THE ROBB NASH PROJECT INC.
Charitable organizationCommunity resource·60 WILLOW BROOK RD · WINNIPEG, MB · R3Y 0N7·BN 828790303RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-08-31
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
The Robb Nash Project (TRNP) is a powerful bridge connecting those struggling with mental health challenges to the help and support they need. TRNP creates impactful student experiences that address mental health through dynamic mental wellness focussed concert presentations reaching audiences across large venues schools reserves and detention centers throughout Canada. Alongside these performances TRNP also offers a comprehensive mental wellness in-school program for youth. TRNP’s immersive concert experience engages students in grades 7-12 combining music and storytelling to tackle pr… Show more
The Robb Nash Project (TRNP) is a powerful bridge connecting those struggling with mental health challenges to the help and support they need. TRNP creates impactful student experiences that address mental health through dynamic mental wellness focussed concert presentations reaching audiences across large venues schools reserves and detention centers throughout Canada. Alongside these performances TRNP also offers a comprehensive mental wellness in-school program for youth. TRNP’s immersive concert experience engages students in grades 7-12 combining music and storytelling to tackle pressing mental health issues with a balance of humor and hope. The program sparks vital conversations about mental health encouraging young people to seek support from trusted sources make positive life choices and live lives full of purpose and significance. Topics such as anxiety depression addiction self-harm and suicidal thoughts are discussed openly yet always with a focus on empowerment resilience and stories of hope. Through 'A Living Curriculum' – Stories of Life Through Darkness TRNP has developed a proven module-based mental wellness program available in both English and French. This in-school program led in-class by educators and counselors empowers youth to speak openly about their mental health and encourages them to shift from a mindset of hopelessness to one of helping others and creating positive change. It is being implemented in schools and youth organizations across Canada offering support to both students and the educators guiding them through their mental health journeys. The in-school program utilizes music storytelling and journaling as key tools to help youth understand and navigate their mental health. Students experiencing breakthrough moments during or after engaging with the in-school program or concert presentations can reach out for immediate support via school resources or through partnerships with Kids Help Phone and other integrated youth service organizations across the country. These collaborations ensure access to counseling support even in areas with limited resources. Additionally the music produced for the in-school program is being promoted through singles released in past partnership with Warner Music Canada available on streaming platforms and through our documentary 'If You’re Reading This…' and continues to expand the reach and impact of the project.
New programs
We are expanding our reach across the country by significantly increasing the number of concert locations engaging more youth through larger venues and audiences and amplifying the impact of our documentary screenings. We are proud to announce the release of our documentary 'If You’re Reading This…'on YouTube further extending our message and accessibility to the Canadian public. We are deeply committed to reaching Indigenous youth in rural and remote areas where the barriers to accessing mental health services are often significant. In these communities the availability of mental health… Show more
We are expanding our reach across the country by significantly increasing the number of concert locations engaging more youth through larger venues and audiences and amplifying the impact of our documentary screenings. We are proud to announce the release of our documentary 'If You’re Reading This…'on YouTube further extending our message and accessibility to the Canadian public. We are deeply committed to reaching Indigenous youth in rural and remote areas where the barriers to accessing mental health services are often significant. In these communities the availability of mental health resources is limited and young people frequently face challenges that are compounded by geographic isolation lack of local infrastructure and systemic inequities. The need for mental health support in these areas is not only pressing but the effects of historical trauma and intergenerational struggles can heighten the vulnerability of Indigenous youth. By actively collaborating with these communities we aim to close the gaps in service and ensure better access to support. Our efforts aim to provide much-needed resources create spaces for open dialogue around mental health and foster a sense of belonging and connection. Through these initiatives we strive to empower Indigenous youth helping them access the mental health support they need while ensuring their voices are heard and their unique experiences are understood. In addition to these efforts we are proactively forging strategic partnerships with mental health organizations and integrated youth services across Canada collaborating to provide much-needed support and resources to young people facing mental health challenges. This collaborative approach is designed to create lasting meaningful change and ensure that youth have access to accessible care and resources they deserve.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure.
Cents to cause
T1 · computed (open data)63¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 63¢ of each dollar spent went to programs.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities.
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)37%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)0.6 yr
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$1.2M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)39%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)8%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-31 | $1.7M | 80¢ | 18% | 0.4 yr |
| 2020-08-31 | $1.2M | 93¢ | 7% | 0.2 yr |
| 2021-08-31 | $1.1M | 88¢ | 12% | 0.1 yr |
| 2022-08-31 | $1.0M | 72¢ | 28% | 0.3 yr |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.0M | 56¢ | 44% | 0.5 yr |
| 2024-08-31 | $1.2M | 63¢ | 37% | 0.6 yr |
| trend |
From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
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Overall rating
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Results reporting
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Demonstrated impact
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Board of directors
5 directors reported · 5 of 5at arm's length
- Penner, LenBoard Chairarm's length
- Boschman, VinceDirectorarm's length
- Hiebert, TomDirectorarm's length
- Ferris, WendyDirectorarm's length
- Buhler, JamesDirectorarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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