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APF Annual Report 2022-2023

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ANNUAL REPORT2022-2023 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

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Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness, Focusing on the Youth of Cayman.

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THE FOUNDERS Message fromHave we furthered our goals? Have we improved the lives of people struggling withmental health challenges? Have we increased awareness and helped to stop thestigma surrounding mental health? The answer is a resounding YES, we have! I acknowledge and applaud the incredibleefforts and the accomplishments of those who have worked within and alongside theAlex Panton Foundation for the past six years. We have made a difference! As we hear about and participate in more open-minded and open-heartedconversations surrounding the topic of mental health, we cannot help but beencouraged and motivated by the substantial progress that has been made within ourcommunity. It is our hope that this increased interest and dialogue will furtheremphasise the fact that mental health is equally as important as our physical healthand should be treated as such. We build a more resilient and compassionatecommunity when we purposefully implement proactive mental health practices andensure access to proper treatment for those who are battling unresolved mentalhealth issues.I am so proud of the work our organisation has been able to do to help young peopleand their families thus far, and while we will continue to face challenges on the roadahead, we remain hopeful. During this fiscal year (1 July 2022 – 20 June 2023) we have taken on three full-timestaff members. These hard-working young Caymanian women are passionate about thework we do and dedicated to enriching our community by advancing the mission of thisfoundation through our various programmes and initiatives. ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is a very popular Caribbean saying, and one to which wekeenly subscribe. To that end, many of our programmes are geared towards pre-emptingmental health crises in our children and young persons before they arise and take root. Iwould like to highlight three of these, namely the emotional literacy (ELP), youthambassadors (YAP) and financial assistance (FAP) programmes.Our emotional literacy programme has been operating in all our public primary schoolssince 2019 and focusses on helping children learn skills that will allow them tocommunicate effectively to bring thoughts that are bothering them to the surface andcope with challenging life situations which cause anxieties. Students work to developtheir own positive strategies to deal with problems through engaging activities such aslistening to stories, discussion, games, role-play, and drawing. You will read in this reportthat there are over 2500 students now benefiting from ELP. WHAT HAVE WE DONE? AS THE FOUNDER OF THIS ORGANISATION, THIS IS A QUESTION I ASK MYSELF OFTEN.

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THE FOUNDERS Message fromOur youth ambassadors programme helps young people in the teen and youngadult demographic find ways to plan their own paths forward and inspiresthem to offer peer support with compassion, understanding and activelistening. The activities used in YAP challenge specific skills and provokediscussion to bring about necessary social change for a society where all canfeel accepted for being who they are. During this year our YAP leaders wererepresented in local and international forums with opportunities to speakpassionately about mental health matters that they and their peers areexperiencing. In the coming year a full re-launch is planned to grow andexpand this important programme. Where young people are already experiencing mental health challenges, weoffer programmes that help. Our financial assistance programme connectsyoung people aged 30 and under who require immediate assistance tofinancial aid to access mental health services. We are so pleased to haveworked with 9 well established private practices this year, allowing us toprovide greater access to mental health professionals to those who otherwisewould not be able to do so. During this financial year we contributed overKYD90,000 funding approx. 40 applications of young people in need.January 2023, Alex’s Place was opened in partnership with the Health ServicesAuthority, an initiative we have been working on since the Foundation’s inception.This was truly the highlight of our year! We are so proud of this welcoming place thatoffers clinical support to young people who are in urgent need of mental health care.We look forward to seeing the impact Alex’s Place has within our community. The theme for our annual Mental Health Symposium, held in February, was ‘Let’sTalk About Trauma’. Over 500 persons learned about the effects of trauma on themental health of our youth. This signature event for us and the community at largecontinues to grow and provide vital education and awareness directly in line with ourmission. I am very proud of the work that APF is doing, and the inroads we are making, and Iabsolutely recognise there is still much more to be done. We know that people stillsuffer in silence, that there is still a need to fight the stigma of mental illness andthat we must continue to educate the masses about the equality between physicaland mental health. I hope that this Annual Report will enlighten you about the work of the Alex PantonFoundation and inspire you to continue (or increase) your involvement with thisorganisation. What we have been able to achieve thus far only fans the flame of thefire that is in our hearts and causes us to press on with our mission. We are thankfulfor everyone who has worked with us, helped us, supported us in so many ways tocontinue to improve the lives of the young people in these beautiful islands we callhome. CHAIRPERSONJane Panton

