2025 MenTalk Swale Trustee Report
“Behind every number is a life, a family, and a second chance” Here’s what the Mentalk community have achieved together. Our impact in Numbers
SUICIDES PREVENTED 26 Since our launch in 2022
Men supported through Mentalk groups,initiatives and outreach 1500+
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Schools supported with mental health awareness and early intervention from MenTalk Health.
MenTalk Events held including usual weekly meetings,charity fundraising, Sunday walking group and .... 115
15 Acres of well being land with our project hosting cabins,food areas, and nature-based recovery activities.
Online views on a single Mentalk awareness post,helping reach men who may be struggling in silence. 345k
80% Of our team trained by paramedics in life-savingresponse, defibrillators carried at meetings and events “I came here with a plan to end my life. That night didn’t fix everything; but it saved me”
— Anonymous MenTalk group member.
Men’s Mental Health continues to be national crisis. How we will continue to meet this challenge...
Career Pathways: Linking men with Jobcentres and local employers. Addiction Support: Integrated partnerships with drug and alcohol services. Healthier Workplaces: Raising awareness of neurodiversity and mental health at work. Court Advocacy: Providing mental health support as a catalyst for reform. Community Bonds: Connecting men through creative and social sessions. Local Support: Driven by community donations and business backing. Mentalk Hub: Open safe space open for men to meet, connect, and access support Real Talk Podcast: Education and awareness, now in digital format. Scalable Impact: Growing throughout Swale, Ashford, and beyond.
Charity Reporting period January - December 2025
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MENTALK SWALE TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2025 UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Produced by Swale Community and Voluntsry Services
Mentalk Swal• Roforenco and Admln15tratlvo Dgts11¥ of the Charity, ivs TnJ81ees and Advi$¢rg For thg perlod 1StJanuary 2025 untll 3151 December 2025 Trustees Chrls White (Chair) Nick Chilés (Treasurer) Jason Firmager Graeme Lloyd Paul Stephen Simon Clark Charlty Reglstergd Numbor 1207036 Prlnclpal Offlcg S Park Road Sillingboume Kent ME10 1DR Independent Examiner MTS S Richards Bankers Uoyds Bank plc 125 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BD
Mentalk Swal8 Tru8tee8' report For the perlod 1*1 January 2025 untll 31•1 Dgcgrnber 2025 The Trust8es submit their annual report and th8 financial statemenls of Mentalk Swale (the charilyl for tho perlod 1 St January 2025 until 319t December 2025. The Trustees wnfirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply wlh current statutory requ1MentS, the requirements of the charitS governing document and the prow5ions of th8 Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) 'Accounting and Reportlng by Charities. issued in March 2005. Structurej governance and management . Method of appolnlment or election of Trustegs The management of the charity is the responsibilty of the Trustees vé1 8re elected and co-opted under the terms of the Charity Commlsslon Scheme. The Honorary orricers of the Serwce shall be elected from the members of the Service at the Annual General Meeting and shall hold office from the end of that meeting. The Board of Trustees has the power to ccpopl persons vthether or not being members of the Servi lo serve on the Board. provided that the number of such rA)-opled mgmbers shall not exceed one- fourth of tho lolal number of elected members serving or7 the Board at any one lime. b. Organisational structure and declslon making The Board of Trustees shall meet not less than four times a year. . Rlsk management The Trustees h8v8 assessed th8 major risks to whth the oharity is exposed. in partlwlar those related to the operations and finances of the charfty and a.'e satisfied that systems are in place to mTtigale our exposure to the major risks. d. Tru5te8s' r8sponsibllities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to smaller charities. Law applicable lo charities in Englandlwales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that peric#J. In preparing those financial slalements the Trustees have". Selected suitable accounting palicies and applred them consistently Made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Prepared Ihe financial statements on the going concem basis (unless it is inappropriat8 10 pr8sume that the charity wll continue in operation) The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disdose vAth reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial sl8lementS CDmply wth the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonaSle steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and other irregular(ties. Tris report was approv2d by the Trustees on 181h February 2026 and signed on tts halF, by. Mrs C White, Chair
MenTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Current Year Prlor Year Incoming Resources Donations and legacies Charitable Activities Other trading activities Investment Income 26,616.35 10,000.00 4,454.65 54.58 23,731.30 0.00 2,391.95 Totsl Incomlng Resources 41.125.58 26,123.25 Resources Expended Charitable Activities 31,994.64 23,346.76 Total Resources Expended 31,994.64 23,346.76 Movement in total funds for the year- Net Incorne for the year 9.130.94 2,776.49 Total Funds as at 1st January 2025 5,347.38 2,570.89 Total Fund5 a5 at 31st December 2025 14,478.32 5,347.38
rvienTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Statement of Financial Position for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Current Year Prlor Year fixed Assets Intangible Assets 0.00 Tangible Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank 14.478.32 5,347.38 Debtors Less Creditors 0.00 Net Current Assets 14.478.32 5,347.38 Total Assets Less Current Llabllltles 14,478.32 5.347.38 Funds of the Charkiy General 14.478.32 5.347.38 Total Funds 14,478.32 5.347.38 INDEPENDENT &YAMINATION I can confim) in my opinion that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affalrs as at 31st December 2025 Signature of Independent Examiner IMr5 S Richards) Date
MenTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Income and Expenditure Account for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Income Current Year Prior Year Donations Fleet Retail Donation5 All Vehicle Donations Neighbourly Foundation Donations Bournes sponsorship Cartref Homes Fundraising Donation Fundraising Events Geese Project Donation Councillor Members Grants Grants Bequests Interest 9,091.00 5,200.00 3,000.00 4.980.00 0.00 1.543.35 4.454.65 7,349.93 3,900.00 2,500.00 0.00 600,00 0.00 2,391.95 3,364.76 2,250.00 0.00 3,766.61 0.00 2,397.IXI 10,000.00 405.00 54.58 Total Income 41,125.58 26,123.25 Expenditure Current Year Prfor Year Property Insurance Equipmenvpodcast setup Subscrlptions Utilitie5 Advertisinglwebsite Design Staff Costs Counselling Rent Project Costslshed Event costs/refreshments Glfts Merchandiselclothing Cleaning Training costs Volunteer expenses 384.00 1,212.86 335.88 2,614.13 18.36 4,OIXI.i)) 8,700.LIJ 8,000.00 2,877.13 831.90 0.00 1.016.80 0.00 900.00 1,103.58 343.53 2,949.45 193.19 1,434.40 1,117.77 0.00 7,500.00 6,150.00 700.00 691.35 Iw.00 1.720.77 446.30 0.00 0.00 Total Expenditure 31,994.64 23,346.76 Surplus (Deflcltl for the year Surplus B/Fwd from Previou5 Years Surplus C/Fwd 9,130.94 5,347.38 14,478.32 2.776.49 2,570.89 5,347.38
MENTALK SWALE TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2025 UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Produced by Swale Community and Voluntsry Services
Mentalk Swal• Roforenco and Admln15tratlvo Dgts11¥ of the Charity, ivs TnJ81ees and Advi$¢rg For thg perlod 1StJanuary 2025 untll 3151 December 2025 Trustees Chrls White (Chair) Nick Chilés (Treasurer) Jason Firmager Graeme Lloyd Paul Stephen Simon Clark Charlty Reglstergd Numbor 1207036 Prlnclpal Offlcg S Park Road Sillingboume Kent ME10 1DR Independent Examiner MTS S Richards Bankers Uoyds Bank plc 125 High Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4BD
