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YANA's Board of Trustees meets at least four times a year.
The Board meets at least four times a year for a full Board meeting.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
YANA became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in July 2020.
YANA became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with UK registered charity number 1190443 in July 2020.
Governance · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
YANA seeks grant funding that complements its service provision and leaves a legacy.
Seek grant funding to support our range of services, but only where that complements our service provision, doesn't over stretch our resources and leaves a legacy.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
YANA aims to provide fast and timely access to counselling services.
Provide fast and timely access to counselling services.
Service · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
YANA plans to review its income streams to ensure consistent income generation.
A review of our income streams and to formulate a strategy and detailed plans to ensure consistent and planned income generation to cover core costs.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
YANA aims to maintain unrestricted reserves to stabilize and invest in the charity's strength.
Unrestricted reserves will aim to be maintained to stabilise and invest in the strength of the charity.
Financial · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
YANA's unrestricted reserves were £380,027 as of March 31, 2026.
At 31 March 2026, unrestricted reserves were £380,027 (2025: £314,864).
Financial · Funding statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
YANA's new strategy for 2026-2029 focuses on supporting, being known, and maximizing accessibility.
Our objectives remain: Supported - We can only prosper as a charity if we are supported, both by the community (of East Anglia) within which we work, delivering relevant support through the work we do and, importantly, by developing a well-structured fundraising plan and team. Known - It is essential that the work of YANA ('You Are Not Alone') is publicised widely for the charity to provide its support services.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
YANA's strategic direction includes preventing deaths from suicide as a central pillar of its work.
Preventing deaths from suicide remain a central pillar of the work of YANA and this is encapsulated in the charity's purpose: 'YANA's purpose is improve mental health and prevent suicide among those working in agriculture and related rural businesses across East Anglia.'
Strategic · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
YANA aims to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health in rural communities.
Building awareness of YANA is Robin's primary activity because we can only provide support if the people that matter know we are here for them. We also remain keen to reduce the stigma around mental health and to encourage those in agriculture to reach out for support if they are struggling.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
YANA's income grew to £298,856 in the year ending March 2026.
Income grew to £298,856 (2025: £252,046) with costs also increasing to £227,407 (2025: £210,279).
Financial · Funding statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
YANA delivered mental health training to over 120 individuals across various programmes.
Delivery of mental health training to over 120 individuals across a range of programmes.
Service · Observational claim · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
YANA provided 32,300 minutes of listening support and 646 counselling sessions in the year.
Provision of 32,300 minutes of listening support and 646 counselling sessions (up 47.5% on the previous year).
Service · Observational claim · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
YANA's helpline saw a 20% increase in requests for help compared to the previous year.
The Helpline has seen call numbers rise significantly, with a 20% rise in requests for help compared to the previous year.
Service · Observational claim · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
YANA appointed a new Charity Director, Robin Hepburn, in August 2025.
Following a four-month period during which the trustees stepped in and managed the charity day to day, they appointed a new Charity Director, Robin Hepburn, in August 2025.
Governance · Policy statement · From Yana — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The Vine Centre's total net assets between funds at the end of March 31, 2025 was £277,270.
Total 95,994 181,276 277,270
Financial · Observational claim · From The Vine Centre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 27
The Vine Centre's total restricted funds balance at the end of March 31, 2025 was £95,994.
Total of funds 304,380 299,987 (327,097) 277,270
Financial · Observational claim · From The Vine Centre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
The Vine Centre's total unrestricted funds balance at the end of March 31, 2025 was £181,276.
General Funds 195,483 136,875 (151,082) 181,276
Financial · Observational claim · From The Vine Centre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
The Vine Centre's total income from investment interest in unrestricted funds was £2,094 for the year ending 31 March 2025.
Investment income - bank interest 2,094
Financial · Observational claim · From The Vine Centre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
The Vine Centre's total expenditure on salaries and pension contributions decreased to £175,562 in the year ending 31 March 2025.
Salaries (Inc Nest Pension) 175,562
Financial · Observational claim · From The Vine Centre — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 22