MBO Impact Report 2019

‘By exploring our life experiences after leaving
The Mulberry Bush, I hope our stories can be
utilised to help younger ex-pupils now and in
the future, to receive appropriate aftercare to
support them on their journey to adulthood,
and a fulfilling life.’
Member, Ex-pupils Advisory Group
Finance
In the last financial year, The Mulberry Bush spent around £6,000,000 in supporting
traumatised children, their families and communities. Our main areas of spending were:
£3.9 million
On residential schooling – our 38 week provision
£600,000
On step down 52 week provision
£590,000
Investing in our sites and service development
£420,000
Supporting other schools, children’s
homes and organisations
£230,000
Supporting and training our staff
£110,000
Investment in our archive
£60,000
Investing in research
Around
£6m
Reserves: The charity had reserves in excess of its policy of holding 9 months.
It was intended that the excess would be invested in refurbishment and the development
of new services but is now being used to support the charity through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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