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Caring Minds received donations from individuals and companies.
- Gifts from Individuals (£14,836) there were a total of 129 donations from individuals during the year with an average donation value of £115.01. - Gifts from Companies (£ 20,152) there were a total of 15 donations from companies during the year with an average donation value of £1,343.46.
Financial · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
Caring Minds participated in community events to promote mental health awareness.
'Feel the Rhythm, Beat the Stigma' were community events put on across the summer, via BSMHFT community engagement team, and Caring Minds ran a stall at each event, this enabled us to engage with our colleagues and members of the community, to promote the charity and the amazing work we are able to support with the generosity of our donors and supporters.
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
Caring Minds funded staff well-being rooms at four sites to help staff rest and recharge.
We have been able to fund a number of sites, to provide staff wellbeing rooms over the last 12 months and have successfully opened four sites to date, these rooms enable staff to step away from often stressful and difficult shifts; to take a moment to rest and recharge
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The Thrive Gardening Project at Hillis Lodge involved service users in growing produce used for meals.
The THRIVE team members worked with BSMHFT staff to deliver this project to service users. The sessions were split into morning and afternoon sessions allowing for the protected mealtimes and prep/tidy up time. The project was aptly named ‘Hillis is THRIVING!’
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
Hope & Recovery Affirmation boxes were used to encourage positive discussions among service users.
These boxes were able to give service users an opportunity to discuss positive affirmations around hope and recovery. They will prompt further discussion around sharing their personal experiences of their recovery to help others.
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
The Tamarind Family Carer Event provided cultural food, activities and music for families of service users.
This was an opportunity for families to come and spend time with loved ones, and enjoy some cultural food, activities and music, these events are always much anticipated and enjoyed by staff, service users and their loved ones, and offers opportunities for meaningful connection, which is essential to recovery.
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
Caring Minds aims to enhance the service user experience and support staff well-being.
As a Mental Health Trust Charity, Caring Minds mission is to: Enhance the service user experience Nurture staff well being Support families and carers
Strategic · Policy statement · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
Caring Minds received over £200k from the national NHS Charities Together campaign.
The national NHS Charities Together campaign has kindly provided over £200k to Caring Minds so far, and we hope to receive a further grants/funding in coming years.
Financial · Funding statement · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The Charity supports various activities that enhance patient and staff well-being beyond NHS resources.
During the year, the funds continued to support a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff which are for the benefit of the public. In general they are used to purchase varied additional goods and services that the NHS is unable to provide from within its allocated resources.
Service · Observational claim · From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The independent examiner's report confirms that Amaudo UK's accounts comply with the applicable requirements.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Governance · Observational claim · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 14
Amaudo UK's restricted funds balance at the end of 2024 was £333.
1,998 48,849 50,514 - 333
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 13
Amaudo UK's fixed assets include office furniture and equipment with a net book value of £0.
Net Book Value at 31 December 2024 -
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 12
Amaudo UK employs one person part-time during the year.
During the year the charity employed one person, on a part time basis.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 12
Amaudo UK recognises donations on a received basis.
Donations are recognised in the accounts on a received basis.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Amaudo UK recognises grants on an accruals basis.
Grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis in accordance with any pre-conditions.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Amaudo UK's balance at the end of 2024 was £13,895.
Balance at end of the year 13,562 333 13,895
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
Amaudo UK's net income less expenditure in 2024 was a deficit of £5,645.
(3,980) (1,665) (5,645)
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
Amaudo UK's total expenditure in 2024 was £82,489.
Total Expenditure 31,975 50,514 82,489
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
Amaudo UK's total income in 2024 was £76,845.
Total Income 27,996 48,849 76,845
Financial · Metric statement · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 9
Amaudo UK did not have any formal written agreements in place with partners delivering charitable activities on its behalf outside of the United Kingdom.
Written agreements with partners outside UK Does your charity have formal written agreements in place with any partners delivering charitable activities on its behalf outside of the United Kingdom? No
Operational · Observational claim · From Amaudo UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 3