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Established in memory of Alex Panton, who succumbed to the effects of severe depression atthe age of 16 in October 2010, the APF is a not-for-profit foundation company with the primaryobjective of raising awareness of mental illnesses affecting children and young adults in theCayman Islands, with a particular focus on anxiety and depression. In July 2017, a group of Alex’s friends and family came together with the common goal ofeducating the public about mental illness in children and young people and reducing thestigma surrounding mental illness in the Cayman Islands. On 20 February 2018, Walkers Global incorporated the APF as a foundation company, withAlex’s parents as founders and directors. The APF was registered as a non-profit organisation(“NPO”) on 12 June 2018. Alex’s parents are supported by Alex’s friends and additionalvolunteers who have collectively formed an Executive Committee that runs the APF. APFAboutOUR MISSIONTo improve the mental health of children andyoung adults in the Cayman Islands throughadvocacy, awareness and support.OUR APPROACHThe APF wants an integrated and family-friendly approachthat recognises the particular needs of children andadolescents, makes them feel supported, emphasises thepositives, and helps them to cope with everydaychallenges of life that may otherwise be overwhelming.

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To address the stigma surrounding mental illness through providing andpromoting educational resources to the Cayman community;To educate friends, family, teachers, classmates, carers, and the wider populationon how to identify and successfully interact with young people with mentalillnesses;To influence the development of public and private policies to ensure adequateaccess to tools and resources to those dealing with mental illness, includingensuring adequate health insurance coverage;To provide hope and resources to help improve the lives of children and youngadults affected by mental illness;To seek to address discrimination against young people affected by mentalillness;To provide resources to friends, family, teachers, classmates, and carers to helpthem support young people with mental illnesses;To raise awareness of mental illnesses affecting children and young adults of theCayman Islands with a particular focus on anxiety and depression.SUPPORTAdvocacy, AwarenessOUR GOALS

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INITIATIVESOur Programmes &

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Our comfortable and youth-friendly centre complements the Accident & Emergency department by providingcare and support to children and adolescents (ages 10 – 20) experiencing mental health issues.Alex’s Place, HSA’s Adolescent Mental Health Hub was officially opened in January 2023. Services arecurrently offered Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm. We aim to advance this service to extended hours later thisyear. Alex’s Place is located at the front of the Cayman Islands Hospital on the left after passing the main Atrium.Walk-ins and referrals welcome. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatric/adolescent mentalhealth nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists will provide evidence-based care focused oncrisis response in the management of mental health-related risks and community outreach services.Persons may be escorted to the Accident & Emergency department following the triage process. Thisdepends on the medical conditions presented, as some symptoms may be manifestations of other illnesses,which are appropriately treated by the medical team in the emergency room.The A&E department will also support medical doctors when treating persons experiencing severe agitation.With the continued collaboration and new ventures with local charities, mental health service providers,youth services, and government bodies, Alex’s Place is a step forward in ensuring an integrated service thatmeets the needs of the youth in our community.ALEX’S PLACE A Youth Mental Health HubLAUNCHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALEX PANTON FOUNDATION AND MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS,OPENED ITS DOORS INJANUARY 2023.

