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Wiltshire Mind's funding is heavily reliant on voluntary donations, community support, and grant-making bodies.
Consequently, we remain fully reliant on voluntary donations, the generosity of our local community, and the contributions of grant-making bodies to deliver our services.
Financial · Funding statement · From Wiltshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
Wiltshire Mind's activities aim to promote better mental health and provide support for those experiencing mental health problems.
Our Vision and Mission: Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all and treats people with experience of mental ill health fairly, positively, and with respect. We won’t give up until everyone gets support and respect.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Wiltshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
Wiltshire Mind provides mental health support services including counselling, wellbeing groups, and training.
Our Mental Health Support Services for our community: Throughout the year, we remained deeply committed to providing vital counselling services for adults and young people navigating the complexities of mental health. Our Counselling Service offers a safe and accessible space, providing compassionate support through both face-to-face and online sessions led by our dedicated and qualified counsellors.
Service · Observational claim · From Wiltshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
Wiltshire Mind faces significant challenges in funding due to economic pressures.
Funding Overview: The past year has presented a challenging funding landscape for charities. Economic pressures, including the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation, have led to a decrease in disposable income for individuals and businesses, consequently impacting charitable donations.
Financial · Observational claim · From Wiltshire MIND — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
Lynx Workshop's net expenditure was £34,839 in the year ending 30 September 2025.
NET EXPENDITURE (34,839) (91,200)
Financial · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 26
Lynx Workshop's total expenditure on charitable activities was £222,584 in 2025.
Charitable Activities: Mental Health Charity Purchases (13,210) (7,873) ... Sundry expenses (212) (1,167) Depreciation (3,469) (2,510) ... (222,584) (213,662)
Financial · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, pages 25-26
Lynx Workshop's total income increased from £122,462 in 2024 to £187,745 in 2025.
Total funds Total funds £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies ... Other trading activities Fundraising events 1,338 12,298 ... 187,745 122,462
Financial · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 25
Links was awarded the Bronze Welsh Veterans Award for its support to the Armed Forces community.
Links was awarded the Bronze Welsh Veterans Award in recognition of the valuable work it carries out in supporting the Armed Forces community.
Service · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
Links received a community diamond award from Asda for its work with Veterans.
As part of Asda’s 60th birthday Links was presented with a community diamond award for the work that Links do for the Veterans in the community. Links Veterans accepted the award on behalf of Links Combined Forces
Service · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9
Links' Management Committee reviews the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures periodically.
The effectiveness of these measures is reviewed periodically to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links' Management Committee meets monthly to oversee strategic direction and management.
The Management Committee meet monthly to oversee the strategic direction and management of the charity.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Expenditure was focused on delivering services to improve mental health and reduce isolation.
Expenditure during the year was focused on directly delivering services aligned with the charity’s core aims improving mental health and wellbeing, reducing isolation, and providing accessible support to those in need.
Service · Procedural statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links' principal sources of income include core funding from Hywel Dda and charitable foundations.
Links principal sources of income during the year included core funding from Hywel Dda and charitable foundations, contract funding for service delivery, and donations from individuals and community fundraising initiatives.
Financial · Funding statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links regularly reviews major risks including financial, operational, reputational, and legal risks.
The Management Committee regularly review the major risks to which the charity is exposed, including financial, operational, reputational, and legal risks.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links works collaboratively with external partners to enhance service delivery and broaden its impact.
The charity also works collaboratively with a range of external partners, including local authorities, other charities, and community organisations, to enhance service delivery and broaden its impact.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links regularly monitors and adjusts its financial controls to address variances.
All funds were actively monitored, and any variances addressed through appropriate financial controls.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links maintains a reserves policy to ensure financial stability.
The charity maintains a reserves policy to ensure financial stability and to safeguard its ability to continue operating effectively in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Financial · Policy statement · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
Links held a showcase at Parc Y Scarlets, followed by free tickets to watch the rugby match.
Towards the end of March, Links held a showcase at Parc Y Scarlets. Following the event, staff, volunteers, and members were treated to free tickets to watch the rugby match—a fantastic way to round off the day.
Service · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Links participated in an event at the Goodshed to showcase and sell members' work.
Links took part in another event at the Goodshed, providing a great opportunity to showcase and sell members' work.
Service · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Links members knitted squares to create a blanket for the cwtch room.
Members knitted squares to create a blanket for our cwtch room. Everyone pitched in to make enough squares, and other members carefully stitched the blanket together.
Service · Observational claim · From Lynx Workshop — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 7