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Eight Bells for Mental Health was awarded a silver gilt for its raised beds at Lock Island as part of Newbury in bloom.
We were awarded a silver gilt for our raised beds at Lock Island as part of Newbury in bloom.
Service · Observational claim · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
The charity offers advocacy to support members with issues such as debt, housing, employment, volunteering, bereavement and health.
We offer advocacy to support our members with issues such as debt, housing, employment, volunteering, bereavement and health.
Service · Operational statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Eight Bells for Mental Health members raise awareness and reduce stigma through various activities.
Members take a lead in raising awareness, reducing stigma and aiding their recovery through a range of activities.
Service · Operational statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
The charity has strong partnerships with various organisations such as Healthwatch, Northcroft leisure and Rotary.
Partnership support included a range of topics from a range of organisations. We had regular outreach from Citizen Advice and the Samaritans. With other partners including: - Healthwatch, - Northcroft leisure provide us with free outdoor swimming sessions, - Rotary provided 10 members with a days barge trip
Commissioning · Stakeholder position · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Eight Bells for Mental Health complies with the Charity Commission’s policy of maintaining a minimum of 3 months general reserves.
We have ensured we comply with the Charity Commission’s policy of maintaining a minimum of 3 months general reserves.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity secured match funding through The Greenham Trust and The Big Give fundraising platforms.
The Charity was able to secure match funding through The Greenham Trust and The Big Give fundraising platforms.
Financial · Funding statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
Eight Bells for Mental Health has reserves of £35,430 at the end of May 2025.
The Charity had reserves of £35,430 at the 31 May 2025
Financial · Funding statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity provided 4200 sessions for its members over the year.
We provided 148 sessions and saw 4200 members sign into the sessions available.
Metric · Observational claim · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
The membership of Eight Bells for Mental Health grew to 118 registered members over the year.
Over the year our membership grew to 118 registered members.
Metric · Observational claim · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Eight Bells for Mental Health is entirely dependent on fundraising activities to cover its costs.
With no formal funding, we are entirely dependent on our own fundraising activities to cover the charity's costs.
Financial · Funding statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 4
The charity operates a drop-in centre for members thrice weekly.
The charity operates a Drop-in centre for members thrice weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Friday at 1 Highfield Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire.
Service · Operational statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 5
Eight Bells for Mental Health aims to relieve the needs of adults affected by mental health issues in West Berkshire.
To relieve the needs of adults whose lives are affected by mental health issues in West Berkshire (mainly in Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas).
Policy · Policy statement · From Eight Bells for Mental Health — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 4
Brave Mind's total income and endowments from charitable activities decreased to £500 in the year ending December 2025.
Charitable activities 500 -
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
Brave Mind's total expenditure on charitable activities increased from £56,029 to £73,709 in the year ending December 2025.
Charitable activities 56,029
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Brave Mind's total expenditure on raising funds decreased from £11,434 to £7,898 in the year ending December 2025.
Marketing and promotional materials 7,898 11,434
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Brave Mind's total expenditure on charitable activities increased from £73,666 to £73,709 in the year ending December 2025.
Total costs of charitable activities 73,709 73,666
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Brave Mind's total income from donations and grants increased by over 102% to £95,398 in the year ending December 2025.
Donations and grants 95,398 47,115
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
Brave Mind's total net assets increased from £54,765 to £76,365 in the year ending December 2025.
Net Assets 76,365 54,765
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Brave Mind's unrestricted funds increased from £6,190 to £35,503 in the year ending December 2025.
Unrestricted 35,503 6,190
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Brave Mind's financial performance reflects the successful implementation of its growth strategy.
This improved financial performance reflects the successful implementation of the charity’s growth strategy, focused on professionalisation and positioning Brave Mind to secure larger grant funding
Financial · Observational claim · From Brave MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5