## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 02/08/2022 Period start date TO 01/08/2023 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Mind Health For Medical Students**
**Charity registration number: 1196846**
## **Objectives and Activities:**
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reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary
of
the
purposes of the charity
as
set
out
in
its
governing document|Para
1.17|The objectives of the CIO, for the public benefit, are
to promote and protect the mental health of medical
students using but not limited to the provision of
educational mental health workshops as well as the
provision of mental health and well-being online
resources.|
|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 main activities of the CIO, conducted for the
public benefit, are aligned with our ethos of
empowering, equipping, and supporting medical
students across the UK to improve their mental
health and well-being. We are aiming to do this by
engaging in several key activities. We work to
integrate mental health and well-being teaching into
medical education by developing and advocating for
specialized modules and collaborating with academic
institutions in the United Kingdom. Additionally, we
also collaborate on events and look to form
partnerships with other charities and governing
bodies to create lasting, impactful change.
Our
projects
and
services
include
providing
workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused
on mental health awareness and self-care strategies,
developing, and distributing tailored mental health
toolkits, and conducting research to identify the
mental health needs of medical students and
effective intervention strategies. Through these
efforts, we aim to foster a supportive environment
that prioritizes the mental health of medical students,
enabling them to be supported so that they feel safe
for help when required, know where to signpost
others, and create a culture where students prioritize
their mental health whilst at medical school and
beyond.
Please see our 2021 – 2023 Impact report for more
detail: https://rb.gy/bjejk5|
|Statement
confirming
whether the trustees
havehadregard to the|Para
1.18|The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit.|
guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para
1.38||
|Policy
on
social
investment
including
program
related
investment|Para
1.38||
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para
1.38|Over the past year, volunteers of Mind Health For
Medical
Students
have
made
remarkable
contributions, each playing a unique role in various
initiatives. The team leading the well-being resources
and campaigns has created valuable content,
including the online well-being survival guide,
providing essential mental health support and raising
awareness among medical students and the wider
community.
Our Instagram page, curated by current medical
students and doctors, offers practical insights based
on personal experiences, though it is not a substitute
for professional medical advice. On the Instagram
page @mindhealthuk we also signpost, share
resources, recommend podcasts, books and give
well-being advice.
Another group of volunteers has focused on
coordinating collaborations with universities and
societies, facilitating impactful workshops and talks
that expand the charity's reach and connect with
more students.
Fundraising
and
sponsorship
efforts,
led
by
dedicated volunteers, have secured financial support
and partnerships with sponsors such as the Medical
Defence Union and The Saturday Hospital Fund,
ensuring the sustainability of our operations.
Our
local
engagement
officers,
acting
as
ambassadors at their respective eight universities,
have organized local events, spread awareness and
fostering a sense of community and support. We
have been included into the curriculum at three UK
medical schools.
Collectively,
these
volunteers,
through
their
dedication, expertise, and passion, have empowered
and supported medical students, promoted mental
well-being, and driven positive change within the
medical school community.
Our continued success depends on the efforts of all
volunteers, supporting colleagues, campaigners, talk
and workshop participants,and sponsors. We remain|
committed to sharing resources and services that help medical students overcome challenges and maintain good well-being. Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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reference||
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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|Mind Health For Medical Students has made
significant strides in improving the mental well-being
of medical students across the UK, addressing
critical issues highlighted in recent studies.
The 2023 General Medical Council (GMC) survey
indicated that two-thirds of trainees are at high or
moderate risk of burnout, emphasizing the need for
proactive mental health interventions among medical
students. Additionally, the GMC's 2013 guidance
underscored
the
importance
of
fostering
an
environment in medical schools where mental health
is openly discussed to reduce stigma.
Achievements and Impact:
1. Awards and Recognition:
•
Best Medical Student Mental Health
Organisation 2023 – UK by Global
Health Pharma.
•
Best Student Mental Health Charity
2023
–
Bristol
by
Acquisition
International.
