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Contractual income is recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds and performance conditions have been met.
Contractual income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 25
Income from donations is recognized when there is sufficient evidence that conditions will be met and the amount can be measured reliably.
It is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 25
The charity's cash flow from operating activities was negative for the period.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (159,251) (374,624)
Financial · Observational claim · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 23
The charity's financial statements were examined by an independent examiner.
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025, which comprise the statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 20
The trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity's state.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS102) to make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Governance · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 19
The charity has recruited seven volunteers to conduct assessments and direct clients.
We have successfully recruited a total of seven volunteers. Six of them are responsible for conducting both mini and full assessments following client inquiries
Operational · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 18
Major donors and corporate partners are expected to contribute a substantial portion of the projected income.
Major donors and corporate partnerships are expected to contribute a substantial portion of the projected income, with an anticipated £100,000 from major donors and £25,000 from corporate partners
Financial · Funding statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 18
The charity plans to establish year-round corporate relationships rather than relying on periodic events.
The goal is to establish year -round corporate relationships rather than relying on periodic events such as Black History Month (BHM).
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The charity secured a $150,000 grant from the Rare Impact Fund over two years.
including awarded applications to the Rare Impact Fund for a $150,000 grant over two years
Financial · Funding statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The fundraising strategy aims to achieve an annual income of £615,200 in 2024-2025.
The fundraising strategy for Black Minds Matter UK in 2024 -2025 aims to diversify income streams and optimize existing fundraising efforts to achieve a projected annual income of £615,200, compared to the previous year's £301,500.
Financial · Funding statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The charity expects to continue operating for at least twelve months after signing the report.
Having made those enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that BMMUK will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of signing this report.
Governance · Observational claim · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
BMMUK will develop sustainable partnerships to maximise the impact of their services.
We will use an evidenced based approach to highlight the disparities in the current Mental Health service within the UK using data and insight to change systems.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
BMMUK aims to extend the reach of their therapy matching service and offer more modalities of therapy.
We will extend the reach of our therapy matching service to as many people that our funds allow and extend our offering of modalities of therapy to make sure we can be flexible in our approach.
Service · Commitment statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Black and mixed-ethnicity service users have lower access to therapy and poorer outcomes compared to White British groups.
Black and mixed -ethnicity service users exhibited a significantly lower likelihood of accessing therapy and a higher propensity for experiencing poor outcomes com-pared to White British groups.
Context · Observational claim · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The UK's Black community comprises approximately 4% of the population and faces a growing need for mental health services.
BMMUK aims to address this need within the Black community, which comprises 4% of the UK population.
Context · Observational claim · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
BMMUK's MEL framework allows monitoring and demonstrating the impact of their services.
BMMUK's robust MEL framework allows us to monitor, evaluate, and demonstrate our impact.
Metric · Procedural statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
BMMUK will adopt a January to December financial year from the 2026 financial year onward.
Historically, the charity’s financial year ran from July to June; however, the trustees have agreed that, from the 2026 financial year onward, BMMUK will adopt a January to December financial year.
Governance · Policy statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
BMMUK has been invited to numerous events and platforms to highlight the necessity of their work.
We have been invited to numerous events and platforms, allowing us to highlight the necessity and broader impact of our work.
Commissioning · Stakeholder position · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Black Minds Matter UK aims to amplify the voices of service users in positions of power to effect systemic change.
We aim to champion change by amplifying the voices and lived experiences of our service users to those in positions of power.
Policy · Policy statement · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Social media engagement on posts about mental health issues among Black communities indicates high interest and openness to hearing lived experiences.
Engagement on these posts were testament to the fact that people are open to hearing lived experience and perspective pertaining to the Black community.
Context · Observational claim · From Black Minds Matter UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9