Doseof Nature A Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered charity number 1181216 Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Doseof Nature A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1181216 Contents Page Administrative detalls of the charltyand ltstrustees Objectivesand activities Achievementsand performance Plansforfuture periods li Statement of Financial Activities 12 Balance Sheet 13 Statement ofcashflows 14 Notesto the Financlal Statements 15-20 Independent examiner's report 21
Doseof Nature A Charitablc Incorporated Organisation, Tegistered charity number 1181216 Administrative Details of the Charity and its Trustees Dose of Nature is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation I'CIO'I. Charity registration number- 1181216 Website.. www.doseofnature.or Prlncipal office of the charlty: 51 Gloucester Road Richmor)d Surrey TW9 3BT Trustees: Slr Mark Rowley Ichairl M5 Meena Bond Ms Kerry Godden Dr Faisal Islam Dr Amelia Kidd Professor Martin Milton Mr Toby Seth (appointed July 20231 Ms Amelia Gosal (appointed July 20231 Independent Examiner: Kevin Fisher BA, FCA, CTA Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd 308 Ewell Rd Surbiton Surrey KT6 7AL Chief ExUti¥e. Dr Alison Greenwood, DPsych Structure, Governance and Management The governing documentof the CIO adopts the'Association' Model Constitution, as registered with the Charities Commission on 17 Detember 2018. During the period under review. the day-to-day activities ol the charity were delivered by 8 team of five psychologists, led by Chief Executive Dr Ali50n Greenwood, and an operatlons team consisting of five members of staff. In addition to those paid members of staff. the charity has over 100 volunteer Dose of Nature Guides, all of whom have received enhanced DBS checks, completed a full training programme, Including safeguardin& and continue to receive regular supervi5iofb and ongoing trainingfrom Dose of Nature psychologists. The trustees named above ensure the charity carries out its purposes for the public benefit. providing Strategic and financial oversight. Financlal revlew The year to 31 March 2024 was the fifth full year of activities and has seen the charity expand its operatlons, as described more fully in this Trustees, Report. At the end of March 2024, the charity has total funds of £95,962, a reduction of £70,143 on the 31 March 2023 position as a Consequence of 2 delay in the receipt of certain unrestricted income. Income for the year to March 2024 totalled £278,52712023.. £313,541). The trustees recognise the need for a coherent policy on the level of reserves held. The aim of the trustees is to build a level of reserves which will enable a proportion to be set aside in 8 Designated Fund, to meet financial obligation5 to employees and any others, in the unlikely event of the charity ceasing to exist. At the end of this current year the Designated Fund stands at £48,000. The goal remains to bLJild the fund to approximate three months of commwtted operating cash outflows of the charity. The trustees expect a surplus of income over expenditure in the year to March 2025, enabling the charity to add to the Designated Fund in that year.
Doseof NatLTre A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, regi8tcred charity number I1812L6 Objectives and Artivities Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose purpose is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrate5 the physiological 2nd psychological benefit5 of spending time in nature. We work with both clinical populations, through our Dose of Nature Prescription Programme, and the 8eneral population, delivering wellbeing Workshops, training sessions, seminars and lectures. A further important aspect of our work is our contribution to the growing body of research demonstrating the mental health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. A D05e of Nature Prescription We deliver'nature prescriptions, to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, bereavement, ADHD. and addiction. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we encoijrage a greater conrbection with nature. 2nd inspire lifestyle changes that have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing. Our model 15 a posltive, hopeful and outward-looking approach to mental health. We believe in the importance of an individual approach for those suffering with mental health problems and offer a highly flexible one-to-one 10-week programme that is tailored to the specific need5 and preferences of our clients. We also recognise the importance of offering acce5$ to ongoing support in order to reduce the likelihood of relapse, and therefore, alongside the one-to-one element of our programme, we offer a wide range of nature-based groups, that remain available to all of our clients on a drop-in basis and for an unlimited amount of time. Our nature prescriptions are a Eenuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological intervèntions- they are led by chartered psychologists, delivered by trained and supervised volunteers. and draw on the curative power of nature. Our recovery rates are significantly higher than those for cornparable ment81 health interventions such a5 CBT (typically over 75% for 3 Dose of Nature Prescription, compared with approximately 50% for an equivalent NHS intervention). As a result of our nature prescriptions. many clients reduce, and frequently cease, their medication, and report slgnificant lifestyle changes such as returning to work or university, finding a job, doing voluntary work, or undertaking new training. Furthermore, with a focus on developing new habits, independent of the person delivering the programme, clients have a life-long resource in nature that is free. accessible, and sustainable.
