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The charity's total income for the year ending July 2025 was £75,672.
Total income 31,170 44,502 75,672 73,512
Financial · Observational claim · From Starfish Services Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 7
The charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £45,443 as of July 2025.
The unrestricted reserves of the charity stand at £45,443 of which the free reserves of the charity (i.e. reserves not tied up in fixed assets) amount to £45,318.
Financial · Observational claim · From Starfish Services Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 4
The charity experienced a financial deficit of £1,234 for the year ending July 2025.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows total income of £75,672, outgoing resources of a revenue nature of £76,906 giving rise to a deficit of £1,234.
Financial · Observational claim · From Starfish Services Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 4
The charity's objectives include providing support services and education for mental health sufferers.
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of mental disorders or conditions of emotional or mental distress through the provision of support services, premises to provide support services, education and practical advice to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to mental disorders or conditions of emotional or mental distress.
Service · Policy statement · From Starfish Services Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
Starfish Services Limited is a charity registered with the Charity Commission since March 2012.
The organisation for the year covered by this report was an incorporated charity, registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales on 5 March 2012.
Governance · Policy statement · From Starfish Services Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with UK Accounting Standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP2005).
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice-Accounting and reporting by charities (SORP2005) issued in March 2005.
Financial · Observational claim · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 17
The financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs as of April 5, 2025.
In our opinion the financial statements: Give a true and fair view of the state of the charity affairs at 5THAPRIL 2025
Financial · Observational claim · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 16
SMHSO collaborates with Somaliland governments, universities, and health agencies to support mental health initiatives.
As a charity we are not alone, we have mutually supportive partnerships with Somaliland governments, universities and health agency in the country. We are in unique position in the country to lead initiatives with deep rooted cultural fluency and knowledge in healthcare.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 12
Nearly one in four Somalis suffer from a mental health condition, but less than five percent receive any form of care.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, nearly 1 in 4 Somalis suffer from a mental health condition, one of the highest rates in the world. Yet less than 5% receive any form of care, due to stigma, lack of trained professionals, and the near-total absence of community-based mental health infrastructure.
Context · Observational claim · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 12
SMHSO successfully helped Shugri recover from PTSD and other challenges.
Today, she is in good health, caring for herself, her child, and her mother. She has expressed deep gratitude to SMHSO for stepping in during her time of need and supporting her journey to recovery.
Service · Observational claim · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 12
SMHO relies on volunteers as the backbone of its operations and community engagement.
Our volunteers are the real heroes of our story; they are the backbone of the charity. They provide tremendous support and service for the charity, by providing their most asset, their time
Operational · Stakeholder position · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 10
The charity faced a significant challenge in securing grant funding due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Due to cost-of-living crisis and increased demands for grants applications, it's been most difficult for making a successful grant application
Financial · Risk statement · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 5
65% of mental health patients reported reduced symptoms due to the charity's support.
Thanks to the lifesaving donors, 65% of our mental health patients reported reduced symptoms
Service · Observational claim · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 5
SMHO aims to advocate for improved mental health awareness and equal importance of mental health compared to physical health.
We are committed to advocating for improved mental health and highlighting its equal importance to physical health.
Policy · Policy statement · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 3
SMHO focuses on improving operations and enhancing service delivery to support mental health in the Somali community.
This year, we've focused on improving operations, enhancing service delivery, and reaffirming our commitment to success in supporting mental health within the Somali community and beyond.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Somaliland Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 3
The NHS Charities Together fund balance was £25,604 as of the year ending 31 March 2025.
NHS Charities Together 25,604 217 (2,154) 23,667
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 33
The Highcroft / Northcroft fund balance was £40,699 as of the year ending 31 March 2025.
Highcroft / Northcroft 40,699 350 (1,311) 39,738
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 33
The Ward 10 Solihull fund balance was £2,418 as of the year ending 31 March 2025.
Ward 10 Solihull (Inc Solihull STEPS) 2,418 21 (162) 2,277
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 33
The Hertford House fund balance was £1,819 as of the year ending 31 March 2025.
Hertford House 1,819 16 (122) 1,713
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 33
The David Bromley House fund balance was £2,703 as of the year ending 31 March 2025.
David Bromley House 2,703 23 (181) 2,545
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 33