FLYNNIS EK)RT IN THE STORM LTD
(Canpany Nurn￿r: "1345394B)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
KARL JACKSON ACCOUNTANCY
•AEESRE25•
0711112Q5
COMPANIES HOUSE

FLYNN'S 51ORT IN THE STOBM LTD
REPQRT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YL4R ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Contents
Page
Annu'al Deport
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financi.'al St8.'eroents
li
Accountant, s Report
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FLYNN'S PORT IN THE
STORM
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE
YEAR ENDING 31st JULY
2025
PORT I

FLYNN'S P
2025
TINT
RM
YEAR
LY
Reflertions year ending July 2025
As we close out 2024. we do so a83inst the backdrop of a year defined by both rising demand
and increasing strain across the sector. Referrals have continued to rise, as they have year on
year, a clear indicator of growing need within the communities we serve. Following the trend
of previou5 years, we witnessed the unfortunate closure of several key partner organisations,
trusted charities and community groups whose work has been essential to SUPPOrting
vulnerable individuals.
These closures are particularly concernin8 in light of the growing recognition from both the
NHS and government bodies of the vital role the voluntary and community sector plays in
addressing health inequalities and supporting better outcomes. From shaping local services
to ch3mpioning the voices of people with lived experience, these organisations bring unique
value that cannot be easily replaced.
Sustaining the Frontline, Investing in the Future
Despite national commitments to strengthening the third sector. too little investment reaches the
frontline. For many grassroots initiatives. survival still hinges on time-limited grants and uncertain funding
streams. A5 we move into our 2025126 financial year. the need for sustained. accessible funding for
community-led services has never been more urgent.
While national bodies such as the NHS recognise the important role of community organisations, many
grassroots services continue to rely on limited grant funding
and are often among the first to be affected
by funding shortages.
Amid these challenges, we're proud to have strengthened our commitment to the next generation of
mental health professionals. Over the past year, we have developed stron8 partnerships with Chester
Ulliversity, Liverpool John Moores University. and Edge Hill University. As part of this collaboration,
student Nurses and Paramedics complete a plocements with us. gaining valuable, real-time experience by
shadowing our professional staff, as well as educational training on various disciplines of mental health.

These placement5 give trainee nur5eslParainedics direct insight into how mental health services operate
within communities. bridging the gap between academic learning and frontline delivery. Together. we're
investing in a workForce better equipped to understand and respond to real-world mental health
challenges. These relationships not only support student learning but also reflect our wider mission to
invest in the future of mental health care by sharing knowledge. building capacity. and advocating for
community-led approaches.
Service Delivery in 2024 figures
During the 2024 financial year. we experienced a 21)% rise in demand, with 3,451 individuals
actively engaging with our services. This increase reflect5 both growing community need and the
trust placed in our organisation as a vital source of mental health sUPPOrt.
We also saw a notable rise in the complexity of cases, with the average number of sessions per
client increasing f rom 8 to 12. This shift highlights the depth of support many clients now require
and our ongoing commitment to providing flexible. person-centred care.
During the 2024 financial year, we experienced a 20% rise in demand, with 3,451 individuals
actively engaging with our services...
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Across our team. oné truth stands firm= we cannot tackle mental health Wiihout f irst listening
really listening
to those most affected.That means hearing from young people, over 70% of
whom report feeling overwhelmed by pressure, anxiety, and uncertainty aboutthe future.lt means
acknowledging the experiences of racialised communities, who are 40% less likely to receive proper
mental health support while still facing the daily toll of systemic injvstice.lt means recognising that
one in three people living in poverty can't access the mental health care they need, even as they
carry the heaviest burdens. It means standing with transgender and LGBT+ individuals, over 70%
of whom face discrimination, violence, or exclusion because of who they are.
And it means no longer i8noring the epidemic of chronic loneliness - a condition a5 dangerous to
our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. quietly affecting millions.
Mental health isn't a trend. It's a crisis
and it cannot be solved with surface-level f ixes or one-
size-fits-all responses. Real change begins with radical empathy, honest conversation, 3nd putting
lived experience at the centre of everyihing we do.
These are not frinse experiences they are frontline realities. And wkiile the pandemic may be
behind us, its shadow still lingers. deepening pre-existing inequalities and exposing just how fragile
mental health support remains for so many. We have seen a stark rise in support required for
immigrants and asylum Seekers and are adapting our referral process bespoke to this marEinalised
group to ensure people suffering with mental health and trauma do not fall through the net due
to ignorance and language barriers

Mental health is no longer something spoken about in whispers. It's on the front pages,
debated in parliament, and acknowledged by public figures including members of the
royal family. But visibility is not enough. Awareness must lead to action, investment. and
change especiallyforthe people and communities who've been left out of the conversation
for far too lon8.
It has become increasingly evident that there are significant gaps in mental health support
for children and young people, existing services are overwhelmed. Over the past year, we
have witnessed a sharp rise in the demand for such services so much so that individuals
have brought young people directly to our door in urgent need of support. In response, we
have employed a part-time child therapist and partnered with our local Youth Federation
to share resources. expertise. and support.
Connection Beyond Conversation
One of the most powerful developments this year has been our activity-based group sessions - spaces
intentionally designed around shared experience a5 well a5 formal therapy. These groups have proven to
be a quiet but transformative success. Without pressure. participants begin to share their personal stories-
why they came to Flynn's, the struggles theWve faced. and the f riendships thewve built along the way.
What emerges is community, trust, and healing- often in ways that can't be replicated in a clinical setting.
Building on this success, we've expanded our holistic wellbeing programme with daytime sessions in
practices such as yoga and Reiki. Attendance has grown steadily. While women still make up the majority
of partlCiP3nts. we're seeing a welcome rise in men joining too. Encouragingly, mixed groups are forming
naturally. fostering a sense of inclusion and mutual support at the heart of everything we do. These groups
remind us that recovery doesn't always begin in the therapy room - it often starts with being seen. being
heard, and simply belonging.