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The APF is grateful to work with Partnership for Children UK (“PfC”) again in the 2022 - 2023year to secure licenses for another year of Emotional Literacy Programme curriculums for ourschools. These are internationally recognised evidence-based programmes that makeemotional literacy learning available to children and are designed to improve theircommunication skills. The most widely utilised programmes across Cayman are Zippy’s Friends for 5 to 7-year-oldsand Apple’s Friends for 8 to 9-year-olds. This year we saw an increase in schools focusing onsome of the older age groups, delivering Passport for 9 - 11 year-olds and expressed interestin PfC’s Spark Resilience Programme for 9 - 12 year-olds. APF also continues to purchase the license for PfC’s Zippy’s Friends SEND, which is amodified curriculum specifically for children with special needs, and it can be adapted to bestsuit the functionality level of different students.Through continued partnership with Cayman’s Department of Education Services, this yearEmotional Literacy Programmes were offered in 18 schools across the Cayman Islands. Thisincludes all government schools and a few private schools where we have over 2,500 childrenbenefiting from these curriculums. Cayman’s educators have demonstrated commitment totheir students’ emotional regulation in the school setting with over 200 teachers trained todeliver Emotional Literacy Programmes to their respective classes; and more than 20educators serving as master trainers to train new teachers, and support teachers who arealready delivering these programmes. These programmes have continued to run successfully as evidenced in data collected at theend of each school term. We’re now in a position where we’ve run these programmes for afew years and can utilise the data collected at the end of each term to generate a trendanalysis. This analysis would reveal how impactful the programme(s) have been withdeveloping the emotional literacy and communication skills of Cayman’s children. PROGRAMMEEmotional Literacy Zippy’s Friends, Apple’s Friends, Passport, and the Spark Resiliency Programme have been usedin over 30 countries worldwide and recognised by the World Health Organisation, and have beena valuable resource for our schools the past few years.In January 2023, APF launched Sunshine Circles, a programme created by The TheraplayInstitute. These are structured play-based groups that are provided for children with behaviouraland mental health needs in school who require a more relational based approach to learningemotional literacy skills. In November and December of 2022,the Theraplay Institute conductedtwo training sessions for teachers across multiple schools. After these sessions, APF hadfunded the training of 30 teachers across Cayman to facilitate Sunshine Circles in theirrespective schools. APF also supported 6 persons who hold professional clinical licenses to enter the ContinuingEducation Units group practicum with Sunshine Circles. Through this practicum, the 6 personsselected will meet the training and facilitation hour requirements needed to complete 2 levels,after which point, they will be qualified to train educators across Cayman on how to effectivelydeliver Sunshine Circles. This is an excellent investment as the more professionals that areequipped to train educators in this programme’s practice, the more widespread this specialisedapproach can be applied where Cayman’s students most need it.SUNSHINE CIRCLES, A NEWPLAY-BASED PROGRAMME,LAUNCHED IN JANUARY2023!

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LGBTQ+ Focus Group Discussions & DataAPF PARTNERED WITH THE CAYMAN LGBTQ FOUNDATION TO CREATE ANANONYMOUS MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY SPECIFIC TO THIS COMMUNITY. Out of the LGBTQ+ Initiative’s 7-year strategic plan with the Foundation’s Clinical andEducation Committee, the LGBTQ+ Initiative’s Lead, Dr Chantal Basson, has proposed an 18-month action plan for the upcoming year to roll out more inclusive and intentional efforts tosupport youth who identify as LGBTQ+. We have identified several members acrossCayman’s community with various backgrounds to makeup the LGBTQ+ InitiativeCommittee. Once these committee members have been onboarded as volunteers with APF,the group will provide feedback on the 18-month action plan, and work collaboratively tocarry-out the objectives to best serve the mental health and social wellbeing needs of theLGBTQ+ community in Cayman.For PRIDE Month in June 2023, APF partnered with the Cayman LGBTQ Foundation to createan anonymous mental health survey specific to this community. The survey was open for 3weeks and included a variety of questions inquiring about their experiences with acceptanceand belonging in Cayman, along with their overall mental health and support systems inplace for when / if they struggle. We were so pleased to have over 300 people complete thissurvey! We’re looking forward to evaluating the data collected and allowing it to inform ourmental health resources and programmes to be more inclusive and ensure the LGBTQ+community feels safe and supported in Cayman.WE DEVELOPED AN 18-MONTH ACTION PLAN!

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YAP is a teen outreach programme for young people between the ages of 12 and 16 that is run by youth under the supervision of the C&E Committee. YAP aims to help build resilience and inspire hope byassisting young people in developing their own path forward and empower them to educate and advocate for their peer's mental health wellness. The programme now has a total of 60+ participants (pastand present) from public, private, and home school environments.YAP offers teens and adolescents the opportunity to earn the title of “Youth Ambassador” through fun activities designed to challenge specific skills and provoke discussion that brings about necessarysocial change for a society where all can feel accepted for being who they are. YAP is designed to validate what young people are experiencing, recognise their strengths and inform and connect them withother resources as needed, including psychoeducation, resources, and consultation on service development from the C&E Committee. YAP engaged with the community through the following events in the 2022-2023 cohort: YAP partnered with The National Gallery on 22 October 2022 to host a Teen Art Drop-In, creating a safe space for youth to gather and engage in art therapy.1.Staying connected with their peers through periodic youth ambassador meetings to discuss the mental health wellness needs within their community. 2.Our lead ambassadors were actively furthering the mission of APF in the following engagements: 3.Monina Thompson spoke to students in Year 7 to Year 9 across a range of schools at the Be Strong Youth Rally on 6 October 2022.a.Monina Thompson presented as a guest speaker at the Women’s Empowerment Brunch on 9 October 2022, representing YAP and raising awareness surrounding mental health.b.Chad Powell Jr. addressed the U.K. Youth Parliament in November 2022, discussing several challenges that the youth of the Cayman Islands are currently facing. Including the cost of living, housing,climate change, brain drain, as well as the physical and mental impacts of these issues.c.Monina Thompson served as a panelist at APF’s Youth Mental Health Symposium on 18 February 2023, sharing her experiences with navigating trauma and healthy coping skills.d. APF anticipates the further development of the Youth Ambassador Programme in 2023-2024 with the onboarding of Programme Manager, Ms. Emily Kelly, supported by Michelle Powell, AdministrativeCoordinator. PROGRAMMEYouth Ambassadors CONTINUING TO CONNECT YOUTHLEADERS TO THE MENTAL HEALTHLANDSCAPE OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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SCHOLARSHIPAddison Kelly Memorial JAMARA BODDENSELECTED AS THEINAUGURAL RECIPIENT! The Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship was founded in honour of Addison Kelly, a young Caymanian who died by suicide in February2022. The Kelly family created this to enable persons in Cayman who have a desire to help people struggling with mental illnesses. Addihad a team of incredible therapists and doctors who helped her through many challenging times, but the Kelly family acknowledges theurgent need for more trained personnel and specialists in this field. The Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to individuals seeking a post-graduate degree in the field of mental health from anaccredited overseas institution, with annual renewal subject to academic performance. The scholarship is administered through the Alex Panton Foundation, with support from Addi’s family, and offers CI$25,000 per annum forup to 4 years for Caymanians to pursue post-graduate studies in the fields of psychology, psychiatry or psychotherapy. It is awarded everytwo years (biennially) and recipients must return to work in Cayman for the number of years for which the scholarship was given. The opportunity also includes a mentorship with a doctor level psychologist/mental health provider to support the navigation of thisjourney. In early 2023, we selected Ms. Jamara Bodden as the first recipient of the Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship. The funding will allow Ms.Bodden to complete the final year of a two-year online master’s degree programme in psychology and neuroscience of mental health atKings College London in September, after which time she intends to pursue a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) degree in the UK. Upon learning of her status as the inaugural recipient, Ms. Bodden said: “To be the first awardee of the Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship is an incredible honour. This scholarship carries a weight ofresponsibility which motivates me to strive for excellence in my academic pursuits and future career. Receiving this opportunity also fillsme with gratitude and humility. I hope to one day pay forward this blessing by using the expertise that I acquire to improve the lives ofothers.” The Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship is funded primarily from the proceeds of the Addison Kelly Butterfly 5k Walk/Run, the first ofwhich took place on Saturday, 4 February 2023. We had over 900 people register for the inaugural 5K, and Dart matched all theregistrations to help raise over $100k USD towards the scholarship.

