Charlty reglstrallon number NIC100561
Company reglstration numb•r N1030447 (Norlhem Ireland)
AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustee8
Mr Owen Crilly
Dr Josephlne Deehan
Ms Marianne Downing
Dr Maria Keè
Mr Joseph Mahon
Mr Bemard MrAnaney
Ms Helen McDonnell
Dr Patrick McKeon
Mr Robert Roblnson
Ms Alexandra Murdock
(Appointed 9 February 2023)
(Appointed 9 F8bruary 2023)
(Appointed 27 September 20231
Secretary
Mr Joseph Mahon
Charlty number
NIC100561
Company number
N1030447
Reg18tered offlc•
2 Crawford Square
DerylLondonde
BT48 7HR
Audltor
Harbinson Mulholland
Cenlrepoint
24 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
Co. Antrfm
Northem Ireland
BT2 8HS
Banker¥
Bank of Ireland
27 Culmore Road
Londonderry
BT48 &JB

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
CONTENTS
Page
Chairman's statement
Ttrustee8' report
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Indep6nd&nt audltorfs report
15-18
Statement of flnanclal 8ctivltl88
19
Statern8nt of flnancial POBltion
20
Statement of ¢88h flows
21
Notes to the fin8nGlal 8tat8ménts
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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
As we reflect Dll the past year, il becomes evident why AWARE has been busier than 8ver. Mental health Issues
have conslantiy been in the headlines, whether it's a well-known personality speaking out about their struggles pr
the alamiing lack of resources lo meet the ever-growing demand for support servlces.
In Aprfl 2022, the M8nlal Health Foundation published a report Indlcatlng that 70Vo of our adult population had
experienced 8 mental health problem in the last 12 months. Additionally. a joint r8POrt with the London School of
Economic5 and Political Science revealed that diagnosable mental health problems cost the Northem Irish economy
£3.4 billion annually, whlle the Northern Ireland Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 called for a £1.2 billlon
Investment over 10 years. Unfortunately, the lack of an Execullve and the funding deficlt in Northem Ir8land'8 publlc
se￿iCe8 put the slr8tegy at r5sk, not lust currently, but for the next decade as well.
More than ever, the support ané servlces provided by our volunteers and staff continue to make a posStlve
difference to our communities recovering from the Covid pandemic and now struggling with the ¢ost of living hikes.
As detailed in thls report, all our departments were exceptionally busy.
The Education and Tr8lning team ￿0¢hO￿ ovar 17,000 p8rticipanls during the y8ar, and11 was encouraglng to See
the relntroduction of face-to-face service delivery. The growth of our programmes for schools and young people has
been Tem8d(able, with over 10,000 young individuals particlpaling In the 'Mood M8tters Young People, programme
alone. No18bly, the 'Back lo Life, B8ck to Normality, project has been Sn5trumenlal in handling the heavy caseloads
of GP rnental health cases.
Despite the challenges faced during Covid, our Support Groups managed to stay active, Ihankg lo th8 dedlcolion of
the Support ServiGes team and our volunteer group facillt8tors. Encouraging young adults to engage wllh our
Support Groups has been a challenge, bul we plan lo bulld on the 8uccess of th8 Newtownards Yokjng Adull118-
30yr81 group, redeslgnlng the model based on v81uable feedbÉck from focus groups. Recognising the importance of
our poer-led support group8, we have Initiated 8 research project in partnershlp wllh the Unlversity of Ulster to study
their benefits.
You'll find us everywherel AWARE'S reach has expanded sSgnificantly. thanks lo our Communlcalions team. We are
the most widely followed mental health charity in Northem Ir6land, wllh a presence on platforms like our webslle,
Facebook, Twitt8r, YouTub8, Inst8gr8m, 8illboards, and now even TikTok. On8 of the hlghlights of the year was the
Investors In Mental Health Awards, where we celebraled the ¢ontrlbutions of schools, bu$lness8s, and fundraiBer8
lo promoting good ment81 health with 200 guests.
The award-winning Fundraislng team has been successful in attractlng generous corporate sponsors and creating
exdtlng events like Giant Steps along the Causeway Coast. However, the oommunity'5 Gapacily for giving has been
8ffecled by the cost of living crisis, resulting in lower-than-predicled funds raised. Going forw8rd, AWARE'S
spending plans will need to consider the challenges faced by fundraisers Sn the Gurrenl financial environment.
All of the accomplishments mentioned above come at a cost. In 2022123. our total income was £1.28 milllon, while
our total expenditure was £1.69 million, resulting in a deficit of approxlmately £400,000. Although the charity's
reserves covered this overspend, it's clear that such levels of deficit cannot be sustained in the future. The incomlng
year will bring significant financlal challenges for staff, senlor management, and the 808rd.
This year, we bld farewell to som& long-standing contributors to AWARE. Tom McEnean8y retlmd after 26 years of
loyal servi￿. Thrtsugh hig legendary ne￿OrkIng skills and knowledge of the third sector, he made a lasting
contribution to the development of the charity. Brendan Armstrong, a trustee for many years, significantly shaped
our programmes with his experience 8s a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and teacher. Jarlalh Mccreanor. who
openly shared his own mental health journey, provided invaluable conlribul'ons during the Covid pandemic and
remains an esteemed member ofthe AWARE team.

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On a positive note, we welcomed three new trustees, Nlcola Foy, Marianne Downey, and Aan Robinson, whose
diverse sklll sets wlll enhance the effectiveness of the Board.
Lastly, I want to extend he8rrf8lt thanks and gratitude, on behalf of our staff, sessional workers, and fellow trustees.
to the AWARE army of volunteers who tirelessly run support groups and raise funds year in and year out. Without
your dedication, there would be no AWARE, so please contlnue to make a difference.
Mr Bemard McAnaney
Chalrman
Dale:
2810912023

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The Trustee$ present their annual report and financS81 slat8ments for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The finanual slatemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set oul in nots 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's goveming document, the Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice 8pplicable to charities preparing their aGcounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021.
{effective 1 January 20191.
Objoctlves and actlvltles
Our Vlslon, Mission and Values
AWARE has been working since 1996 to support all those in Northern Ireland affected by depression, anxiety and
bipolar dlsorder.
Our V181on Is for a fvture where everyone c8n openly discuss their mental health, acce55 services appropriate to
th&ir needs, and develop the skills and knowledge to maintain positive ment81 health.
Our Ml•8lon18 to:
Promote emotlonal health and wellbeing
H8lp peopl8 build resilience and malntaln posltlve mental h88llh
Ensure people wllh depression, anxiety, and blpolar disorder are aware of and can access approprlato support
Increase publlc understanding of depresslon and reduce the stlgma surroundlng th8 Illness
Our Values are th81, above all else, we value our serylce users. We will treat èveryone with dignity. respect and
compassion. We ar8 transparent in all our work and accountable lo our slak8hold8rs.
Dlgnlty, re8P8Ct and ompathy - We will traat e8ch other and our servlce users wlth dignlty, re8pect and
empathy.
Integrity, profe85Sonallsm and tran8par8ncy- We 8r8 commltted to the highest standards of prof8sslonalism,
honesty 2nd openness in all aspects of our work.
Innovatlon and Excellence - We are committed to providlng hlgh-quality services and to being innovative for
the b8neflt of people using our servlces.
U8erThL•d
Those who best understand the ch811enges faced by people affected by depresslon, anxlety or blpolar dlsorder are
those who have b8en affected by it themselves. Therefore. we promot8 a slrong usèr-18d, 8elf-help appr08ch, 8nd
th8 organisation's culture is based on the actlve Snvolvém8nt of its seNic8 users, staff, and volunteers.
Volunteering
We place a hlgh value on the importance of our volunteers who glve up their time without financial gain lo support
others. We actively promote and reward volunteerlng acr055 thg work of (he organi8alion.
Cllnical Standards
The clinical excellence of our programmes is paT8mounl to our service delivery. Clinical governance of all OUT
programmes and external messages is rigorous, ongoing and embedded within the organlsalional culture.
Partnershlp worklng
We are committed to working wlth a wide range of groups, induding those based in local communities, those
representing a particular community of interest and other sectoral organisalions working with people experiencing
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Our Behaviours
W8 will r8spect everyone we wme Into GontsGt with
We will listen non-judgmenlally
We will be k)OSitive, polite and professional in our dealings with people
We will do what we say we will do
We will foster a culture that is caring and compassionate.
As slated in the Memorandum of Association, th8 charlty's objectlv8s aT8 to improve th8 quality of Ilfe of people with.
or at dsk, of depresslon and thelr carers In Northem Ireland. This is to b& achiev&d by
Reli&ving conditions of d&pression, bipolar and other mood disorders by the provision of mutual support,
fellowship and counselling for persons who are or who have been suffering from such illnesses and their
relatives
Educating the public regardlng depresslve illnesses by promoting and encouraging public awareness of such
illnesses
Promoting research Into th6 causes, trèatm6nt and pr6vention of depressive illnesses and the disseminatlon of
th& valuabl& r8sulls of such res8arch
Actlng as a natlonal organl8ation for all matters Concernlng th6 relief of sufferers of depresslon and manic
depre88ive Illnesses and th6lT f8mlli8s
AWARE wa5 founded by people with personal experience ol depre55lon, Its negetive Impact on their Ilves and the
lack of understanding and support available in the community at the tlme. This us8r-led ethos remalns a key drivor
of the charivs WOTk.
