’s mission is to support young people experiencing mental health challenges through art. We believe that creative expression can significantly enhance well-being, foster resilience, and build self-esteem. Our work focuses on reducing social isolation and supporting young people in their recovery journey. ## **Our Services** Between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025, Art in Mind o�ered a wide range of services for young people aged 11–25, including: - Weekly groups for ages 11–16 - Weekly groups for ages 16–25 - Volunteer support and training ( _Learn How to Run Art Workshops_ ) - Mental health and wellbeing workshops at Brighton Youth Centre, Youth Employment Hub, and Phoenix Arts Gallery - The _Art in Mind Shop_ showcasing artwork created by young people - Art markets run by young people - Film-making projects documenting young people’s artwork, shared through social media campaigns ## **Financial Review** Funds received in a year £42,913. Funds spent in a year £40,660. Art in Mind historically has a very low level unrestricted funds. Unrestricted funding is generated by sales from the online shop, workshops and donations. As Art in Mind's client group consists of young people living with crisis with few, if any surplus funds, raising unrestricted income from our service users is not viable. During the year Art in Mind spent its entire unrestricted funds of £420, on the welfare of young people attending our groups. The organisation will continue to use its meagre unrestricted funds to help our services users in times of crisis. Art in Mind aims to have one month reserve in the value of £3,500, this currently stand at £4,017. 4 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **Governance** Art in Mind is governed by a Board of Trustees, who voluntarily manage the charity’s strategic direction and overall governance. ## **Trustees during the year:** - Vanessa Kemp - Cleo Philps - Zack Stubbs - Lara Robertsdottir Andrews - Caroline Lovett ## **Changes in trusteeship:** Nick Rodgers and Lesley Kendall resigned during the year. New appointments included Zack Stubbs, Lara Robertsdottir Andrews, and Vanessa Kemp. Art in Mind is an unincorporated charity governed by a constitution adopted on 27th January 2016. Strategic oversight rests with the Trustees, while day-to-day operations are delegated to sta� and volunteers reporting to the Chair and Trustees. ## **Aims and Purposes** As recorded in our constitution, Art in Mind’s primary purpose is to advance health and provide relief for individuals recovering from mental health issues through creative and artistic expression. ## **Achievements and Performance** Throughout the year, Art in Mind supported young people in improving their mental well-being through creative, supportive services. ## **Key areas of impact include:** ## **Improving Wellbeing** - Weekly art groups and 50 mental health-focused workshops supported young people and volunteers aged 11–25. - Findings from the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) showed that 100 young people experienced significant improvements, with many moving out of low mood by the end of the project. - 94% of participants described Art in Mind as a safe and supportive space for recovery, reporting increased optimism, confidence, and resilience. 5 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **Building Community Cohesion** - 60 volunteers helped deliver 50 community workshops, raising awareness of mental health and reaching over 500 young people. - Workshops encouraged collaboration on art projects, strengthening teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. - and self-esteem. - As a result, 15 volunteers secured employment and 40 progressed into further education through the _Learn How to Run Art Workshops_ program. ## **Promoting Inclusion and Fairness** - The volunteer program supported young adults recovering from mental health challenges and those who had faced discrimination and marginalisation. - Volunteers trained to deliver awareness workshops, with 94% reporting increased confidence and 82% feeling better equipped to manage their recovery. - Social media campaigns reached an audience of over 20,000, showcasing young people’s artwork to raise awareness of mental health. ## **Findings from Impact Assessment** - **Wellbeing:** Optimism increased from 5.5% at baseline to 48.8% by year-end, alongside significant growth in self-esteem and confidence. - **Reduction in Emotional Distress and Isolation:** Participants reported a marked decrease in feelings of isolation and distress, with 84% showing improved overall mental health scores. ## **Volunteer Impact** During the review period, 60 young people volunteered with Art in