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PROGRAMMEFinancial Assistance The Alex Panton Foundation (APF) formed the Financial Assistance Programme Committee (“the Committee”) in 2020. The Financial Assistance Programme with local private mentalhealth provider entered an agreement with APF to work together to secure financial aid to the young people in our community in immediate need of assistance of mental healthtreatments. To be eligible for this programme, applicants must:Be 30 years of age or less;Be legally resident in the Cayman Islands;Be diagnosed with anxiety or depression by a mental health professional, certified by CPAM in the Cayman Islands (“Service Provider”);Have no or limited health insurance coverage for mental health treatment or they have exhausted any health insurance benefits for mental health treatment that they do have; andBe able to demonstrate that, separate and apart from health insurance and governmental assistance, they do not have any other sufficient financial means such as parental income orother financial assistance of any kind that would cover the cost of treatment.The current Providers listed with the Financial Assistance Programme are: Within the year July 2022 - June 2023, the committee has seen and approved approximately forty (40) both initial and renewal application requests for financial assistance. As such thecommittee has also paid out a total of approximately KYD 90,905.67. The Committee has recognized that the applicants who have Health Insurance do not have Mental Health benefits and if they do, this benefit is limited to 4-5 treatments for the calendar yearwhich puts the patient at a disadvantage for accessing treatment without the means to afford it. In addition to Anxiety and Depression, the committee saw an influx in applications with diagnoses including Suicide Ideation, Self-Harm, Hopelessness, Low Mood, PTSD, and Developmentdisorder ranging from ages 7- 28 years old. With the continued support of the community through donations towards this programme, the Financial Assistance Programme has been steadily available to further assist those in need ofMental Health treatments.SUPPORTS 40 APPLICATIONS FORMENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.

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OUTREACHCommunityAPF offers Teen Talk for those ages 13 – 17 and operates as a safe space to learnand share about mental health difficulties and identify helpful tools on how tonavigate them. Teen Talk is facilitated by Dr. Shari Smith, a clinical psychologistwho has over 30 years in the education system here in the Cayman Islands. Hereducational focus is on special education and disabilities, and she also serves asa member of our Clinical and Education Committee.Dr. Smith believes in a wholistic approach when working with clients. Her style ofwork appreciates the connection between the body, mind, spirit and soul and howthey are all key in learning how to manage the many challenges of Life. Her work isgrounded in mindfulness and embracing the inner self to achieve personal goals.She believes in empowering her clients to take hold of their own journey andbecome the best version of themselves.Dr. Smith’s values and practices prove invaluable to our Teen Talk space byensuring young people who access this resource are well supported; and that theyleave the space with tangible coping tools. Teen Talk was offered every Saturday to the public, however, in the second quarterof 2023 it was pulled back to the first Saturday of each month. We made thischange to ensure we provide good quality over quantity with this resource andencourage higher attendance numbers.APF offers Breaking Barriers for those ages 17 – 30 and operates as a safespace for young adults to learn and share about mental health difficulties,leave the space with helpful tools on how to navigate them, and feel a sense ofcommunity. Breaking Barriers was facilitated by Shane Purcell, a trainedfacilitator who has previously worked with the Irish mental health supportgroup ‘Aware’. He has facilitated support and self-care groups in St. Jameshospital in Ireland.Shane is passionate about mental wellness and used his extensive experiencefrom other mental health support groups to facilitate this peer-led group inCayman. Breaking Barriers was offered every Saturday to the public, hosted at the PublicLibrary to encourage community members to connect in person.TEEN TALKBREAKING BARRIERS

