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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 Name employee in the charity None

Trustee’s Annual Report 2024 – 2025 This report is compiled from information from a board meeting: Date of Meeting: 27/03/2025 Meeting Chaired by: Earl Douse, Trustees of the Charity Report Compiled by: Trustees of the Charity --- 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. --Matters Arising from Last Meeting (Dated 19/05/24): 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.

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Many others have expressed interest in becoming mentors.

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 2024-2025 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 2025: 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. Provide ongoing online training for mentors. 7. Arrange and conduct a mentors' meeting. --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 2024

Period End: 31st March 2025

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 NameOffice Date ActingName of Person Administering the Charity

Whitney DouseSecretary22/06/2021 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 Donaton/Funding	Date	Amount (£)	Deductons (£)	Outgoing Funds	Balance (£)
S Douse	2024	250
W Douse	2024	150
B McBrida	2024	15
Regina	2024	150
Reeta	2024	101
E. Douse	2025	200
Sue and Andy	2024	20
Memory of Ruth	2024	50
Supportng people				380
Statonery				110
Website				229.00
Total Balance	**2155.00 **	3091.00	0	719	2751

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