Annual report 2025

1. Foreword

This is the 2025 annual report of The Homeostasis Foundation. This year also marked a period of growth, deepening, and special milestones. Thanks to long-term partnerships, consistent income, and both financial and material donations, we were able to further expand our impact within the community.

One of the highlights of 2025 was taking the children of CommunityHome Homeostasis abroad for the first time, an experience full of fun, learning, and connection. We also organized a successful Neighborhood Day with support from the Oranje Fonds (Orange Fund) and received valuable contributions from anonymous donors, including firewood, furniture, and food stamps.

Within CommunityHome Homeostasis, a creative space was developed in 2025 where children and young people with learning disabilities can engage in creative activities in a safe and accessible way. No fewer than 20 children have used this space, where activities contribute to relaxation, emotional regulation, talent development, and social connection.

The community garden also flourished: it's a place for meeting, learning, and healing, where young people, seniors, volunteers, and neighbors come together. Fifty percent of the garden's income was returned to the community in the form of food parcels and apple pies, while the remaining proceeds were used for maintenance and the garden's future.

Within Lifechats, professionalization has been further implemented: in addition to the existing mental health care professional registration, an SKJ registration has now also been obtained, which allows high-quality coaching and therapy to be offered to young people, adults, and volunteers.

The foundation also organized culinary, creative, educational, and wellness workshops year-round, seasonal activities such as Christmas, fall, and Easter packages, and community-building activities like parent/volunteer barbecues and summer spectacles. Community internships were also supervised, allowing young people and volunteers to develop skills and actively contribute to the community.

We look back with pride and gratitude on a fruitful year, in which the foundation not only strengthened the well-being of children and young people but also fostered social cohesion within the entire community. With this foundation in place, we look forward to 2026 with confidence, when the deployment of one or more freelancers will further enhance the professionalization of guidance, coaching, and workshops/activities.

Melisa Halley

General manager

The Homeostasis Foundation

2. Summary of 2025

   
   

The year 2025 was a period of growth and professionalization for The Homeostasis Foundation. Thanks to increased revenue and strong partnerships, we were able to further develop our projects and improve the support we provide to our target group.

Key developments:

• International experience: The children of CommunityHome Homeostasis went on their first trip abroad, focusing on learning, relaxation, and social connection.

• Expansion in Suriname: further development of the Wellness Escape and preparation for future expansion of the foundation.

• Professionalization of Lifechats: in addition to the existing mental health care professional registration, an SKJ registration has been added, so that children, young people, adults, and the elderly can receive even better support.

• The Green Garden: achieved a record harvest; 50% of the proceeds went back to the community in the form of food parcels and apple pies. New volunteers actively contributed.

• Structural income: shop revenue covers fixed monthly costs, allowing projects to continue sustainably.

• In-kind donations of firewood, furniture, and food stamps have directly contributed to the well-being of the community.

• Website development: Preparations have been made to further develop the website and blog community, making information and projects more easily accessible.

• Project coordination: Rockey Halley is regularly deployed for executive tasks within the projects, fully funded by the foundation's regular income, not by donations.

These steps will enable us to provide better guidance, carry out activities professionally, and strengthen social connections and well-being within the community.

3. Profile of the organization

   
   

Vision

Investing in services and projects that promote the overall health and well-being of mentally vulnerable target groups. (This includes: children and young people with disabilities/mental vulnerability or disorders, vulnerable (young) adults, lonely/single/mentally challenged elderly people, and their caregivers.)

Mission

Developing and offering educational, emotional, social, and creative resources for mentally vulnerable target groups, developed by creatives, experienced professionals, and others, so that support is always expert, accessible, and meaningful.

Strategic goals

• Expansion and professionalization of our website in 2026.

• International expansion of the foundation to Suriname.

• Growth in partnerships and sustainable projects.

• Further professionalization of volunteer work and services.

4. Board and volunteers

Management

• Chairman: Rocky Halley

• Treasurer: Theo Dundas

• Secretary/General Manager: Melisa Halley

Volunteers

The foundation is run entirely by volunteers. In 2025, we welcomed two new garden volunteers, who play an important role at The Green Garden.

5. Working methods & successes 2025

1. CommunityHome Homeostasis

• First international trip with children, a historic milestone.

• Successful Neighbours' Day with support from the Oranje Fonds.

• Successful annual oliebollen collection campaign.

2. Donations in kind

In 2025, we received in-kind donations with a total value of €2,033.98 , consisting of:

• Firewood: €800

• Furniture: €633.98

• Food and other materials: €600

These contributions were immediately used for projects and community support.