This year we've also seen an increase in patients facing serious court cases. In response, we have
developed a close connection with a Criminal Barrister in Chambers in Chester. ensurin8 our patients
receive essential legal support while we hold them together mentally during these traumatic situations.
We've participated in even more Team Around the Family ITAFI meetings and play an active role in child
protection meetings. strengthening the safety nets around vulnerable individual5.
Meet Phoebie. the youngesi
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Storm Crisis cafe.
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We remain deeply committed to offering both early intervention and urgent crisis support to those who
need it most. As part of our outreach. we're preparing to launch a dedicated. user-friendly website
designed to break down barriers and make it easier for people to access help, guidance, and connection
whenever they need it.
We're also working hand-in-hand with other services, reaching out to those who are struggling in today's
challenging times. Wherever there is need. we will be there, offering support, compassion. and hope.
While our work may not yet influence large-scale change in how mental health is supported or understood,
we value and amplify the efforts of larger organisations working in thi5 field. We share our voice.
experience, and commitment through participation in conferences, events. and surveys, knowing that
every contribution helps move things forward. Change may take time, but it is happening.
None of what we've accomplished would be possible without the unwavering dedication of our
extraordinary staff and volunteer5
or without the trust and collaboration of our referrer5. Their belief
in our mission powers everything we do. Together, we are changing lives - and that is no small thing.
Mrs Dorothy Cartwright MBEQ , Q .
Chair Trustee
Flynn's Port in the Storrn
September 2025

FLYNN'S PORT IN THE STORM LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCIX AND
ZXP£YDIT¥JP£ .4CCOLINT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNZ 2025
Note
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and grants
Legacy
211937
216206
Total incoming resources
226937
216206
PESOURCZS EXPENDED
Costs of chari table activitie8
Costs of activities
206474
211602
Total resources expended
206474
211602
Net Incorning resources
Legac.y
5463
15000
4604
2Q1463
4604

FLYNNIS PORT IN THE STORM LTD
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
Note
2024
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
20176
5004
CRZDITORS:
Amounts falling due within
one year
787
400
NET CLlliRENT ASSETS
19389
4604
19389
4604
RESERVES
Capital Account
19389
4604
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
19389
4604
In approving these financial statements, as director of the
company* I here.by confirm:
that for the year ended 30 June 2025 the company was
entitled to the exemption from audit under section 477 of
the companies Act 2006,.
that the members have not required the company to obtain
an audit in accordance with section 47& of the companies.
act 2006.

FLYNNIS PORT IN THE STO1￿ LTD
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
that I acknowledge my responsibilities for:
al complying with the requirements of the Act with respect
to accounting records and for the preparation 0£
accounts, and
bl preparing financial staternents which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at
the end of the financial year and of its profit for
that year and which otherwise comply with the provisions of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to the financial statements,
so far as applicable to the company.
For the year ended 30 June 2025, the company was entitled to
exernption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act
2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an
audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act
2006. The directors acknowled.ge their responsibility for
COTuplying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accouTTrting records and for the preparation of accounis.
The financial statements set out on pages I to l-l were
approved on 18 Septerober 2025.
Dozothy Cartwright MBE
Chair Trustee
Flynn, s Port In the Stozm Ltd

FLYNN'S PORT IN THE STOBM LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The.accounts are prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with The Financial Reporting
standard for Smaller Entities leffective April 20081, the
stater(Lent of Reconwaended Practice: Accounting and Reporting
Charities l.revised 20051 and the Co]rLpanies Act 2006.
Income
Voluntary iucome is" receivett by wa.y- of donations and. gifts.
and is included in full in the statement of financial
. activities when receivable.
CREDITORS: A)￿l)NTs FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Sundry Creditors and Accruals
787
400
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FLYNNIS PORT IN THE STOEIM LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
3. COSTS OF ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Salaries
Insurance
Telephone
stationery
Marketing.
Accountancy
utilities
Rent
Equipment rental
184629
923
2440
462
240
714
189972
2348
432
300
53A
.4£68
12000
12000
206474
211602
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
OF FLYNNIS ￿RT IN THE STORM LTD
As described on the balance sheet you. are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025,
set out on pages I to 6. and you consider that the company is
ek'ÈmPt from atidit. Irt ac"cOt"dait"Ce wlth your Ihstt"u'ctlon"s, we
haiie 'com- j l ed these un'aL"dited .a--ounts
4n order to aseist you
to fulfil your statutory responsibilities, from the accountinq
re"cord's "'an"d information and Èxplanations "supplied t.o me.
IGA ￿l￿,-
Karl Jackson Accountancy
Preston
18 September 2025
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