Doseof Nature A Charitable Incorporatcd Organisation. registered charity nun]bcr 1181216 Individuals are referred by their GP or other health professional, and after an initial consultation with a psychologist. they are matched with a specially trained volunteer Dose of Nature Guide whts meèts with them on a weekly basis for a period of 8 weeks in natural environments that are easily accessible and local to them. Following or alongside this 8-week tourse, our clients have the opportunity to join any or 311 of our group activities, including nature-based creative wrltin& birdwatching, art in nature, nature-inspired poetry, mindfulness sessions, nature photography, knitting and nattering in nature, outdoor yoga, qigong, tennis classes, and group walks. Wellbeing Workshops Our workshops and seminars are designed to promote the mental health benefit5 of engaging with the natural world to the general population. They are informative, fun, interactive and restorative, and have been in high demand since the charity began. We have delivered wellbeing workshops to a wide variety of groups including children, adolescents, stLJdents, new parents, older adults, community friendship groups, carers, charity leaders. GP5, mental health workers, people experiencing homelessness, refugees, firefighters, and survivors of domestic abuse. Young People's Programme Qur Young People's Nature Prescription Programme is an individual psychological programme that introduces young people aged 16 to 25 years to the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Similarly to our adult programme, it includes a psychological assessment, a 6-8 week course with a dedicated volunteer Dose of Nature Guide, and an end of programme review. Sn addltion, there are opportunitiestojoin nature-based groups specifically developed for young people. Our nature prescriptions take young people away from screens, rlecrease anxiety. increase mood, and build resilience. confidence, and self-esteem. Through fun, interesting, positive, and forward-looking prattices, they inspire lifestyle changes that create long-lasting effects on mental wellbeing. With no waiting lists, high engègement rates and impressive outcome measures, they have been well receVed by GPS and young people alike. The programme is overseen by Dr Georgina Gould, our Clinical Lead. Georgina has extensive experience of working with young people, Includit)g 7 years. experience within Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServSces ICAMHSI. As well as the l.'I programme, we offer workshops and talks to schools and colleges. We receive referrals from statutory services, including CAMHS and other teams within Achieving for Children and Southwest London and St George's NHSTrust, as well as schoo55, colleges, and otherorBanisations within the voluntary sector. To date, we have received 200 referrals, and with enhanced awareness of our service, referrals are rapidly increasing.
