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The charity's financial statements are eligible for independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
Governance · Procedural statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
The charity's financial statements are prepared according to the Companies Act 2006.
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act).
Governance · Procedural statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
The charity aims to keep between six and nine months of running costs in reserves.
we aim to keep between six and nine months of running costs in reserves.
Financial · Policy statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Root & Branch Westmill relies on grants and donations which are not guaranteed.
We rely on grants and donations which cannot be guaranteed and require constant fundraising activity: these require appropriate monitoring and reporting.
Financial · Policy statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Participants typically attend Root & Branch Westmill for two to three years.
Our Participants typically attend for two to three years, and, given their vulnerability, we wish to protect them from any reduction in support arising from short-term financial constraints.
Service · Observational claim · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Root & Branch Westmill maintains reserves to ensure continuity of service.
Reserves will be maintained to provide continuity of service against a backdrop of fluctuating and uncertain income, and we aim to keep between six and nine months of running costs in reserves.
Financial · Policy statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
The charity has a pension scheme for employed staff with contributions from both the employer and employees.
We have a pension scheme offered to all employed staff with both Root & Branch and employees contributing.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 6
Root & Branch has a team of experienced staff who foster a safe and supportive environment.
We are proud to have a team of experienced professionals who create a safe, supportive environment, fostering calm, confidence, and structure.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 6
The charity has a reputation for quality and is recognised by local health professionals.
We have a reputation for quality with a genuinely caring approach recognised by local health professionals and the wider community.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 5
Root & Branch received a long-term grant from the National Lottery Community to employ a Therapeutic Gardener.
We have been very pleased to receive a long-term grant from the National Lottery Community which lasts until the end of 2025, specifically to enable us to employ a Therapeutic Gardener
Commissioning · Funding statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 7
The charity raises funds through various means, including charitable grants and social media campaigns.
We regularly apply for charitable grants from Foundations and Trusts and occasionally seek larger or local grants. Additionally, we are increasingly leveraging social media and online platforms like JustGiving to expand our reach and enhance the impact of our fundraising efforts.
Commissioning · Funding statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 7
Root & Branch has invested in training and the therapeutic garden, including replacing the forge with a pottery room.
We have continued to invest in training and in the therapeutic garden. This resulted in an overhaul of all machinery in the workshop and training programmes for volunteers and participants. We also made the decision to replace the forge with a pottery room.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 6
The charity's delivery costs equate to around £65 per person a day.
Alongside this we offer extraordinary value for our funding as our delivery costs equate to around £65 per person a day.
Financial · Metric statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 5
Root & Branch offers support to explore volunteering, courses, education, and work introduction.
Participants have been offered support to explore: Volunteering Courses and Education Introduction into work External Tutor led physical and wellbeing activities
Service · Observational claim · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 6
The charity relies on volunteers who contribute around 5,000 hours of work annually.
Our charity relies heavily on the regular and generous contributions from dedicated volunteers, who provide around 5,000 hours (about 31 volunteers supporting 110 session months) of unpaid work.
Relational · Stakeholder position · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 5
Root & Branch receives about 25% of its funding from the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership through Restore.
Restore, a separate charity (no. 274222). In all other respects Root & Branch is fully independent of Restore.
Commissioning · Funding statement · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 5
Participants typically stay at Root & Branch for 2 to 3 years, developing skills and confidence.
Participants typically stay with us for 2 to 3 years, developing skills and confidence that enable them to move on to employment, volunteering, or further education—with the option to return for support if needed.
Service · Observational claim · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 4
The charity's approach includes therapeutic gardening, rural crafting, cookery, and inclusive community activities.
Through therapeutic gardening, rural crafting, cookery, and inclusive community activities, we help individuals regain self-esteem, learn new skills, and reconnect with society.
Service · Observational claim · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 4
Root & Branch Westmill provides transformative support for adults with significant mental health difficulties.
Root & Branch is an independent charity based on an organic farm near Swindon and within the Vale of the White Horse, offering transformative support for adults facing significant mental health difficulties.
Service · Observational claim · From Root & Branch Westmill — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, Page 4
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains applied to its charitable activities.
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable activities.
Financial · Policy statement · From Waltham Forest Black People's Mental Health Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18