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Changes Bristol implemented a new risk management policy and tool during the year.
Implemented a new risk management policy and risk management tool
Governance · Procedural statement · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The number of Changes Bristol members increased across various communities in Bristol.
This has been achieved not just through the hard work and dedication of Alessandra Gava, the Chief executive, and her staff, but also our volunteers and trustees who give an incredible amount of their time to Changes.
Service · Observational claim · From Changes Bristol LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
There were no related party activities during the year.
There were no related party activities during the year.
Governance · Observational claim · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 26
The charity's financial statements were prepared for a period of 15 months ending December 31, 2024.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Financial · Procedural statement · From , page 18
The charity's financial statements were examined by Project H Accountants and no issues were found.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
Financial · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 18
The charity's restricted funds can only be used for particular purposes as specified by donors or raised.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Financial · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 22
The charity's unrestricted funds can be used at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with charitable objectives.
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Financial · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 22
The charity's financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP and FRS 102 Section 1A.
The financial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRSSE) 'Accounting and Reporting' by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities and the Companies Act 2006.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 21
The charity aims to hold enough reserves to cover three months of operational costs without redundancies.
It is the charitie's policy to hold enough reserves to cover 3 months of operational costs, without redundancies
Financial · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 22
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on February 18, 2025.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 18 February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Governance · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 20
The charity's trustees must consider the skills, knowledge and experience needed for effective administration when appointing new trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regards to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 17
The trustees have established procedures to identify and manage major risks.
The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the CIO is exposed and have established procedures including a risk register to identify and manage those risks.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 17
Rareminds CIO's income increased due to the volume of clinical services delivered.
Total income for the year was £306,652. The majority of our income was generated from the delivery of clinical services activities in line with our charitable objectives.
Financial · Funding statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 14
Rareminds CIO aims to provide low-cost mental health support to the rare condition community.
Rareminds is committed to providing low cost (or free at the point of delivery) mental health support to the rare condition community. We strive to maintain low organisational overheads, including by having a remote, virtual team.
Service · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 13
Rareminds CIO recognises a conflict of interest between service delivery and advocacy activities.
As a provider of counselling and mental wellbeing services to the rare community, we recognise an inherent conflict of interest between our service delivery and advocacy activities.
Governance · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 12
Rareminds CIO aims to campaign for increased recognition of specialist mental health support for the rare disease community.
3. Campaign for increased recognition of the importance of specialist mental health support for the rare disease community.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Rareminds CIO is working with the Welsh Rare Disease Implementation Network to embed mental health support within their plans.
We are working with the Welsh Rare Disease Implementation Network to explore how we can help embed mental health support within their Rare Care Centre plans.
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Rareminds CIO presented at various conferences to highlight mental health challenges faced by the rare community.
During the year we have presented at various conferences including the Association of Genetic Nurses (AGNC) Conference and The World Orphan Drug Congress highlighting the mental health challenges faced by the rare community, and the need for psychologically informed care.
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Rareminds CIO provided training and consultancy to corporate partners and Eurordis.
We have provided training and consultancy for two corporate partners. We are also working with Eurordis on their Mental Health Toolkit.
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 11
Rareminds CIO aims to become a centralised hub of expertise for rare disease mental health.
2. Become a centralised hub of expertise for rare disease mental health to inform policy & practice, and promote standards of excellence.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Rareminds CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 10