Dose of Nature A Charitable Incorporated Organisation. regislered ch8rity number 1181216 Surrey Hub.. Dopdune Wharf There is now a permanent, full time Operations Manager atthe Surrey Hub and 0.6FTE Clinical Psychologist. The site 81s0 now welcomes trainee Clinical Psychologists from the University of Surrey for six-month clinical placements. Since opening at the beginning of 2023, 164 clients have beeri referred to our Surrey Hub at D3pdune Wharf In Guildford. Referrers are from 23 GP surgeries across Guildford arbd Waverley, including GPS, GPimhs and Social Prescribers. The rlverside location at Dapdune Wharf facilitates our offering of a thriving group programme including a walking group. a conservation group, arts and crafts, bird watching, yoga and tai chi. We have recruited and trained 31 Dose of Nature Guides and provide additional monthly training opportunities alongside regular supervision. We have built partnerships with local charitable and statutory organisations including RHS Wisley. The Green Hub, The Department of Work and Pensions, the Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre IRASASCI and local faith groups. Our relatioShip with our National Trust hosts thrives and we look forward to moving into our permanent premises on the Dapdune Wharf site in 2024. Research We are committed to advancingthe researth intothe mental he31th benefits of engaging with the natural world. In the past, Dose of Nature's Prescription Programme has been part of research Studies at a number of universitie5 including the Universities of Surrey, Exeter, and Liverpool john Moores. In one of these we partnered with Dr Kaye Richards and Dr James Fullam on a UKRI funded project to develop a practical resource on'Sust3inability Indicators when Utilising Nature for Mental Health,. We are currently collaborating with two professor5 from the London School of Economics, Dr Kate Laffan and Dr Chirs Krekel, on a year-long RCT (Randomised Control Trial) investigating the efficacy of our Dose of Nature Prescription Programme. As well as evaluating the impact on individuals, wellbein& the research is measuring the effect of increasing people's engagement with the natural worl(J on their pro-environmentsl behaviour. Dose of Nature has also been the focus of a number of Masters students research studies investigating different aspects of nature's mental health benefits, including a current projert specifically examining the benefits of our Dose of Nature Prescription Programme for young people aged 15 to 17.
Doseof NatLfre A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1181216 Training ond Consultoncy We deliver lectures and training sessions for people responsible for the wellbeing of others, and previous groups have included psychologists, GPS. psychiatrists, teachers, employers, and charity leaders. We also train leaders to train others. For example, we trained a client engagement officer from the homeles5ne55 charlty SPEAR in the mental health benefits of nature, and as a result, nature as a resource for mentsl wellbeing is being integrated into the support they offer their clients. We are often asked to present at conferences and symposiums. In 2023 our CEO was invited to provide keynote speeches at Surrey County Council's Green Health and Wellbeing event, 'Cultivating a Green Health and Wellbeing Movement in Surrey,, and at the National Trust's London and South-East regional conference. We are also frequently 35ked to advise organisations and services on the mental hèalth benefits of nature, and in July 2023. Dr Ali50n Greenwood was invited as an expert witness to give evidence to the House of Lords Science ané Technology Committee on the effect of artificial light and nolse on human health.
Doseof NatLTre A Charilable Incorporatcd Organisalion. rcgistercd charity number l 181216 Achievements and Performance Reaching more people with our noture prescription5 We now tske referrals from all 25 GP practices in the borough of Richmond, all 22 GP practices in the borough of Kingston, and 23 GP practices across the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. Since we began delivering our nature prescriptions in 2019, we have received over 1,500 referrals. Our Young People's Programme lor young people aged 16-25 continues tg thrive. As well as from GPS, we now receive referra15 from Tiers Two and Three CAMHS teams, Leaving Care Transitions Team, Social Care Referral and SeSsMentS Team, young people's counselling service Off the Record, and counselling services in school5, colleges and universities lincluding Richmond College. St Mary'5 University, Roehampton University and Sijrrev University). Recognising that the need for an external refèrral can be a barrier to some young people accessing the mental health support they need, we now also accept self-referrals for young people. Student Placements In addition to increasing our reach by extending our referral pathways and by recruiting more staff an volunteers, we now offer placements to students completing their Level 4 Diploma in Coun5elling at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College. We also provide clinical placements for trainee Clinical Psychologists from the University of Surrey at both our Kew and Guildford sites. Performance Data In the first five years of operation, the Dose of Nature Prescription Programme has achieved the following: Over 1,500 referrals from 70 GP practices and a further 15 mental health organisatlons Over 120 volunteers recruited and trained to be Dose of Nature Guides Over 95% of clients have reported a reduction in anxiety and depression 7 point mean reduction in depression scores lusinE the PHQ-9 27-point scale for depressionl 8 point mean reduction in anxietv 5core5 lusing the GAD-7 21-point scale for anxietyl 'RecoveW 2nd 'Reliably Improved, rates consistently higher than those for equivalent NHS intervention5 Waiting times between (k8 weeks 90% engagement rètes Delivery of over 250 workshops, seminars. and training sessionsj promoting the mental health benefit5 of nature.
