ART FOR ALL MENTAL HEALTH
Art for All Mental Health is a Gloucestershire charity that uses therapeutic creative interventions as a tool to help adults with a moderate to severe mental health condition. Through structured group programmes and community based provision we aim to alleviate and improve symptoms, reduce social isolation and support sustained mental health management, resilience and improved quality of life.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ADULTS EXPERIENCING POOR MENTAL HEALTH IN CHELTENHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE, PRIMARILY THROUGH PROVIDING ARTS BASED ACTIVITIES/CLASSES DIRECTED TO RELIEVING THE EFFECTS OF A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION, STRESS AND AID RELAXATION AND COMFORT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £26,245 at the end of the period, having generated a net income surplus of £16,220. However, the trustees note that the charity is in its infancy and has not yet built an adequate level of reserves relative to its policy goal of maintaining financial stability. The filing also notes a going concern risk, as the largest grant funder, the National Lottery, will not renew its funding for the forthcoming year, though the trustees consider there to be no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant income — National Lottery 20,000” — page 8
“As the charity is still in its infancy, it has not yet had the opportunity to build an adequate level of reserves.” — page 6
“Subsequent to the period end, the trustees were notified that National Lottery, the charity's largest single grant funder in the period, will not be renewing its funding for the financial year ending 31 March 2027. This represents a material reduction in the charity's anticipated income for the forthcoming year.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 12
- Government income: £19,500 — grants £19,500 (4); 35% of the £54,995 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Emma Jayne Royerchair
- Anna Belinda Peacock
- Cassie Maund-Powell
- Holly Theresa Anthea Royer
- Pippa Anne Baker-Walsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £55k | £39k |
Common questions
Is ART FOR ALL MENTAL HEALTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £26,245 at the end of the period, having generated a net income surplus of £16,220. However, the trustees note that the charity is in its infancy and has not yet built an adequate level of reserves relative to its policy goal of maintaining financial stability. The filing also notes a going concern risk, as the largest grant funder, the National Lottery, will not renew its funding for the forthcoming year, though the trustees consider there to be no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue activities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2026 | £20k | Art For All Mental Health |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE TOMORO FOUNDATION | 1 | £44k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £20k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| JEWISH CHILD'S DAY | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- ARTS FOR ALL
- ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK)
- ART THERAPY YORKSHIRE
- YOUTH ARTS AND HEALTH TRUST
- ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
- ARTLIFT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART FOR ALL MENTAL HEALTH | £55k | — | — | below | — | noted |
| ARTS FOR ALL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTS FOR LIFE PROJECT (UK) | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ART THERAPY YORKSHIRE | £66k | — | 0 | unclear | 15.7% | noted |
| YOUTH ARTS AND HEALTH TRUST | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN | £335k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |