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The BloomSpace Foundation does not have any employees earning more than £60,000.
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
Financial · Observational claim · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 48
The BloomSpace Foundation's financial statements were prepared in accordance with UK accounting standards and the Charities Act 2011.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the trustee’s report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdon Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable laws and regulations.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 39
The BloomSpace Foundation ended the year with £25,295 in funds and is financially stable.
At the year-end, the charity has funds of £25,295. The charity is in a stable financial position and can currently meet its obligations when they fall due.
Financial · Funding statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 39
The BloomSpace Foundation has a Risk Register reviewed quarterly by the Finance committee.
A Risk Register has been developed and approved by the board, and is reviewed quarterly by the Finance committee.
Governance · Procedural statement
The BloomSpace Foundation has a Board structure with monthly meetings and additional ad hoc sessions.
There are Board meetings on a monthly basis, with occasional ad hoc meetings between times. There is a minimum yearly Board meeting schedule of 6 per year, however as an organisation we exceed this, and have in the period of this report have had 12 (with additional meetings also scheduled between).
Governance · Procedural statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 38
The BloomSpace Foundation has engaged in policy work to advocate for improved mental health support at local and national levels.
Beyond direct services, the charity has engaged in policy and campaign work, raising awareness of mental health issues and advocating for improved support at both local and national levels.
Policy · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 37
The BloomSpace Foundation's Club Hubs reduce loneliness and isolation by creating welcoming community spaces.
Our Club Hubs have continued to reduce loneliness and isolation by creating welcoming community spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences and develop supportive peer networks.
Service · Operational statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 37
The BloomSpace Foundation provides a range of mental health services, including psychotherapy and ecotherapy.
Psychotherapy, Ecotherapy and IWSS– providing accessible one-to-one and group therapeutic support, both in traditional settings and in nature-based environments, helping individuals to manage mental health challenges and improve personal resilience.
Service · Operational statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 36
The BloomSpace Foundation received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for Mind Hub Clubs over five years.
National Lottery Community Fund – represents funding over 5 years towards Mind Hub Clubs.
Financial · Funding statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 31
The BloomSpace Foundation has a commitment of £808 in other financial commitments as of March 31, 2025.
The total amount of other financial commitments not provided in the financial statements was £808. (2024 - £1,347).
Financial · Commitment statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 31
The BloomSpace Foundation's unrestricted funds balance decreased from £72,538 to £25,295 between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
Unrestricted funds General fund 72,538 117,418 (164,661) 25,295
Financial · Metric statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 31
The charity has not included a cash flow statement in its financial statements due to early adoption of Bulletin 1.
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice and FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Governance · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
The BloomSpace Foundation's net assets decreased from £72,538 in 2024 to £25,295 in 2025.
Net assets 25,295 72,538
Financial · Observational claim · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
BloomSpace Foundation's achievements include reducing loneliness and isolation through Club Hubs.
Our regular yoga and tai chi sessions have offered safe, inclusive spaces for people to explore the connection between physical health and mental wellbeing. Meanwhile, our Club Hubs have continued to reduce loneliness and isolation by creating welcoming community spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences and develop supportive peer networks.
Service · Observational claim · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
BloomSpace Foundation is considering expanding beyond the Mind federated model to serve a wider demographic.
In time the organisation is making considerations to branch outside of the MIND federated model in order to operate within a wider demographic. Current federated structures have on occasion been limiting not only in terms on community collaboration (due to the federation terms of agreement and designated domains), but also has been detrimental in access to funds which has been clearly documented in all relevant Board meeting minutes.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
BloomSpace Foundation's financial position is stable, with £25,295 in funds at year-end.
At the year-end, the charity has funds of £25,295. The charity is in a stable financial position and can currently meet its obligations when they fall due.
Financial · Funding statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
Volunteers contribute significantly to BloomSpace Foundation's activities.
Volunteers continue to play a vital role in the work of the charity, contributing their time, skills and energy across many areas of our activities. They support the delivery of therapeutic and wellbeing programmes, assist in running workshops and events, and provide essential help in the day-to-day operation of our services.
Relational · Stakeholder position · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
BloomSpace Foundation provides mental health and wellbeing services to the community.
The charity provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem in Ystradgynlais and the surrounding areas. Mind Ystradgynlais is affiliated with Mind National Association for Mental Health and its purpose and activities are in accordance with the aims and objectives of Mind.
Service · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The BloomSpace Foundation's independent examiner is Mitchell Associates Limited, located in Brecon.
Independent Examiner Mitchell Associates Limited St Davids House 48 Free Street Brecon Powys LD3 7BN
Governance · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16