Mind Yourselly. And Foyle Advocates Accounts for the yoar onded 31 March 2025
Mind Yourself.1 And Foyle Advocates Contents Page Infomiation Committee Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balaiice sheet Notes to the accounts 8-12
Mind Yourselll. And Foyle Advocates Information Accountants McGroarty Mccaffety & Company Ltd Accountants & Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Business address 26-28 Bishop Street Derry BT48 6PP Bankers Bank of Ireland 27 Culmore Rd Derry BT48 8JB Committee Members Martha Mcclelland Barry McElhinney Keith McElhinney John Breslin Declan Hean¢y Gail Heaney Carniel McElhinney Pr¢sident/Committee Member Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Committee Member Committ¢¢ Memb¢r Committee Member Charity No: XR15408 NIC103800 Page I
Mind Yourselll. And Foyle Advocates Report of The Management Committee The Management Committee present tlieir report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectives and Actfivlties Mind Yourself are a self help organisation run by and for people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Our aiin is empowerment- enabling people to take control of their lives. Our ob'ectives are: -to provide a voice for people using tlie mental healtli services through user involveinent in the planning and delivery of tliese services. -to speak up for ourselves through our special project, Foyle Advocates, a wholly user led and run independent and confidential peer advocacy service for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Foyle Advocates operate both in Iiospitals and in the community. -to provide a foruin for discussion on mental healtli issues, to educate tlie public and cliallenge the stigma of mental illness. -to sliare our experiences with each other in a Confidential and supportive environment. -we educate professionals and students who are training to be mental health professionals tlirough sljaring our first-hand experiences of mental ill health. Management Commlttee The members of the cliarity for the purposes of charity law and througliout this report are collectively referred to as the members. The members serving during the year and since the year end were as follows: Martha Mcclelland President Icommittee Member Bany McElhinn¢y Chairperson Keith McElliiiiney Treasurer Jolin Bresliii Secr¢tary Declan Heaney Committee Member Gail Heaney Committee Member Carmel McElhinney Coinmittee Member Publlc benefit The purposes of Mind Yourself are the advancement of education and the relief of those suffering from the effects of mental illness in Northern Ireland (tlie 'area of benefit,) by means of: (A) acting as an Organisation for users of mental healtli services to enable them to share and voice tlieir views, experieiices aiid ideas in relation to mental health issues. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include breaking down isolation and stigm4 offering a listening ear service, enhancing the quality of life, empowerment, recovery and self help in a safe, confidential environment for those experiencing mental ill health. These benefits can be demonstrated by the increasing numbers of people using our services and feedback from our Clients. (B) fostering mutual support among people suffering from the effects of mental illness. The direct benefits floiving from this purpose include increased confidence and empowern]ent in a safe and confidential environment and providing both group and one to one support when needed. These benefits can be demonslrated by ivritten and verbal feedback from our clients and also statistics detailing the number of clients who have entered into voluntary and paid work and further education after completing our Peer Advocacy Trainiiig in Mental Healtli. Page 2
Mind Yourself.1 And Foyle Advocates Report of The Management Committeo for the year year ended 31 March 2025 (C) promotiiig understanding of mental illness and discouraging prejudice against those who have experienced or are experiencing any forni of mental illness. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include providing Training in Peer Advocacy for those people affected by mental ill health, increasing confidence and self esteem and increased awareness within tlie Community and within the Statutory Services to iinprove the understanding of Mental Heath and ultimately reduce the prejudice. These benefils can be demonstrated by feedback froin all tliose who attended our Training Programnies, minutes of meetings with Community Organisations and Statutory Bodies. (D) advaiicing education, for the benefit of the general public, about the needs, experience, (and human rights eiititlements) of people suffering the effects of mental illness. The direct benefits flowing from tliis purpose include promotion and understanding of mental health services by attending worksliops, conference5, Ineetings and participation in decision making committees in the local community and also througliout Northern Ireland. Tliese benefits can