INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK
IMHN seeks to empower the voices of people with lived experience of mental health problems. Through hybrid working members can share their lived experiences; receive peer support from other members; advise on the co - production of mental health service with providers; offer feedback on how things could be improved for the future.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN ENGLAND AND WALES BY;A)REPRESENTING THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF IMHN IN IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES;B)WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMISSIONERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOCAL COMMUNITIESC)WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL GROUPS IN COMMUNITIES TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH ISSUED)EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR PARITY OF ESTEEM IN HOW WE VIEW THIS WITH PHYSICAL HEALTH(2) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH DEVELOPING DIVERSE NETWORKS OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE INVOLVED IN IMPROVING LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN AREAS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.(3) THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROMOTING THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHARITIES AND THE EFFECTIVE USE OF CHARITABLE RESOURCES BY REPRESENTING A RANGE OF VIEWS TO POLICY MAKERS AND FUNDERS ON IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN ENGLAND AND WALES. (4) TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEERING AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR IN THE ROLE IT CAN PLAY FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY IN ENGLAND AND WALES.(5) TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WORKING IN THE HEALTH SECTOR BY MAKING GRANTS AND AWARDS TO USER-LED MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £4,046 for the year, with total unrestricted funds decreasing to £91,557. The trustees report that the financial position remains stable and the charity is well-positioned to continue its mission, noting that reserves exceed the current policy target of six months of staff costs. However, the trustees acknowledge significant sector-wide uncertainty regarding future income stability due to NHS restructuring.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees agreed that a reserve policy of 6 months of staff costs is prudent, equating to £38,995” — page 5
“Two trustees, as detailed in note 14 to the accounts, received payments for lived experience representative services. They were not paid in relation to their roles as trustees.” — page 17
“Claire Smith, a trustee, received payments totalling £469 (2024: £nil) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
“Jason Burrowes, a trustee, received payments totalling £5,443 (2024: £6,312) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
“Claire Smith, a trustee, received payments totalling £469 (2024: £nil) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
“Jason Burrowes, a trustee, received payments totalling £5,443 (2024: £6,312) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
“Claire Smith, a trustee, received payments totalling £469 (2024: £nil) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
“Jason Burrowes, a trustee, received payments totalling £5,443 (2024: £6,312) for lived experience representative services provided during the year as allowed by the governing document. Payments were made on market terms.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Claire Smithchair
- Carla Maloney
- Cyrianne Adana Dimitria Pascale Michel
- Nicola Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £95k | £141k |
| 31/03/2023 | £159k | £250k |
| 31/03/2022 | £340k | £325k |
| 31/03/2021 | £343k | £152k |
Common questions
Is INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £4,046 for the year, with total unrestricted funds decreasing to £91,557. The trustees report that the financial position remains stable and the charity is well-positioned to continue its mission, noting that reserves exceed the current policy target of six months of staff costs. However, the trustees acknowledge significant sector-wide uncertainty regarding future income stability due to NHS restructuring. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Action | 01/11/2020 | £15k | NET Coronavirus Appeal Emergency Fund for Disabled People Organisations UK-wide |