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 Ex￿Uti¥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.

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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 rece￿Ved 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 relatio￿Ship 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.

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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.

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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."

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atLlre
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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 SUC￿SSful 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 Inspi￿d 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
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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
R￿0￿clI10t￿r¢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.
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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
D￿l8￿ated 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.
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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
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Nature
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 Pr￿CrIptIonS to the Boroughsof Richmond and Kingston
5urrey CC
Provision of Nature Pr&criptions to the Guildford area
Prudence Trust
Provision of Nature Pr￿criptIonS 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
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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 a￿et5
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.
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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
reqUI￿rnents 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 conSide￿d 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
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