be demonstrated by feedback from the general public and Statutory Bodies wlio attended the workshops, meetings etc. The purposes of our charity will not lead to any harni. The ¢harity'S beneficiaries are members of the public wlio are experiencing mental ill health. Risk Management The members Iiave assessed the major risks to wliicli tlie association is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and financ¢s of the association, and are satisfied that systetns are in place to mitigate the exposure to the major risks. Financial revlew The financial p¢rforinanc¢ is summarised in the enclosed a¢¢ounts. Plans for Future Poriods The association plans to ¢ontinue the activities as outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory fundiiig arrang¢inents. Rosorves Policy Mind Yourself has accumulated unrestricted funds of £50,553. This reserve fund has been designated to future Iieeds of the cliarity in tlie event of gap funding. Members Responsibilltles In Relation To The Flnanclal Statcmonts The member5 ar¢ responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kindgom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The law applicable to cliarities in Northern Irelllnd requires the members to prepare financial stateinents that give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of tli¢ charity at the end of tlie financial year and of its surplus ot deficit for the financial year. In doing so the members are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. observe methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. prepare the financial stateinents on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume tliat the cliarity will continue in business. Page 3
Mind Yourself. And Foyle Advocates Report of The Management Committee for the year year ended 31 March 2025 The members are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose witli reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that tlie financial statement5 comply with the Charities Act (Northern Treland) 2008. Tli¢ members are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and heiice for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and otlier irregularities. A resolution will be prosed at the Annual General Meeting that McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd be re-appointed as accountants for the cliarity for the ensuing year. By Order of the Manageme Committ Z 7ff6,zd Commlttee Mombor • Commlttee Member Date: 22 January 2026 Page 4
Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advocates Independent Examiner's report to the charity committee members of Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advocates We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 - 12. Respectlve rcsponslbllitios of charity Committee members and examiner As the charity's members you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with tlie Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to: examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act. follow the procedures laid down in tlie general Directions given by the Commission under Section 65(9) (b) of ilie Charities Act. State whetlier particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent examiner's report We have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of tlie Charities Act and our. examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act. Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented witli those records. It also included considerations of any unusual iteins or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as cliarity members conceming any such matters. Our role is to state whether aiiy material matters have come to our attentioii giving us cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act. 2. That tlie accounts do not accord witli tliose accountiiig records. 3. Tliat the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. 4. Tl)at there is further iiiformation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent Examinerls Statement We have completed our examination and liave no concems in respect of the Inatters 1 4 listed above and, in connection with the following Directions of the Cliarity Commission Northern Ireland; we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. McGroarty Mccafforty & Company Ltd Accountants and Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry N Ireland BT48 6JX DATE:22 January 2026 Page 5
Mind Yourself.1 And Foyle Advocates Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund$ 2025 2024 Income and Expenditure Incoming Resources Grants Received Sundry Income & Doiiations 36,446 36,446 652 38,157 363 652 Total Incoming Resources 652 36,446 37,098 38,520 Rcsourcos Expended Direct Cliaritable Expenditure Management & Administration 18,981 22,019 18,981 22,019 20,566 22,109 Total Resources Expended 41,000 41,000 42.675 Net Incomlng l (Outgoing) Resources 652 (4,554) (3,902) (4,155) Transfer (4,228) 4,228 Balances brought forward l April 2024 54,129 326 54,455 58,610 Balaiices carried forward 31 Marcli 2025 50,553 50,553 54,455 The above amounts relate to continuing operations of the association. Tlie association has no recognised gains and losses other than those iiicluded in tlie results above and therefore no separate statement of totlll recognised gains and losses has been presented. There is no difference betwe¢n th¢ net incoming resources for th¢ y¢ar stated abov¢ and their historical cost equivalents. Page 6
