Mlnd Yourselfl Abd Foylo Advocate8 Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
MiDd Yourselp. And Foylc Advocates Contents Pago Inforniation Committe¢ Report Independent Examinefs Report Slatement of Finan¢ial Activities Balaiice sheet Notes to the accounts 8-12
Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advocat Informalion Accountants McGroarty M¢Caff¢rty & Company Ltd Accountants & Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Busine85 address 26.28 Bishop Stre¢t Derry BT48 6PP J3ankers Bank of Iwland 27 Culmore Rd Derry BT48 8JB Commlttec Member& Claire Jasin5ka Martha Mcclelland Barry McElhinney Carmel McElhinn¢y John Breslin Keith M¢Elhinn¢y Chairperson President and Committec Member Treasurer Secretary Committee Member Committcc Mcmbgr Charlty No: XR15408 NIC103800 Page I
Mind Yourselfl And Foyle Advocates Report of The Management Committoo The Management Committee PT¢s¢n¢ th¢ir report and th¢ finanGAal statem¢nts for th¢ yr ¢nd¢d 31 ma17 2024. ObJe¢tlves and acliviti Mind Yourself are a sclf h¢lp organisation run by and for people who have experienced mental health difflcultles. Our alm Is empowernient- enabling people to lake control of their lives. Ourob ectives aro: -to provide a voice for people usin8 ihe mental health Servi tlimugh user involvcment in the plannin¥ and delivery of these services. -to speak up for ourselvos through our special proje¢t, Foylg AdVat¢S, a ivholly ur led and run independent and confidential pecr advocacy service for people experiencing mental health diffIcultie& Foyle Advocates oporaie both In hospitals and in the community. -to provide a forum for dlscusslon on mental health issues. to educate the public and challenge the stigma of mcntal illness. -to share our experiences %vltli each odier In a confidential and supportive environment. -we edueate professionals ld students who are training to be mental hea]th prof¢ssiona15 tTixY)ugh sharing our first-hand experAences of mental ill health. Managcment Commlttce The mambers of the charlty for the purpose5 of charity law and Ihroughout this rcport are collectively referred to as the members. Thc members serving during ihe year 8nd slnce the year end were Lq follows: ClaTre Jasinska Chalrperson Martha Mcclelland President and Commilt¢¢ M¢mber Barry McElhinnoy Treasurer CBrni¢l M¢Elhinney Secrelary John Breslin Committeo Mombor Keiih M¢Elhinney Committee Member Publlc bono17t The purposes of Mind YouTSeif are the advancement of ¢du¢ation and the relief of those Suffering from the effects of mental illness in Northern Ireland (Ihe 'area of benefit,) by means of.. (A) acting as an Organisation for users of mental health se]vices io enable them to share and voice their vlews, experiences and ide&8 in relation to mental health Assues: The direct ben¢fiiS flowing from this purpose include breaking down isolation and stigrn offering a listening ear service, enhancing th¢ quality of Ilfe. cmpowernien4 tecovery and self help in a saf¢, ¢onfid¢ntial environment for those experiencin8 mental ill health. Tl)ese benefils ean be demonstrated by tlie increasing numbers of people using our services and feedback from our clients. (B) fosterlng mutual support among people suffcring from the effects of mental illne&8; T11e dI¢t b¥ncfils flowing from this purpose irtclude Increased confidence 2nd empowermcnt In a safe and confidentlal ¢nvirontn¢nt and providing both group 2nd one to one support when needed. These benefits can be demonstraied by written and verbal feedback from our clients and atso statisti¢s detailing the number of clients who have entered into voluntary and paid work and further education after completing our Pe¢r Advocacy Training in Menlal Healih. P2ge 2