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Addison Kelly Butterfly 5k Walk/Run Row-A-Thon Marathon Fundraiser (organisedby 7mile Fitness)The Alternative Investment ManagementAssociation (AIMA) | Michael Holding EventIsland Heritage (Charity Drive)Digicel Business Charity Golf eventRBC Race for kidsWomen's Empowerment BrunchMarathon RunnersRotary Central "Sea beneath the surface" GalaIMG (STEP Cayman Conference) Cayman International School presentationSt. Ignatius Catholic School presentationPassport2Success presentationKensington Management Group presentationEast End Primary School presentationClifton Hunter High School presentationCayman Prep & High School presentationEVENTS2023

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PARTNERSHIPSOur

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HIGHLIGHTSFinancial Individual Doners Corporate DonersGrants Symposium FundraisingBank InterestIncomeFundraising................................CI$209,486Individual Donations.................CI$8,321Corporate Donations................CI$82,192Grants........................................CI$31,547Symposium...............................CI$99,545Bank interest.............................CI$37

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HIGHLIGHTSFinancial ExpenditureEmotional Literacy Programme (ELP).......CI$18,170Sunshine Circles Programme.....................CI$15,144Financial Assistance Programme..............CI$95,619Symposium Expenses................................CI$46,993Youth Ambassador Programme................CI$300Alex’s Place.................................................CI$84,534Support Groups...........................................CI$550General Programme Costs.........................CI$27,852Staff Costs...................................................CI$87,987Marketing.....................................................CI$42,348General & Administrative Expenses...........CI$8,265ELP Sunshine Circles FAPSymposium Expense YAP Alex's PlaceSupport Groups General Programme CostsStaff Costs MarketingGeneral & Admin Expenses

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 1 July 2022 Receipts Payments 30 June 2023  Total Cash / Fund Balance  475,144  470,311  (474,478)  470,977 General Fund 196,912 148,819 (166,478) 179,253 Alex’s Place 103,532 92,000 (97,627) 97,905 Financial Assistance Programme 53,681 81,710 (108,469) 26,922 Kids Helpline 20,478 19,335 (4,378) 35,435 Youth Mental Health Symposium 68,223 79,929 (49,989) 98,163 Emotional Literacy Programme 15,823 20,000 (28,364) 7,459 Sunshine Circles Programme 0 22,000 (18,122) 3,878 Youth Ambassador Programme 6,103 0 (501) 5,602 Support Groups 10,392 0 (550) 9,842 Addison Kelly Memorial Scholarship 0 6,518 0 6,518 HIGHLIGHTSFinancial

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SUMMARYFinancial Despite the challenging economic environment, 2022/23 has been a successful year for APF not only dueto the extraordinary support we continue to receive but also due to the milestones achieved, such as theopening of Alex’s Place in January 2023 and the purchase of the mobile emergency van. APF’s income for the year totalled CI$431,128 which is 14% more than the prior year. APF received funding from the R3 Foundation for Alex’s Place which will allow the Foundation tocontinue to partner with H.S.A. on providing this much needed service for the community. The cost of the Financial Assistance Programme has increased during the year by 127% and through thefundraising activities by Digicel and RBC, to further support this initiative, whilst Maples provided adonation to the Kids Helpline which is allowing APF to further progress the launch.Additional successful fundraising events were held through the Women’s Empowerment Brunch, Rotaryand Island Heritage along with a generous donations from AIMA Cayman.MORE INCOME THANPREVIOUS YEARCOST INCREASE OF THEFINANCIAL ASSISTANCEPROGRAMMEFINANCIAL SUMMARYINCOME STATEMENT Total Income 431,128 Total expenditure 356,321 Net Income for the year 74,807 Retained earnings at 1 July 2022 475,066 ------------ Retained earnings at 30 June 2023 549,873 BALANCE SHEET Cash at 30 June 2023 470,977Fixed Assets 84,534Accounts Receivable 880Accounts Payable (6,518) ------------Total Assets at 30 June 2023 549,873

