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Black Lives Mentored is a charity dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals in the Black Minority Ethnic (BME) community both in the UK. Our goal is to counteract the negative effects of disadvantage due to ethnic background by fostering meaningful, honest, and reflective conversations through "learning circles."

Founded on Christian principles, Black Lives Mentored offers a holistic mentoring service with over 50 years of combined experience from the founding directors and executive board in mental health. Our aim is for clients to emerge from their mentoring sessions as well-adjusted and whole individuals. We provide a nurturing environment where vulnerable individuals can reflect on their challenging past experiences and current issues. Through this process, clients are encouraged to develop a true sense of purpose and perspective in their lives. We hope that, following their sessions, individuals will become positive, responsible, and responsive contributors to society. The stories of hope we see every day are truly compelling.

By leveraging a network of high-calibre psychiatrists, psychologists, teachers, nurses, social workers, and influential mentors from various sectors of civic society, Black Lives Mentored creates a robust ecosystem of support. We are committed to providing first-class mentorship and support to individuals within the BME community.

Person submitting

annual return Name Earl Douse

Role within/relationship to charity: Trustee and administrator of the charity and the individual submitting the annual return on behalf of the charity

Telephone number [phone]

Email address earl101 me.com

Charity Trustees Name Whitney Douse

as part of AR18 service Yes

Ade Kinoshi

Eythan Bell

Earl Douse

Trustee benefits None

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Employees

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employee in the charity None

Trustee’s Annual Report 2023 – 2024

This report is compiled from information from a board meeting:

Date of Meeting: 17/11/2023

Meeting Chaired by: Earl Douse, Trustees of the Charity

Report Compiled by: Trustees of the Charity

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Welcome and Agenda:

• Update on members' meeting and report

Purpose:

The trustees of Black Lives Mentored aim to provide an update on our current status, the setbacks we have faced recently, and our plans for the future.

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Matters Arising from Last Meeting (Dated 19/05/23):

Summary of Main Activities Undertaken:

1. Keisha sought clarity on her role within the charity.

2. Applied for a bank account with the Cooperative Bank Society; the process will take approximately 12 weeks for a response.

3. Received 5 referrals in the last month; assessments have been completed, and clients have been allocated mentors.

4. One referral was received from CAMHS.

5. Welcomed 7 new mentors: Keisha, Daniel, Rutendo, Van Henry, Whitney, Eythan, and Phoebe. Many others have expressed interest in becoming mentors.

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1. New mentors will be approached once a potential client match is identified.

Promotion of the Charity:

1. Offering services to social and community networks, including churches, food banks, social care, healthcare, family, and friends.

2. Printed and distributed business cards; members can request a small supply.

3. Producing bookmarks for distribution.

4. Earl and Cherry will be the face of the charity, featured on the business card.

Setbacks:

1. Discontinued use of the bank ‘Tide’ due to no longer being a registered company.

2. Inability to receive funding from major agencies without appropriate charity banking status.

Challenges Facing the Charity in 2023-2024 and Beyond:

1. Updating the website with videos and more success stories from our ongoing work.

2. Promoting the work of the charity more effectively.

3. Approaching numerous funding bodies for financial support.

Targets to be Achieved by February 2024:

1. Successfully apply for funding.

2. Generate a regular income for the charity.

3. Employ a coordinator on a part-time salary.

4. Completely update the website's look.

5. Launch a recruitment drive to appoint new volunteer mentors.

6. Produce a small advertisement video for YouTube.

7. Provide ongoing online training for mentors.

8. Arrange and conduct a mentors' meeting.

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Conclusion:

The trustees are committed to overcoming these challenges and achieving our set targets to continue supporting the BME community through mentorship and mental health services. Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

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Black Lives Mentored

Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period

Period Start: 1st April 2023

Period End: 31st March 2024

Reference and Administration Details:

Charity Name: Black Lives Mentored

Address: 8 New Chestnut Place, Derby, DE23 1JT

Registered Charity Number: 1194905

Trustees Managing the Charity:

Trustee Name		Office		Date Acting		Name of Person Administering the Charity
WhitneyDouse		Secretary		22/06/2021		Earl Douse
Ade Kinoshi				22/06/2021
Eythan Bell				22/06/2021
Earl Douse		Founder		07/05/2024

Bank Account Details: Bank Name: Cooperative Bank Address: East Street, City Centre, Derby Account Details: Sort Code: 08-92-99 Account Number: 67353240

Senior Staff Members:

• Earl Douse, Founder and Director

• Cherry Douse, Charity Coordinator

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Accounts:

Accounts:
Source of Donation/Funding	Date	Amount (£)	Deductions (£)	Outgoing Funds	Balance (£)
W Douse	2021	400
Neil Bonner	2021	150
J Cobb	2021	20
Bell	2021	500
Derby City Council	2022	100
NHS	2022	100
E. Douse	2022	300
Members of the Public	2022	10
Members of the Public	2022	50
Members of the Public	2022	50
Members of the Public	2023	500
Presentation to the Council	2024	100
Presentation to the NHS	2023	100
Presentation to University	2024	50
Presentation from Church Members	2024	100
Supporting Social Needs				110
Stationery				50
Website				200
Total Balance		2,230	360		1,870

This table provides a clear and professional presentation of the charity’s accounts, including detailed information on trustees, banking details, senior staff, and financial transactions.

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