Mind Yourselfl And FoyIc Advocates Report of The M2llaLTement Committee for the year year ended 31 March 2024 (C) promoting understanding of mental i11nS and discouraging prejudice against those who have experien¢¢d or ay¢ experi¢noin8 any fomi of mentsl illness: The dir1 benefrts flowing from this purpose include providin8 Training in Peer AdvocaGy for those people affected by mental ill health, incr¢Dslng confidence and solf esteem and in¢rcased aiyareness within the Community and within the Statutory Services to improv¢ the understanding cf Mental Heatli and ultimately reduce the prejudice, The5¢ benefits can be demonstrated by fcedback from all ihose who attended our Training Programmes, minutes of meetinpj witli Communlty Organisatloljs and Statutory Bodi¢s. (D) advancing education, for the benefit of the general publi4 about the needs. experience. (and human rlglits enlitl¢m¢nts) of people suffering the effects of mental illness. The dire benefits flowing from this purpose include promotion and understanding of rnentsl health servi¢es by attending workshops, conferences. meeting5 and participation in declslon - making committees in the local community and also throughout Northern Ireland. These benefrts can be demonstrated by feedback from the 8ener81 publie and ststutory Bodies wlio attended the work8hop4 meetings ¢r¢. The purposes of our charity will not lead to llny hann. The charity's beneficiaries are members of the publlc who are experlencing mental111 health. Rlsk MnnaEement The memb¢rs have asscsscd the major risks to which the 0cltIOn is exposed, in partlculllr those related to the operations and financas of the assoclation. and are satisfjed that Systems are in place lo mitigate the exposur¢ to the major risks. Fillancial rcyicw The flnan¢i81 perfbrniance is 5ummarised in ihe enclosed accounts. Plons for Fulurt Periods The Qgsociatlon plan5 to continue th¢ activities as outllned above in the forthcomin8 years subj¢ct fo sati$fa¢tory funding arran8em¢nls. Re5erv&8 Policy Mind Yourself has accumulated unrestricted funds of £54,129. This r&8¢rve nd ha5 been designated to ture needs of tho charity in tho event of 8ap fvndin& Members Respon$lblliti&q In Relatlon To The FiDan¢ial StAtomoDts The members are responsible for preparlng the annual report and tho finoncial statements In accordpnce ivith applicable law and Unlled Kindgom Genernlly Aceepted Accounting Practice. The low applicable to charities in Northern Treland requirns the Anemb¢rs to prepare finan¢ial statements that give a true and falr view of the state of the affairs of the charty at the end of the financial year and of Its surplus or defi¢it for the financial year. In doing so thc members ar¢ required to: select suitable accounting PDlieieg and apply them consistently¥ - observe methods and principles in the Charities SORP" - make judgements and estimates that are reBsonable and prudent; preparc tlie financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the liarity will continue in business. Page 3
Mind Yourselfl. ADd Foylc Advocates Report of The Managcmcnt Committee for the year year ended 31 March 2024 Thc members ar¢ r¢sponslble for maintaining proper a¢UntIng records which disclos¢ wlth re&sonablo accuracy at any lim¢ tli¢ finanoial position of the charity and enabl them to cnsuro that the financial stat¢mcnts Comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Th¢ mcmbers are also responsible for saf¢guardin8 the assets of th¢ ¢harity and hencTJ for taking rOnable steps for th¢ pmenifon and detection of frnud and other irregularktie& A resolution will bo prosed at the Annual Oeneral Meellng that M¢Groarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd be re•appointed as accountants for the charAty for the ensuin8 year. By Order of tlie Management Cornmitt. Commlttee Member Commlttee Momber Date: 2s.i. Zg Page 4
