2025-04-30-accounts - The Harmony Therapy Trust

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1 MAY 2024 to 30 APRIL 2025

THE HARMONY THERAPY TRUST

CHARITY NUMBER 1173141

REGISTERED OFFICE Masters House, Trinity Road, Sheerness, ME12 2PF

TRUSTEES Gillian Pollard - Chair Lyn Baseley Catherine Ashby-Clarke Deborah Mulvaney David Wayte Faye Jarvis Vicki Howard Phil Jarvis

The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year 1 May 2024 to 30th April 2025. The report and financial statements have been prepared in accordance with all relevant Charity Commission guidance, and they comply with the charity’s constitution and the Charities Act 2011.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

To promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of life limiting conditions, chronic illness or cancer, among people residing permanently or temporarily in Kent through the provision of support services, education and practical advice by:

i. Bridging the gap between invasive medical treatment and the road to wellbeing and in many cases recovery.
ii. Providing the complementary therapies aromatherapy, massage, reiki, acupressure and hypnotherapy; counselling including stress counselling and bereavement counselling; talking therapies and self-care.
iii. Educating the general public in all areas relating to life threatening conditions.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

CHAIR’S REPORT JANUARY 2026 - A Year of Growth and Connection

Overview and Anniversary Milestones

The past year has been one of steady progress as we continue to build back in line with our recovery plan. A significant highlight was our 15th Anniversary Celebration at Kennington Hall, Ashford. This event was not only a wonderful way to raise funds and awareness for the Trust, but also a moment to honour our founder, Dawn Cockburn. We were delighted to present certificates of appreciation to several of our long-standing therapists and fundraisers whose dedication remains the backbone of our organization.

Strengthening Our Team

Our core focus remains on the recruitment, education, and support of our therapists. I am thrilled to announce that we have successfully recruited six new therapists to the Harmony team, and we have a few potential new therapists and volunteers, who we hope will decide to join us soon. Additionally, we have welcomed three new Trustees to the core running team.

Faye is now your Therapist Liaison. Vicki is also a therapist and has already started to help by phoning beneficiaries on the waiting list before allocating to a therapist, making sure they still want or need therapy. Faye, Vicki and Phil are going to help us with applying for funding and looking at marketing.

I would personally like to thank all the Trustees for their continued support, vision, enthusiasm, and—above all—their commitment to securing the future of The Harmony Therapy Trust.

Strategic Collaborations

We are incredibly fortunate to be collaborating with Simon, the founder of "Slow the Mind." As our Mind Awareness Coach, Simon has initiated a three-day outdoor wellbeing weekend specifically for men. This initiative helps Harmony bridge a vital gap in our support services. Looking ahead, we are already planning a similar wellbeing event for women later this year.

Training and Professional Development

Keeping our therapists informed and educated is a top priority. This year, we held successful training sessions at Brands Hatch including Lymphoedema training with Christine Wise, and Reflexology Awareness in Massage with the UK’s leading reflexologist, David Wayte. Next month, we look forward to hosting a First Aid training course at the Holiday Inn.

Financial Health and Fundraising

Financially, we are slowly building back our reserves. However, our referrals are currently arriving faster than we can finance them. This is partly to do with our success at raising awareness of Harmony, but mostly due to the current crisis in the NHS. To manage this, I have two requests for our therapists:

Administrative Diligence: Please ensure all invoices are submitted on time.

Fundraising Commitment: Fundraising is a criteria of our membership. If you feel uneasy creating your own event, please reach out to Faye, who can guide you. Whether it is selling "Happiness Kits," organizing a small raffle, or even a sponsored skydive, every effort makes a difference.

Also on Admin and Funding, again in line with our recovery plan, our processes and forms have now been reviewed and updated.

We continue to apply for as many grants and funding as possible. With the additions to the team, we are hopeful we can build on our success and reduce the waiting time again.

Friends of Harmony is now fully launched. For anyone who is not a therapist, can join for just £12 a year.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health is our primary focus this year—not just for our clients, but for our team as well. We have established leads in various areas to support our therapists' own mental health and wellbeing. I encourage you to use these resources if the need arises.

I am also committed to being accessible to you all; I am more than happy to visit any of our therapists personally if you are unable to make it to the central office.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The results for the year ending 30 April 2025 and the financial position of the charity are presented in the financial statements in the attached pages.

