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.
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
Trustees
- Claire Smithchair
- Carla Maloney
- Cyrianne Adana Dimitria Pascale Michel
- Jason Burrowes
- 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 |