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Northamptonshire MIND faces significant financial pressures and rising demand.
The challenges facing our sector, including financial pressures, rising demand and wider system constraints, remain significant.
Context · Observational claim · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
Northamptonshire Mind is recognised as a leader within the VC FSE sector and works to influence countywide change.
Northamptonshire Mind is recognised as a leader within the VC FSE sector. Our community service managers are embedded locally and engaged in various fora. Our CEO is the VC FSE Assembly Mental Health Lead and sits on the Board of trustees for Mental Health Northants Collaboration, having previously been Chair for three years.
Relational · Stakeholder position · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
Northamptonshire Mind's financial statements are prepared on the Going Concern basis.
The Financial Statements have been prepared on the Going Concern basis as detailed in the strategic report to the financial statement. There are new and increased contracts/projects which are starting soon and recorded in the next year forecast, the funds raised together with existing bank balances provide sufficient funding for at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
Northamptonshire Mind is committed to expanding access to support, developing new partnerships, and diversifying income sources.
Looking ahead, our new strategic plan 2026 -29 demonstrates our commitment to expanding access to support, developing new partnerships, and diversifying our income. These priorities will help secure the long-term sustainability of our services.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Northamptonshire Mind's financial statements show an operating surplus of £110,479 for the year ending March 2026.
During the year, the transfer of the Towcester Mind Community Building was formally completed. The property was recognised at its market value of £523,000 as a donated asset. Including this donation, the Charity recorded an overall net surplus of £633,479 for the year.
Financial · Metric statement · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Northamptonshire Mind aims to maintain reserves equivalent to 12 weeks running costs.
The Board of Trustees have agreed that the organisation should attempt to maintain a level of reserves that equates to 12 weeks running costs, with immediate remedial action should it fall below 12 but above 6.
Financial · Policy statement · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Northamptonshire Mind's financial measures have ensured sustainability with a healthy level of reserves.
These actions will safeguard our ability to respond to future uncertainties while maintaining the flexibility needed to invest in strategic priorities. The Charity's financial position remains strong, with income exceeding expenditure and a healthy level of reserves.
Financial · Observational claim · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Northamptonshire Mind has charitable status and relies on support from partner organisations, donors, and the public.
Northamptonshire Mind has charitable status and relies on support from partner organisations, donors and the public.
Financial · Stakeholder position · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
Northamptonshire Mind prepares its accounts according to SORP FRS102.
Northamptonshire Mind prepares accounts according to the methods and principles contained in the Accounting and Reporting by Charities, Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Governance · Policy statement · From Northamptonshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The total cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year (6 April 2025) was £320,128.
At 6 April Cash at bank and in hand 320,128
Financial · Metric statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 20
The total cash at bank and in hand for the year ending 2026 was £581,127.
Cash in hand 581,127
Financial · Metric statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 20
The net income/expenditure for the year in 2026 was £7,853,164.
Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) 7,853,164
Financial · Metric statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 20
The Alston Trust received a donation of £678,080 from Linda Mary Alexander in the year ending April 2026.
During the year the charity received a donation of £678,080 (2025: £nil) from a Trustee
Financial · Observational claim · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 19
The Alston Trust's auditors' remuneration was £6,000 for the year ending April 2026.
Auditors' remuneration amounts to an auditor fee of £6,000
Financial · Observational claim · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 18
The Alston Trust received a donation of £7,594,185 from the Bare Trust for Miss C J Alexander in February 2026.
A donation of £7,594,185 was received from the Bare Trust for Miss C J Alexander
Financial · Observational claim · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 16
The Trust's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
The financial statements have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 6
The Trust's unrestricted reserves totalled £8,171,300 at the year end.
At the year end, unrestricted reserves totalled £8,171,300. The Trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 6
The Trust holds unrestricted reserves to support ongoing grant-making activity.
Support ongoing grant-making activity;
Financial · Funding statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 6
The Trust reported a net movement in funds of £7,853,164.
The Charity reported a net movement in funds of £7,853,164 (2025: deficit of £435,406).
Financial · Funding statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 5
The Trust's expenditure for the year totalled £424,130.
Expenditure for the year totalled £424, 130 (2025: £439,382), including grants and associated support costs.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Alston Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 5