The charfty's work Gurrently Includes..
Ment81 health peer support groups in most maln towns in Northem Ireland
Online support groups
Email support services
A wide range of free resources and Illerature on varlous mental he8lth Issues
Free public talks and other events on depresslon and related Issues
Information outreach events In communllies across Northern Ireland
Living Life to the Full, a unlque Ilf6 skills programme based on CBT concepts
Mood Matters. 8n education programme d8llv8r8d In schools, workplaGes and communlty settlngs
Mental Health Flrst Ad Iralning programme
Mlndflt, a programme provlded to spO￿ng organisation$
Mlndfulness programmes, including Paws b, delivered in primary schools
My Mlnd & Me - a n8wly-doveloped primary school wellbelng programme based on the 'Take 5 Steps to
Wellbeing, principles
An Inter8Ctlve website offering information and resourtes
The Trustee5 have paid due regard to guldance Issued by the Charity Commlsslon in deciding what activits'es the
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Achlevements and perforrnance
Educatlon and Training
AWARE'S Education and Training department plays a vltal role in raising awarene55 of common mental health
issues and equlpping peopl8 with tools to look after their emotional wellbeing. We have had a successful year.
expanding our programme offerings and reach. AS we approached the retirement of our esteemed Head of
Education and Tralnlng, Pal Lynch, in May, w8 adapted the leadership Structure of our team lo adopt a regional
approach to deliverlng s8rvlces. We warmly welcomed Stephen Mccrudden a5 our new Head of Educatlon &
Training <Wesl), working out of our DerrylLondondery office. Stephen works alongside Marina Mccully. who
manages the Education and Training team in the East from our Belfast office. We expanded our team further and
now compri888 seven tralnlng officers and five administrative staff members. Additionally, we recruited and trained
18 talented sessional trainers to deliver our progr8mm&s.
During 2022123, wè achie￿d the followlng-
In schools
Dellvered 75 'Paws b, mlndfulne8s programme8 to 1,500 pupils in prlmary schools.
Introduced 2 'My Mind and Me, programmes for primary schools.
Conducted 22 ,.b￿athe, mindfulness programmes for posl-primary schools, reachlng 550 puplls,
D61ivered 540 'Mood Matters Young People, programme3 lo over 10,000 young indlvlduals In schools and
other suitable selllngs
Tralned 29 teachers an 8-week mindfulness progr8mme.
Provided 'Paws b, training lo 5 teachers and classroom assistants, enabling the inle9ralion of mindfulne88
pr8¢tSce Inlo Ihe school culture.
Organised two teacher focus groups to support teachers with 'Paws b, delivery in 8chool8.
In the community
Conducted 73 'Livlng Life to Ihe Full, programmes for over 565 participants in communlly 8elllngs.
Delivered 90 'Mental Health First Ald, programmes to over 950 participants.
Delivered 'Mindfil' programmes.
Offered 117 mlndfulness programmes to over 790 8dults.
Delivered 96 'Mood Matters Adulv programmes for over 800 people in local communlues,
Ran 83 'Mood Matters Parent and Baby, programmes for over 400 paronts and 6xpeclant parents.
Dellvered 15 8ducalional talks lo 340 peopl6.
In workplaces
Dellvered 42 'Mental Health Flrst Ald, programmes to workplaces.
Conducted 108 'Mood Matters In th& Workplace. programmes for more than 1,600 employees.
Provided 6 'Supporting Employee Wellbeing, programme5 10 168 people.
Overall, we reached over 17,000 participants vlth our Education & Training programmes during 2022123. While we
conducted many community and workplace progr8mmes via Zoom, we gradually resumed face-to-face delivery,
trend we anticipate will continue in the upcoming year.
We took great prfde In Introducing new mlndfulness programmes for adults, p8rents, and school puplls. The 'Mlndful
Parenting, programme for parents of 5-12 year-olds received fantastic feedback. We look forward to delivering more
of these In the coming year. Additionally, we successfully provided the 4-week .brealhe programme for 9-14 year-
olds in 20 p05t-primary schools and secured funding lo further expand this programme in 2023124.
The tgam developed a new 'Feel Good. programme, in¢orporating mindfulness practices and '5 Ways to Wellbeing,
concepts. This Is a follow-on for parents. adults. and primary school children. Under the Positive Minds for
PreTnature Parents project, we plan to roll out more of Ihg59 in 2023124.

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We also developed 'My Mind & Me,, a programme designed for P3-P7 pupils, enhanced with engaging acllvities to
help this age group understand concepts around mental health and emotional wellbeing. Thanks to the generous
support of our partner Belfast City Airport, we could pllot this In seven primary schools this year.
We successfvlly d8livered the second year of The Community Foundation Mental Health Support project to provide
our'Back to Life. Back to Normality, programme, whlch consists of six weeks of Living Life lo the Full and six weeks
of mindfulness. This project supports five GP Federations across Nl that have Mental Health Leads. Referrals ara
made by GP practices in these federations lo help people on the current waiting list for seNices. We built strong
relationships with Iho GP Foderation menial health leads and their r&specb've teams, regularly meeting and sharlng
flndings wllh them.
In collaboration wlth the Publ1¢ Health Ag8ncy, we completed the r8view of Northem Ireland's M8nl81 H881th Flrst
Aid programme and successfully delivered th8 revised version. AWARE was a150 Involved in training 37 new Mental
Health First Aid trainer5, 10 of whom are affiliated with AWARE as staff or sesslonal tralnèrs. This In¢￿ased
capacity positions us well for future MHFA delivery.
Throughout the ye8r, p8rtnership work remained a prorninènt f8atur8 of our work. We Go118bor8t8d with
organis811ons such as Tinylife, Diabeles UK, M8cmSllan Cancer, WRDA (Women's Resource Development Agency).
and MAS {Matern81 Advocacy Support) to develop and adapt our programmes and cater lo their dient groups. W8
continued to advo¢at8 for expectant and new parents by partlcipating in steering and implemenlallon group8
focused on Infant and matemal mental health. We guided health profassionals supporting new and expectant
parents through the specialist perinatal secllon of our website. Our perinatal mental health resource Is in high
demand and distributed in antenatal units and Sure S18rts.
The laam worked hard this year to develop our workplace mental health tralnlng progr8mm& portfolio. We
developed a new h8lf-d8y manageVs programme, 'Supporting Employee Wellbeing,, to educate managers and team
leaders on 8UPPOrting thelr employees durlng challenglng and stressful tlm&B. We piloted the programme. revSewed
and adapted It based on feedback. We a180 rolled out 8n inlroducloTy module for our ￿LearnIng platform,
IAMAWARE, to 236 participants. This comprehensive suite of workplace programme8 sui18 the new hybrid way of
worklng, and we hope it will help businesses across Northern Ireland invest In thelr staff s mental health and
wellbeing.
In addition to our fundraislng actiwties, the sales of our programmes, primarily to the business community.
contribula slgniflcantly lo AWARE'S incom&. Th& Education & Training team playÈ a vllal ro16 In 8Stabllshing
connections with workplaces, cultlvatlng relallonships, and dellverlng tralnlng programmes. They work dosely with
our fundraising team to engage the business community and attract sponsorship, Charity of the Year initiatsves, and
general fijndraising efforts. These 8ndeovours raise awareness of mental health and the importance of ment81
wellbeing in the workplace. Notably, post-Covid-19, there has been a slgnificant increase in interest and attenllon to
mental health within workplaces, 168ding to higher programme sales and improved understanding of ment81
wellbelng.
In Ihe 2022123 period, AWARE generated £142,860 through programme sales, with the Mental Health First Aid and
Mood Matters Workplace programmes conlribullng slgnlficantly to this Income. These funds are used to expand and
sustain our support groups Bnd outreach servlces,
Support S¢rvlces and Communlty Outreach
AWARE'S Support Services department remains commilled to providing èss8ntial and unique support to indlviduals
affe¢ted by depression. anxiety, and bipolar disorder. This year, the team expenenced a transition in leadership as
Rhonda Murphy took over as the new Head of Department following the retirement of Tom McEneaney in
September 2022. Rhonda's strong community baGkground has already proven invaluable lo the team, and we
eagedy arrtlclpate the positive impact She will bring in the years to come.
We are pleased to announce the reopening of two support groups In Cookstown and Enniskillen. These groups offer
a safe and supportive space for indlviduals wtth mental health challenges to connect with others who share slmllar
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A primary fiKus this year has been developing our supwrt group model for young adults, building on the success of
our flagshlp 18-30s group in Newtownards. Through a serles of focus groups with young support group members
and external youth organisalions, we have gathered valuable Insights lo redesign our sUPPOrt group model.
ensuring it meets the specific needs of young people. We are excited to continue this work to provide meanlngful
support to even more young individuals.
Volunteers play a crucial role in our servSces, and WB were thrilled to welcome new volunteer facilitators for our
support groups thls year. Their dedication and commitment significantly conlrfbute to the succe35 and effeclivene55
of our 5ervlces.
