VOLUNTARY SECTOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FORUM
Registered charity 1120222 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Association of Mental Health Providers is the national umbrella organisation representing the not-for-profit mental health provider sector. By underpinning good and better practice, influencing and supporting policy, facilitating positive collaborations and partnerships, The Association promotes the best quality and results for all individuals using mental health services.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £177,021 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £595,573 to £418,552. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves increased to £374,354 and that the organisation has adequate financial resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of operating costs (held: £374k)
“The Board have agreed to keep a minimum of 3 months operating costs as reserves to ensure the on-going viability of the organisation.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Finance Officer, Jyoti Shah, is the wife of the Treasurer, Sanjay Shah. The Finance Officer received gross salary of £12,778 in the year and employer pension contributions of £1,022
“The Finance Officer, Jyoti Shah, is the wife of the Treasurer, Sanjay Shah. The Finance Officer received gross salary of £12,778 in the year and employer pension contributions of £1,022 (2024: gross salary £12,168 and employer pension contributions of £974). The Trustees are satisfied that the salary is at or below market rate for similar roles in the area.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Reported reserves equal ~6.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
- Stephen John Appletonchair
- Alun Thomas
- Amanda Jane Hughes
- JULIE LAYTON
- Linda Bryant
- Mark Winstanley-Kimmis
- Philippa Mariani
- Raymond Sheehy
- SANJAY SHAH · trustee of 2 other charities
- Steven Hill
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is VOLUNTARY SECTOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £177,021 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £595,573 to £418,552. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves increased to £374,354 and that the organisation has adequate financial resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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