2024-08-01-accounts - Mind Health For Medical Students

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 02/08/2023 Period start date to 01/08/2024 Period end date Charity name: Mind Health For Medical Students

Charity registration number: 1196846

Objectives and Activities

	SORP 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 have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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	SORP reference
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 our services. 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 which we have done work with both the University of Bristol Medical School and Cardiff University School of Medicine. Our local engagement officers, acting as ambassadors at their 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

	SORP reference
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. 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 1,400followers, posting 280 pieces of content, including community stories, tips and advice posts, book and podcast recommendations, and signposting multipe events and charities. Their posts have over 7000 garnered impressions as of April 2024 • 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:	Workshops and Talks:
	•	Talks and Workshops:
		Conducted in seven
		universities nationwide,
		reaching over 1000 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:	4. Resource Creation:	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: Blog,
		Recipe guide and potentially
		a Podcast in the future.
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 bymedical students.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

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 £2,380.39
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	£2380.39
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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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 (trust deed,royal charter)	Para 1.25	Charity Constitution document
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	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 thatmeeting.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	MindHealth for MedicalStudents
Other name the charity uses	‘MindHealth’
Registered charitynumber	1196846
Charity’s principal address	2 HOLTON ROAD HORFIELD BRISTOL BS7 0EP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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 N/A 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 – Jeremy Laine Campaigns coordinator – Dr Devya Kumaseran Trustees – Dr Christine Muhota, Dr Jacob Bloor, Emma Boxley Finance lead – Dr Samantha Gold

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

Please see our website for more information www.mindhealthuk.org

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) ChristineMuhota Full name(s)[Christine Wanjiru Muhota ] Position (eg Secretary, Trustee, Chief Executive Officer Chair, etc) Date 24/05/2025