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Guideposts Trust currently operates six different hubs focused on supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, and dementia.
We currently operate 6 different hubs focused on supporting those with learning disabilities, mental health problems and dementia.
Service · Observational claim · From Guideposts Trust Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
Guideposts Trust aims to expand its CONNECT groups and hubs into other parts of the country with additional funding.
With additional funding, we will expand these hubs into other parts of the country and create educational centres to develop citizens for their life in the community.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Guideposts Trust Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
Guideposts Trust supports individuals with complex mental health issues, learning disabilities, and dementia through various community hubs.
These hubs are still in existence today, offering support services tailored to local needs, and maintaining the charity’s core mission. Beyond mental health and learning disabilities specifically, Guideposts also recognised the need for improved dementia care
Service · Observational claim · From Guideposts Trust Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
Guideposts Trust has been operating for over 50 years to support people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and dementia.
Guideposts Trust (‘Guideposts’) is a UK based charity working with people in local communities for over 50 years to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
Context · Observational claim · From Guideposts Trust Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
P Gayle, CEO of Servol Community Services, is also the Chair of BSMHFT.
P Gayle, CEO of the charity, is also Chair of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).
Governance · Stakeholder position · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 41
Servol Community Services works in partnership with BSMHFT and the ICB as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS).
BSMHFT work in partnership with The Integrated Care Board (ICB) as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), which brings together the local NHS, councils and the voluntary, community and faith sector to achieve better outcomes for citizens across the area.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 41
Servol Community Services has a contract with BSMHFT worth £458,617 in 2025.
The value of the contract to deliver services was £458,617 in 2025 (2024: £551,202).
Commissioning · Funding statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 41
The aggregate remuneration of the Senior Management Team decreased from £302,846 in 2024 to £276,367 in 2025.
The aggregate remuneration of the Senior Management Team, including pension contributions, amounted to £276,367 (2024: £302,846).
Financial · Trend statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 32
Servol Community Services uses professional valuers to estimate the fair value of its investment property, which is a significant accounting judgement.
In order to arrive at a reliable estimate, the trustees may make use of professional valuers. However, significant changes to the assumptions underlying the valuer's or the trustees' calculations, or significant changes in market conditions could result in significant changes to the carrying value of investment property over the next financial year.
Financial · Observational claim · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 27
The charity's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, as the trustees believe there are no material uncertainties and that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating.
The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for the 12 months from authorising these financial statements and concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern.
Governance · Observational claim · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
Servol Community Services' financial statements were prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies under the small companies regime.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
The total funds movement for Servol Community Services was £114,244 in the year ending March 31, 2025.
the total funds movement in the year was £114,244 (2024: negative £9,168)
Financial · Metric statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
Servol Community Services reported a net income of £114,244 for the year ending March 31, 2025.
The net income for Servol Community Services alone for the year to 31 March 2025 was £114,244 (2024: net expenditure £9,168)
Financial · Metric statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
Servol Community Services has a reasonable expectation of continuing as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that Servol has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Financial · Observational claim · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
Servol Community Services' Board Awayday focuses on refining the strategic business plan for future challenges.
In 2024/25, the session focused on refining the 2025/26 strategic business plan considering emerging challenges, such as the continued limited finances when it comes to uplifts in contracts.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
Servol Community Services' Senior Management Team transforms strategic direction into daily impact.
This results-driven group is made up of the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Services, Head of Operations and Head of Finance and Corporate Services, transforms strategy into day-to-day impact.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
Servol aims to empower adults with serious mental illness to live independently and confidently.
First, to empower adults with serious mental illness and complex needs to live as independently, confidently, and fully as possible.
Service · Commitment statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
Servol's financial income increased by £314k during the year ending March 2025.
During the year, operational income increased by £314k over the financial year ended March 2025.
Financial · Funding statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Servol's strategic objectives aim to maximise its impact on vulnerable mental health service users.
Our strategic objectives were established at the outset of the plan, each designed to maximise our impact, strengthen organisational resilience, and deliver measurable outcomes for those we support.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
Servol Community Services operates under the provisions of FRS 102 in preparing its annual report and financial statements.
The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Servol Community Services — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6