Doseof Nature A Charitsble Incorporated Organisation. re8tstered cbarity number 1181216 Collal)orations Alongside numerous local enmronmental and mental health organisations, we have worked with a number of prestigious national organisations, including the National Trust, English Heritage, Royal Parks and Kew Gardens. In addition, we have collaborated with a number of academic institutions, including the London School of Economics, ReBenYs University and the Universities of Exeter, Surrey, Liverpool John Moores, and Roehampton. Media Dose of Nature has been featured articles in both local and national newspapers, including the Guardian newspaper, the i newspaper, and The Week, and has also featured in numerous podcasts and blogs, including for the Eden Prolert, the Economist, and Kew Gardens, and on BBC Radio Surrey, and the BBC and ITV national News.
Doseof NatLJre A Charitable Incorporated Organisation. registered charity number 1181216 Indlvidual Case Studies Evidence from individual clients illustrates the effectivenes5 of our Dose of Nature prescriptions and demonstrates the way in which they have transFormed the lives of people struggling with mental health issues. Below are just a few examples (changes have been made to ènsure anonymity).. Michelle is a 23-year-old who had suffered a traumatic childhood bereavement and been persistently bullied at school. Following 8 sulcide attempt. she had dropped out of university half-way through her second year, and at the time she was refelled to our service (via her motherfs visit to the GP on her behalf). she had not left her house for three years. She had rèfused all other therapy, but agreed to meet our psychologist to discuss a nature prescription in a small green space just by her home. Whi15t initially extremely anxious, She was able to build a strong and trusting relationship with her Dose of Natu Guide, and progrèssed from a fifteen minute chat on a nearby bench in week one. to enjoying hour-long walks along the river together by the end of ten weeks. Since completing hèr nature prescription, Michellè is regularly going outside on her own. she has reconnected with old frlends. and felt confident enough to reappty to universityto complete her degree. She said of her Dose of Nature prescription.. °Dose of Nt7ture hos been brilliont. I'd completely lost Jll my confiden nd couldn'teverimo9Fne going out again. let iJlone retuming to uni." Clalre is a 35-year-old woman Ilving alone in a onè-bedroom flat. She has a 13-year-old daughter, who lived with her until three years ago when she suffered a psychotic episode and was hospitali5ed. As a child she suffered sevÈre physlcaS. psycholo8ical and sexual abuse at home, and this traumatic childhood led to 3 drug addiction that lasted 17 years. At the time of her a55essment, Claire had been dischargèd from secondary care services, and was no longer experiencing psychotic 5VmPtoms, but presented as low in mood and highly anxious,. she rafely left the house, and Spent long periods of tTrme isolatèd and with very little to occupy her. clai immediately embraced the opportunity to visit different parks and gardens around the Borough with her Dose of Nature Guide, and enjoyed all the activities and exerclses designed to increase her connection with nature. By the end of her prescription She was starting every day with a walk. Her confidence increased and she enrolled at Richmond Adult Education Collegè, Inltially to study basic English and Maths, but she has since progressed to studying highèr lèvel office and business skills. She is also working on a voluntary basis to gain work expèrience. with a view to gettirhg an office Job. She has passed on her new enthusiasm for the outdoor5 tD her dstsghter. who now spends every weekend with her, and they enjoy exploring new green spaces together. After years of abusive relationships, and then many years alone. she has recentty begyn a relationship with someone she describe5 35.kind and considerate". She has also recently completed the Dose Df Nature training to become a volunteer Dose of Nature Gulde, stating"I want to help orhers with mental heolth ffsSue. Claire is now positive and hopeful about her future, seeing her dream of "a normal li as realistic and achièvable. She said of her Dose of Nature Prescription- "This hus completely Chunged my life. In every wuy. I would never have gone buck to college Dr thought it wos possible toAeelcompletely well again before D058 of Noture. My Dose of Nuture Guide mode meftelnomol, ondnot Ilke someone with mentul heolth issues like other services ondtherÈ7Py huve tslwoys done. Going out into nL7ture every dt7y and learning to reolly notice everythirjg, it reolly lift5 my mood, I ftel so much more positive und confident. I connot believe howmuch my life hos changed. Fgrthefir5ttime in my lift lftel normal tind excited 17botrt thefuture."