Mind, gaining valuable skills and experience in delivering art workshops and promoting mental health awareness. **Key outcomes:** - 89% reported improved self-esteem - - 80% felt more empowered to manage their recovery Additionally, 15 volunteers secured employment and 40 progressed into further education as a direct result of their involvement. ## **Service Evaluation and Feedback** Satisfaction with Art in Mind’s services remains exceptionally high. ## **Feedback from participants:** - 91% felt listened to and understood - - 93% agreed Art in Mind provided a safe space for recovery 6 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **Conclusion and Recommendations** mental health and well-being of young people. Through creative expression, participants and volunteers have built essential life skills, strengthened community connections, and developed greater resilience. Our continued success is driven by the dedication of trustees, sta�, and volunteers. Looking ahead, the charity must prioritise securing sustainable funding and expanding its services to reach more young people in need. ## **Key recommendations for future development:** - Enhance tailored support for individuals with ASD and ADHD, supported by our application for Alternative Provision Education Status. - Broaden opportunities for young people to grow their artistic and professional skills by developing and sustaining partnerships with Phoenix Arts Gallery, TTK Welfare Services, and BFEST - Strengthen pathways into paid roles, with young people already delivering workshops and gaining facilitation experience through partnerships with Phoenix Arts Gallery, TTK Welfare and BFEST. Art in Mind remains deeply committed to advancing recovery through creativity. We will continue to adapt and evolve in response to feedback and the changing needs of young people, ensuring our work remains relevant, inclusive, and impactful. 7 ARTIN MIND TRUSTEES, REPORT{conllnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES Ch8rity Law requireg the Trustees to prepare fin8ncl8l statements for e8ch financialyearwhich gives a true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the Chartty. In préparing tho88 financi818latements the Trustee8 are r•quir•d to- 11 Select suitable accounting pokncies and apply them ¢onsistentLy ill M8kè judgemertt$ 8nd estimate8 that are reasonable and prudgnt 1111 Prepere financial statements on the going concern bas13 unle88 it 18 inappropriete to presumo that the tru8twillcontinu8 in exist•nc•. The Tru8t888 8re re8ponslble for ka8plng proper accountlng record8 bthlch d18c1089 wlth rea8Oll8bl8 accuracy at 8ny tim• iho flnan¢ial position ot the Charity and to enable thom to ensura ihat the flnanclal statement$ Comply wtth Charity Law. They are also responsibl8 for s8fèduaiding the assets of th8 Charity 8nd hence fort8klng reasonable 3tepstor the prev8ntion 8nd detoction oftroud 8nd othèr irregularities. l approve tho 8na¢h&d statement ol linancial activiti88 and boLanco sheels for the year ended 31st March 2025. and ¢onllrm th81 I h8ve mède 8vallable au information nK•ssary for Its prfjp8r811on. Approved by theTru8te68 on tho....... Signed on tholr b•h•ll by - VAMOM Low ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS** Report to the trustees of Art In Mind on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages 10 to 14. ## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER** The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Act), - to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act), and - state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT** My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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 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 EXAMINER'S STATEMENT** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Sign: Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Date: 19.12.2025 Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EG 9 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** |Notes
**RECEIPTS :**
Donations and Legacies
**2a**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS :**
Charitable Activities
**3a**
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
Transfers between funds in 23/24 - adjust.
**4**
Adjusted Cash funds last year end
Transfers Between Funds 24/25
**CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END**
Cash funds last year end|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
420
4,017
38,476
42,913
38,005
**420**
**4,017**
**38,476**
**42,913**
**38,005**
457
-
40,203
40,660
43,244
**457**
**-**
**40,203**
**40,660**
**43,244**
**(37)**
**4,017**
**(1,727)**
**2,253**
**(5,240)**
(42,738)
-
57,613
14,875
20,115
42,779
-
(42,779)
-