Mlnd Yourselll And Foyle Advocate5 Indcpelld¢nt EX2MlneS report to the charity committet members of Mind YourselF And Foyle Advocales We report on the accounts of th¢ Charity far the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 - 12. Rc5pe¢tlv¢ responslbilillu of cbarity committee members And examlner As the charity's member8 you are responsibl¢ for th¢ preparation of the accounts lft accordance wilh the Cliarities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to: - examing the accounts under S¢ction 65 of the Charities Ac4. follow thc procedures lald down in the general Dir¢¢lions given by the Commission under Section 65(9) (b) of the Charities Actr, - state whether partiGular matters have come to our attention. Basls of Indep¢ndent eyamlner'g report W¢ hav¢ examined your Gharlty accvunts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination WAS eaTried out In accordance ivith Ihe generAI Directiong glvon by ihc Charity Commission for Nortliern Ireland under Section 65 (9)(b) of thc Charili&s Act. Our examlnatlon included a reyieiy of the accountlng recoTds kept by die charlty and a comparlson of the account5 presented with thosc records. It a150 includcd nSIderationS of any unusual it¢ms or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you os charily members coneoming any such matters. Our role is tQ St810 ivhethcr any malerial matters have com¢ to our attention giYin8 us caus¢ to b¢lieve: l. Tl)at accountlD8 records were not k¢pt in accordanc¢ wilh Se¢tion 63 of the Chorities Act. 2. That th¢ a¢¢ounts do not accord wlth th05¢ accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with th¢ accountin8 r¢quirements of the Charilies A¢L 4. That ther¢ is further fnformation needed for a prop¢r understandin8 of the accounts to be reaGh¢d. Indopendent Ei %8mlner's Statement We liave completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the mattern ]- 4 listed above and, in connection with the following Dir¢¢tions of the Charity Commlssion Northern Tr¢land' Iv¢ have found no mattets that requlre drawing to your attention. MeGroarty McC2ffe & CompAny Ltd Aceountants and Tax ConsullAnts 2 C8rlisle Terracè Detry N Irelahd BT48 6JX DATE: Page 5
Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advocales StatcmcDt of Fillattcial Attivities for th¢ year ondcd 31 Marth 2024 UDre5tricted Funds RtrICted Funds 2024 2023 Income and Et xpendlture Incoming Ruources Grants R¢eeived Sundry Income & Donations 38.157 38.157 363 37,177 52 363 Tol81 Incomlng Resources 363 38,157 38.520 37.229 Resources Expended Dlrect Cliaritable Expenditurc Management & Administration 20,566 21109 20,566 22.109 17,481 22,025 Toial Resour¢es ExpEnded 41675 42,675 39,506 Net IneomlDg / (Outgoing) Rosour¢es 363 (4.518) (4.155) (2,277) Transf¢r (4,500) 4,500 Bolances brought forward l Aprfl 2023 58,266 344 58,610 60.887 Balanc¢s ¢arried forward 31 March 2024 54,129 326 54.455 58,610 The above amounts relate to contfnuing operations of the association. Tli¢ association hos no re¢ognis¢d gains and losses oth¢r ihan those included in th¢ results above and therefore no separat¢ statement of total r¢wEnis¢d gains and le$ 118$ bgen presented. There Is no differenc¢ between tlie net incoming resources for th¢ y¢8r stat¢d above and theit lilstorical ¢ost equivalents. Page 6
Mlnd Yoursclfl Aud Foyle Advocates Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tongible Hssets 347 CUnnt Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,358 54,225 1.374 58.042 55,583 59,416 Current Ilabllltles Accruals 1.128 1.153 Net ¢urront assets 54,455 58,263 Totsl assets IL%S eurrent Ilabll£ti¢s 54.455 58,610 Capital account RestTiCted fund Unrestricted fund 326 54.129 344 58266 54.455 58.610 We approv¢ the accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and inf0mtion for tli¢ir preparntion. Committee Momber ff.T<+ty?iiis k Committoe Member Date: ?8.1.25 Date: Page 7