Mind Yollrselfl. And Foyle Advocates Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Debtors Casli at baiik and in hand 579 51,102 1,358 54,225 51,681 55,583 Current liabilities A¢¢ruals 1,128 1,128 Net current assots 50,553 54,455 Total a55ets less current Ilabllltlos 50,553 54,455 CapltAI aetount Restricted fund Unrestricted fund 326 54,129 50,553 50,553 54,455 We approve tliese accounts and confirm that we have Inade available all relevaiit records and information for their preparation. Commlttee Member Commlttec Momber Date: 22nd January 2026 Date: 22 January 2026 Page 7
Mind Yourself.1 And Foylc Advocates Notes to tbe accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies Tli¢ principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the finan¢ial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been coiisistently applied within the same accounts. 1.1. Accounting conventiOD The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention modified when necessary, and in compliance with tlie Cliarities SORP (FRS 102). Plant and machinery Equipment Office Equipment 20% Straight Line 250/0 Straight Line 200/0 Straight Line Income (i) Graiits Grants represents all amounts received and receivable during the year. Capital grants are released to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received in line with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Revenue grants are credited to the StateInent of Financial Activities in the year they are received. (li) Donations & administration iiicoine. This comprises amounts received during th¢ year. I xpendlture (i) Direct Charitable Expenditure This represents all expenditure directly attributable to charitable causes. (li) Management & Adininistration This includes all other expenditure not directly allocated above and a portion of the overliead costs attributable to management and administration. Page 8
Mind Yourselly. And Foyle Advocates Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Income 2025 2024 Restri¢ted Income Westem Health & Social Care Trust Clear project 36,446 33,981 4,176 36,446 38,157 Unrestricted Ineome Other incoine Bank interest received 200 452 363 652 363 Total Income 37,098 38,520 (i) Restricted Funds Funds received ivhich are earmarked by the Funder for specific purposes, Such purposes are within the overall aims of the organisation. (li) Unrestricted Funds Funds which are expendable at the discretion of the association in furtherance of th¢ aims of th¢ cliarity. In addition funds inay be lield in order to financ¢ capital investment and working capital. Page 9
Mind Yourselp. And Foyle Advocatcs Note5 to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Resources Expended Unrestricted Funds Restrict¢d Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Direct Charitable Expenditure Wages & Salaries Volunteer Expenses 11,573 7,408 11,573 7,408 11,300 9,266 18,981 18,981 20,566 Management & Administration Postage, printing & stationery Clear Expenses Advertising Teleplione & Internet Heat & Light Accounlancy Fees Repairs & Mainteiiance Bank Fees & Interest Rent Subscriptions Catering & hospitality Insurance Travel Sundries Depreciation on fixt & fitting5 167 167 99 2,960 907 2,203 1,494 1,128 152 126 13,800 200 571 1,122 36 113 907 2,203 1,494 1,128 152 126 13,800 200 571 1,122 36 113 1,949 1,128 250 142 12,300 200 1,026 595 347 22,019 22,019 22,109 Total Resources Expended 41,000 41,000 42,675 Page 10
Mind Yourselll. And Foyle Advocates Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Tangible assets Plant and Office m#¢hinery Equipmont Equlpmcnt Total Cost At l April 2024 2,604 5,338 8,978 16,920 At 31 March 2025 2,604 5,338 8,978 16,920 Depreciation At l April 2024 2,604 5,338 8,978 16,920 At 31 March 2025 2,604 5,338 8,978 16,920 Net book values At 31 March 2025 Debtors 2025 2024 Other debtors Prepaym¢nts 835 523 579 579 ,358 Current liabilities 2025 2024 Accruals 1,128 1,128 Page 11
Mind Yourselfl. And Foyle Advocates Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Movements in Funds At l April Incoming Outgoing 2024 resources resourcos Transfers At 31 March 2025 Rostricted funds: 326 36,446 (41,000) 4,228 Total restricted fuiids 326 36,446 (41,000) 4,228 Unrestricted funds: General funds 54,129 652 (4,228) 50,553 Total unrestricted funds 54,129 652 (4,228) 50,553 54,455 37,098 (41,000) 50,553 Purposos of Restrieted Funds Restricted grants awarded to the charity is provided to cover the core objects as explained in the report to tlie management Cominittee. Page 12