Doseof atLlre A Charitablc Incorporatcd Orga]Jisation, rcgislcrcd charity numbcr 1181216 Jonathan is a 57-ye3r-old deputy-head teacher of a secondary school. He has two grown-up children and having divorced two years ago, he now Iwes alone. Until recently, he had no history of mental health issues, and no previous experience of therapy. When he was referred to our services by his GP, he had already been off work with stress for two month5 and was taking anti-depressants for his low mood. He felt his medication wa5 not helping and ieported feeling empty, unmotivated and hopeless about the future. jonathan had always liked being outside in nature, but since his divorce he had found himself going out less and less frequently* and when he did go out, he found little joy in nature.. he walked briskly for exercise, and usually listened to podcasts whilst walking. He was immediately fascinated by the science behind the mental health benefits of nature and engaged very positively and actively with the Dose of Nature programme. He enjoyed his weekly meetings with his Guide and ernbraced a more mindful way of being in nature. learning to slow down and notice the natural environment around him. He was onscientious about taking his daily dose of nature and regularly practised the activities and exercises he had expèrienced with his Guide. He described being in naturè as"cttlming ondgroundinrf a5 well as"energlsingi refreshing und restorutive" By se55ion five he said he felt he had turned a corner and was feeling more posilNe, and.the darkness seem5 to httve lifte. jonathan retumed to work shortly after completing our programme and is no longer taking antk depressants. Fran is a 75-yÉar-old woman and the full-time carer for her husband who has recently had a stroke. She has led a busy life pursuing a SUCSSful career and bringing up a family. However. with her children married and living awav, and a disabled husband to look after, she reported finding little joy in her life,. She was having difficulty sleeping and was taking sleeping pills was reluctant to take anti-depressants in spite ol"feeling low oll the tlmrf. Her GP referred her to our service with depression, but she was sceptical about how helpful it could be for her due to her mobility Issues. However, She wa5 able to drlve, and her Dose Of Nature Gulde found different natural Spaces that she could easily drive to, so they could sh together and enjoy the natural environment around them. France5 Used to paint, and encouraged by her Guide and Inspid by nature, shÈ began to paint and sketch again. At the end of eight week5, Frances joined both our'art in nature, and our'writing in nature, groups and is a regular attendee. She say5 of her Dose of Nature Prescription.. -with so very muny thunks again to youfor my Dose of Ni7ture prescription, you hove qulte Ilterolly saved my life- you hovt really uplifted my lift ond5piritmore thon I can properly scly." And her 50n writes- "I could not possibly hove unticiputedhow iAPCTedFblypositlve the effert hus been on my motherfs outlook on life- She is now engoged. upbeat Gnd 5timuloted. Amt7zing. As outsiderlcioking In. you seem like un incredftble group ofpeople who hove stumbled G¢cross a model with on impoct whlch I wouldnever huvè imagined- thonk you io
Doseof NatLTre A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, rcgistered charity number 1181216 Future Plans The charity aims to continue both to grow its Influen in the sector and to extend its reach, in order that more people access the mental health benefits of nature. The growth will be closely monitored by the trustees, to ensure that at all times the charity is operating within the constraints of its available resources and funding. Public Benefit The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the 8uidance on public benefit published by the Commisslon In exercising their powers or duties. Signed on behalf of the trustees.. Sir Mark Rowley Chair Date..