In collaboration with UU (Ulster Unlver8ityl and QUB (Queen's University Belfastl, we continue to offer placements
to postgraduate students in PWP IPsyGhological Wellbeing Praciliioner) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
courses. Additionally, we initiated an academic research prolecl wllh UU, whlch examlnes the benefits of peer group
supwrt. We eagerly await the findSngs and recommendations that w115 further enhance our services.
To better understand th8 8xpèri&nc88 and p8r8pective8 of our support group m8mber8, we conduci&d a Support
Group Survey, gatherlng valuable feedback on the benefits of attendlng support groups. The feedback was
incTedlbly positive, and Ihls Informatlon allows us to Implément suggestions and share the findlngs to continually
improve our seNic8s.
To ensure effeellv8 plannlng and tailored service dellvery, we established Locallty Plannlng Meetings in each Trust
Area, fostering connection and Gollaboralion among facilitators. These meetings h8ve facllllaled valuable
di8cusslons and actionable steps for service planning and Implementation.
AS acllve 8dvocat&s within the Maternal Mental Health Alllance, w8 have been dedlcated to promotlng the mental
he81th needs of local women and babies, particularly in our Gampaigning and lobbylng efforts for a Mother and Baby
Unil IMBUI in Norihern Ireland.
Our Community Outreach team has been Incredibly busy throughout the year, engaging with varlous st8tutory,
community, and publlc sectors. With a strong presenc& in 811 Trust areas, we have successfully promoted our
seNices, raised awareness, reduced Stigm#, and offered advlce and support. In loial, we delivered 116 Inform8llon
Outreach event6. reachlng approxlmately 78,000 p8rtlclpants and signlfl¢8ntly Imp8Ctlng our community.
The Support Servlces dep8rtm8nl's unwavering dedicatlon and hard work hav8 811ow8d us to conllnue prowding
crucial support, raising awareness, and fos18ring a supportive environment for those affected by mentsl health
challenges. We Trmain Gommilled lo promoting wellbeing and improving the live5 of Individuals In Northem Ireland.
We have 25 support groups, including iwo online and one young adult group {18-30 years)
We held 1,243 support group meetlngs durlng thls year
We recorded 6,555 allend8nces at the support groups
W8 responded to 2,008 support emails
We answered 1,299 Support calls this year
We delivered 116 Informats'on Outreach events, some via Zoom or through the provislon of literature, with
an approxlm8te reach of 78,000 partlcipants.
We held five public talks Ihroijghoul the year In Derry, Belfast, Coleralne, Strabane and Newry in
partnership with The Royal College of P8ychialry. These events had different topics such 8s Young People
and Mental Health. Addictions and Mental Health and Menopause and Mental Health, and we were
supported by partner agencies such as PIPS. ARC Recovery and Causeway Coast GP Federation. These
public talks were well-attended. with highly encouraging feedback.
We d8veloped two AWARE-affiliated groups in Larne and Kesh, which continue to provide wtal support
within local cornmunitlg5.
We held our annual Volunteer Celebratlon Event in the Ulster Museum In Belfast, whlch was a wonderful
opportunity in a beauliful setting to acknowledge the enormous contribution our highly-committed
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Communlcatlons
Throughout the year, the Communlcations Team has played a vital role in prornoting AWARE'S se￿ICeS and raising
awareness of mental health issues within the community. Consequently, AWARE has seen notlceable growlh in our
public profile and increased brand recognlllon. Thls progress is evident in the charity's rising website traffic, soclal
media engagement, and press coverage. These achievements further reinforce AWARE'S position as an industy
leader and the most wldely-followed mental health charity in Northem Ireland.
The dedlcallon and hard work ofthe Communications Team have beèn plvotsl In supportlng AWARE Nl's mlssion to
advocate for mental health and provlda 8ssentl81 servlces to th08e In need.
We have undertak8n various successful campabgns throughout the year to generate awareness. During Mental
Health Awargness Week 2022, we leunGhed a digital video serles enlltled 'My Journey with D8presslon.' Thls
Impactrul campaign featured young AWARE support group attendees and vulunleers who bravely shared thelr
personal experiences with mental ill-health and their paths to recovery. The campaign recelved Significant
engagement and positive feedback, Inspiring more young people lo reach out and seek help through our support
groups.
Additionally, durlng Volunteers Week, the tearn ran a campalgn highlightlng the storSes of volunteers from various
departments wlthln AWARE. These hearf811 narrallv&s shad light on why these indlvldu8ls choose lo d8dicate Ihelr
tlme and energy to volunt88r wlth AWARE, shimcaslng the Immense Impect of thelr conlrfbutlon8.
AWARE'S Communications Team also collaborated wllh Dad's Voice, AWARE'S affillate support group in Ballymena,
for a men's mental health campaign. The campaign focused on stories of fatherhood and mental heamh, providing
plafform for fathers to share their experiences and challenges. By sharing these stories, we aimed to de5tigmallse
men's mental health issues and encourage open conversations wlthin the community.
During Chlldren's Mental Health Week, we launched a campaign highllghting the Imprasslve evaluation report for
AWARE'S Paws b prlmary school mlndfulness programme. Addltlonally, we sh8r8d valuable content for parents and
teachers, offering guldance on inili8ting conversations 8bout mental health with children. These efforts aimed lo
creat8 a supportive 8nvlronment for young mind5 to understand and address their mental wellbelng.
The team worked with Holy Cross College to CTeale a promotional vldeo for AWARE'S Mood Matters for Young
People programme. Thls vldeo f8atured staff and pupils, effectively conveying the programme's ben&fitg and the
Importance of supporting young people in developing 8waren8s8 of thair ment81 health and emotional w8llb8ing.
In addition to these c8mpaigns, the teBm successfvlly ex8CUted a rebranding Inliialive for AWARE'S Mood M8tters
logo and vlsu81s, creating 8 fresh and engaging look that aligns Wlth the charity'8 ¢urr8nt brandino.
Furthem0￿, wa established a TlkTok channel, which has proven highly successful in allracting followers and
delivering engaging video content. This slr8teglc move has enabled AWARE lo reach a broader audience,
particulaTly a￿ong younger demographics. It has provided a platfom lo share v81uable mental health informalion
and resources In an acGesslble and enlertabnlng format.
In October 2022, AWARE held its second Investors in Ment81 He81th Award5 at the Europa Holel in Belfast. The
event celebrated the contributions and support of bu5ine55es, schools. and community fundraisers, emphasi5ing the
significance of investing in rnenlal health. The Communications Tearn eagerly anticipates the next Investors in
Mental Health event in 2024. further enhancing meaningful Gollaboratlons and raising vital awareness.
Overall, during 2022-23
Our webslle had 274,086 page views and 75,369 users
Our network of Facebook followers has reached 26,668
We now have 9.537 followers on Twitter
Our Inslagram Gommunlty rea¢hed 6,181 followers
Our YouTube channel was viewed 10,670 times
AWARE appea￿d in 529 online & pr8ss artides
We were featured in 18 radio & TV interviews
Our Linkedln following has reached 2,404. with 885 newsletter subscribers
AWARE Is now on TikTokl Our channel is steadily growng In followers and views.

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Income Generntlon
Following Ihg Impact of the COVID-19 pandemSc, AWARE gxperfenced a surge in community engegemenl and
financial support, leading to a highly successful fundraising year in 2021122. However, lh8 ongoing cost of Ilvlng
crisis has significantly affected organisalional fundraising in 2022123, resulting in lower-than4xpecled income. This
decrease in fundraising incorne poses challenges for the charity's service delivery in 2023124.
During 2022123, fundraising generated £537,550 from the general publi¢, AWARE fundraising events and our
corporate pathers. Although this is still 8 gubstanllal amount raised, highlighllng the generosity of the public and
support for mental health, it represents a 200A d8crease in fundraising income from 2021122. The impact of the
challeng&s faced over the past three ye8r8 and how thls affects charllable giwng IB evldenl.
Despite these financial challenges, AWARE remains deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from the general
public, corporate partners, and volunteers. We have conslstenlly adopted an innovative and creative approach,
always priorilislng the wellbeing of our benefiGiaries and ensuring that we demonstrate the impact of the support
from our donors.
AWARE'S events continue to be a popular and engaglng part of our fundraising strategy. Throughout Ih? yèar, we
organised ten events that saw the partlcipalion of 659 IndivSduals. These evants Includéd excltlng activities such as
abseiling off Belfast Cas118, se£ splashing in Benone Strand and Ballyholme Beach, the Femianagh Colour Run, a
Sunset Climb in Cavehill, racing up the Lagan In Viking Boats, trekking to Cambodla, and walking 13 miles along
the piGturesqu8 Causeway Coast in our inaugural Giant Steps event. Collectively, these events ralsed over £62,000.
Although this figure represents a decreas8 Sn event income Compared to the previous year, despite hosting more
events wilh larger partlcSpanl numbers, the cost of Ilving crisis has impacted event sponsorship as Indlviduals have
1888 dlsposable income. Nonetheless, bringlng people together, fosl&rlng connections. having fun, and ralsing vital
funds for our services was heartening.