Mentalk Swal8 Tru8tee8' report For the perlod 1*1 January 2025 untll 31•1 Dgcgrnber 2025 The Trust8es submit their annual report and th8 financial statemenls of Mentalk Swale (the charilyl for tho perlod 1 St January 2025 until 319t December 2025. The Trustees wnfirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply wlh current statutory requ1MentS, the requirements of the charitS governing document and the prow5ions of th8 Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) 'Accounting and Reportlng by Charities. issued in March 2005. Structurej governance and management . Method of appolnlment or election of Trustegs The management of the charity is the responsibilty of the Trustees vé1 8re elected and co-opted under the terms of the Charity Commlsslon Scheme. The Honorary orricers of the Serwce shall be elected from the members of the Service at the Annual General Meeting and shall hold office from the end of that meeting. The Board of Trustees has the power to ccpopl persons vthether or not being members of the Servi lo serve on the Board. provided that the number of such rA)-opled mgmbers shall not exceed one- fourth of tho lolal number of elected members serving or7 the Board at any one lime. b. Organisational structure and declslon making The Board of Trustees shall meet not less than four times a year. . Rlsk management The Trustees h8v8 assessed th8 major risks to whth the oharity is exposed. in partlwlar those related to the operations and finances of the charfty and a.'e satisfied that systems are in place to mTtigale our exposure to the major risks. d. Tru5te8s' r8sponsibllities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to smaller charities. Law applicable lo charities in Englandlwales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that peric#J. In preparing those financial slalements the Trustees have". Selected suitable accounting palicies and applred them consistently Made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Prepared Ihe financial statements on the going concem basis (unless it is inappropriat8 10 pr8sume that the charity wll continue in operation) The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disdose vAth reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial sl8lementS CDmply wth the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonaSle steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and other irregular(ties. Tris report was approv2d by the Trustees on 181h February 2026 and signed on tts halF, by. Mrs C White, Chair
MenTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Current Year Prlor Year Incoming Resources Donations and legacies Charitable Activities Other trading activities Investment Income 26,616.35 10,000.00 4,454.65 54.58 23,731.30 0.00 2,391.95 Totsl Incomlng Resources 41.125.58 26,123.25 Resources Expended Charitable Activities 31,994.64 23,346.76 Total Resources Expended 31,994.64 23,346.76 Movement in total funds for the year- Net Incorne for the year 9.130.94 2,776.49 Total Funds as at 1st January 2025 5,347.38 2,570.89 Total Fund5 a5 at 31st December 2025 14,478.32 5,347.38
rvienTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Statement of Financial Position for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Current Year Prlor Year fixed Assets Intangible Assets 0.00 Tangible Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank 14.478.32 5,347.38 Debtors Less Creditors 0.00 Net Current Assets 14.478.32 5,347.38 Total Assets Less Current Llabllltles 14,478.32 5.347.38 Funds of the Charkiy General 14.478.32 5.347.38 Total Funds 14,478.32 5.347.38 INDEPENDENT &YAMINATION I can confim) in my opinion that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affalrs as at 31st December 2025 Signature of Independent Examiner IMr5 S Richards) Date
MenTalk Swale Registered Charity Number 1207036 Income and Expenditure Account for the Period 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 Income Current Year Prior Year Donations Fleet Retail Donation5 All Vehicle Donations Neighbourly Foundation Donations Bournes sponsorship Cartref Homes Fundraising Donation Fundraising Events Geese Project Donation Councillor Members Grants Grants Bequests Interest 9,091.00 5,200.00 3,000.00 4.980.00 0.00 1.543.35 4.454.65 7,349.93 3,900.00 2,500.00 0.00 600,00 0.00 2,391.95 3,364.76 2,250.00 0.00 3,766.61 0.00 2,397.IXI 10,000.00 405.00 54.58 Total Income 41,125.58 26,123.25 Expenditure Current Year Prfor Year Property Insurance Equipmenvpodcast setup Subscrlptions Utilitie5 Advertisinglwebsite Design Staff Costs Counselling Rent Project Costslshed Event costs/refreshments Glfts Merchandiselclothing Cleaning Training costs Volunteer expenses 384.00 1,212.86 335.88 2,614.13 18.36 4,OIXI.i)) 8,700.LIJ 8,000.00 2,877.13 831.90 0.00 1.016.80 0.00 900.00 1,103.58 343.53 2,949.45 193.19 1,434.40 1,117.77 0.00 7,500.00 6,150.00 700.00 691.35 Iw.00 1.720.77 446.30 0.00 0.00 Total Expenditure 31,994.64 23,346.76 Surplus (Deflcltl for the year Surplus B/Fwd from Previou5 Years Surplus C/Fwd 9,130.94 5,347.38 14,478.32 2.776.49 2,570.89 5,347.38