Doseof NatLTre A Charitable Incorporated Or8anisation. registered charity num ber 1181216 Statement of Financial Artivities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Designated funds funds Restricted funds Mar 24 Mw23 Notes Intomefrom: Donations and grants 130 243 145 832 276075 308 664 Charitable activitie5 2452 2452 4877 Total 132 695 145 832 278 527 313 541 Expenditure on: Raisingfunds Charitable activities 1153 2381 1195 4321 1348 6701 1238 862) other Total 1153 2381 1195 4321 1348 6701 1238 862) Net In¢omellexpenditure} 120 5431 149 6001 170 1431 74 679 Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 120 $431 149 6001 170 1431 74 679 R0clI10tr¢tn offvnds.. Total funds brought forward 31005 48 000 87 100 166 105 91426 Total fundscarrled fonvard 10462 48 000 37500 95 962 166 105 l income and expenditure Is derived from continuing activities. There were no recognised gains or losses for the current period other than those included in the statement of Financial Activities. The notes on pag 15 to 20 form part of these Financial Statements. 12
Doseof Nature A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1181216 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Mar 24 Mar23 Notes Fixed assets Current asset& Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 29363 69 853 99 216 40 011 126686 166 697 Liabilities: Creditors: amounts falling duewithin one year io 13 2541 15921 Net current assets 95 962 166 105 Net assets 95 962 166 105 The fundsofthe charity: Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Dl8ated funds 12 13 14 37 500 10462 48 000 87 100 31005 48 000 Total charlty funds 95 962 166 105 The Fi nancial Statements were approved on 25th November 2024 and signed on behalfof the trustees by.. Sir Mark Rowley Trustee 261ilis The notes on pages 15 to 20 form part of these Financial Statements. 13
Doseof NatLTre A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1181216 Statement of Ca5hflows for the year ended 31 March 2024 Mar 24 Mar23 Net intomellexpenditurel Ilntreasel/decrease in debtor5 IDecreasel[Increase in creditors Net cash provlded by operating activities 170 1431 10 648 2662 (56 8331 74 679 18 289 120781 90 890 Cash and cash equivilent5 At start of period At31 March 126686 35 796 126 686 69 853 14
Doseof Nature A Charitable Incorporated Or8anisatlon. registered charity number 1181216 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 l. Accountlngpolicies GeTrerol inlormution and basis ofpreporotion Dose of Nature is 3 Charitable Inorporated Organisation and a registered charity, number 1181216. Thefinancial statements have been prepared in accordance with Atcounting and Reporting by Charities. In so doing, thefinancial statements have been prepared in accordancewith the Statement of Recommended Practice applicableto charities preparing their accounts i n accordancewith the Fi nancial Reporting standard applicable in the UK IFRS1021 issued October 2019, the Fi nancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK, The Charitie5Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Practice. Thefinancial staterrients are prepared on a goingconcern hasis under the historical cost convention. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparatlon of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied. Incomerecognition Items of income are recognised i n thefinancial statementswhen al l of thefollowing criteria are met.. -the charity has entitlement to thefijnds,. any performanceconditions have been met or areful lywithi n the control of the charity -there is sufficient certainty that the receipt of the income is considered probaljle; -the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditurerecognition Expenditure is recognised oncethere is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. it is probablethat settlement will be required and that the3mount can be mèasured reliably. Expenditure is allotated to each activitywhere the costs relate directly to that attivlty. Support costs, includingEovernance costs. that do not relate directly to any activity are apportioned to each activity on the basis of staff ti me. Expenditure is i ncluded under thefollowing headi ng5-. Raising funds, which comprisesthe costs associated with attracting voluntary donatioris and grants - Charitable activities, which compri5e5the c05tS associated with runningthevarious activities, services an projectsfor the benficiariesof the charity. 15