We are proud lo have e8tablish8d sever81 new partnershlps Ihls year, Indudlng MacBlalr, Trouw Nutritlon, GIBnbla
Cheese, Rutledge Group, AC Hotel, D8vid8on McDonnell, Onesource Virtual, and FinTrU. Danske Bank has also
8Xtended their partnershlp for a final year throughout 2023. Maxol. a dedicated and passionate supporter of
AWARE, donated £17,000 to our Gause through their 2022 Christmas Coffee Cup campaign. We continue lo enjoy
mutually beneficial corporate partnerships and extend our deepest grailiude to all of our partners for their
unwaverfng dedication and commSlment to promotlng positive mental hèalth in their workplaces and the l￿der
community. Their support, 8ngagemenl In workplace fundraising, and partlcipation In AWARE events have
gen8r818d Subslantlal amounls of Income.
Our income from Trusts and Foundations was also slgnSfi¢8ntly reducéd In 2022123 lotalling lust £161,777. Thls
includes income from
Ground Works UK
AE Harvey Charitable Trust
Inner City Trust
ctorla Homes Trust
The Community Foundation for Northem Ireland
Our Community Fundraisers continue to astound us wth their remarkable creativity, determlnalion, and unwavering
passlon. Throughout the year 2022123, our dedicated supporters went above and beyond, raising vital funds
through a wide range of personal challenges and events. These included ladies, nights, vibrant colour runs, arduous
marathons, thrilling treks in the Moumes, golf days, heartfelt wedding favours, and evan all•nighl sleèp-ouls. We are
profoundly grateful for the ongoing support we receive from schools, univergities, churches. various community
organisalions, and sports clubs across Northem Ireland. Their fundraising efforts and generous donations contribute
significantly lo our cause. Additionally, we extend our grats'lude to Ihose who faithfully 5UPPOrt us through monthly
donations. those who donate in memory of a loved one, and those who graciously include AWARE in their Will, thus
helping safeguard future generations, mental health.

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
TTRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
In F8bruary 2023, we were delighted lo launch a partnership with the Belfast North&tar&, a team competlng In the
Baseball Ireland adult league. We eagerly anticipate this collaborats'on's growth. which will raise awareness of
mental health and contribute lo fundraislng efforts.
Durlng 2022123, we embarked on our fir5t-ever Direct Mail campaign, focusing on developing AWARE'S support
groups for young adults and seeking small donations. Unfortunately, the campaign fell right amld the cost of living
crisis. The campaign raised lust under £1,200, which was lower than anticipated. Nonetheless, il provided a
valuable opportunity to engage with our previous donors, supporters. and benefi¢larfes whil& hlghlighting the
pressing need and future plans for expanding AWARE'8 8ervlces.
Lasuy, we cannot express enough gratitude to our Snvaluable partners, supporters, 8vent P8rtlcipants, and donors.
Their passion, commitment, and dedication are a constant source of inspir8tion and humility. Without IheSr contlnued
support, we could not fulfil our mi55ion. Now more than ever, we rely on their unwav8ring support as we strive to
make a difference in the realm of mental health. The financial landscape may present challenges, but AWARE
remalns resolute in its mission lo support Sndlvlduals affected by mental he81th challenges. With the continued
8UPPOrt and generosity of the community, we 8re detemiined to ov8rcome these obst8cl&s and continue making a
positive Impact on mental wellbeing in Northern Iraland.
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rrRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Flnancial review
Tolal In¢omo- £1,281.460
Comprising - Donations & GSfts
£537,550, Grant Funding - £442.122, TTusls & Foundations
Workshops & Courses- £139.757. Investments - £254
£161.777,
Total Expendlture- £1,693,104
Comprising- Charitable Aclivitie8- £1,322,814, Raising Funds- £370,290
The spend on charltsble 8ctlv1￿e8 was 78.13% of the total $p6nd
Re8erve8
Al 31tt March 2023 AWARE holds total reseNès of £855,683. During 2022123, due to the low8r incomé generated,
wè made us8 of re8erve8 to the v81u8 of £411,644. This was spent on th8 d8v8lopment of the follt)wlng key areas
as planned..
£12.000 for the further development of our eLe8ming pl8tfr)rm.
£32,000 for additional programme delivery staffing costs and £37,000 on additional admlnislratlon support
£48,110 for the delivèry of communSty-based mental health aw8r8ness programmes, whlch Include our
Mood Matters and Livlng Llfe to the Full Programmes for schools, communltles and workplaces.
£15,500 to continue three support groups which had no slalutory funding stream.
£15,585 for the development of the S81esforce CRM system
£4,238 for communicallons activity lo support promotion and access to services, campalgning, and posStive
mental health mess8glng
Given the reduced fvndrai$Sng income there was an updated plan for the use of reserves. We ulilised and
addlllonal £247,211 01 our reserves lo subsidise core services as fundraislng and sales income was low&r than
projected.
The Trustees were made aware of this po$ltion throughout the year In monthly management accounts and noted
Ihal this was an appropriate use of reseNes within the context. However, they noted that a balanced budget was
required for 2023124, and conllnued use of reserves at this level would place the organisation in a precarlous
financial p051tion.
The Trustees consider11 prudent to hold monies in reseNe If unforese8n clrcumst8nce8 lead lo fin8nci81 difficultie6
that might l&opardlse the future of 518 8mployment capaclty, users, wellb81ng and gener81 ch8rilable work.
The Trustee5 have examined the charltls requirements for reserves In Ilghl of the main risks to the organisation
and established a fomial policy which stipulates that free reserves be malntained at a level whlch ensures Ihat the
charity's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen dlfficully. The Trustees define free reseNes as
unreslricted income funds freely available for use as the charity detemiines and excludes any funds committed,
investèd In tangible fixed assets held by the charity and restricted or deslgnated funds.
Based on 2023124 budgeted Èxpenditure (excluding depredatlon) and the Board update to our r&88rves pjlicy, the
target level of reserves Is £557,674 10 £836,511.
Wlthin our curr6nt reserves, the charity holds total reserves to the value of £855,683 which indudes £102,271 of
redundancy contingency and £20,900 restricted reseNes lèaving free rese￿eS of £732,512.
The total income for the year was £1,281.460 of which £442.122 was generaled from contracts and grants,
£139,757 from the sales of workshops and courses and £699,327 from donations. trusts and foundalions, legacies
and fundraising activities and £254 from investments. Total expenditure was £1,693,104 of which £1,322.814 was
expended on direct charitable activitie5 and £370,290 on raising funds.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
TTRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Plans for future periods
As we enter the final year af our '2019-2024 Strategic Plan,, which ouuines key themes 8nd an ambitious
programme lo enhance our services, we have identified several priorities for this year..
Securing funding lo ensure the sustainablllty of our community-based mental h8alth awareness seThices.
Expanding our offerings to workplaces. reaching more individuals in PTofesslonal settlngs.
Extending our e-Learning platform to provide accessible mental health resources.
Pllotlng our young adult support group model. tailoring our services to better sèrve thls demographSc.
Introducing new progTammes targeting primary schools and 11-14-year-olds, promoting early Interventlon
and prevention.
Raising awarèness of mental health in Nl through our Investors in Mental Health conferéncè 8nd campaign.
Evaluating our se￿ICeS and identifying areas lor Improvement.
Our team plays a crucial role in the success of our organlsatlon. We have fully staffeé our team and will focus on
their developm8nl and wellbeing, investing in thelr growth and satisfaction.
Contlnuing lo Invest In our Infr85truclure, we have achieved mllestones such as deploylng an enhanced VOIP
phone ne￿Ork and updallng our server environment during 2022123.
We are dedlcated lo developing and Smplemenling a new CRM System. whlch wlll enhance our programme
man8gement, promotion, and overall awaien8ss-raising efforts.
Engaging with our stakaholders to shape the Btraleglc plan for 20242029 will ba a key PTIOTIty for us this year,
ensurlng we allgn wlth Ihelr needs 8nd expectatlons.
Cost of Llvlng Crl8lA
Mlndful of the cost of living crlsI5 and its impact on household flnancgs, AWARE look a conservallve approach to
esllmate our fundraising incorne for 2022123. However, even wlth these cautious projections, our Income fell short of
expectations. A8 we enter 2023124, w& have made even more conservative projections and will focus on dalivering
seNices only where income has already been 88cur8d. To mitigate these challenges, we are actively diversifying
our income sourGes, partlcularfy through Trusts & Foundatlons, and contlnue to Value and rely on the Support of our
corporate partners.
structure, governance and manag8ment
Aware Defeat Depression (trading as AWARE) Ss a company Ilmlled by guarantee and accepted as charllable by
HMRC under r8fer8nce XR 11534. The company was incorporated on 7th February 1996. The company was
eslabllshed under a Mernorandum of Association which establlshed the objects and powers of the company and Is
govemed by its Articles of Associatlon. The liability of membars is limited in that every member of the company
undertakes lo contribute an amount not exceeding £1 in the event of the cornpany being wound up.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, 8nd who soNed during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial slalemenls wer8..
Mr Owen Crilly
Dr Josephine Deehan
M5 Marianne Downing
Dr Maria Kee
Mr Joseph Mahon
Mr Bemard McAnaney
Ms Helen McOonn811
Dr Patrick M¢Keon
Ms Nicola Naughton
Mr Malachai O'Hara
Mr Robert Robin50n
Mr Jarlelh Mccreanor
Ms Llnda Meg8hey
Ms Alexandra Murdock
(Appolnted 9 February 20231
(Appointed 9 February 2023 and reslgned 17 October 20231
IReslgned 27 September 20231
(Appointed 9 February 20231
(Resigned 21 February 20231
(Reslgned 13 August 20221
(Appointed 27 September 20231
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rrRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees meet every 2 months as a full Board. We have sub committees for Clinical Govemance and Finance.
