Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
For the period: 5 August 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity Name:
The Mindful Foundation 1209439
Trustees:
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Natasha Taliadoros – Chair
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Sam Webber – Trustee
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Dr Stuart Russel Walker – Trustee
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Sarah Jane Kelly – Trustee
Structure, Governance and Management
The Mindful Foundation is governed by its founding constitution and operated by a board of trustees with relevant experience in abuse prevention, education, and trauma-informed care.
Objectives and Activities
The charity exists to prevent abuse, support recovery, and promote wellbeing through trauma-informed education and early intervention. Its flagship programme, Think Different: Abuse Prevention & Support, is designed to build emotional resilience, self-worth, and safe relationship skills in young people aged 8–16.
Summary of Achievements (2024–2025)
During this initial period, we focused on foundational development, including:
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Designing educational and training materials
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Beginning development of the charity’s website
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Establishing key partnerships and networks in the UK and South Africa
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Planning and arranging an in-country visit to South Africa in May 2025
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Initiating conversations with schools to embed the Think Different programme
Financial Review
In our first financial period:
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Income: £1,000 (donation)
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Expenditure: £740 (website design and hosting)
The remaining balance of £260 will be carried forward into the next financial year to support delivery and expansion.
Reserves Policy
Given the early stage of development, the charity does not yet operate a formal reserves policy but aims to maintain a small unrestricted reserve to ensure basic operational continuity.
Future Plans
In 2025–26, we aim to:
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Finalise and launch our full website
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Secure funding to expand our work across four UK schools
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Return to South Africa to deliver further programmes with five partner organisations
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Continue strengthening our partnerships with local authorities, Women’s Aid, and NSPCC
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Train over 100 educators and reach 800+ children with the Think Different programme
Declaration
Approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf:
Natasha Taliadoros Chair of Trustees Date: 28/07/2025
Receipts and Payments Accounts Aug 2024 – March 2025
Receipts:
- Donation Income: £1,000
Payments:
- Website Design & Hosting: £740
Balance Carried Forward: £260