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The Foundation's expenditure in 2024 was £104,488, with charitable activities accounting for £67,341.
Total 67,341 37,147 104,488 91,958
Financial · Observational claim · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 7
The Foundation's income in 2024 was £104,253, with donations and legacies accounting for £65,498.
Total 65,498 38,755 104,253 100,200
Financial · Observational claim · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 7
The Foundation's financial statements were examined and found to comply with the Charities Act 2011.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; …………... or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; ,,,, 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of …………... accounts set out in the Charities (accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any …………... requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of …………... an independent examination.
Governance · Observational claim · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 6
The Foundation's financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 6
The Foundation aims to maintain at least six months of operational costs in reserves, a target it significantly exceeded as of December 2024.
The Trustees are confident that the Foundation has adequate reserves and resources to sustain its operations for the foreseeable future. The Foundation's reserves policy is to maintain at least six months of operational costs, a target it significantly exceeded as of 31 December 2024.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 4
The Foundation's activities in 2024 included hosting events, releasing films, delivering training sessions, and relaunching the counselling program.
Significant activities and achievements against objectives • Events and Fundraisers: Hosted wellbeing evenings at Pitt Street and TR7 Skateparks, participated in the Chelsea Flower Show, CPH Open in Athens, and partnered with Vans Shop Riot and skate shops across Europe. Numerous grassroots fundraisers, including skate jams, auctions, and memorial events, helped raise funds and awareness. • Films and Media: Released 'Checking In with Kohran Gayle' and two 'Feeling Scene' films - Cardiff and Leeds, highlighting the local skate scenes and mental health services. • Training: Training continues to be a significant focus of the Foundation's work. In 2024, the Foundation trained more people than ever before, delivering 12 online sessions and two in-person sessions alongside a Living Works SafeTalk in Seattle. • Counselling: Relaunched the counselling program, offering six free sessions quarterly to ten applicants.
Service · Observational claim · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 3
The Foundation's key objectives include providing educational resources, delivering training programs, raising awareness, and offering direct support for mental health.
Key objectives: • Provide educational resources on mental health for skateboarders. • Deliver training programs to volunteers, skaters, and organisations to improve support for those in need. • Raise awareness of mental health issues within the skateboarding community and beyond. • Offer direct support and safe spaces for people to talk about mental health.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 3
The Ben Raemers Foundation aims to prevent deaths by suicide and support mental health in the skateboarding community.
The foundation exists to preserve Ben Raemers' legacy and help prevent deaths by suicide. It supports the skateboarding community by providing the knowledge and tools needed to understand and address mental health.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Ben Raemers Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 3
The total net assets of MindFood at the end of October 2024 were £51,775.
Total £32,650 £17,875 £1,250 £51,775
Financial · Observational claim · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 57
The net book value of MindFood's intangible fixed assets decreased from £20,625 to £17,875 over the year.
Net book Value At 31 October 2024 £20,625 £20,625 Net book Value At 31 October 2025 £17,875 £17,875
Financial · Observational claim · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 56
The net book value of MindFood's tangible fixed assets decreased from £1,741 to £1,272 over the year.
Net book Value At 31 October 2024 £0 £1,741 £1,741 Net book Value At 31 October 2025 £0 £1,272 £1,272
Financial · Observational claim · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 56
The charity's financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Financial · Policy statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 51
MindFood won the King's Award, highlighting its commitment to beneficiaries.
Winning the King's Award further emphasises our commitment to our beneficiaries
Context · Observational claim · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 48
MindFood aims to pursue long-term funding to strengthen its infrastructure.
One of our strategic goals is to pursue long-term funding, which will help us strengthen our infrastructure and build a stable foundation for developing our services
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 48
MindFood's unrestricted income grew from various sources.
experienced growth in unrestricted income from various sources
Financial · Metric statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 48
MindFood secured funding from the National Lottery for five years.
We secured funding from the National Lottery, which will provide us with income for the next five years
Financial · Funding statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 48
MindFood received a three-year grant from London Catalyst.
Additionally, we received a three-year grant from London Catalyst
Financial · Funding statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 48
MindFood's social media platforms have a significant reach with over 2,442 followers and 69,481 impressions.
Followers 2,442 Impressions 69,481
Operational · Metric statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 37
MindFood has grown its digital presence, with newsletters reaching over 1,407 individuals.
Currently, our newsletters are read by more than 1,407 individuals.
Operational · Metric statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 37
MindFood collaborates with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to address health inequalities.
MindFood is a member of the Board of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). This five-year project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), assists Ealing Council in making policy decisions based on community research led by peers.
Research · Policy statement · From Mindfood CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 38