These sub committees meet quarterly. The terms of reference and chair of these groups are revlewed perlodlcally.
Recrultment and Appointment of the Trustees
The charity Trustees are also Directors of the company. A Trustee is Inltially elected for a temi of three years in
accordance with the Memorandum 8nd Articles of Assoclalion. Trustees may be re-elected if they are so willing and
accepted by the Board, serving up to a maximum of 9 years.
Corporate and Cllnlcal Governan¢o
The Board ensures the organisalion complle8 ￿th th6 relevant leglslation and good pr8cllc8. The Board 8UPPOrts a
clinical govemance ond finance support group lo support thi6. The Board also engages s8Nlce users directly
through our Advisory Council and Locality Planning structures. This council meets quarterfy lo reflect on the
organisalion's aclivllles and provide input lo the Board on the effectiveness and po18ntial improvement of these
servlce5. Similarly, the Locality Planning group5 meet regulady lo review activities in local areas and with Ihe staff
team lo suggest and explore development opportunities. The 808rd has a schedule for the regular review of all
programmes of work, policies and procedures, including an ethical policy regardbng our fundraising inits'alives and
partnershlp8. W& have 8 schedule ol all org8n1681ional pollcies revlew8d on a 3-ye8Tly cycl8.
Organlsatlonal Structure
The Board of Trustees Is responslble for the admlnislr8tlon of the charity and meets on 8 bl-monthly basis. The
Board has appointed 8 Chief Executive to manage the chaTIIy'8 day-lo-day operations. Within the terms of
delegated approval, th8 Chief Executive has delegated authority for operational matters, including employment.
project delivery and budgetary management.
Dlrector8' Inductlon and Tralnlng
All new Directors are given an Induction by the Chalrper50n and Chlef Execub've and provided with an inductlon
pack which includes the followlng do¢ument8-
Strategic Plan
Descriptions of the role of Dlrectors andlor Office 888rers
Profile of the charlty
Charity literatura
Staff profiles and biographles
In additson. Directors are offered additlonal training In, for example, commlllee skills, finan¢& management, child
prol&clion, data prolecllon, strategic plannlng and other relevant areas. Durlng 2023124 we plan to dellver specific
training for the Board on Keeping Children & Adults Safa, Understanding Charity Finances and Understandlng our
Governlng doGvment.
Rl8k Manag•m•nt
In accordance with good practlce, th8 charlly has developed a Risk Management Policy and procedur8 and
regularfy completes risk assessments in relevant areas. A Corporate Risk Register has been drawn to prioritise the
risk5 requirlng action. The Risk Regislgr Is reviewed and uwiated bivannually by the Board and quarterly wilhln the
Senior management team or as soon as a potential threat is identified. Analysis for e8ch risk is detailed in the Rlsk
Register, with the controls currenuy In place to miligale the risk and Ihe further actions required lo minimise the rlsk.
We have a stre8mlined Risk Action Plan. which the SMT reviews monthly to ensure action on p￿O￿lY tasks. This
year we have specifically updated the poli¢y and training on Lone Working.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
rrRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Statement of Ttrustees, responslbllltles
The Tnjstees, who are also the directors of Aware Defeat Depresslon for the purp058 of company law, are
responsible for preparing the Ttrustees, Report and the financial 5tstements in accordance with applicable law and
Unlted Kingdom AGGounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requlre8 the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and
falr view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources And application of r&source8, includlng
the Income and expendlture, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Tru8t&8s are required to-
seleGI sultable accounting policies and then 8pply them consistently-
obsérva the methods and princip18s In the Charitl8s SORP-
make judgements and estimates th81 are reasonab18 8nd prudent., and
prepare the financSal stal8m8nts on th8 going concem basls unless it 18 Inappropriate to presume that the Charlty
will continue in operation.
The Trustees ar8 responsible for keeping 8dequ8tè accountlng records that disclose wlth re8son8ble accuracy at
any time the financial position of the Charlly and enabl8 Ih8m to 8n8ure that th8 financial st8temenls comply with
the Companles Act 2006. Th8y are a180 responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the Charlty and hence for laklng
rea80nable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irragularitle8.
Audltor
In accordance with the company's artlcles, a resolution proposlng that Harblnson Mulholland be reappolnted as
audllor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
Dlsclosura of Informatlon to the audltor
Each of the Truslaas has confirmed that there18 no Infomiation they ar8 aware of that is relevant lo the audlt but of
whlch the audltor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they h8ve tsken approprtate slops lo iden16fy such
relevant information and establish that the auditor is aware of It.
The Ttrust6es' report was approved by lh8 Board of Trustee8.
Mr Bomard MeAnarny
Dale..
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Aware Defeat Depression (the 'Chartty') for the year ended 31 March
2023 which comprise the slalement of financial activities. the statement of financial position, the statement of cash
flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant attounling policies. The financial reporting
framework that has been applied in Ihelr preparatson is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
including Flnancial Reporting Standard 102 The Fin8nci81 Reportlng Standard applicabl8 in the UK and Republic of
Ir8land (Unitod Kingdom Gen&rallyAcc8Pted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion. the finandal slatements:
giv& a Irue and fair view of the slate of the charllable company's 8ff8lrs as 81 31 March 2023 and of ils
Incomlng resources and application of resources, for the year then 8nded'.
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Klngdom Gonerally Accepted Accounting Practice;
and
have been prepared In ac￿rdanCe wlth the requirem8nts of the Companles Act 2006.
Bul8 for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemalional Standard5 on Auditing IUKI IISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibililles under those standard5 are further described in the Auditor's respon￿bIlItIeS for the audlt of
th8 financi81 stalemenls section of our Teport. We are independent of the Charlty In accordance with the ethical
requlrement5 that are relevant to our 8udit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, 8nd we have fu1fi118d our other ethlcal respon8ibilili88 in accordance wilh these requirements. We believe
that the audlt evldence we have obtalned18 8ufficlenl and 8pproprfate to PTovld8 8 ba81s for our oplnlon.
Conclu8lons relatlng to golng conGern
In auditing the flnancial statements, we have concluded thal the Ttrusle8s' use of the going concern basls ol
accounting in the preparation of the financial Statements is appropri8te.
Based on the Work we have performed, wa have not identified any material uncertainties relatlng to events or
conditions that, individually or colleGtively, may cast slgnific8nt doubl on th8 Charity's ability lo continue as 8 going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial slalements are authoris6d for Issue.
Our responsibilltles and the responslbililies of the Trustees ￿￿th respect to going concem 8r8 described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other Infomiation
The other informallon comprlses the Information included In the annual report other than the financSal statements
and our audito￿8 report Ihereon. The Trustees are responsiblè for the other informatlon contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the flnancial statements does not cover the other informatlon and we do not express any form
of assurance concluslon thereon. Our responslblllly Is to read the other Infomiation and. In doSng so. consider
whether the otheT informallon is materially inconsisl8nt wlth the financial slalement3 or our knowledge obtained in
th8 course of the audit, or otherwise appears lo be materially mlsstaled. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparenl material mi5Stalemenls. we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a rnatenal misstatement
in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the WO￿ we have pgrformed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are requir8d to report that fact.
We have nothing to report In this regard.
attgr8 on whlch we are requirod to report by exceptlon
We have nothing to report Sn respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charfties (Account5 and
Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our oplnion:
the information given in the financial statements is inconslstent in any materTal respect with the Ttrustee5'
report., or
sufficienl accounting records have not been kept: or
the financial statements are not In agrg8menl with the accounting records., or
we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Responslbllltles of Truslees
As explained more fully In the statement of Ttrustees, responsibilities, Ihe Trustees, who are also the directors of the
Charity for the purpose of company law. are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they glve a true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the Trustees delemiine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial slalements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or
error. In preparing the financlal sL8tements, the Truslees are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability to
contSnua as a going concern, disclosing, as appllcable, mallars related to going conc8m and using the golng
concern basis of accounting unle88 ihe Tfuslees either intend to Ilquldate the charitable Company or to cease
operatlons, or have no realistlc 81ternatlv& but to do so.
Audltor's respon•lbllltl•8 lor th• audlt of tho flnan¢lal statements
We have been appointed as audltor under section 144 of the Ch8ritles Act 2008 and report in accordancé wSth the
Act and relevant regulallons made or having effect ther8under.
Our oblectlves are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are Irae from
materlal misslatement, whether due lo fraud or error. and to Issue an audito¢s report thal Includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a hlgh level of assuranG& bul Is not a guarantee that an audlt conducted in accordance
wlth ISAS (UK) wlll always de18cI 8 material m188tatement when it exlsts. MISBtstemenls Gan a￿s0 from fraud or
error 8nd are consldered material if, individu8lly or In the aggregate, they could r8asonably b8 expected to Snfluence
the economlc decisions of users taken on the b8518 of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of nonrfompliance with laws 8nd regulations. We design procedure$ in
Ilne with our responsibilities, outlined above, lo delect material misstalementG In respect of irregularili8s. including
fraud. The extent to which our procedure5 are capable of delecling Irregularitles, Including fraud, is delalled below.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in r@sp8ct of irregularities, indudlng
fraud and nOn￿Ompli8nee with laws and regulatlons, was as follows..
