Headspace Annual Report 2025

In 2025, Headspace continued to provide vital mental health support to young people and families across the North Cotswolds — responding to rising demand in our rural communities.

Why We’re Needed

Young people in our area are facing:

  • Long NHS waiting lists

  • Rising anxiety affecting school attendance

  • Increasing safeguarding concerns

  • Rural isolation

As of December 2025:

  • 43 young people were receiving active support

  • 35 young people were on our waiting list

Our Impact in 2025

Counselling

  • 378 hours delivered

  • 21 young people supported

Wellbeing Sessions

  • 284 hours across 142 sessions

  • 39 young people supported

  • Activities included bushcraft, gardening, cooking, craft and mindfulness

Mentoring

  • 202 mentoring hours delivered

  • 33 young people supported

In addition, we provided early intervention support in partnership with schools and signposted families to specialist services when needed.

Our People

  • 21 active frontline volunteers

  • 6 trainee mentors in training

Our volunteers remain at the heart of our work, enabling us to deliver safe, trusted support relationships for young people.

Financial Overview (Draft 2025 Figures)

  • Income: £112,776

  • Operating Costs: £134,371

  • Overall: –£21,594

Headspace operates without statutory funding, relying on the generosity of our community, local businesses and grant funders.

Looking Ahead

In 2026, we will:

  • Launch Unit 7, a dedicated Wellbeing Classroom

  • Deliver 150+ wellbeing sessions annually in a therapeutic space

  • Expand our mentoring and tuition provision

  • Increase support for young people at risk of disengagement

Read the Full Report

This summary provides a snapshot of our work in 2025.

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