2. Community
Engagement
and
Online
Presence:
•
Instagram Campaign: The charity has
built a thriving online community with
over 1,365 followers, posting 243
pieces
of
content,
including
59
community stories, 80 tips and advice
posts,
26
book
and
podcast
recommendations, and signposting
50 events and charities. Their posts
have garnered 6,672 impressions as
of December 2023.
•
The social media campaigns on
Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
have been instrumental in providing
ongoing support and information
tailored to the mental health needs of
medical students.
3. Workshops and Talks:|
||•|Talks and Workshops: Conducted in|
|---|---|---|
|||seven
universities
nationwide,|
|||reaching over 200 students. The|
|||charity offers a tailored, engaging 1.5-|
|||hour talk titled ‘Valuing Your Well-|
|||being,’ followed by Q&A sessions.|
|||These
talks
are
designed
to|
|||emphasize the importance of self-|
|||care, self-awareness, and proactive|
|||mental
health
management.|
|||Feedback
from
these
sessions|
|||indicates a positive impact, with|
|||90.4% of students feeling more|
|||equipped to manage their well-being,|
|||93.9% finding the talks engaging, and|
|||94.4% suggesting the talks should be|
|||included
in
the
medical
school|
|||curriculum.|
||•|The charity has run these talks|
|||nationally and is working directly with|
|||seven medical schools, continuing to|
|||collaborate with several others to|
|||integrate
well-being
into
the|
|||curriculum.
The
talks
provide|
|||practical, actionable tips and advice|
|||for managing challenges specific to|
|||different years of medical students,|
|||both in university and life outside.|
||•|Workshops: Small group sessions|
|||that follow on from the tailored talks|
|||have been conducted across several|
|||prominent medical schools, including|
|||the University of Birmingham, Cardiff|
|||University,
Bristol
University,|
|||University of Sheffield, and Imperial|
|||College London. These workshops,|
|||facilitated by trained Mind Health|
|||volunteers, have been attended by|
|||over
200
students
and
provide|
|||valuable support, fostering mental|
|||well-being
and
promoting
open|
|||discussions
about
mental
health|
|||challenges.|
|4.|Resource Creation:||
||•|Online Well-being Survival Guide:|
|||Published in December 2021, this|
|||guide offers practical advice and|
|||strategies for maintaining mental well-|
|||being. It includes tips and insights|
|||from individuals who have navigated|
|||the challenges of medical school,|
|||aiming to empower students to|
|||manage their mental health effectively|
|||.|
||•|Upcoming Resources: The charity is|
|||also developing anutritionalguide|
|and cookbook to further support|
|---|
|students' overall well-being.|
|5. Collaborations and Wider Impact:|
|•
The charity has actively collaborated|
|with various medical schools and|
|organizations, enhancing its reach|
|and impact. By fostering partnerships|
|and
engaging
with
different|
|communities, they have contributed to|
|the broader societal goal of promoting|
|mental
health
awareness
and|
|reducing stigma.|
|Safeguarding and Support:|
|The
charity
places
a
strong
emphasis
on|
|safeguarding, working in collaboration with university|
|student support and well-being teams to ensure a|
|staff member is present during talks and workshops.|
|This ensures appropriate internal signposting for|
|students if needed.|
|Testimonials and Feedback:|
|Students who attended the workshops and talks|
|provided positive feedback, noting the relevance and|
|practical value of the sessions. They highlighted the|
|importance of taking breaks for mental well-being,|
|the benefits of mindfulness, and the supportive|
|environment created by the facilitators. Such|
|testimonials underscore the charity's effectiveness in|
|addressing the mental health challenges faced by|
|medical students.|
|Through its comprehensive approach, including|
|online campaigns, workshops, talks, resource|
|creation, and collaborations, Mind Health For Medical|
|Students has made a tangible difference in the lives|
|of its beneficiaries. The charity has successfully|
|created a supportive community, provided crucial|
|tools for mental well-being, and actively worked|
|towards reducing stigma and promoting mental|
|health within the medical student population and the|
|broadersociety.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|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||
Other
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end ofthe period|Para
1.21|The charity's financial position at the end of the
period is £2209|
|---|---|---|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held|Para
1.22|Mind Health For Medical Students follows a policy
for holding reserves to ensure the financial stability
and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Reserves are funds set aside by the charity to
provide funds that are to be used only for the
charity objectives as stated above. These funds
are in a business account that is for the charity and
only used for charity objectives and approved by
the Trustees.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para
1.22|£2209|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para
1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially
indeficit|Para
1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para
1.23|N/A|
|**Additional information (optional)**
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising)|Para
1.47||
|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||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:||CIO|
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing
document|Para
1.25|Constitution document|
|How is the charity
constituted?|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|At every annual general meeting of the members
of the CIO, one-third of the charity trustees shall
retire from office. If the number of charity trustees
is not three or a multiple of three, then the number
nearest to one-third shall retire from office, but if
there is only one charity trustee, he or she shall
retire; There will always be three trustees and if
only three in position, a trustee cannot retire from
the position until another is appointed.