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DONORSOurJason TrenouthKevin ButlerKirk FreeportKristine KirkconnellMaples Group2022 Marathon RunnersMarsh - (Addison Kelly MemorialScholarship)Ministry of Sports - (Addison KellyMemorial Scholarship)New Growth NaturalsOceanMed - (Addison Kelly MemorialScholarship)OtisAirR and H TrustRawlinson HunterRoyal Bank of CanadaRenegade MasRotary Central Ruth FosterSarafina MitchellUnplugged Corcoran Cayman IslandsVital Spin BarWalker's Water AuthorityR3 Cayman Foundation / Green TieAIMABCQS LimitedCampbells LLPCaribbean Utilities Company (CUC) –(Addison Kelly MemorialScholarship)Cayman Prep & High schoolCIMACINICO - (Addison Kelly MemorialScholarship)CISCITCOCivil Service CollegeCredit UnionCrossfit 7 Mile FitnessDeclan O’BrienExpertise LtdHealth CityHealth City - (Addison Kelly MemorialScholarship)Hope AcademyHSM ChambersIMGIsland Heritage

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SPONSORSOurCONYERSYOUTH AMBASSADORPROGRAMCAYMAN NATIONAL BANKBREAKING BARRIERSPEARINDER FOUNDATION: LGBTQ+ FOCUS GROUPS

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SYMPOSIUM2023 AnnualAPF was proud to once again present the6th Annual Youth Mental HealthSymposium on Saturday, 18th February2023. The theme for 2023 was “Let’s TalkAbout Trauma”. This agenda saw a rangeof topics from students, parents,researchers, clinicians and policymakers tohelp us understand the effects of traumathat are often not seen, and what thecommunity can do to help. TheSymposium hopes to create a safe spacefor important discussions and to connectyouth and parents with local mental healthexperts.

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SPONSORS SymposiumEXHIBITORS SymposiumCompass Media & Z99MEDIAMinistry of Health & WellnessPREMIUMTower MarketingGOLD PLUSQueensgate Bank & Trust Company LtdCayman Islands Health Services AuthorityCinico Health City Cayman IslandsInfinite MindcareIronshore Pharmaceuticals and Development Inc.Ministry of EducationMinistry of Youth, Sports, Culture & HeritageOgierThe Wellness Centre GOLD Burger King and PopeyesLUNCHQueensgate Bank & Trust Company Ltd.Maples GroupCOFFEESILVERAspireCarne GroupCayman Water Co. Ltd.Ministry of Investment, Innovation & Social DevelopmentOceanMedPwC Cayman IslandsRBC Dominion Securities Global LimitedWater AuthorityLogicSILVER PLUSWalkersNassau Re (Cayman LtdBRONZE PLUSBRONZEApplebyBAF InsuranceDentonsFostersGyro Hut Ltd t/a A La KebabHealthy FuturesHew’s JanitorialHope AcademyRSM Cayman Ltd. Seaboard CaymanStepping StonesEXHIBITORSLife OptionsOnCourse Cayman Ltd.Cayman Prep and High SchoolKidsabilityC3WIFIAlex Panton GeneralAlex Panton Youth Ambassador ProgrammeAspireCayman Islands Crisis CentreCayman Islands Health Services AuthorityCayman Islands Psychological AssociationCayman Prep and High SchoolHealth City Cayman IslandsHope AcademyInclusion CaymanInfinite MindcareKidsabilityLife OptionsLoud Silent VoicesMinistry of EducationMinistry of Youth, Sports, Culture &HeritageNational Drug CouncilOceanMedOnCourse Cayman LtdThe Business and ProfessionalWomens Club of Grand Cayman(BPW)The Department of CounsellingServiceThe Wellness Centre

