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The trustees of Jacob Abraham Foundation are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view.
the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity
Governance · Procedural statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The JAF's expenditure is overwhelmingly on staff salaries and office rental costs, which are crucial for providing key objectives.
The JAF’s expenditure is overwhelmingly on staff salaries and office rental costs. The office provides a place of work, an area for training and a safe place for 1:1 services. The salary expenditure is crucial for the staff to provide the key objectives and will always be the main source of expenditure.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The JAF aims to hold at least £100,000 in reserves to cover salary commitments.
The charity aimed to hold at least £100,000 in reserves to cover salary commitments.
Financial · Policy statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The JAF is accredited as an ASSIST training provider, which provides industry-recognised suicide prevention training.
Furthermore, the JAF is now accredited as an ASSIST training provider, which is a global leading standard in suicide prevention training. This provides us with an industry recognised training course and the ability to generate income.
Service · Commitment statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The JAF received £25k from Aneurin Bevan Health Trust and £20k from the National Lottery for bereavement services.
Furthermore, JAF were allocated £25k by the Aneurin Bevan Health Trust for the service and £20k from the National Lottery for bereavement services.
Financial · Funding statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
The JAF's reputation continues to grow, especially with services provided to local health trusts and the Gwent Police.
The JAF’s reputation continues to grow, especially with services to local health trusts and the Gwent Police.
Relational · Observational claim · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF's bespoke Suicide Brief Intervention Training has successfully equipped many individuals within the local community with knowledge and confidence to respond effectively.
The charity’s bespoke Suicide Brief Intervention Training, developed from the lived experiences and professional expertise of its staff, has successfully equipped many individuals within the local community with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively
Service · Observational claim · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF has broadened its preventative work by organising community events focused on key contributing factors such as gambling, menopause, and relationship breakdowns.
In addition, the charity has broadened its preventative work by organising community events focused on key contributing factors such as gambling, menopause, and relationship breakdowns.
Service · Commitment statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF has invested in educational initiatives addressing the heightened suicide risk associated with cocaine and alcohol use.
The JAF has also invested in targeted educational initiatives addressing the heightened suicide risk associated with cocaine and alcohol use, helping to raise awareness among those most affected.
Service · Commitment statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF has saved dozens of lives, supported hundreds of individuals affected by suicide, and educated thousands about suicide prevention.
During the reporting period, the charity has saved dozens of lives, supported hundreds of individuals who are bereaved or vulnerable due to suicide, and educated thousands of people to better understand suicide prevention and effective intervention.
Service · Observational claim · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF has contributed to the Co-Alc Alliance, a collaboration between charities and academics at The University of South Wales.
JAF was still heavily involved with Play Therapy for children bereaved through suicide, recognising the pressures on children and providing them with coping strategies to last a life-time. The JAF has contributed towards the Co-Alc Alliance that is a collaboration between charities and academics at The University of South Wales, to better understand the relationship with cocaine, alcohol and suicide, to make more people aware of the risk of sudden death and suicide when cocaine and alcohol are metabolised in the liver.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF's objectives include providing Suicide Brief Intervention Training, support for bereaved families and friends, and one-to-one counselling.
-Suicide Brief Intervention Training (prevention). -Support families and friends bereaved through suicide (postvention). -1:1 counselling for suiciding people (intervention).
Policy · Policy statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The JAF aims to help prevent suicide through direct interventions with vulnerable people, raise awareness on mental health issues, and support those bereaved by suicide.
The Jacob Abraham Foundation aims to help prevent suicide through direct interventions with vulnerable people, raise awareness on mental health / suicide issues, promote positive mental health and support people bereaved through suicide in Wales.
Policy · Policy statement · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The Jacob Abraham Foundation continued its suicide intervention, prevention, and postvention activities in the reporting year.
This reporting year, the JAF’s contribution to the reduction of suicides and general mental health education, was recognised through partnerships and collaborations with over 40 other organisations and government agencies.
Service · Observational claim · From Jacob Abraham Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
Funding is available from April 2025 for The Nature Connection Course to support individuals affected by mental health issues.
Funding for The Nature Connection Course from April 2025 to support people off sick or not working due to mental health difficulties.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
There were no related party transactions involving trustees or connected entities during the year.
There were no related party transactions between the charity and the trustees or persons or entities connected to them during the year.
Financial · Observational claim · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The charity's governance costs include independent examination fees and strategic management expenses.
Governance cost include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity, and include its independent examination fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity including trustee expenses.
Financial · Policy statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The charity's unrestricted funds include designated funds set aside for specific purposes by the trustees.
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific purpose.
Financial · Policy statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The charity's net assets decreased from £215,128 to £119,930 over the year.
NET ASSETS: 119,930 215,128
Financial · Metric statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
The charity's current liabilities increased from £6,846 to £3,873 over the year.
CURRENT LIABILITIES: Creditors: falling due within one year 8 (3,873) (6,846)
Financial · Metric statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11