The Mended Foundation
Trustees' Report and Financial Statement For the Year ending 13 January 2024
Charity No: 1202461
The Mended Foundation
Trustees' Report and Financial Statement For the Year ending 13 January 2024
Contents
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Legal and Administrative Information
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Report of the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities
The Mended Foundation Legal and Administrative Information
Charity Name: The Mended Foundation Charity Registration Number: 1202461
Registered Office and Operational Address: 54 ANSTRIDGE ROAD LONDON SE9 2LJ
Trustees: Ogheneruro Kode Adama Koffi Namiruke Jalogoh
Bank Details Account Holder: The Mended Foundation Address: 54 Anstridge Road, London, SE9 2LJ, GB Account Number: 49530161 Sort Code: 23-05-80
Accountants: Novelty Business Solution 124 Island Business Centre 18-36 Wellington Street Woolwich London SE18 6PF
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 13 January 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ending 13 January 2024.
Our Aims and Objectives
Purposes and Aims
The objects of the charity remain focused on addressing critical community needs. For the public benefit, our primary purpose this year was to improve access to mental health support for hesitant African women. By reducing barriers to care, raising awareness, and providing tailored support, we aim to empower women to seek the help they need. Central to this goal is the establishment of a network of community mental health advocates who can engage directly with women in trusted, familiar spaces.
These advocates work in community centres, places of worship, and social events to offer vital information, emotional support, and resources. Our objective is to break down stigma and hesitation, encouraging women to prioritise their mental health and access professional care when needed.
Ensuring Our Work Delivers Our Aims
We conduct an annual review of our aims, objectives, and activities to evaluate their effectiveness and relevance. This year, our focus has been on identifying and addressing the specific barriers African women face in accessing mental health services. Our efforts included:
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Raising Awareness: Through workshops, seminars, and outreach programmes, we educated communities about the importance of mental health.
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Building a Support Network: We trained and deployed mental health advocates to engage directly with women in culturally sensitive ways, addressing their unique concerns and providing relatable support.
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Reducing Barriers: Collaborating with community leaders and organisations, we addressed misconceptions about mental health and worked to ensure that resources are accessible and non-intimidating.
This review process ensures our activities remain aligned with our stated purposes, allowing us to maximise our impact on the communities we serve. We continually reference the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit to ensure our objectives and planned activities contribute to our mission effectively.
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 13 January 2024
Members of the board of trustees
Members of the Board of Trustees, and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date or this report are set out on page 1.
In accordance with charity law, as trustees, we certify that:
So far as we are aware, there is no relevant information of which the company's accountants are unaware; and as the trustees of the charity we have taken all steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Charity's accountants are aware of that information.
This report has been prepared,
By order of trustees:
Ogheneruro Kode Chairman Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account)
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Funds (£) | Funds (£) | (£) | |
| Incoming Resources from Generated | ||||
| Funds | ||||
| Voluntary Income (Donations) | 1,900 | 0 | 1,900 | |
| Resources Expended | ||||
| Costs of Generating Voluntary Income | 1,200 | 0 | 1,200 | |
| Charitable Activities | 500 | 0 | 500 | |
| Governance Costs | 150 | 0 | 150 | |
| Net Incoming Resources Before Other | 50 | 0 | 50 | |
| Recognised Gains | ||||
| 50 | 0 | 50 | ||
| Total Funds Carried Forward |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and expended derive from continuing activities.