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The Space's work contributes to reduced reliance on crisis services, improved emotional and social outcomes, stronger family units, and increased community cohesion.
Our work has contributed to: • Reduced reliance on crisis services • Improved emotional, social and academic outcomes • Stronger, more resilient family units • Reduced stigma and increased openness to early help • Fewer behavioural issues and exclusions in schools • Increased attendance and engagement • Greater social inclusion and community cohesion
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's approach is trauma-informed, relational, community-rooted, and data-driven.
Our approach is trauma informed, relational, community rooted and data driven, ensuring support is responsive to emerging needs and grounded in evidence.
Service · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
The Space's CRM system has improved its ability to track needs, measure change, and prioritize risk.
Our CRM system has transformed our ability to track need, measure change and prioritise risk.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
The Space's holiday activities reached over 200 young people in the year ending March 2026.
Holiday activities reaching 200+ young people
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's youth club operates year-round, providing a safe space for young people.
Youth club running 52 weeks of the year
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's Wellbeing Blend provides drop-ins, resilience groups, and art-for-wellbeing sessions for parents and carers.
Families receiving structured parent support and Wellbeing Blend launched for parents and carers
Service · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's therapy outcomes show that 78% of counselling clients and 70% of play therapy clients showed measurable improvement.
Therapy outcomes remain strong: • 78% of counselling clients showed measurable improvement • 70% of play therapy clients showed measurable improvement
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space delivered over 2,000 therapeutic sessions in the year ending March 2026.
590 children and young people supported. Over 2,000 therapeutic sessions delivered
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's model is increasingly recognized as a replicable approach for rural communities.
Our model is increasingly recognised as a replicable, evidence based approach for rural communities.
Strategic · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Space's Community Garden and Hub reduce stigma, build belonging, and provide safe informal support.
Our Community Garden and Hub continue to reduce stigma, build belonging and provide safe, informal support.
Service · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
The Space's Whole Family Early Help model includes ongoing parent support after therapy.
Parent feedback consistently requested ongoing support after therapy. This led to the creation of The Wellbeing Blend, offering drop-ins, resilience groups and art-for-wellbeing sessions.
Service · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
The Space has seen an increase in demand for mental health support among younger children with more complex needs.
Younger children are presenting with more complex emotional needs. Parents are asking for earlier help, and schools are seeking more joined-up support.
Context · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
MHRUK's designated funds remained stable at £477,572.
Unrestricted funds - designated 16 477,572 477,426
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
MHRUK's unrestricted funds increased from £191,315 to £268,761.
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 268,761
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
MHRUK's net income and movement in funds increased from £171,433 to £77,592.
Net gains/(losses) on investments 11 - 27,268 27,268
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
MHRUK's total expenditure increased from £211,999 in the previous year to £229,683 in 2024-25.
Total expenditure 124,871 104,812 229,683
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
MHRUK's total income increased from £272,588 in the previous year to £280,007 in 2024-25.
Total income 202,317 77,690 280,007
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
MHRUK's income from donations and legacies increased in the year ending March 2025.
Donations and legacies 3 191,594 77,690 269,284
Financial · Observational claim · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
MHRUK's financial statements were approved by the Trustees on November 6, 2025.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 6 November 2025.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
MHRUK's financial statements were prepared in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (FRS 102) and the Charities SORP
Financial · Procedural statement · From Mental Health Research UK — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13