The charity trustees to retire by rotation shall be
those who have been longest in office since their
last appointment or reappointment. If any trustees
were last appointed or reappointed on the same
day those to retire shall (unless they otherwise
agree among themselves) be determined by lot;
The vacancies so arising may be filled by the
decision of the members and the trustees
remaining at the annual general meeting; any
vacancies not filled at the annual general meeting
may be filled as provided in sub-clause (5) of this
clause;
The members or the charity trustees may at any
time decide to appoint a new charity trustee,
whether in place of a charity trustee who has
retired or been removed in accordance with clause
[15] (Retirement and removal of charity trustees),
or as an additional charity trustee, provided that
the limit specified in clause [12(3)] on the number
of charity trustees would not as a result be
exceeded;
A person so appointed by the members of the CIO
shall retire in accordance with the provisions of
sub-clauses (2) and (3) of this clause. A person so
appointed by the charity trustees shall retire at the
conclusion of the next annual general meeting
after the date of his or her appointment, and shall
not be counted for the purpose of determining
which of the charity trustees is to retire by rotation
at that meeting.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para
1.51||
|---|---|---|
|The charity’s
organisational structure
and anywider network|Para
1.51||
|with which the charity
works|||
|---|---|---|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para
1.51|N/A|
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charityname|MindHealth for MedicalStudents|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity
uses|‘Mind Health’|
|Registered charity
number|1196846|
|Charity’s principal
address|2 HOLTON ROAD
HORFIELD
BRISTOL
B32 2HP|
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|1
2
3|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person**
**(or body)**
**entitled to**
**appoint trustee**
**(ifany)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Dr Christine
Muhota|N/A|N/A|N/A|
||Dr Jacob Bloor|N/A|N/A|N/A|
||Miss Emma Boxley|N/A|N/A|N/A|
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name N/A**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
|**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year **||
|---|---|---|
|**N/A **|||
||||
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
|Description of the assets
held in this capacity|N/A|
|---|---|
|Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects|N/A|
|Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets|N/A|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|
|---|---|---|
|**Type of**
**adviser **
**Name**
**Address**|||
|**N/A**|||
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**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
The charity is run entirely by volunteers, there are no paid staff members Chief Executive Officer - Dr Christine Muhota
Design and branding coordinator - Vidyaah Seth Events coordinator - Dr Christine Muhota Campaigns coordinator - Avi Miller, Caitlin Fong Trustee and operations officer - Emma Boxley Trustee and Recruitment lead - Dr Jacob Bloor Finance lead – Ellie Chilcott, Sam Gold
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **N/A**
## **Other optional information**
Please see our 2021 – 2023 Impact report for more detail on our charity work: https://rb.gy/bjejk5
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)**[Christine Muhota ] **Full name(s)**[Christine Wanjiru Muhota ] **Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee, Chief Executive Officer **Chair, etc)**
**Date** 30/05/2024