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Yellow House aims to expand outreach programs to neighbouring communities, particularly SEND Schools.
Expand outreach programs to neighbouring communities, notably SEND Schools
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 12
Yellow House improved its facilities with the support of funders, including new art facilities.
Improved Facilities: With the excellent support of our Funders, we expanded our technology support and opened new art facilities for all young people
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 11
Yellow House introduced new initiatives such as the Mindfulness Project and Neurodivergent Art Project.
Expanded Programs: Introduced new initiatives and programs such as the Mindfulness Project and our Neurodivergent Art Project aimed at skill development and Mental Health Support
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 11
Yellow House hosted several community events, including HMD and IYD.
Organised Events: Hosted several community events, including, HMD and IYD
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 11
Yellow House provided daily support to individuals and families through various projects.
Provided Support: Supported individuals and families daily through our diverse projects
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 11
Yellow House celebrates International Yellow Day to raise awareness for mental health.
As part of our yearly projects, Yellow House proudly celebrates International Yellow Day on 30th March, coinciding with Van Gogh’s birthday. Participants come together to develop a creative project and response, raising awareness for mental health
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 8
Yellow House encourages young people to focus on beauty and positivity to counteract societal pressures.
At Yellow House we continued to strive to change the world through beauty. Rather than scrolling on our phones, watching TV, reading the negative news that surrounds us and can often cloud our everyday life – we want to ‘CHANGE THE WORLD, THROUGH BEAUTY’ by providing our young people a safe space, away from the outside world
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 7
Yellow House initiated the Environ-mental project to promote climate consciousness and positive mental health.
As part of our initiatives this past year, Yellow House has been working with the young people to become more ‘climate conscious’ as this was a major topic brought up by some of the young people – we decided to work with them to create a project named Environ-mental
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 4
Yellow House offers a safe space where young people can discuss important topics without fear of ridicule.
Through our work we have found generally young people are not given the space and time or opportunity to discuss these matters or voice their opinions in an atmosphere of trust and safety, free to speak up without fear of ridicule – at Yellow House we strive to change this by providing our young people a safe place to come, to be themselves and to express themselves in a positive way through our theatre workshops
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 2
Yellow House has been providing theatre workshops for over 30 years.
Theatre workshops have been at the heart of Yellow House weekly schedule for over 30 years.
Service · Observational claim · From Yellow House — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 2
The charity's financial reserves policy was reviewed regularly at trustee meetings.
The Trustees confirmed that they were compliant with the charity's Reserve's policy, which was reviewed at Trustee's meetings regularly.
Governance · Policy statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 29
The charity's finances were overseen by Jane Frajbis, Centre Manager, and Teresa Blackler, Xero book-keeper.
The charity finances were overseen this year by Jane Frajbis, Centre Manager, Teresa Blackler, (Xero).
Governance · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 29
The charity's financial management and compliance with reserve policies were reviewed regularly by trustees.
The Trustees confirmed that they were compliant with the charity's Reserve's policy, which was reviewed at Trustee's meetings regularly.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 28
The charity aims to continue providing free services and seeks funding for more paid counselling hours.
Our aim for the future is to continue to provide this free service to those in need of care and support at times of great need and difficulty. To enable this, we wish to retain our employed roles to help support the running of this service. We would also like to raise funding to support employment of more paid counselling hours
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 23
The charity received significant funding from various sources to support its operations.
These grants and gift donations were incredibly significant in enabling us to run the centre effectively and continue to provide a high-quality service to the public again this year.
Financial · Observational claim · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 22
Trainee counsellors received guidance through internal line management, group supervision, and external supervision during their placements.
Throughout their time with us, the trainees received guidance through both internal line management and group supervision, as well as external supervision.
Service · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 18
The SPRINT (PTSD) assessment tool was used to monitor clients' PTSD levels regularly during their counselling sessions.
Clients' PTSD levels were also monitored using the SPRINT (PTSD) assessment tool, with scores recorded regularly throughout their counselling. The SPRINT tool, used with permission from Dr. Jonathan R. Davidson of Duke University Medical Centre, is a recognised indicator for PTSD symptoms.
Service · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 18
Clients' levels of depression and anxiety were assessed at the beginning and end of their counselling sessions to track recovery progress.
All clients participating in longer-term counselling had their levels of depression and anxiety assessed at both the beginning and end of their sessions. This process provided evidence of their recovery and mental health progress, as well as the overall impact of counselling on their psychological wellbeing.
Service · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 18
The team provided long-term counselling sessions to clients, with some receiving approximately 20-24 sessions.
To manage rising waiting lists, we reviewed the number of counselling sessions offered, providing approximately 20-24 sessions, with some flexibility based on need.
Service · Procedural statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 9
The charity's financial income includes regular donations from local individuals and organisations, alongside grant applications.
Regular income from local individuals and organisations helped us to maintain a small, consistent income which we remain extremely grateful for. Alongside this, grant applications were applied for
Financial · Funding statement · From Pregnancy Crisis Care (Plymouth & SE Cornwall) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 10