The Harmon Thera Trust- Chari no. 1173141 ts and ments accounts For the ear nded 30 A ril 2025

The Harmon Thera Trust Contents of the Recei ts and For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 ments accounts Page General Information Independent Examlnerfs Report Recelpts and Payment5 account Statement of Assets and Llabilltles

The Harmon Thera General Information For the ear ended 30 A Trust ril 2025 ADDRESS: Masters House Trinity Road Sheerness Kent ME12 2PF INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER: Daniel Grenham FCCA 45 Granville Drive Greenhill Herne Bav Kent cr6 702 TRUSTEES: Gilllan Margaret Pollard (Chairl Faye Jarvis Deborah Mulvanv David Lee Wayte Catherine Ashby-clark Lyn Baseley Page I

Inde endent examinerfs re ort to the trustees of The Harmon Thera Trust I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 4. Res ective res onsibilities of trustees and examiner The charit(s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the attounts. The charivs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Attl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Art to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions 8iven by the commission under sectlon 14515llb) of the 2011 Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of inde endent examinerfs re ort My examination was carried out in accordan with the general Dlrertions given by the Charity Commisslon. An examination includes a review of theaccountin8records keptbythecharityand a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seekin8 explanatlons from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair vievn and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. Inde endent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examinatlon, no matter has come to my attention: 11 which 8lves me reasonable cause to believe that In any materlal respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wlth sertion 130 of the 2011 Art and to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Art have not been met or 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Daniel Grenham FCCA 45 Granville Drive Greenhill Herne Bav Kent CT6 7QZ 11 July 2025 Pa8e 2

The Harmon Thera Trust Recei ts&Pa ments Account For the ear ended 30 A ril 2025 30.04.2025 30.04.2024 UNRESTRicfED FUNDS RECEIPTS Donations and events Other Grants Sales of books. calendars etc Training school courses Memberships Bank interest Sundry other receipts 13,885 44,759 19,369 32,500 925 273 238 125 59,842 52,232 PAYMENTS Therapies Travel cost5 Insurance Rent Posta8e. stationery and offlce equipment Telephone and internet Training and administratlon Computer software and support Events costs Sundry other expenses 3,260 29,620 669 625 1,200 460 646 17,739 1,395 2.803 1,437 659 3,072 579 688 21,837 1.610 2,787 1,811 36,351 56,594 NET RECEIFfs / (PAYMENT5)- UNREsfRICTED FUNDS 23,491 14,3621 RESTRicfED FUNDS RECEIPTS Natlonal Lottery fundlng 5,500 PAYMENTS Therapies Computer software and support Lectures for training school Tralnin8 school administration Training school equlpment Event costs Sundry other expenses 5,500 NET RECEivfs / (PAYMENTS) - RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL NEf RECEIPTS I (PAYMENT5) 23,491 {4,3621 Unrestrirted Funds 21,461 23.491 Restricted Funds Total Funds 21.461 23,491 Total Funds 25,823 14,3621 Cash funds brought forward Net receipts / Ipaymentsl CASH FUNDS AT YEAR END 44,952 44,952 21,461 Page 3

The Harmon Thera Trust Statement of Assets & Liabilities A5at30A ril 2025 CASH FUNDS 30.04.2025 Total Funds 32,291 11.023 1,595 43 30.04.2024 Total Funds 2,547 17,713 1,158 43 Unrestricted Funds 32,291 11.023 1,595 43 Restricted Funds HSBC Current account HSBC Deposit account HSBC Communlty account Cash in hand CASH FUNDS ATYEAR END 44,952 44,952 21,461 l} Electrical equipment Including computers. printers, frldge, mlcrowave and a kettle. 21 Furniture, fittings and equipment includlng desks, cabinets, bookcase, cupboards, office chairs, tables, dlviding screens, bindin8 machine and a laminator. 31 Trainin8 school equipment Includin8 laptops, projector, screen, programme, rolla banners and collection pots UABILITIES The charity was committed to making therapists payments as at 30 April 2025 amounting to £8,47512024: £5,825). In addltion to this there were no further amounts (2024: £ Nll) rln8fenced for expenditure that the charlty wa5 committed to as at 30 April 2025. APPROVAL BY TR STEE We approve the recelpts and payments accounts and the statement of assets and liabilltles and we confirm that we have made available all relevant records and informatlon for thelr preparation. Signed on behalf of all the trustee5 of The Harmony Therapy Trust by: L Baseley Date.. Page 4

The Harmon Thera Trust- Chari no. 1173141 ts and ments accounts For the ear nded 30 A ril 2025