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Stepping Stone Theatre plans to make a documentary film about the impact of creativity on mental health.
During this year we plan to make a comprehensive documentary film about Stepping Stone and why creativity can so positively impact on our mental health.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Stepping Stone Theatre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The theatre published nine books in the In Our Own Words series by March 2025.
By March 25, we have published 9 books of testimonial and creative writing.
Service · Observational claim · From Stepping Stone Theatre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 1
The foundation's income from course donations increased by £4.0% in the year ending December 31, 2025.
Course Donations 12,597 13,084
Financial · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
The total expenses of Samye Foundation Wales increased from £52,742 to £58,695 in the year ending December 31, 2025.
Total Expenses 58,695 52,742
Financial · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
The total income of Samye Foundation Wales increased from £52,335 to £63,266 in the year ending December 31, 2025.
Total Income 63,266 52,335
Financial · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
Samye Foundation Wales had a net movement in funds of £4,571 for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Net Movement in Funds 4,571 -407
Financial · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
The foundation's financial statements are registered under the UK charity and company laws.
Samye Foundation Wales. Registered Charity No. 1122144 Registered Company No. 05901855
Governance · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14
The foundation's accounts have been independently examined and found to be in compliance with the required standards.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination;
Governance · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The foundation offers trustees training on workshops provided by Cardiff Third Sector Council and Wales Council for Voluntary Associations.
Each year the Company Secretary, Lorraine Harris, informs all the trustees of Cardiff 3rd Sector Council (C3SC) and Wales Council for Voluntary Associations (WCVA) workshops and all trustees are offered training on these courses if they feel they need to gain more knowledge.
Governance · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The foundation has a governing document that outlines its structure and governance.
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Governance · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The foundation has plans to install another fire escape from the second floor into adjoining buildings in 2026.
He said the work can be done without planning permission and we are awaiting a letter from him so we can go ahead with the works.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
The foundation has a volunteer Christmas party to thank volunteers for their help throughout the year.
Every year we have our Volunteer Christmas party in the hall to say thank you for their invaluable help throughout the year.
Service · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The foundation offers free vegetarian lunch and refreshments to volunteers when available.
We were also able to reimburse any public transport costs and we also offered volunteers free vegetarian lunch cooked in our onsite café, as well as other refreshments whenever possible.
Service · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The foundation reimburses public transport costs for volunteers.
We were also able to reimburse any public transport costs and we also offered volunteers free vegetarian lunch cooked in our onsite café, as well as other refreshments whenever possible.
Service · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The foundation offers volunteers the opportunity to attend mindfulness courses and retreats.
We try and give thanks where we can and all of our volunteers are invited to attend an eight-week Mindfulness courses, our retreats and Introduction to mindfulness courses.
Service · Policy statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The Samye Foundation Wales has a total of 59 regular volunteers in 2025.
REGULAR VOLUNTEERS IN 2025 : TOTAL 59
Relational · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The Samye Café is a venue for community groups and organisations to meet, relax, and break out.
It is a place for community groups to meet such as the Welsh Group, The Tibetan Community and our volunteers. A lovely tranquil environment for organisations to break out and relax in the space.
Service · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The number of users at the centre increased by 454 from 2024 to 2025.
USERS OF THE CENTRE IN 2025 : 3,740 this has increased by 454 from 2024.
Metric · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The foundation aims to run more 8-week mindfulness classes in the future.
We had set to run more 8 week mindfulness classes throughout 2025 but some were postponed due to lack of support
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The foundation offers free mindfulness sessions via Zoom.
The free mindfulness morning sessions on zoom with Lorraine had continued all through the year. Also the evening and morning zoom sessions with Anthony, as well as Lorraine, were attracting between 10 to 20 people per session
Service · Observational claim · From Samye Foundation Wales — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5