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The BloomSpace Foundation's trustees include A Morgan Jones (Chair), L Cornish, A J Wilkins, S L Davies, A Thomas, G D Brookes, and K A Flanagan.
Trustees A Morgan Jones - Chair L Cornish A J Wilkins S L Davies A Thomas G D Brookes K A Flanagan
Governance · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
The BloomSpace Foundation's principal address is The Healthy Living Centre in Ystradgynlais, Swansea.
THE HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE 61-66 PENYBRYN YSTRADGYNLAIS SWANSEA SA9 1JB
Governance · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
The BloomSpace Foundation has conducted a skills audit to identify necessary trustee skills and is committed to continuous training for trustees.
Para 1.25 The charity has undertaken a skills audit to identify skills still needed on Trustee Board. ... All trustees have recently undertaken training, and will be continuously developing within their skills over the coming months and years.
Governance · Commitment statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
The BloomSpace Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
Para 1.25 The charity is a CIO.
Governance · Policy statement
The charity plans to branch outside of the MIND federated model to serve a wider demographic and access more funding.
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 6
The charity's activities have led to improved mental health and wellbeing for many individuals, as reported by participants.
Participants have reported feeling better equipped to cope with life’s challenges, leading to improved daily functioning, stronger relationships and enhanced overall wellbeing.
Service · Observational claim · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Volunteers play a crucial role in delivering the charity's services and supporting community engagement.
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.
Operational · Procedural statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The charity has delivered a range of services to promote mental health and community resilience, including psychotherapy, ecotherapy, and wellbeing workshops.
During the year, the charity has continued to deliver a broad range of services designed to promote mental health, emotional wellbeing and community resilience. These have included: 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 1
Mind Ystradgynlais provides mental health advice and support to empower individuals in its local area.
The charity provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem in Ystradgynlais and the surrounding areas.
Service · Policy statement · From The BloomSpace Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 1
Quinn's Retreat does not have any parent charities or subsidiaries.
Quinn’s Retreat is not a parent charity and does not have any subsidiaries
Governance · Policy statement · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 40
The independent examiner found all transactions in Quinn's Retreat’s accounts to be clearly stated and easy to follow.
I have found nothing I wish to investigate further. All transactions are clearly stated and easy to follow.
Governance · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 42
Quinn's Retreat has invested £100,000 in a 12-month savings account with returns to be included in the next year’s accounts.
Noting that £100,000 has been invested in a 12-month savings account. The treasurer’s report states that the return on this investment will be included in the 2025-2026 accounts.
Financial · Funding statement · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 42
The independent examiner believes that the trustees have considered the financial circumstances of Quinn's Retreat at the end of the reporting period.
It is my belief the trustees have considered the financial circumstances of the charity at the end of the reporting period.
Governance · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 41
The independent examiner confirmed that the bank statements and receipts provided by Quinn's Retreat are consistent with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
I can confirm that I have reviewed the receipts provided against the bank statements provided from March 2024 to February 2025 and feel these records have been maintained in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 41
Quinn's Retreat reported a gross income of £160,698.45 for the year ending February 2025.
Gross Income - £160,698.45
Financial · Metric statement · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 40
The financial position at the end of the reporting period was £61,214.46.
Financial position at the end of the reporting period £61,214.46
Financial · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 1
Total outgoing expenses for the reporting period were £139,862.03.
Total outgoing in the reporting period £139,862.03**
Financial · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 1
The charity's total income for the reporting period was £160,698.45.
Total income in the reporting period £160,698.45*
Financial · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 1
Quinn's Retreat transferred £100,000 into a savings account for investment purposes.
We transferred £100,000 into a 12 months savings account which will provide a return and will be included in the next financial years accounts.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 2
The charity received £25,000 from the North East ICB and other grants totaling £38,500.
We received £25,000 from the North East ICB, £11,000 from the Charities Trust and £2,500 from Cameron Grants.
Financial · Observational claim · From Quinn's Retreat — annual report and accounts, year ending 28 February 2025, page 1