-
41
-
14,834
14,875
20,115
2
-
(2)
-
-
**6**
**4,017**
**13,105**
**17,128**
**14,875**| |---|---| All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 12 to 14 form part of these accounts. 10 ARTIN MIND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILrriES ASAT 31ST MARCH 2025 31-m4￿26 31-Mw-24 Totol FUNII Fund$ F￿n￿* CtshFund C￿h at bankkn h•nd P•ttyeA 4,017 13.1f6 17.128 1&875 Urffjvstrkt￿Fun￿ Desi￿ated Fund Rethcted Fund 14875 4,017 4.017 13,105 W7 17.121 14,876 ChartyiAw Tn*•bto pr•p•r•lknwW•l •i•l•im￿ l¢*••ch Ih*nei•l>wr*l4Bh comply*tth r•￿￿110￿8 Mfoirt In th• char￿*8 Act 2011. ￿ Trwtw h•Y• •ts¢thJ 10 t•ko ol tho prOwSh￿ that opply to smrti chor￿0$ and h•v• pioparad * R•¢•lpti•nd P￿￿*￿￿￿nI￿￿d51•lwn•rrto1￿•l•llITrI Li•biiityo•Tr*hkh*r••wtyJtonp••• io •Thd 11. Approv•d bythvTruth88onth8_........ L.$.....l2.....2.0.£..S.....................-.............................. SIV￿d 0Thth•fjrbehaW￿ ........ riature". ## **ART IN MIND** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING** The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements. The Trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO. |**2. RECEIPTS**
**Notes**
**a) Donations and Legacies**
Art In Mind Shop Sales
Co-op One
4
Awards For All
4
Resource Centre
Youth Led Grant
4
Exploring Senses
Refunds
Children In Need
4
Thrive Grants
Chalk Cliff Trust
Donations
**5**
Arts Council Grant
Workshop
**3. PAYMENTS**
**Notes**
**a) Charitable Activities**
Facilitation/Session Leader Costs
4
Audit & Accountancy fees
4
Insurance
IT Software and Consumables
4
Equipment & Materials
4
Publicity
Workshop Room Bookings
4
Subscriptions
4
Supervision
4
Volunteer Food and Travel
4
Cost of Sales
4
Printing Costs
Workshops
Trips
Resource Centre
Social Media facilitation
4
Sundry payments
4
Independent Examiner's Fee
4|Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
180
-
-
500
500
300
-
-
20,000
20,000
10,000
-
-
-
-
50
-
-
3,000
3,000
3,000
-
-
-
-
900
-
-
-
-
87
-
-
14,976
14,976
14,976
-
-
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
-
3,920
-
4,017
-
4,017
-
-
-
-
-
2,591
420
-
-
420
-
**420**
**4,017**
**38,476**
**42,913**
**38,005**
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2024/25**
**2023/24**
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
30,713
30,713
34,515
37
-
168
205
157
-
-
-
-
-
15
-
882
897
514
59
-
1,799
1,858
2,029
-
-
-
-
373
-
-
2,208
2,208
1,023
-
-
229
229
143
121
-
655
776
-
224
-
1,513
1,737
2,801
-
-
200
200
80
-
-
-
-
201
-
-
-
-
201
-
-
-
-
247
-
-
-
-
91
-
-
817
817
-
1
-
119
120
-
-
-
900
900
870
**457**
**-**
**40,203**
**40,660**
**43,244**| |---|---| 12 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **4. RESTRICTED FUNDS** |Co-op One
Youth Led
Exploring Senses
Children In Need
Thrive
Awards for all / Resilient Art
Chalk Cliff Trust
Arts Council|**01-Apr-24**
**Transfer adj**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Transfers**
**31-Mar-25**
**Balance**
**for 23/24***
**in 24/25**
**Balance**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
300
(299)
500
(324)
-
177
3,000
(2,999)
3,000
(3,001)
-
-
900
(900)
-
-
-
-
14,976
(4,870)
14,976
(16,726)
-
8,356
2,000
(1,160)
-
(839)
(1)
-
10,000
(9,999)
20,000
(15,429)
-
4,572
3,920
(35)
-
(3,884)
(1)
-
22,516
(22,516)
-
-
-
-
**57,613**
**(42,779)**
**38,476**
**(40,203)**
**(2)**
**13,105**
**This year**| |---|---| *Due to clerical error the adjustments are refelcted in this note in relation to restricted funds for 23/24. |Co-op One
Youth Led
Exploring Senses
Children In Need
Thrive
Awards for all / Resilient Art
Sussex Community
Creative Counselling
Chalk Cliff Trust
Arts Council|**01-Apr-23**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Transfers**
**31-Mar-24**
**Balance**
**Balance**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
300
-
-
300
-
3,000
-
-
3,000
-
900
-
-
900
-
14,976
-
-
14,976
-
2,000
-
-
2,000
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
2
-
-
(2)
-
4
-
-
(4)
-
-
3,920
-
-
3,920
19,925
2,591
-
-
22,516
**19,931**
**37,687**
**-**
**(6)**
**57,613**
**Last year**| |---|---| 13 ## **ART IN MIND** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **5. DESIGNATED FUNDS** |Reserves|**01-Apr-24**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Transfers**
**31-Mar-25**
**Balance**
**for 24/25**
**Balance**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
4,017
-
-
4,017
**-**
**4,017**
**-**
**-**
**4,017**
**This year**| |---|---| ## **6. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES** No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial year. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or anyone connected with them. ## **7. PUBLIC BENEFIT** The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake. 14