A Charitèble Incorporated Organisation. registered charity number 1181216 Doseof ature Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 l. A¢¢ounting policieslcontlnuedl Fund accounting Unrestricted general funds arethosewhich arefreely availablefor use i n furtherance of the objects of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted fundsset aside by thetrusteesfor particular purp05e5. Restricted funds can only be used in accord3ncewith thewishes of thedonor or havebeen ralsed for a particular purpose. Penslon costs The Charity Operat 3 defined contri bution pension scheme. Contrlbutlon5 payableto the scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in theyear to which they relate. 2. Income from donationsand grants Mar24 M*23 Restricted gronts.. NHS SW London CCG LBRUT.. Richmond Vol untary Fund Prudence Trust Chimo Trust Surrey CC Total restricted grants 49 600 987 50 000 50 000 50 000 45 832 145 832 37 500 138 087 Unrestricted donatAons.' Richmond Parish Lands Highwayone Maingot Trust Barnes Fund Richmond Mayor's Charity Open Gardens Kew Fete St Anne's Kew Mortlake Parish St Luke's Kew NHS Surrey Heartlands Citizens, Panel Hallets tateAgents John Lewis Hampton RiversideTrust Insurance Guild Private donors Legacy Other Total unrestricted donations 40000 35 000 ia 000 15 000 io 000 14 856 8500 2000 2100 1819 596 494 3000 15 000 io 000 iooo 2000 2502 250 4017 55 474 36 565 25 000 5647 170 577 130 243 Total incomefrom donations and grants 276 075 308 664 16
A Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation. registered charity number 1181216 Doseof NatLTre Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 3. Income from charitable actlvltles Mar24 M¥23 Workshops lectures und seminars.- South West London & St Georges Mental Health NHSTrust English Heritage Fountain Centre Royal Park5 A Little Dose of Nature Other income 200 2200 500 300 iooo 877 1600 652 Total incomefrom charitable activities 2452 4877 Al of the £2,452 recognised i n theyear ended March 202412023: £4,877) related to unrestricted funds. 4. Expenditure on charltable activities Mar 24 M¥23 Cost of providing programme5 and workshopswhich promote and develop the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world 346 150 238862 QFthe£346,150 expenditure in the year to March 202412023.. £238,862), £153,23812023'. £138,275) wa5 charged to unrestricted funds and £195.43212023.. £100,587) was charged to restricted funds. Expenditureon charitable activities is comprised of dlrect costs and sUPPOrt cost5. asfollows: Dlrect costs Included within expenditureon charitable actlvlties are direct costs asfollows: Mar24 Mar23 Wage5 and salaries Other di rect Costs 297454 207 150 25 378 32093 Total di rect costs 329 547 232 528 Support costs Included within expenditure on charitable activities are support costs asfollows: Mar24 Mar23 Premises Office costs Governance costs- Independent Exami ner's fee Governance costs: other Total support costs 5760 7077 2520 1245 16 602 1920 4414 6334 17
A Charitable Incorporated Organlsation, registered charity number 1181216 Doseof ature Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 5. Related party disclosure5 Duringthe year there were no payments madeto trustees i n respect of expenses or fees. In theyear to March 2024 unrestricted don3tionsfrom related parties totalled £38,39512023.' £11.0601. 6. Staff costs Total staff costs for the period excluding employer's national insurancewere £271,10312023.. £192,9761. Social security costs for the year were £26,35 112023.. £14,174), the charity havingtzken advantage of the Employment Allowance scheme made available by HMRC. The charity had 7 employe at the start of thecurrent period (full and part timel, and 118t the end (full and part timel. The charity operates a defined contri bution pension scheme. Contributions bythe charity into the scheme during theyear totalled £7,07212023: £4,775). None of theTrustees or member5 ofthe Management Committee received any emoluments duringtheye3r. No employee received total employee benefits lexcluding employer'5 national insurance and employer pension contributionsl of morethan £60,000 during theyear to March 202412023= none). Total employee benefits received by key management amounted to £ 65,72812023-. £57,782). Under FR5102 employee benefits includes gross salary, benefits i n kind. employers national insurance and employer5 pensioi contributions. Average monly number of staff ill the year ended March 2024 was 912023: 71. 7. Tan8lble fixed assets Thecharity employed no fixed assets in the year under review. 8. Debtors Mar24 Mar23 Gift Aid recoverable Other debtors 8650 20713 2511 37 500 3 40011 9. Cash at bank Mar24 Mar23 Bank current account 69 853 126 686 10. Creditors: amountsfalllngdue within one year Mar24 Mar Z3 Sundry creditors and accruals 3254 592 18
