## **Trustees Annual Report and Annual Accounts for Mentalmate CIO** 

(For the year ended 31 March 2025) 

Charity Name: Mentalmate CIO 

Registered Charity Number: 1207675 

Principal Office / Registered Address: 202 Meadowhead, Sheffield, S8 7UG 

Constitution: Charitable Incorporated Organisation 

Date of Registration: 02/04/2024 

## **1. Trustees’ Annual Report** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The objects of Mentalmate CIO are the preservation and protection of good physical and mental health for the public benefit by providing boxing classes and other fitnessbased activities, mental health support, and fitness-based stress management techniques. 

## **Activities and Achievements** 

During the year the charity delivered: 

- Group boxing for fitness sessions 

- Outreach programmes with other charity organisations and local organisations. 

- Volunteer training and development to increase community support capacity 

All activities furthered our charitable purposes for public benefit. Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit throughout planning and delivery. 



## **Highlights of the Year** 

- Supported over 400 beneficiaries through group sessions 

- Delivered 300 sessions throughout the year 

- Expanded volunteer team to 6 trained boxing for fitness coaches 

- Built partnerships with local GPs, organisations, and community groups 

## **Impact** 

Feedback from participants indicates improvements in: 

- Confidence and self-esteem 

- Ability to manage anxiety 

- Reduced feelings of isolation 

- Increased access to timely support 

The trustees are pleased with the continued growth of Mentalmate CIO and its positive outcomes for the community. 

## **Financial Review** 

- Total income: £13,504 

- Total expenditure: £6,115 

- Surplus: £7,389 

The charity held no restricted funds and had no creditors or debtors at the year end. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The trustees consider the level of reserves held at the year end to be appropriate for the charity’s current activities and foreseeable future needs. 



## **Trustees** 

- Daniel Barton 

- Adam Bows 

- Bee Gan 

## **Risk Management** 

Key risks include: 

- Funding sustainability 

- Volunteer capacity and wellbeing 

- Safeguarding responsibilities 

Mitigations include maintaining diverse funding streams, volunteering capacity and robust safeguarding processes. 

## **Plans for the Future** 

Over the next year, Mentalmate CIO intends to: 

- Develop new wellbeing programmes for young people 

- Broaden partnerships to reach underserved groups 

- Apply for multi-year funding to secure long-term sustainability 



## **2. Statement of Financial Activities** 

**Description[Amount ] (£)** 

Income 13,504 

Expenditure 6,115 

Net income 7,389 

Total income for the year was £13,504 consisting of: 

- Donations: £3558 

- Fundraising: £2284 

- Legacies: £ 7662 

The trustees are grateful to all supporters, funders, and donors. 

Total expenditure amounted to £6115 including: 

- Equipment: £2779 

- Premises and operational costs: £2579 

- Volunteer Training: £757 

Reserves remain within the policy range. 



## **3. Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025** 

## **Assets** 

- Cash at bank and in hand: £7,389 

## **Liabilities** 

- Creditors: £0 

Net assets: £7,389 

## **4. Funds** 

||**Amount**|
|---|---|
|**Fund Description**|**(£)**|
|Unrestricted funds brought|0|
|forward 1 April 2024||
|Surplus for the year|7,389|
|Unrestricted funds carried forward||
|31 March 2025|7,389|





## **5. Notes to the Accounts** 

1. Accounting policies: Prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with Charities SORP (FRS 102). 

2. Restricted funds: None held during the year. 

3. Trustee expenses: No trustee expenses were paid during the year. 

## **Trustee Declaration** 

The trustees approve these accounts and confirm they are a true and fair summary of the charity’s financial activities. 

Signed: _______________________ 

Name: Daniel Barton (on behalf of the trustees) 

Date: _______________________