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In the 2022-2023 financial year, the Alex PantonFoundation proudly welcomed three new staff members. In August 2022, Sarah Pierson departed from theorganisation and Michelle Powell came on board as ourAdministrative Coordinator. In May 2023, Erin Kaufmanand Emily Kelly were hired in the positions ofAdministrative Manager and Programme Manager,respectively.The hiring of this full-time complement of staff reflectsthe Foundation’s determined efforts to increase itsadvocacy, awareness and support for children and youngadults in the Cayman Islands affected by mental healthillnesses.STAFFSTRUCTURE & MANAGEMENTAPF’s Corporate – Walkers Founders – Jane Panton and Wayne PantonDirectors – Jane Panton Hailee Robinson Carla Reid Lizzette YearwoodSecretary – Walkers Corporate LimitedRegistered Office – c/o Walkers Corporate Limited,190 Elgin Ave, Cayman Islands KY1-9008Certificate of Incorporation No. 333845Certificate of Non-Profit Registration No. 149APF’s

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Jane PantonDIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSONHailee RobinsonDIRECTOR, DEPUTY CHAIRDr Erica LamEXECUTIVE MEMBERCharmaine McGowanEXECUTIVE MEMBERJasmine HerrodEXECUTIVE MEMBERRhonda KellyEXECUTIVE MEMBEREmily KellyPROGRAMME MANAGERMichelle PowellADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORErin KaufmanADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERWayne & Jane PantonFOUNDERSLizzette YearwoodDIRECTORCarla ReidDIRECTOREXECUTIVE COMMITTEEShane PurcellEXECUTIVE MEMBERAmanda BakoEXECUTIVE MEMBER, TREASURERCLINICAL & EDUCATIONChair: Dr. Erica LamLEGAL & POLICYChair: Hailee RobinsonFUNDRAISINGChair: Shane PurcellMARKETING &COMMUNICATIONSChair: Rhonda KellyFINANCEChair: Amanda BakoFINANCIAL ASSISTANCEPROGRAMMEChair: Charmaine McGowanORGANISATION CHART 2023-2024

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Dr Erica Lam (Head)Dr Catherine DayDr Alexandra BoddenDr Chantal BassonBill LaMonteCristin JacksonShane PurcellDr Larissa JohnsonRenee EbanksDr Shari SmithDr Shreya NauhriaSamantha ConnollyDr Stenette DavisDr Balang Dr KoshaRequel TobianPenny Taylor Emily Kelly (as of May 2023)CLINICAL & EDUCATION Hailee Robinson (Head)Carla ReidChantal MartinFrancisco HernandezJasmine BrownErin Kaufman (as of May 2023)LEGAL & POLICYShane Purcell (Head)Tower CaymanSarah Pierson (until August 2022)Michelle Powell (as of August 2022)FUNDRAISING & EVENTSCharmaine McGowan (Head)Hailee RobinsonAmanda BakoJane PantonSarah Pierson (until August 2022)Michelle Powell (as of August 2022)FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEPROGRAMMERhonda Kelly (Head)Shane PurcellMichelle Powell (as of August 2022)Erin Kaufman (as of May 2023)Emily Kelly (as of May 2023)MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSSocial Butterflies WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIACOMMITTEESAPF’s

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THANK YOUMENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.We are very grateful for where we are as aFoundation today and we appreciate the support of thecommunity, without which, we would not be where weare today. Alex Panton Foundation PO Box 326Grand Cayman KY1-1501 Mailing Addressinfo@alexpantonfoundation.ky E-mailCONTACT US FURTHER INFORMATION For more information on the Alex Panton Foundation visit:Our website: https://alexpantonfoundation.ky/Our Facebook page: Alex Panton FoundationOur Instagram page: @alexpantonfoundation