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The charity's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)
Financial · Policy statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 13
The charity's expenditure on charitable activities was £110,699 in the year ending January 31, 2026.
110,699 127,509
Financial · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 16
The charity's income from donations and legacies increased to £71,863 in the unrestricted funds for 2026.
Donations and gifts 22,403 49,460 71,863
Financial · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 16
The charity's restricted funds total £43,479 as of January 31, 2026.
Restricted income funds 16 43,479
Financial · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 12
The charity's unrestricted funds total £64,556 as of January 31, 2026.
Unrestricted funds 17 64,556
Financial · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 12
The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health has a total of £108,035 in assets less current liabilities as at January 31, 2026.
Total assets less current liabilities 108,035
Financial · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 12
The charity's day-to-day operations are handled by its Founder, Mr Peter Templeton.
The day to day operations of the charity are handled by its Founder, Mr Peter T empleton. There are presently two employees
Operational · Procedural statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
The charity's reserves amounted to £64,556.
Reserves at the period end amounted to £64,556 (2025 - £83,494) which is broadly in line with this target
Financial · Funding statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
The charity aims to maintain unrestricted funds at a level equivalent to six months' expenditure.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least six month’s expenditure
Financial · Policy statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
The charity's income for the year was £76,556.
During the year the charity had income of £76,556 (2025 - 89,942 ),
Financial · Funding statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
Participants reported an improvement in mood, learning about the relationship between food and mental health, and making dietary changes.
Evaluation findings were highly encouraging. Participants reported increased cooking confidence, healthier eating habits and greater understanding of the relationship between food and mental health. Ninety-five per cent reported an improvement in mood, 100% reported learning more about how food affects mental health, and 80% reported making dietary changes they felt supported their mental wellbeing.
Service · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 7
The Food and Mental Health Acceptability Trial with Teens programme reached 64 young people through 29 cookery sessions.
The pilot reached 64 young people through 29 cookery sessions delivered in schools, community settings and youth organisations across Gateshead
Service · Observational claim · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 7
The programme aims to improve understanding of the pathways linking food and nutrition with brain development, mental wellbeing, and mental ill health.
It will identify and prioritise opportunities for innovation and intervention, support the development and testing of promising approaches, and provide implementation guidance to accelerate adoption and scale-up. A strong communication and engagement component will also seek to improve understanding among decision-makers and decision-influencers across health, education, policy and community settings.
Research · Policy statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 6
The programme will commence in October 2026.
T h e r o l e w i l l l e a d p r o g r a m m e d e l i v e r y, stakeholder engagement and partnership development, helping to establish a sustainable platform for future work at the intersection of food, nutrition, brain health and mental health. A strong communication and engagement component will also seek to improve understanding among decision-makers and decision-influencers across health, education, policy and community settings.
Operational · Procedural statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 6
YPMH will recruit a full-time Food Innovation and Partner Engagement Manager to support the programme delivery.
To s u p p o r t d e l i v e r y o f the programme, YPMH will recruit a full-time Food Innovation and Partner Engagement Manager
Operational · Procedural statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 6
The foundation secured funding for a three-year programme to improve brain and mental health outcomes through food, nutrition, and policy recommendations.
YPMH secured funding to establish a three-year Food, Brain & Mental Health Pathways Programme. Building on the charity's earlier work on food, nutrition and mental health, the programme will apply YPMH's Understand : Innovate : Implement methodology to accelerate the translation of research evidence into innovations, interventions and policy recommendations that can improve brain and mental health outcomes for young people.
Commissioning · Funding statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 6
The foundation is involved in the Wellcome Mental Health Catalyst initiative to address barriers to translating research into interventions.
Drawing on its experience developing and applying the methodology, YPMH played a key role in adapting the approach to meet the requirements of the Catalyst. The Catalyst has been established to help address barriers that prevent research findings from being translated into interventions that improve outcomes in real-world settings.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 6
The foundation supports the development and testing of interventions for mental health, such as a food and nutrition intervention.
Initiating and supporting the development and testing of a food and nutrition intervention, including the design of acceptability trials, to explore whether practical cooking skills and nutrition education could improve young people's eating habits, confidence and mental wellbeing. This work helped generate evidence to inform future development, implementation and scale-up.
Service · Commitment statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 5
The foundation has developed a methodology called Understand : Innovate : Implement to address mental health issues.
YPMH has continued to develop its Understand : Innovate : Implement methodology. The methodology is designed to help:
Strategic · Policy statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 5
The foundation collaborates with various stakeholders to improve young people's mental health.
The charity therefore works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to support the development and implementation of effective solutions.
Relational · Policy statement · From The William Templeton Foundation for Young People's Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 5