Mind Yourself.1 And Foyle Advocates Not¢s to the accounts for the year ended 31 Ma 2024 ccoynting policies The principal accounting poli¢ies adopted in the preparation of the financial slatements are set out below and have remained unchanged from th¢ pVIouS year, and also have been consistenlly applied within the sanie accounts. 1.1. Ac¢ountlng ¢onventio The accounts are prepared under th¢ historical cost convention modified when necessaryi and in Mplian with tlie Charities SORP (FRS 102). 1.2. T2nglblo Ilxed assets and depreelatlon Depreciation is provided at rates l¢V1&I¢d to ivrlte oty the Cost or valuaiion less Rsidual value of ea¢h asset over its expected use1 lif4 as follows: Flxtures. fittings and equipment 200/0 Straight Line Incomo (i) Grants Grants represents all amounts received and receivable durlng the yetr. Cnpital 8rants are rele&sed to tlie Statement of FinAncial Activlties in the year in which they are r¢celved in line widi the Charitles SORP (FRS 102). Revcnue grants are credited to the Stat¢m¢nt of Financial Activities in the year they are 1ved. (11) Donatlons & admlnlstratlon income. This comprises amounts received during tlie year. Expenditure ()1 Direct Charitable Expenditure This represeiils all expenditure directly attributoble to charitable causes. (li) Manasem¢nt & Administration This includes all other expenditur¢ not dirtlY allocated abov¢ and a portion of the overhead costs attributable to management and administration. Page 8
Milld Yourselp. And Foyle Advocates Noto8 to the accounts for tbe year endcd 31 Mareh 2024 Income 2024 2023 Western Health & So¢ial Care Trust Clear project 33,981 32,820 4.176 4,357 38.157 37,177 Unrestricted Ine Bank interest received 363 52 363 52 Total Income 38,520 37,229 (i) Rtricted Funds Funds received which are earniarked by the Funder for specific purposes. Such purposes are within the overall aims of the organisatlon. Unrestrlcted Funds Funds Nvhich are expendabl¢ at ihe discretlon of thc SocIatIon In furthcrance of the airns of the charity. In addition funds may be lield in order to finance capltal Investment and working capital. Page 9
Mind YourselEI. And Foyle Advocate5 Notes lo the accounts for the year cllded 31 Nlarch 2024 Rcsourcos Expended Unrestrlcted Funds Rutrlcted Totgl 2024 Toial 2023 Dlrect Charitablo Expendlture Wages & Salaries Volunleer Expenses 11,300 9.266 11,300 9,266 9,934 7,547 20,566 20,566 17,481 Manogemont & AdmlD15tr4tlon Posiage. printing & stalionery Clear Ex'pen5¢S Advcrtising T¢lephono & Intcrnet Heat & Light Accouiilancy Fees Repairs & Maintenance Bank Fccs & Jntercst Rent Subscrlptions JnsuraTJCe Travel Sundries Depreciation on fi.xt & fittings 99 2,960 99 2,960 115 3,068 1,949 1,113 1.128 250 142 12,300 200 L,026 1.949 1.113 1.128 250 142 72,300 200 1.026 1.613 1,577 1.128 505 153 12,000 200 933 595 347 595 347 383 350 22,109 22.109 22,025 Total R¢50urces Expended 42,675 42,675 39,506 Page 10
Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advooates Notes to the a¢counts for (he year ended 31 Mareh 2024 Tanglble ets PIAnt And Offlce machinery Equipment Equipment Totftl C05t At l April 2023 2,604 5,338 8.978 16,920 At 31 March 2024 1604 5.338 8,978 16.920 Depreclullon At l April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 Mar¢h 2024 2,604 4,991 347 8,978 16,573 347 2,604 5,338 8,978 16.920 Ntl book values At 31 MCh 2023 347 347 Debtors 2024 2023 Other dobtors Prepoyments 835 523 871 503 1,358 ,374 Curr¢nt Ilabllltl 2024 2023 Accruals 1.128 1,153 Page 11
Milld YOU¢1[1 And Foyle Advocates Notes to the accounts for tbe year ended 31 March 2024 Movement$ iu Funds At l Aprll Ineomlng Olltgolng 2023 r&sources resourccs Transfers At 31 March 2024 Restrleted funds: 344 38,157 (42,675) (42.675) 4.500 326 Total $trIted fund5 344 38.157 4.500 326 Unrestricted funds: G¢neral funds 58,266 363 (4.500) 54,129 Total unrestricted funds 58,266 363 {4,500) 54,129 58,610 38,520 (42.675) 54,455 Purposes ofRostrl¢t¢d Funds Restricted grants aivarded to the charity Is pmvided to cover the corc objects as explalned in the report to the management committee. Page 12