3. Shop

The shop generated enough revenue to cover fixed monthly costs.

4. Digital professionalization and international visibility

In 2025, we began professionalizing the website and building an online community. The website now contains over 100 articles and serves as a source of information for projects, activities, and community news.

5. Life chats

Lifechats has been further professionalized by:

• SKJ registration

6. The Green Garden

• Record revenue in 2025

• Two new volunteers

• New workspace created

7. Wellness Escape Suriname

• Air conditioning installed

• Gutters repaired

• Start of construction of The Green Garden Suriname

• Quotes requested for renovations

• Preparation for raising floors and doors in 2026

6. Financial accountability 2025

   
   

1. 1. Income – total €4,103.48

Post	Amount (€)	Explanation
Remaining balance 2024	560.71	Funds carried over from last year.
Shop & affiliate revenue	415.24	Shop + AWIN + Tradetracker together.
Life chats	180	Income from guidance/coaching.
Long-term partnerships / church communities	2,234.22	Structural support from partners and church communities.
Orange Fund	350	Project subsidy.
Deposit refund campaigns	61.73	Small collections.
Collections (e.g. oliebollen)	212.20	Specific fundraising events.
Personal donations	90.68	Donations from private individuals (excl. in kind).

2. Donations in kind – total €2,033.98

Post	Amount (€)	Explanation
Firewood, furniture, food stamps	2,033.98	Directly used for community projects.

3. Expenses – total €3,406.48

a) Gifts and subsidies to third parties – €1,637.85

Post	Amount (€)	Explanation
GOD Foundation (tithes)	792.94	Contribute to church and social organizations.
CommunityHome Homeostasis	844.91	Activities, materials, creative space, day care.

b) Business expenses – €1,057.36

Post	Amount (€)	Explanation
Premium costs for digital tools	132	Website / digital tools.
Domain	50	Annual domain registration.
Business email	118.80	For communication and coordination.
Marketing	476.64	Promotion of activities, social media and flyers.
Business account / bank charges	279.92	Bank charges for the management of the foundation.

c) Inventory and projects – €711.27

Post	Amount (€)	Explanation
Fruit trees	183.32	For community garden.
Garden soil, potting soil, hydro grains	137.95	For garden activities and vegetable garden.
Neighbours Day Supplies	350	Community event materials.
Plant pots	40	For garden and workshops.

4. Balance / result

Post	Amount (€)
Total income (monetary)	4,103.48
Total expenditure	3,406.48
Remaining balance at the end of 2025	697.00
Donations in kind	2,033.98

7. Outlook 2026

In 2026, we will build on the successes of 2025 and focus on growth, professionalization, and international visibility. Our focus will be on strengthening the community, expanding projects, and structurally ensuring quality through professional guidance.

1. CommunityHome Homeostasis

• Creative Space: Continuing and expanding activities for children and young people with disabilities. Focused on relaxation, emotional regulation, and talent development.

• Coaching and therapy: further professionalization with SKJ and GGZ-agoog registration and the realization of a coaching and therapy room

• Daycare: workshops, culinary activities, wellness and education for our target group.

2. The Green Garden

• Proceeds back to the community: at least 50% of the proceeds in the form of food parcels, apple pies, and seasonal packages.

• Expanding garden activities: more volunteers, bigger harvests, and new learning projects.

3. Wellness Escape Suriname

• Renovations and project expansion: implementing planned improvements and preparing for further international expansion.

• Local collaboration: strengthening partnerships on the ground and with volunteers.

4. Website and online community

• Professionalization: the website is being given more substance with substantive articles and translations (NL/EN).

• Online community: building an online community network.

5. Workshops, seasonal activities and networking events

• Inclusive activities: Christmas, autumn and Easter packages, neighbourhood activities, parent/volunteer barbecue.

• Community internships: young people and volunteers are guided in practical projects and learn skills that contribute to their development and to the community.

6. Professionalization and deployment of self-employed persons

• Objective: to ensure the quality, continuity and safety of activities and guidance.

• Commitment: Supervision of volunteers, coordination of workshops and activities, coaching and therapy for all target groups.

7. Financial

• Expected income: at least €12,800, including donations, long-term partnerships, shopping revenue, Lifechats, and subsidies.

• Expected expenses: €8,050 – €9,000.

• Result: positive balance for further project development and unforeseen costs.

8. Impact

• Strengthening social cohesion and networking in the community.

• Professional support for children, young people, adults and the elderly.

• Sustainable growth and visibility of the foundation, nationally and internationally.

• Structural assurance of quality through the use of self-employed professionals and professional guidance.