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence.
capabilities and skills lo identify or recognlse non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations,.
we idenlified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors andlor
Senior management, and from our commer¢ial knowledge and experi8nce of Ihe sector:
We focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may havè a direct material effect on th& financial
$18temenls or the operations of the Gompany, indudlng Companies Act 2006, tsxalion legis18tion. dats protectlon,
8nli-bribery, employment, environm8ntsl and health and safety legislats'on
we assessed tho 8xient of compliance wllh Ihe laws and r8gulaUons idenlifled above through making
enquirles of management and In5pecling18gal correspondenc8: and
identified laws and regulations were communicated withln the audit team r8gu18rly and the team remained
lert lo instances of non-compliance Ihroughout the audit.
We assessed the susceptlblllty of the company's financlal statements lo material misstatemenl, Indudlng oblalnSng
an und8rstandlng of how fr8ud mlght occur, by..
making enquirles of management as lo where they consldered thore was suscepllbility to fraud, Ihelr
knowledge of actual. suspected and alleged fraud- and
considering the Intemal controls in place to mitigate rfsk5 of fraud and non-compliance wth laws 8nd
gulation5'
To address the dsk of fraud through management blas 8nd override of controls, we..
perfomed 8n8lytical Procedures lo id8ntWy any unusual or unexpected relation8hips',
18sted joumal 8ntrSes lo identify unusual transactions.,
assessed whether judgement5 and assumptions made in d8temilning the accounting esllmates set out In
Note 2 were indicative of polenllal blas,. and
investigated the rationale b8hind significant or unusual tr8ns8cllon5',
In response lo the rSsk of Irregularltses and non-compllance wlth laws and regulatlons, we designed procedures
which Included, bul were not limited lo:
agreeing financial statement dIsclosu￿3 lo underlying supporting documentatlon.,
reading the mlnut&s of meetlngs of those charged with governance.,
enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and clalms., and
Teviewing correspondence wllh HMRC and the compeny's18gal advlsors-
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's mernbers, a5 a body. in accordance with section 391 of the Companies
Act 2006. Our audit wort( ha5 been undertaken so that we mlghl stale lo Ihe company's members those matters we
are required to stale lo them in an audilols report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent perrnitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responslblllty to anyone other than the compeny and the company's members as a
body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
Angèla Cralgan {Senlor Statutory Audltor
for and on behalf of Harblnson Mulholland
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Audltor
2810912023
cent￿point
24 Orm8au Avénue
Belfast
Co. Antrlm
Northem Ir8lBnd
8T2 8HS
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unre8trlcted Deglgnated Restrl¢ted
funds
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
Total
Total
As restated
2022
2023
Note8
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitsble actiwlies
Investments
537,550
139,757
254
190,571
413,328
728,121
553,085
254
830,644
544.984
76
Total In¢om•
677,561
603,899 1.281,460
1,375,704
endltuye on:
Raislng funds
Charitable acllvities
370.290
536,463
370,290
1.322,814
331,799
1,052.221
171,952
614.399
Total oxp•ndlture
906.753
171,952
614,399 1,693,104
1,384.020
Net outgolng resouYca8 befor•
transfern
1229,192) {171,9521
110,5001 1411,644)
18,318)
Gross Iransfors betwe8n funds
131,887
{131.8871
Nat expendlture tor the y•arl
Nat rnovernfrnt In funds
{97,305) {303.839)
110,5001 1411,644}
18,316}
Fund balances at 1 AprS12022 as restated
829,817
406,110
31,400
1,267,327
1,275.643
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
732,512
102,271
20,900
855,683
1.267.327
The statement of financlal activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
l income and expenditure darlve from continuing actlvitles.
The statement of financial actlvities also complSe$ with the requlrements for an Incomo and expenditure account
under th8 Companles Act 2006.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASAT31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
as restated
Note•
Flxed asset8
Tangible ass8ts
12
33,326
30,252
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
93,442
786,019
60,032
1,244.520
879,461
1,304,552
Cradltors: amounts falllng due wlthln
ono year
14
157,1041
167,4771
Net current assets
822.357
1,237,075
Total assots1088 curront Ilabllltle•
855,683
1,267,327
Income fund8
Restricted funds
nrestrlcted funds
D89ignated funds
G8neral unrestrlcted funds
16
20,900
31,400
17
102,271
732,512
406,110
829,817
732,512
829,817
855,683
1,267,327
The company is entitled to the 8xemption from the 8udlt requirement cont81n8d In sectlon 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2023, although an audlt has been carrled out under section 65 of the Charlties
AGI (NII 2008 .
The directors acknowledge their responsibililles for complying wth the requlremenls of the Companies Act 2006
wth respect lo accounting records and the preparatlon of financial statements.
The members have not required the Gompany to obtain an audlt of its financial statements under the requirements
of the Cofflpanies Act 2006, for the year Sn question in accordance with section 476.
These financlal statements have be8n prepared In accordance with the provlsions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies reglm8.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
2810912023
Mr
seph Mahon
Trustee
MrB
Trusteg
cAnaney
Company reglstratlon number N1030447
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Cash flows from operating actlvltles
Cash absorbed by opératlons
20
1442,3901
198,2701
Investlng actlvltlès
Purchase of taDgibl8 fixed assets
Inveslment income recelved
(16.3661
255
118,571)
76
N•t cash used In Inv•itlng a¢tlvltl•s
(16,1111
118,4951
Net cash used In Nnan¢lng o¢tlvttl••
N•t d•¢reas• In ca•h and u8h •qulval•nts
{458,501)
1116.7651
Cash and cash equivalents at beglnning of year
1.244.520
1,361,285
Cash and cash oqulvalontb at ènd of yoar
786.019
1,244,520
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting pollcl•s
Charlty Information
Aware Defeat Depression is a private company limited by ouarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. Thé
registered office is 2 Crawford Squ8r8, DerrylLondonderry, BT48 7HR.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financlal slat8ments have been prep8red In accordance with the Charlty's Igovernlng document], the
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financlal Reporting Standard applic8ble in the UK and Republic of
Ireland. I'FRS 102,1 and the Charit189 SORP "Accounllng and RBportlng by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo ch8ritie& prepBring their BGcounls in accordance wlth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffeGtlve 1 January 20191. The
Charfty is 8 Publlc Bènefit Entlly as deflned by FRS 102.
Th8 financlal statements are prepared in sterling, which Is the functlonal currency of the Charlty, Monetary
amounts in these flnanclal statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Th8 financial Statements have been prepared under th8 hlstorlcal c05t conventlon. The prlnclpal accounting
policies 8dopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At th8 tim8 of approvlng the financSal statements, the Tru8teés hava 8 reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to Gontinue in op&rallon81 exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thu6 the Trust888
continue to adopt the going concern basls of accounllng in preparing the flnanclal statements.
1.3 Charttable funds
Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the di8cr8tlon of the Trustees in furtherance of Ih6lr charitable
objects'ves.
Reslrictad funds are subject to Specific conditions by donors 8s lo how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the finan¢i81 statements.
Endowment funds 8r8 Subject to speGlflc conditlons by donors that the capital must be m8lnlalned by the
Charity.
1.4 Income
Income Is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled lo it after any perfomiance condition8 havé been
met, the amounts can be rneasu￿d feliably, and it is probable that income will be received,
C88h donations are rgcognised on receipl. Other donations are recognised once th8 Charity has been notified
of the donatlon. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable In
relation to donations received under Glft Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legacies 8re recognised on rec8lPt or Othe￿Ise If the Charity has been notlfled of an impendbng dlslributlon,
the arnount Is known, and re¢eipt IS expected. If the arnount Is not known, the legacy is Irealed as a
contingent 8SS8t.

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles
(Contlnued)
1.5 Expendlthre
Expendlture Is recognised onc8 there Is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economlc beneflt to a
third party. il is probable thal a transfer of economic benefits will b8 r8qulr6d In sett16m8nt, and the amount of
the obligallon can be measured reliably.
ExpendItU￿ is classified by 8Ctlvliy. The costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of dlrect cost5 and
shared costs, including support costs involved In undertaking each activity. Direct costs allribulable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to mare than one actlvily and
8UPPOrt cosls which are not attributable lo a single activity ar8 apportioned belween thos8 activi118s on a basis
consistent wllh the use of resources. Central staff costs are 811oc8ted on Ihe b8516 of time spent, and
depreciation Charges are allocal8d on the rM)rtion of the a86et's u$8.
1.6 Tanglblo flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently m8asur8d al cost or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation18 recognised so 86 to wrfte off the cost or valuation of assets less Ihelr resldual v81ues over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Flxtur8s and fittlngs
Computers
Motor vehlcles
Office equipment
20°A slralght Ilne
200A slralght Ilne
33.33Yo slraighl Ilne
20 /0 slralght lin8
The galn or1088 arlslng on the disposal of an asset is detem)ined as the difference between the Sale proce8ds
and the carrying valu6 of the asset, and is r8cogni8ed in th8 statement of financial aC￿VIll&s.
