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No trustee expenses were incurred in the year ending December 2025.
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).
Governance · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 19
No trustees received remuneration or benefits in the year ending December 2025.
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).
Governance · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 19
The charity's total expenditure on charitable activities was £139,936 for the year ending December 2025.
Charitable activities 7 119,778 20,158 139,936 206,385
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The charity's total income from fundraising events was £10,753 for the year ending December 2025.
Fundraising events 10,753 10,753 -
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14
The charity's total income from donations and legacies was £149,585 for the year ending December 2025.
Total 2025 133,460 16,125 149,585 217,077
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The charity's total assets less current liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were £144,795.
Total assets less current liabilities 144,795 128,373
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The charity's total funds carried forward as of December 31, 2025 were £144,795.
Total funds carried forward 133,203 11,592 144,795 128,373
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The total expenditure for the year ending December 2025 was £146,205.
Total expenditure 126,047 20,158 146,205 206,385
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The charity's total income for the year ending December 2025 was £162,627.
Total income 146,502 16,125 162,627 217,879
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
Joe's Buddy Line Charity had a net increase of £16,422 in total funds for the year ending December 2025.
Net movement in funds 20,455 (4,033) 16,422 11,494
Financial · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The Trustees express gratitude for the support of funders, partner organisations, and volunteers.
The Trustees extend their sincere thanks to all those who made the work of Joe’s Buddy Line possible during 2025. In particular, they wish to thank the charity’s funders, partner organisations, schools, volunteers and supporters for their continued trust, collaboration and shared commitment
Relational · Stakeholder position · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The charity plans to continue expanding its impact while maintaining quality and integrity.
As Joe’s Buddy Line enters 2026, the Trustees remain confident in the charity’s strategic direction. With strengthened leadership, growing partnerships and a clear Theory of Change, the charity is well placed to continue ex panding its impact
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
Joe's Buddy Line aims to empower children and young people to manage their mental health.
Long-term impact Children and young people are empowered to manage their mental health; schools adopt sustainable whole-school wellbeing approaches; communities contribute to improved mental health outcomes across generations
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8
The charity's approach includes safe-space creation, workshops, and MHFA training for adults.
Activities Safe-space creation (Buddy Rooms) and other support resources; whole-school approach programmes; workshops on anxiety, stress and emotional wellbeing; assemblies and wellbeing festivals; MHFA training for adults
Service · Procedural statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The Trustees use the Theory of Change to guide decision-making and evaluation.
The Trustees use the charity’s Theory of Change to guide decision-making, delivery and evaluation, ensuring a clear link between charitable objectives, activities, outcomes and long-term impact.
Strategic · Procedural statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
Joe's Buddy Line aims to extend its reach through partnerships and collaborative projects.
Alongside this, Joe’s Buddy Line continued to build and strengthen partnerships with charities that share its commitment to improving youth mental health across England and Wales. The charity also explored opportunities for collaborative and joint-delivery projects
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity won the BBC Surrey & Sussex Community Award in 2024 and Ivan Lyons was a runner-up at The Times Charity Awards.
After winning the BBC Surrey & Sussex Community Award 2024, the Trustees were particularly proud that Ivan Lyons won the ‘Make It Happen Star in Surrey' Award, organised by Surrey County Council, and runner-up of The Times Charity Awards 2025 held at 11 Downing Street
Context · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
Joe's Buddy Line developed a Theory of Change and measurement framework to better understand its impact.
Significant progress was also made in strengthening the charity’s approach to impact measurement and learning. During the year, Joe’s Buddy Line developed a clear Theory of Change and an accompanying measurement framework, enabling the organisation to become more strategic and consistent in how data is collected and used.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity appointed Dr Angela Schlenkhoff-Hus as Chief Operating Officer to strengthen operational leadership.
A key milestone during the year was the appointment of Dr Angela Schlenkhoff-Hus as Chief Operating Officer, who joined the charity in September 2025. Angela brings over 15 years’ experience in the charity sector, with a strong background in mental health, capacity-building and organisational development.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
Joe's Buddy Line partnered with Overbury plc to reach 51 employees through workplace mental health sessions.
In 2025, Joe’s Buddy Line partnered with Overbury plc, reaching 51 employees through a series of workplace mental health sessions.
Operational · Observational claim · From Joe's Buddy Line Charity — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6