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Grant income in 2025 was mostly from the National Lottery, with significant contributions from Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust (£20k), Kent Community Foundation (£26k), and Orchard Energy (£4.7k).
- Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust - £20k - Kent Community Foundation - £26k - Orchard Energy - £4.7k
Financial · Observational claim · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's income in 2025 was £240k, an increase of £47k from the previous year.
In 2025 our income was £240k, which was £47k higher than in 2024, due to the receipt of more non-Lottery grant funding.
Financial · Observational claim · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity works closely with over 50 neighbouring charities and organisations, including Faversham Community Network Group.
Abbey Physic Community Garden works closely with over 50 neighbouring charities and organisations and is a key member of Faversham Community Networking Group.
Commissioning · Stakeholder position · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity piloted several new courses and projects in 2023, which have now become established.
In 2023, we piloted several new courses and projects that have now become successfully established, such as the Men’s Breakfast group.
Service · Commitment statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 2
The charity's activities are evaluated positively, with an increase in referrals by 175% over three years.
For more details from our recent evaluation led by an independent researcher, Dr Holly Harris, please see here: https://www.abbeyphysic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/APCG-evlaution-report-2026-02.pdf; this evaluates our impact through our Reaching Communities award.
Service · Metric statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 3
The charity's net income for 2025 was £69k, with a balance of funds carried forward at the end of 2025 of £208k.
The net income for 2025 was therefore £69k. The balance of funds carried forward at the end of 2025 was £208k.
Financial · Funding statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity's income in 2025 was £240k, with staffing costs making up 76% of the expenditure.
Staffing costs made up 76% of the expenditure of APCG. The Repairs and Maintenance costs were £7k. The total Expenditure for 2025 was £171k
Financial · Funding statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity secured a ten-year lease for the garden in 2025.
In this year, we also secured a lease of ten years for the garden.
Governance · Commitment statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 2
In 2025, the charity had 372 members and more than half were from target beneficiary groups.
In 2025, we had 372 members, 22% of whom reported mental health issues and as we do not require this information from our members, there may be far more who have chosen not to disclose or have requested that this is not recorded. More than 50% of members are from our target beneficiary groups.
Service · Observational claim · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 3
The charity offers a wide range of activities including gardening, craft activities, horticulture training, Men’s Shed, cookery, permaculture workshops, and music groups.
We offer a wide-range of activities that are both practical and therapeutic, usually both at the same time: gardening, craft activities, horticulture training, a Men’s Shed, cookery, permaculture workshops, music groups and so many more member-led activities.
Service · Policy statement · From Abbey Physic Community Garden — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 3
The charity received £84,000 from Cumberland Council in 2025.
The charity received £84,000 from Cumberland Council to deliver its Targeted Therapeutic Services contract.
Financial · Funding statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 28
The organisation will maintain and improve its building and therapeutic environment for young people and staff.
We also aim to continue with building improvements to ensure the building and therapeutic environment is the best it can be for the young people and the staff team.
Operational · Policy statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
The organisation aims to continue developing group work alongside one-to-one therapy sessions.
We will continue to focus on delivering one to one therapy however we also aim to continue with developing some group work.
Operational · Policy statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
The organisation plans to introduce Upshot for improved governance and time efficiency.
We have plans to introduce Upshot which we hope will improve our record keeping as well as making reporting to funders easier.
Operational · Policy statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
PAC aims to maintain a bank balance equivalent to 36 months of operating costs.
we aim to maintain a bank balance equivalent to 36 months of operating costs (approximately £60,000£120,000), providing a strong buffer against unforeseen challenges.
Financial · Policy statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
68% of young people improved in their Wheelof Life scores after therapy.
When looking at young people scores overall, 67% improved in their Wheel of Life score.
Service · Observational claim · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
PAC uses Wheelof Life and YP-CORE measures to monitor therapy outcomes.
We use the Wheelof Life (WoL) & Young Person Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (YP-CORE).
Service · Procedural statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
PAC Therapy introduced a new Operations Manager role to enhance collaboration with the Multi-Agency Mental Health Triage Hub.
Louise, who stepped away from a well-established career in teaching, has made the role her own and quickly become an essential part of the charity. Her work has added real value, particularly through closer collaboration with the new Multi-Agency Mental Health Triage Hub, helping young people access the right support more efficiently.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
PAC Therapy received a High Sheriff Award at the end of the fiscal year.
we were delighted to finish the year as a recipient of a High Sheriff Award.
Context · Observational claim · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
PAC Therapy celebrated its 40th anniversary in the year ending March 2025.
This year has been one of celebration and transformation for PAC Therapy. As we marked our 40th birthday, we honoured our legacy and embraced important changes that are shaping our future.
Context · Observational claim · From Promoting Autonomy and Change Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3