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The charity aims to encourage access to timely mental health support.
to signpost to and encourage access to timely support to ultimately prevent suicide.
Service · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
The charity's aim includes tackling stigma and promoting mental fitness, wellbeing, and resilience.
To use the power of sport, in particular Rugby League, to raise awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience, tackle stigma
Service · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
The charity's accounts were examined by an independent examiner in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: follow the procedure laid down in the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under section 145(5)b of the 2011 Act
Governance · Procedural statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 3
The accounts were prepared according to applicable accounting standards and comply with the governing document.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1-7 in the accounts and comply with the governing document and the Statement of Recommended Practice, 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005 (revised 2008).
Governance · Procedural statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
State of Mind Sport lobbies to influence policy and decision-making bodies on the importance of good physical and mental health.
To lobby and influence social, political and relevant policy and decision-making bodies on the importance of good physical and mental health and wellbeing. This would lead to better public health decision and an increase in the health resources made available to benefit people involved in sport and the public more widely.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
The charity promotes good health through education in mental fitness and wellbeing, and signposts to support services.
The promotion of good health through education in mental fitness and wellbeing and signposting to sources of support for people who may experience mental distress.
Service · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
State of Mind Sport aims to educate sportspeople and the public on mental health issues to reduce stigma.
To educate sports people and the wider public on all issues surrounding mental health in an effort to tackle discrimination and to reduce the stigma felt by people with mental problems.
Service · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
The aim of State of Mind Sport is to use sport, particularly Rugby League, to raise awareness about mental health and promote wellbeing.
The aim of the charity is to use the power of sport, in particular Rugby League, to raise awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience, tackle stigma and to signpost to and encourage access to timely support to ultimately prevent suicide.
Service · Policy statement · From State of MIND Sport — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 November 2025, page 2
The Port Men in Sheds is classified as a Public Benefit Entity under charity law.
The charity ‘The Port Men in Sheds’ is a Public Benefit Entity.
Governance · Policy statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 34
The charity's recent acquisition of premises on a long-term lease with low rent does not create financial uncertainties.
With the recent acquisition of premises on a 25 -year lease at a peppercorn rent combined with self-generated income streams no material uncertainties are deemed to exist.
Financial · Risk statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 33
The charity is considered a viable 'going concern' with strong financial controls and fundraising capabilities.
Going Concern: The trustees report that the charity currently remains viable as a ‘ going concern’ . It has a proven record in its fund-raising capabilities (both internally and externally) and strong financial management controls and procedures.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 33
The charity does not prepare a statement of cashflows due to its small size and SORP guidelines.
Due to the small size of the charity (and as allowed under SORP guidelines), no statement of cashflows has been made.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 33
Financial statements of The Port Men in Sheds comply with SORP and FRS 102 standards.
These financial statements have been prepared on a ‘Cash Basis’ in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued by the Charities Commission (England & Wales) dated October 2019 and further in accordance with FRS 102.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 33
The charity holds regular meetings with members to gather feedback and discuss important issues.
There is also a member’s suggestion box which is reviewed monthly by our six strong Steering Committee.
Operational · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The charity will explore funding options to continue the administrator's role after the National Lottery grant expires in 2027.
This was only possible due to the funding from the National Lottery, and we will be exploring all options for funding sources in order to continue funding this role when our current lottery grant expires at the end of 2027.
Financial · Commitment statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The charity has appointed a part-time administrator to manage its finances and administrative duties.
Moving many of the administrative duties to a paid professional role has been transformative for us.
Operational · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The charity aims to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint through capital works.
An important aim of our capital works programme was to reduce our energy consumption/carbon footprint wherever possible.
Strategic · Policy statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The charity moved its accounts to an online software package called Xero in April 2025.
From 1 April 2025 we moved all of our accounts onto an online software package called Xero (this was previously done using spreadsheets).
Operational · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The charity has seen a significant reduction in energy usage over the last year.
Over the last 12 months, we have seen a significant reduction in our energy usage. For example, over the period of Dec 24 to Feb 25, our average monthly gas bill was £350. For the same period in 25/26 our average gas bill has been just £130.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
Monthly financial statements are prepared for review by the trustees.
Monthly financial statements are prepared for review by the trustees.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25