Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 14.02.2023 Period start date To 13.02.2024 Period end date
Charity name: INSIGHT International for Mental Health and Integrated Health Systems
Charity registration number: 1188880
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good mental health and the promotion of recovery in those experiencing or at risk of experiencing poor mental health, comorbidities with somatic health problems or other mental health related issues anywhere in the world by the provision of advice on sustainable system-based improvements of mental health systems and integrated approaches to promote universal access to good quality mental health care, by the provision of training and capacity building and by advocating for good mental health. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The charity had limited activities in this reporting period due to personnel changes (departure of the CEO as of end February 2023, i.e. 2 weeks after the beginning of this reporting period) and no new resources secured by the charity. As per our strategic plans, the charity sought to deliver on its set objects by: • Targeting sustainable system-based reforms of mental health systems; • Focusing on supporting system transformations for people with mental health problems in both LMICs and HICs; • Engaging with decision makers to enact real change; • Providing the best evidence to guide critical decisions for improving mental health and well-being; • Undertaking capacity building, education & training; •Carrying out implementation research and |
| health service research. • Collaborating with partners and donor agencies to develop and sustain locally-led, quality mental health systems, programmes and policies. During this reporting period, main activities in relation to the 5 strategic objectives emerging from CIO’s objects, were as follows: 1) Contribute to improved access to mental health care through system- based changes Following up on the work in previous reporting period on the planned project Tanzania Mental Health – Reaching Those in Need, the charity completed the work delivering on the start-up grant from the Serra Foundation (a Dutch-based family foundation focused small-size grants that can catalyse change for new promising initiatives) to support the implementation of the Preliminary Phase of the Project. The assessment report has been produced and successfully submitted to the Serra Foundation. 2) Contribute to improved staff competencies through training & capacity building No additional work was conducted in this area. 3) Contribute to improved governance for mental health and integrated health systems No additional work was conducted in this area. 4) Contribute to increased research- generated international base of evidence for good mental health system. No additional work was conducted in this area. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | This is to confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Not applicable. Para 1.38
Policy on grant making Not applicable. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Not applicable. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Not applicable. Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The main achievement of the charity during this reporting period has been the finalisation and successful submission of the report of the rapid assessment of the Tanzanian mental health system. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of reporting period the charity was in a position to cover all its running costs, with no outstanding financial debts/liabilities. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Insight International’s Reserves Policy states that money from unrestricted balances, which are not invested in fixed assets, are allocated to several designated funds. These funds are: 1) Continuity Fund; 2) Restructuring Fund; 3) Cyclical Maintenance Fund; 4) Dissolution Fund. Any reserves held are for the purpose of serving the objects of the foundation. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All funds secured are allocated towards the activities the charity. |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No deficit. | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity is dependent on securing funds for its activities. While active fundraising has been conducted, at the end of this reporting cycle, the charity did not have new financial resources to continue its activities. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | According to Art 10 on_Appointment of_ _charity trustees_of the CIO Constitution (1) Appointed charity trustees (a) Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be appointed for a term of four years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (b) In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | INSIGHT International for Mental Health and Integrated Health Systems |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1188880 |
| Charity’s principal address | THE HOLLY BUSH , UPPER BOND STREET, HINCKLEY, LE10 1RH |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mohammad Haroon |
Chair | For entire reporting period. |
The first charity trustee, appointed through the CIO Constitution. |
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| Frederick William Saunders |
For entire reporting period. |
The first charity trustee, appointed through the CIO Constitution. |
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| Yasirah Fatimah | For entire reporting period |
Appointed by the Board of Trustees. |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Not applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Mohammad Haroon
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 13.12.2024