SPN has now officially been registered as a charity. The registration number is 1126023. Many thanks to Terry for all his hard work and to the Charity Commission.
To advance the education of the public in the United Kingdom in mental health and wellbeing by providing or facilitating public education in mental health by lectures, research study days, publishing educational materials and training.
To develop the capacity and skills of those with mental health problems in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs.
a) To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit by the elimination of discrimination in mental health on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
b) Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity
c) Promoting activities in mental health to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.
a) To promote effective mental health care by reports, research and policy guidelines
b) To assist in the treatment and care of people suffering from mental illness of any description through the provision of support, education and practical advice.
“The charity’s objects are:
1. To advance the education of the public in the United Kingdom in mental health by providing or facilitating public education in mental health by lectures, research study days, publishing educational materials and training.
2. To develop the capacity and skills of those with mental health problems in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.
3. To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit by:
a) the elimination of discrimination in mental health on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity
c) promoting activities in mental health to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.
4. To advance the health of people suffering from mental illness of any description, in particular but not exclusively by the following:
a) publishing reports, research and policy guidelines concerning effective mental health care.
b) the provision of support, education and practical advice.”
Unfortunately to make these minor changes we are obliged to convene a Special Meeting. We are combining it with an Executive Committee meeting in order to make it as easy as possible.
We hope that if the changes are formally agreed we will be registered within three weeks of the SGM.
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