1.7 Impalmient of fixed assets
At 8o¢h reportlng end date, the Charity reviews the C8Trying amounts of itB tangible assets lo detemiine
whether there is any Indlcalion that those a88els have Suffered an impairment loss. If any such indlc8tlon
exists, the recoverable 8mount of the asset Is estimated in order lo detemiine the extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Caih and ¢ash •qulvalents
Cash and cash equivalents Include cash in hand. deposits held al ￿11 with banks, other short-lerm liquid
Invostments wilh original maturllios of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
wilhln borrowings in current liabililles.
1.9 Flnanclal Instrument8
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basl¢ FlnancSal Instrumènts, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of Its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balanGe shget when the Charity becomes party to the
contractual provision5 of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amount5 pres8nted in the finandal statements, whgn
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the r8cognised amounts and there is an intention to sell18 on a net
basls or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting polici05
{Contlnued
8asl¢ flnanclal assets
Basic financlal assets, whlch Include debtors and cash and bank b81ances, are initl8lly m8asured at
transactson price including transaction costs and are subsequently carrled al amortlsed cost using the effeclive
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing tr8n8action, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of Interest. Flnanclal assets
classified as receivable Wlthin one ye8r are not amortised.
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilllies, Including creditors and bank108ns are inilially r8wgnlsed al transacllon price unles8
the arrangement constitut8s a financlng Ir8nsactlon, where th8 debt instrument Is mea8ured al the present
value of the future payments dlscounted at a market rale of interest. Financial Ilabilllles classined as payable
within on8 year are nct amortls8d.
Debt Instruments arè subsequently carrfed al amortlsed cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade credllors aro obllgallons to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in th8 ordlnary courBg of
OP8r8tlons from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilitie5 if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presenl&d 8$ non-current liabilities. Trade credltor8 are recognls8d Initlally at
Iransacts'on pric8 and 8ubs8quently measured at 8mortised cost u8lng the effective Interest method.
Derecognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Flnancial liabilities are derecognlsed wh8n the Charity's contractual obligations explre or are dlscharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused hollday entSllèmènt Is racognised in the period In which the employee's services are
re￿ived.
Termlnatlon benefits are recognlsed immediately as an expense when the Charlty Is demonstrabty committed
lo teminale the employment of an 8mployee or to provide lemiinatlon benefits.
1.11 R8tlr8ment b8nefll•
Payments to deflned oontrfbution retirement benefit schemes are charged a8 an expense as they fall due,
Crltl¢al accountlng ostlmateffj and Judgemenls
In the application of the Charity's accounting policies, the Trust8es ar8 requlred lo make judgements.
88tlmates and assumptions about the carrying amount of 8ssels and liabilllies that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and assoclaled assumptlons are based on historical experlence and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estlm8tes.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
estimates arg rgcognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
perlod. or in the period of the revision and future perii)d5 where the revSslon affects both current and future
periods.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Donatlons and 1ggac105
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
fund8
Total
Unre8trl¢ted Re8trlcted
funds
fund•
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
Donatlons and gifts
Grants for core
actlvits'88
Tru8ts and
Foundation8
537,550
537,550
666,587
666,587
28,794
28.794
28,794
28,794
161,777
161.777
135,283
135,263
537,550
190,571
728,121
666,587
164,057
830,644
Donatlon• and glft•
Donations
Even15
Corporate
Sthool3
Legacie8
Other
37,365
321,293
178,694
198
37,365
321,293
178,694
198
25,126
382,789
220,567
2,937
33,568
1,600
25,126
382,789
220,567
2,937
33,568
1,600
537,550
537,550
666,587
666,587
Grants lor co
actlvltles
DHSSPS
28,794
28,794
28,7g4
28,794
28,794
28.794
28,794
28,794
Trusts and
Foundatlons
Community
Foundatson
Inner Clty Trust
Belfast City Councll
AE Harvey Charitable
Trust
Victoria Homes
Groundwork UK
Other
47,433
5,000
640
47,433
5.000
640
35,575
4,000
688
35,575
4,OC
688
3,000
2,500
5.000
98.204
3,000
2.500
5.000
98,204
95,000
95,000
161.777
161,777
135,263
135.263
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charitable
acllvltles
Edu¢•tlon and
tralnlng
2023
Support
8ervlcg8
Totsl
2023
Educatlon and
tralnlng
2022
Support
servlce
Totsl
2022
2023
2022
Workshops 8nd
courses
Performanc8 related
grants
139,757
139,757
131,526
131,526
309,526
103,802
413,328
306,608
106,850
413,458
449,283
103,802
553,085
438.134
106,850
544,984
Analy618 by fund
Unr8Btrict8d funds
Restrict8d funds
139,757
309.526
139,757
413,328
131,526
306,608
131,526
413,458
103,802
108,850
449,283
103,802
553,085
438,134
106,850
544,984
PerformonG• r&lated granti
Public Health Agency
Blg Lottery
Perinatal Ment81 Health
Westem Health and
Social Care Trust
Belfast H8alth and
Social Care Trust
Southem Health and
Social Care Trust
South Eastgm Health
and Social Care Trust
Clear- Small Grants
Clear Project
Other
206,569
29,470
4,130
206,569
29,470
4,130
176,900
29,120
4,048
176.900
29,120
4,048
18,522
33,706
52,228
17,943
32,515
50,458
19,514
23,379
42,893
19.018
23,980
42,998
2,018
25,187
27,203
6,090
20,880
26,970
12.6SS
21,530
34,185
9,939
10,000
11,200
22,350
25,475
35.414
10,OIJO
11,200
26.350
10,600
6,050
10,600
8.050
4,000
309,526
103,802
413.328
306,608
106,850
413,458
Investments
Unre8trlctèd Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Interest receivable
254
76
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Ralslng funds
Unrestrlcted Unrestrl¢ted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Fundraisin
and ub5icil
staging fundraising events and seeking don8lion8, grants and legades
Fundraising centr81 premises costs
Fundraising Central office costs
Other fundraising staff costs
Advertising
staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Support costs
73,201
14,458
17,849
6,313
5,103
231,535
3,987
17,844
74.222
14.942
9,526
5.826
2,561
207,483
3,515
13,724
Fundraising and publlclty
370,290
331.799
370,290
331,799
Costs allocated lo raislng fund8 represents salaries and wages to staff involved In 5tsging fundTai8ing events
and sè8king donation8, grants and legacies and olh6r 8S8OGialed costs.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charltable actfvltles
Educatlon
and tralnlng
2023
Support Communlcatlon
Servlc8
sorvlces
and carnpalgn development
2023
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Staff cosls
Depreclatlon and
impaimienl
Other staff costs
Sesslonal workers
Extemal trainers
fees
Trainlng resources
Room hlre
Hospitallty
Evaluation and
quality 8ssvrance
Volunteers, ITav81
and expenses
Marketing and
publicity
Extemal
con8ullants fees
Staff Iravel
Prlnting costs
Central premises
costs
Central office
costs
Sundry expenBes
270,957
176,491
77,088
190,923
715.459
527,529
9.304
436
31,420
9,304
9,690
47,226
6,957
9,440
27,987
127
465
8,662
15,806
47.142
2,423
160
3.952
123,384
10,641
2,226
224
170,526
13,064
22,354
13,191
184,642
15,120
13,107
1,225
19,854
2,939
114
6,076
3,000
1,000
4,000
7,000
72
13,436
31
51
13,590
10,267
5.084
10,060
9,645
3,165
27,954
20,691
22.775
3.253
3,944
8,567
9,378
4,642
8,519
358
5,394
8,614
256
2,500
46,475
13,245
16,480
32.893
6.599
14,375
11,245
11,780
4,819
8,032
35,876
37,231
8.725
9,670
14,152
5,389
5,119
5,873
6,232
3,004
34,228
23,936
28.370
33,832
430,562
279,815
123,501
382,720 1,216,598
957,265
Share of support
Gosts (see note 81
23,792
47,583
23,793
101,116
77,772
Share of
govemance costs
(see note 8)
1,200
2,400
1,200
5,1CNJ
17,184
455.554
329,798
129,749
407,713 1.322,814
1,052.221
Anatysls by
fund
Unreslricled funds
Endowment fijnds
designated
Restricted funds
172,370
128,332
235.761
536,463
317,281
171,952
171,952
614,399
156,120
578,820
283.184
201,466
129.749
455,554
329,798
129,749
407.713 1,322,814
1,052,221
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charltable aGtlvltlo5
IContSnued
For the year ended 31 March 2022
Educatlon
and tralnlng
Support Communlcatlon
8orvl¢8
8ervlces and carnpalgn development
Total
2022
staff costs
Depreciallon and impairment
Other staff costs
Sesslonal workèrs
Extemal trainers fees
Training resources
Room hire
Hospitality
Evaluation and quallty assurance
Volunteers, trav81 and 8xpenseB
Marketing ané publiclty
External consultants fèes
Staff travel
Printing costs
Central pr8m15es c051s
Centr81 office cos18
Sundry expenses
199,355
6,957
498
19,268
53,708
133,767
58,110
136,297
527,529
6,957
9,440
27,987
164,642
15,120
13,107
1,225
7,000
10,267
20,691
32,893
6,599
14,375
37,231
28,370
33,832
1.249
95
7,598
8,719
110,934
15.120
133
130
7,000
133
130
12,808
933
33
32
76
1,493
13,530
858
2,144
11,622
7,098
9,412
10,148
3,698
7,394
5,138
6,046
12,271
13,102
3,395
14,729
8,400
363
3,262
5,037
3,111
18,705
771
3,569
240
2,923
8,301
5,059
2,320
326,282
209,947
111,886
309,150
957,265
Share of support costs Ise8 note 8)
18,300
36.600
4,572
18,300
77,772
Share of governance c08ts1688
note 81
4,043
8,087
1,011
4,043
17,184
348,625
254,634
117,469
331,493 1,052,221
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Endowment funds- deslgnated
Reslricled funds
94,545
47,363
206,717
222,736
108,757
317.281
156.120
578.820
254,634
117,469
348.625
254,634
117,469
331,493 1,052,221
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2023
Support Governancè
costs
costs
2022
Staff costs
Other staff costs
Central premises costs
Central office costs
M8rkellng and publicity
IT Support
Volunteers. travel and
expenses
External consultants fees
Room hire
Hospitality
Other general support
costg
82.284
1,281
3,213
3,493
1,134
960
82,284
1,281
3.213
3,493
1,134
960
76,515
2,446
3.320
2,117
308
488
76,515
3,320
2,117
308
488
341
1,667
46
89
341
1,667
46
89
182
1,427
182
1.427
650
650
24,452
24,452
4.043
4,043
Audit fees
Legal and professional
6,000
1,680
6,000
1,680
5,700
14.516
5,700
14,516
118,960
7,880
126,640
91,496
20,216
111,712
Analy88d between
Fundraising
Charitable activities
17,844
101,116
2,580
5,11JO
20,424
106,216
13,724
77,772
3,032
17,184
16,756
94.956
118,960
7,680
126,640
91.496
20,216
111,712
Tru8teo8
None of the Trustees (or any p8rsons conn8Cted vAlh them) received any remunèratlon or benefits from the
Charity during the year12022.. One was reimbursed £4,237}.
10 Employees
The average monthly numbèr of employees during the year was:
2023
Nurnber
2022
Number
32
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10 Employeès
(Continued)
Employmont costs
2023
2022
Wages and s8larles
Soci81 security costs
Othor pension costs
907.788
85,512
35,978
728,250
66,848
16,429
1,029.278
811.527
Th?r8 ￿re no employees whose annu81 rémuneration was more than £60,000.
11 Taxallon
The ¢harity15 exempl from tsx on Income and gBlns falllng within sedlon 505 of the Taxès Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargoable Galns Act 1992 to the exienl Ihal these are applied to ils charitable oblecl8.
12 Tanglbl• flxed assets
Flxtur•* thnd
fittlngs
Compu¢•rn Motor v•hl¢l
Offlc•
•qulpmènt
Tot•1
Co8t
At 1 Aprfl 2022
Additions
53,864
3,742
145,135
12.624
1,600
18,472
219,071
16,366
At 31 March 2023
57,6ChS
157.759
1,600
18,472
235,437
Depreclatlon and Imp4lrm•nt
At 1 April 2022
Depr6ciation charged In the year
50,978
1,641
118.836
11,116
533
533
18,472
188,819
13,292
Al 31 March 2023
52,619
129.954
1,066
18,472
202.111
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2023
4.987
27,805
534
33,326
At 31 March 2022
2.888
26,299
1,067
30,252
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
13 Debtor8
2023
2022
A8 re•tated
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Other debtors
Pr8paym8nts and accrued incom8
85,661
7,781
52,925
7,107
93.442
60,032
14 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one yoar
2023
2022
other laxallon and social securlty
Trade creditors
Accruals 8nd deferred Income
22,205
18.899
16,000
21,561
40,211
5.705
57,104
67,477
13 Retlroment bonellt 8chem•¥
Deflned contrlbutlon 8cheme•
The Charity operates a defined conlrlbutlon pansion scheme for all qualifying employe8s. The 8s881s of the
scheme are hold sèparately from those of the Charity In an Ind8p6ndently admlnlsl&red fund.
The charge to profit or1088 In r88pect of deflned contrlbullon 8¢hemes was £35,97812022 - £16,429).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
16 R•stricted funds
The Income funds of the charlty Includ8 restricted funds comprfslng the following unaxpended balances of
donallon8 and granls held on trust for 8pecific purposes..
As r••tat•d Movement In funds
8al•nc¢ at
Incomlng
Rasoure•
B•l•nc• at
1 Aprll 2022
•xp•nd•d 31 March 2023
Public Health Agency
Blg Lottery
Westem Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast Health and SociBI Care Tru51
Southern Health ané Social Care Trust
South Easlern Health and Soclal Care Trust
DHSS&PS- Core
Clear Project
Perinatal Mental Health
Trusts and Foundation8
Olh&r
206,569
29,470
52,228
42,893
27,203
34,185
28,794
10,600
4,130
161,777
6,050
1193.2191
121.920)
173.2281
142,8931
127,203}
134.185}
128,794}
110,600}
14,130}
1172,177}
16,0501
13,350
7,550
21,000
10,400
31,4LkJ
603,899
(614,3991
20,gCN)
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
16 Restrlcted funds
{Contlnued)
Nature of restricted funds
Publlc Health Agency
Fundlng for the provision of educatlon and training workshops and courses
810 Lottory
Funding for the provislon for educatlon and trainSng workshops and courses in partnership with TinyLlfe
Western H•alth and Soclal Caro Trust
Fundlng for th8 provision of support seNlces and the provlslon of educatlon and training workshops and
courses.
Belfast H?alth and So¢lal Caro Trust
Funding for th8 provision of support seNSces and the provision of educatlon and tr8lning workshops and
courses.
southern Health and Soclal Care Trust
Fundlng for the provlsion of support servlces and the prov16ion ol educatlon and tralnlng workshops and
courses.
South Eastorn Haalth and Social Care Trust
Fundlng for the provislon of 8UPPOrt service8 and the provlslon of educatlon and tralnlng workshops and
courses.
DHSS&PS. Core
Fundlng for the salary of the ch8rlty's Chief Execullve
Clear ProJ•ct
Funding for Ihe provlsion of educatlon and tralning WOTkshops and courses
Perlnatal Nontal Health
Action on Postpartum Psychosis fundlng r8 Matem811Patemal Mental Health Alliance - Everyone's Buslness
Campalgn
Trust and Foundatlons
Funding r8celved to 8n8ble tho charlty to enhance its educaUon81 So￿1¢8S and support servlces.
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17 Deslgnatsd funds
The incom8 funds of the cha￿ty Include the following designated funds whiGh have b88n set aside out of
unr8slricted funds by the trustees for 8p8cific purposes..
Balance
1 Awll 2022
R•sourc•s
expended
TrnnBfern
Balance •t
31 March 2023
Staff recruitment fund
Redundacy fund
Service expanslon fund
87,000
105.000
214,110
(87.0001
12,7291
142.1581
102,271
{171,9521
406,110
{171,9521 1131,8871
102,271
Redundancy fund as a result of the current factor8 Impactlng lh& char118ble Section, the TNstees conslder It
necessary to set aslde funds 8hould the charlty hav8 to ad8Pt a 8ub$l8ntlally dlfforenl operallng mod81 to
ensure Its future 8UStain3bllily.
18 Anaty•l¥ of not a•sets belweon funds
As rostsled
Total
Unre8trlclod D••lgnated Re•lrl¢tod
fund8
fund8
funds
2023
2023
2023
Total
2023
2022
Fund balanG88 at 31 March 2023
are represented by..
Tanglble 8888ts
Current assetsllliabililies)
33,326
699.186
33,326
822.357
30,252
1,237,075
102,271
20,900
732,512
102,271
20.900
855.683
1,267,327
19 Related party transactlons
Remuneratlon of key managgment personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
2023
2022
Aggregate comp&nsatlon
214.172
218,677
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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
20 Cash generated from operations
2023
2022
Deficit for the year
1411.6441
{8,3161
Adjustments for..
Investment income recognised in statement ol financial actlvities
D8pr8cialion ané Impalrmont of tangible fixed assets
12541
13,291
1761
10,471
Movemènts in work5ng capStal:
(Increase) in debtors
{D8cr6aseVincrease In creditor8
133,408)
110,375}
1130,9381
30,589
Caoh ab•orb8d by operatlons
1442,390}
198,2701
21 Analysls of changes In not funds
The Charity had no debt during the year.
22 Prlor perlod odJu8tmont
Changes to tho statomont of flnanclal posltion
At 31 March 2022
AS prtrviou8ly Adlustmgnt
r8port8d
A• re•talod
Current J38&t*
Debtors due withln one year
155,032
195,0001
60,032
Capitsl funds
Income funds
Restricted funds
Designated funds
Unrestricted funds
126,400
406,110
829,817
195,0001
31,400
406.110
829,817
Total equlty
1,362.327
195,000}
1,267,327
The prior year financial st8t8m8nls have been adjusted to reflect the correct debtor and fund balance as at 31
March 2022.
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