Talk Changes
Charity Number 1190271
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
for the year ended
31 March 2022
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2021 (Period start date) To 31 March 2022 (Period end date)
Charity name: Talk Changes
Charity registration number: 1190271
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We have managed to achieve the objects as stated in the governing document. To Promote and protect the physical and mental health of people affected by mental health issues for the public benefit through the provision of psychotherapy/counselling intervention and support To advance the education of the public in matters relating to mental health and community health through workshops and group sessions We focus on improving physical and mental wellbeing for children, teenagers, young adults, and adults. |
| 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 |
Ensured an organisational infrastructure is in place, which includes; a functioning trustee board (3 members), appropriate public liability/professional indemnity insurance is in place, and key policies and procedures. Financial systems and a funding strategy in place, to include; bank account, accounting practice, a process is operating which involves looking for and applying for suitable grants and other funding opportunities. We have grown as a service provider within Bolton and have built key relationships with other organisations such as Federation, Bolton CVS, Bolton Council and other charity organisations. |
| Established regular one to one counselling appointments. In one year we have provided just over 200 1:1 Counselling clients (around 6 sessions each). We also provide sessions nationally and we have placed a structure within the organisation that makes it affordable and easy to access for all beneficiaries. We have a step 4 model we use and we have found this to be extremely beneficial within the organisation. Created group sessions covering a range of relevant allied mental health topics. We have carried out Walk, Talk and Empower sessions, DV sessions, Art Therapy sessions, Clinics, Teenage Talks, Knit and Natter and Arts and Crafts sessions. Created a suit of relevant workshop materials to support community education in a range of allied mental health topics. Commenced community-based workshops and linked within schools to deliver to parents. |
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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 | The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning its future activities, which is an annual process |
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 | Established 1:1 Psychotherapy and Counselling sessions. The funding we have received for the dates July 2020- March 2021 are restricted funds so these are for providing a therapeutic service for the individuals living in Bolton and Greater Manchester areas. This funding is for the time agreed with the funders in providing this service. The beneficiaries are the wider public that are suffering from Mental Health and are in genuine need of support and help. We assist other organisations and where appropriate partner with them to add value to services provided within the community. We have made fantastic partners and built up relationships with |
other charities in Bolton and Greater Manchester. We have also built up a growing Instagram audience with approximately 24K followers. This is run by our fantastic volunteers due to their dedication and time have managed to grow the service and we have many reaching out to us on a daily basis. We have grown to 6 Counsellors, 2 social media volunteers, 4 support workers and 2 volunteers and an events manager. We have also achieved the Bolton Quality Mark, we were the youngest organisation to achieve this award and it is recognised by Bolton Council and Bolton University. It is an award that shows we demonstrate a set of universally recognised best practice standards and good practice.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity’s total income amounted to £23,194.11, of which £6,354.11 was generated through the provision of services, and £16,840.00 was generated through Grants. During the year, there has been a significant increase in the relative expenditure. This was due to an increase in demand for services after coming out of Covid, resulting in additional resources required to deliver the increased operational activities. The charity can report a surplus of £4,061.08 for the year-ended 31 March 2022. Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2022 were £9,811.08, of which all are restricted funds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have no reserves as the funds received are to provide the therapeutic service for the individuals within Bolton & Greater Manchester. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nome |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Appointed |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Talk Changes |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1190271 |
| Charity’s principal address | Hamill House 112-116 Chorley New Road Bolton BL1 4DH |
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 (if any) |
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| Nadiya Solkar | Wholeyear | |||
| Hafsana Munshi | Wholeyear | |||
| Zeba Lokhat | Wholeyear | |||
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
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) H.Munshi Full name(s) HAFSANA MUNSHI Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE Chair, etc) Date 17/01/2023
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01/04/2021 Period start date |
To | 31/03/2022 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,354 16,840 - - - - - - 23,194 - - - 23,194 3,109 16,024 - - - - - - - 19,133 - - - 19,133 4,061 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Non cash donation forgift os service | - | 6,354 | - | 6,354 | 100 | |||
| Grants | - | 16,840 | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
16,840 | 7,900 | |||
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23,194 | 23,194 | 8,000 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Marketing |
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| Wages | - | 1,600 | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | 2,250 | ||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 2,250 | ||||||||
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| - | 9,811 | 5,750 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
24/01/2023
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank Club & Society Account Details Signature H.Munshi |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - 9,811 - - - - - 9,811 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name HAFSANA MUNSHI |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| H.Munshi | HAFSANA MUNSHI | 17/01/2023 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
24/01/2023
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