Board Meeting - 22nd July 2025

The Healthy Minds Board of trustees met on Tuesday morning, 22nd July 2025, with three trustees present, and one Operational Manager, Business Manager and Finance and Systems Officer (notes), also in attendance.  ​

The board received the Chief Officer’s report, prepared by the Operations and Business Managers, in the Chief Officer’s absence, which followed the usual format. We discussed each service, regarding impact, performance and funding, and the mitigations in place to address any significant risks, in particular those regarding funding. We also received updates on the Quality 4 Health assessment and the Suicide Prevention Network. 
The board received a draft of Healthy Minds Strategy 2025-30. This has been prepared by the Chief Officer and discussed in detail at the Development Subcommittee. We approved the updated draft for wider circulation and feedback, with a view to final amendment and approval later in the year. 
The board considered further investment in a review of governance structures, in order to mitigate the issue for some funding opportunities being closed to Healthy Minds, due to its current turnover. We agreed not to pursue the review further, as changes would be subject to challenge and risk not being in line with Healthy Minds’ objects and values. 
The board received assurance of continuing compliance with employment law in relation to Healthy Minds’ employment policies. We noted that further review, and work, if necessary, will be undertaken regarding policies for Complaints, Safeguarding, Supervision, Inclusion Equality and Diversity, Recruitment. The board will receive a report on reviewed policies at its next meeting in September. 
The board also received updates on the Scheme of Delegation (presented in draft to our May board meeting), 1 King Street, our Forward Plan 2025-26 (updated following our February board meeting), the Chief Officer’s annual review, and updates from the Finance and Development Subcommittees. The board has reports by exception on any major issues in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety requiring board attention and action¸ as a standing item at every board meeting. No issues required board action at this meeting. 
The board thanked the Business and Operations Managers for their excellent work in the report’s preparation. 
The board meets next on 24th September 2025. 
Paul Hunt 
Chair of Trustees, 24th September 2025