## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From 01/02/2024 Period start date To 31/01/2025 Period end date** ## **Charity name: GINGER HEART FOUNDATION** ## **Charity registration number:** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Working with individuals in Cumbria,
Lancashire and North Yorkshire
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Raising awareness about the harms
and enhanced risk of suicide when
powder cocaine and alcohol are
combined in a recreational pattern.
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Supporting and advocating for those
experiencing trauma and grief, so
that we can support the creation of fit
for purpose mainstream services and
enable access to those services.
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Supporting individuals who are
engaged in recreational powder
cocaine use and want support to stop
their use.
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Offering peer support with events to
promote community and support.
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Utilise online avenues to promote the
aims of the charity and to offer
support.| |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|**Objective 1: Raise awareness about the**
**link between recreational powder cocaine**
**use with alcohol and the risk of suicide in**
**the comedown**
1.
A series of online in person
videos, posts, podcasts and
information to raise awareness
about the risk of combining
recreational powder cocaine and
alcohol which leads to the
creation of cocaethylene and can
lead to harm or suicide in the
comedown.| |2.|Working together with the Co-Alc| |---|---| ||alliance to create a documentary| ||called ‘White Elephant in the| ||Room. Which has been a hefty| ||endeavour to raise funds, film our| ||stories of loss and what led to| ||those losses and incorporate user| ||experience, university input and| ||coroner’s input. We are hopeful| ||that this documentary is going to| ||go a long way to informing the| ||public and services about the| ||hidden harms of mixing alcohol| ||and powder cocaine.| ||https://www.co-alc.org/| |3.|A series of talks given on various| ||forums in and around Rossendale| ||including Rossendale Connect| ||and others.| |4.|Currently involved in primary| ||research with the university of| ||Central Lancashire to conduct a| ||series of semi-structured| ||interviews and qualitative online| ||question forms to ascertain the| ||harms and near misses| ||associated with combining| ||alcohol and recreational powder| ||cocaine use on nights out.| |5.|Collaborated with Lancashire and| ||Yorkshire constabulary in a police| ||funded campaign of pub posters,| ||beer mats and education around| ||the very real risk of sudden death| ||and suicide when alcohol and| ||cocaine are combined together.| |6.|Amanda Naylor is conducting a| ||literature review alongside other| ||members of the co-alc alliance.| |7.|We have now secured funding| ||from the National Lottery Awards| ||for all for a part time powder| ||cocaine worker to work in| ||Lancashire provide education| ||and coaching for people affected| ||by powder cocaine use.| - **Objective 2: Support mental health services access and structure for this impacted by cocaine and alcohol use and/or grief and trauma by knowing someone who completed suicide as a result of their use.** 1. EMDR support for 1 individual to access treatment for trauma and grief. Our trustee Amanda Naylor has now trained and qualified as an EMDR therapist and can provide this service to clients of the charity for free. 2. 1:1 support for 28 individuals who have been impacted by suicide and/or cocaine and alcohol use. This support was via MS TEAMs calls or in person support. The timescales ranged from 3 weekly meetings to 20 weekly meetings of 1 hour duration for each. 6 of these are ongoing. 3. Amanda Naylor is currently in the process of setting up an online support group for individuals impacted by trauma and grief. (This was deferred but will go live in the new year). 4. Amanda Naylor is currently in the process of arranging 1:1 weekly meetings for recreational powder cocaine users to come and gain support. ## **Objective 3: Peer support for individuals affected by grief and trauma.** 1. There have been three football matches to raise monies for Ginger Heart Foundation and each of these days has incorporated the community and supported individuals to be part of a cohesive group. 2. The trustees each year have run the Manchester 10k race to raise money for the GHF but this year everyone came together to raise money for a cancer awareness and research charity. |||3.
Pub crawl with participation of other
charities to raise money and raise
awareness.
4.
We are currently in the process of
arranging a charity walk of the three
peaks in Yorkshire to bring the
community together in a health
enhancing activity.(This was deferred
from last year)| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|I can confirm that all trustees have read and
understood the charity commission guidance
on public benefit – PB1, PB2 and PB3.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
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|We do not as yet have any official volunteers
working with us, but a number of people
have arranged football matches, charity
walks, and others to raise money for the
Ginger Heart Foundation.| |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|During this reporting period, the Ginger
Heart Foundation has continued to advance
its mission to reduce the harms associated
with social powder cocaine use and to
provide compassionate support to
individuals, families and communities
affected by its impact.
A key achievement has been the
development of the charity’s internal
governance, policies and procedures. This
groundwork is essential for strengthening
our organisational structure and ensuring we
operate safely, ethically and effectively.
These preparations will enable us, in the
coming year, to recruit our first part-time
Powder Cocaine Support Worker. This role
will be dedicated to supporting individuals
currently using powder cocaine, as well as
those affected by others’ use. The worker
will be trained as a Recovery Coach and will
engage proactively with the community and
partner organisations. Their focus will be on
reducing harm, preventing crisis, and
ultimately contributing to fewer deaths
caused by combined alcohol and powder
cocaine use.
We have also expanded our therapeutic
provision. The charity is now offering online
EMDR sessions delivered by our in-house
EMDR therapist, providing trauma-informed
support to individuals impacted by grief,
addiction, and substance-related harm. This
service is helping beneficiaries process
traumatic experiences, stabilise their
wellbeing, and build healthier coping
strategies.
In addition, we have been strengthening
relationships with key organisations across
Rossendale and the wider North West. We
are actively exploring opportunities for
partnership work, collaborative training,
shared outreach activities, and community
education initiatives. Our trustees are also
engaging with national networks, including
ongoing collaboration with the Co-ALC
Alliance and other specialist charities
working to address the rising harms
associated with alcohol and cocaine use.
These partnerships allow us to share
expertise, improve our practice, and amplify
our collective impact.
To support awareness-raising and best-
practice sharing, we are currently reviewing| upcoming conferences and professional events where the charity can present its work. Through speaking engagements, community events, and sector collaboration, we aim to ensure that the voices of those affected by powder cocaine harms are heard, and that evidence-based responses to this emerging crisis are promoted. Overall, the charity has made important progress in building strong foundations, delivering trauma-informed support, and preparing to expand its direct work in the community. Our activities this year have contributed both to individual wellbeing and to wider public benefit by raising awareness, developing professional networks, and taking meaningful steps toward reducing substance-related harm across Rossendale and beyond ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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
of the period|Para 1.21|**Please see attached financial statement**| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**Not applicable**| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**N/A**| |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**| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
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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:||We are set up for public benefit to fulfil the
aims of our charitable organisation.| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |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|Trustees were all young people who are
aware of the patterns of use of those
engaging in recreational powder cocaine use
and alcohol. They all requested to be a part
of the charity and its aims, and we have an
annual review to ascertain if their role as
trustee feels right for them to continue or
would they like a break or complete on the
trustee role.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Safeguarding Policy including what to do when someone discloses a support need. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 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** |Charity name|GINGER HEART FOUNDATION| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|GHF| |Registered charity number|1200286| |Charity’s principal address|Blackwood Mill, Blackwood Road, Bacup, Lancashire OL13
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Paul Taylor|GHF chair||Full duration||| |||Amanda Naylor|Secretary &
SafeguardingLead||Full duration||| |||Nadine Taylor|||Full duration||| |||Kieron Melvin|||Full duration||| |||HarveyBarlow|||Full duration||| |||Ryan Casey|||Full duration||| |||Josef Brierley|||Full duration||| |||BradleyPearson|||Full duration||| |||Thomas Brown|||From 21/8/24||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| |||Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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**funds**| |**Income and endowments from:**|||||0| |Donations and legacies|792.58|0|0|792.58|17417.33| |Charitable activities|0|0|0|0|3301.08| |Other tradingactivities|0|0|0|0|460| |Investments|0|0|0|0|0| |Other|84.34|0|0|84.34|60.73| |**Total**|**876.92**|0|0|**876.92 **|**21239.14**| |**Expenditure on:**|||||| |Raisingfunds|0|0|0|0|1246.2| |Charitable activities|818.8|0|0|818.8|5907.09| |Other|451.13|0|0|451.13|2201.33| |**Total**|**1269.93**|0|0|**1269.93**|0| |Netgains/(losses)on investments|0|0|0|0|0| |**Net income/(expenditure)**|**-393.01**|||**-393.01**|**9354.62**| |**Tranfers between funds**|0|0|0|0|0| |**Other recognisedgains/(losses)**|0|0|0|0|0| |Gains/(losses) on revaluation of
fixed assets|0|0|0|0|0| |Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined
benefitpension schemes|0|0|0|0|0| |Othergains/(losses)|0|0|0|0|0| |**Net movement in funds**|0|0|0|0|0| |**Rconciliation of funds:**|||||| |Total funds brought forward|11884.52|0|0|11884.52|11884.52| |**Total funds carried forward**|**11491.51**|0|0|**11491.51 **|**11491.51**|