A Charitable Incorporated Organlsation, registered charity number 1181216 Doseof atLTre Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 11. Operating lease comrnitments The charity has entered into no material, non-tancellable operating leases. 12. Restrlcted funds Balance at l Aprll 2023 Transfe betwÈÈn funds Balance at 31 March 2024 Inctsme Expenditure NHS SW London CCG Surrey CC PruderTrceTrust Chimo Trust Total 49 600 149 6001 145 8321 150 0001 150 0001 195432 45 832 50 000 50000 87 100 145 832 37 500 37 500 37 500 Balance at IAprll 2022 Transfers between funds Balance at 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure NHSSW London CCG LBRUT.. Richmond Voluntary Fund Surrey CC PrudenceTrust Total 49 600 49 600 149 6001 987 19871 37 500 137 5001 50000 112 5001 49 600 138087 1100 587} 49 600 37 500 87 100 Restrlct& funds are held on trust to be applied to specific purposes. Regular reports are made to thefvnd providers as to how those funds are applied. NHSSWLondon CCG Provision of Nature PrCrIptIonS to the Boroughsof Richmond and Kingston 5urrey CC Provision of Nature Pr&criptions to the Guildford area Prudence Trust Provision of Nature PrcriptIonS to young people aged 16-25 Chimo Trust Provision of Nature Prescriptions to young people aged 16-25.. funding the research of theefficacy of Nature Prescriptions 19
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1181216 Doseof Nature Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 13. Unrestricted funds Balance at l Aprll 2023 Transfers bely4een funds Balance at 31 March 2024 Itxome Expenditure Unrestricted funds Designated funds INote 141 31005 132 695 1153 2381 48 000 10 462 48 000 Balance at l April 2022 Transfers belTheen fund5 Balance at 31 March 2023 Incorne Expenditure Unrestricted funds Designated funds INote 141 17826 175454 11382751 124000 24 000 24 000 41826 175 454 1138 2751 31005 48 000 79 005 14. Designated funds Mar 24 Mar23 Wlnd-down costs 48 000 48 000 15. Analysis of NetAs5ets between funds Unrestrtrted Re5trttted Funds Fund5 Mar24 Mar24 Totsl Funds Mar24 March 2024 Current aet5 Current liabilities 61716 13 2541 37 500 99 216 13 2541 Total direct costs Comparative information for theanalysi5 of net assets between funds In the previous year is fol Iow5.' Unrestrlcted Restrthd Totsl Fun& Funds Funds Mar23 Mar23 Mar23 March 2023 Current assets Current liabilities 79 597 15921 87 100 166 697 15921 Total direct costs 16. Contlngent assets The total grant funding awarded a5 at 31 March 2024 but not yet received end recognised as income dueto the recoEnition criteria not being met amountsto £250,000. 20
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOSE OF NATURE I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pag8s 12 10 20. Responslblllties and bas1$ of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the reqUIrnents of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the A¢i. In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectson 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Indep8ndont oxamlnerfs statsment Since the charity's gross income exctreded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confim that l am qualffied to undertake the examination because l am member of ICAEW, 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 examinatlon giving me cause lo believe Ihal in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the ¢harity as required by section 130 of the Aet,. or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts sat out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any raquirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a mattef conSided 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 lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Kevin Flsher BA FCA CTA % Kingston Burn)we5 Audit LiTnited 308 Ew811 Ro8d Surt)ilon Surrey KT6 7AL 2025 21