Charity Number: 1003589
THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees and Advisers
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Finaneial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Registration Number:
1003589
Address:
l A London Road, Enfield, EN2 6BN
Trustees:
Julia Watson
Patrick Madigan - appointed 210112024
Rita De¢gan - appointed 210112024
Independent Examiner:
S.J.H¢rtzberg Esq
Chartered Accountant
18 Glebelands Avenue
London
E182AB
Bankers:
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent, MEI 9 4JQ
th
Constitution Adopted 10 November 1990 amended 7 June 1991
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THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report for the year ended 31st December 2024 which have been
prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply
with the Charities governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published
on 16 July 2014. A copy of these accounts have been filed with the Charity Commission.
Our Aims and objectives
The principal purpose of the Charity is to relieve persons living or working in the London Borough of
Enfield and the adjoining neighbourhood who are suffering from mental or emotional distress by the
provision of a counselling service and in addition to educate and train persons in the principles and
practice of counselling.
The aim of the charity is to provide counselling and psychotherapy on an affordable basis to people with
emotional, psychological and relationship problems. To provide high quality professional training to
equip counsellors to work safely in institutions or in independent practice.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity operates under its constitution which was adopted 10 November 1990. The charity is run by
an Executive and Advisory Committee who also act as the charity trustees, meeting at least three times
a year. The committee consists of two officers and up to six additional persons.
The committee members annually review the risks the charity faces. Those identified are statutory rules
regarding the safety of its operations and adherence to relevant standards affecting the Se￿iCe5
supplied by the charity. These are ameliorated by the charity being affiliated to the Westminster
Pastoral Foundation together with formulating appropriate policies which are regularly reviewed and
updated as necessary.
Review of activities
The majority of the charity's income is derived from fees for the provision of counselling services and
training. The results for the period are set out on page 5 to the accounts.
Achievement and performance
We have a good flow of clients and course numbers are healthy. We have a good reputation within the
community within IAPT who refer lots of clients, also with local GP'S and social services within Enfield
and surrounding boroughs.
In terms of training, we had 15 Supervision groups for Year 1-3 Diploma course. Therefore we had
approximately 75 students and Counsellors receiving weekly Supervision. On the Psychotherapy Course
we had another 8 students receiving twice-weekly Supervision.
This last year we offered:
1. 4 week Introduction To Counselling Course.
2. Two, one year Certificate Courses.
3. Three Year Professional Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling Course.
4. One year Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Course.
5. One Year Psychodynamic Supervision Course.
6. One Year- monthly- Psychodynamic Couples Course.
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THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
We continue to run the Psychodynamic Film Course on a monthly basis. We also offer Psychodynamic
workshops along Psychodynamic themes.
Financial review and reserves
The majority of the charity's income is derived from fees for the provision of counselling services and
training. Incoming resources generated £326,096 (2023 £275,601). Net surplus for the year amounted
to £38,95212023 £9,766). At the end of the financial year reserves were £116,427 {2023 £77,475). The
adequacy of the reserves is reviewed twice a year by the Trustees to ensure they meet the charity's
requirements.
Executive and Advisory Committee Members
The Trustees are appointed under the relevant terms of the charitys constitution. The Executive and
Advisory committee is responsible for the day to day management of the charity.
Trustees. responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice}.
The law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity
and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing
these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:_
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities 2011 Act, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the
provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Julia Watson
Trustee
Approved on: October 2025
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INDEPEINDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF
THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 5
to9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider
that an audil is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act))
and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the 201 l Act)-
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
(under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act):. and
to statc whether particular matters have come to Iny attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a rei'iew of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a
coinparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of an! unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the slatement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention
which gives me reasonabl¢ cause to believc that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section l JO of the 201 l Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 201 l Act
have not been met. or
to which, in my opinion, attention should bc drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Other matters
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance
with the Financial Reporting b), Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended practice issued on l April 2015
which is r¢f¢rred to in th¢ extant regulations but has been withdrawn. We understand that this has been
done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair iiiew in accordance wilh The Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after l January 2015.
S. Hertzberg ACA
Chartered Accountant
18 Glebelands Avenue
LONDON
E182AB
Date: October 2025
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THE ENFIELD COUINSELLING SERVICE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
INCOME
Income from charitable activities
Fees from clients for counselling services
Fees for training
Fces for miscellaneous services
105,816
203,643
12,366
100,372
150,00)
Income from generated funds
Donations and fund raising activities
Interest on cash deposits
,104
3,167
12, 190
1, 718
Tot21 income
326,096
27i,601
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Staff costs
Training costs
Fees payable
Supervision costs
Rental costs and rates
Subscriptions
Printing, postage and stationery
Legal fees
Insurance
Telephonc
General expenses
Cleaning
Repairs
Bank charges
Depreciation
Advertising
Governance costs (note 6)
80,199
51,420
14,750
71,645
61,029
14,986
i2,663
50, 769
2, 045
2,172
28,518
2,485
2,253
2,519
814
957
3,076
,491
200
767
2,567
751
7il
3,350
1,966
341
767
3,687
Total expenditure
287,144
265,835
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
9, 766
Reconciliation of funds
At I st January 2024
77,475
67, 709
At 31st December 2024
116,427
77,475
The altached notes on pages 8 lo Ioform parl ofihesefin(mcial slalepnents.
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THE ENFIELD COUINSELLING SERVICE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
1,127
1,894
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors - due w ithin one year
Debtors - due over one year
Cash at bank
24,280
9, 125
118,970
9,125
145.277
187,833
li2.375
Creditors - falling due over one year
72,533
76, 794
NET ASSETS
115,300
75,581
116,427
77,475
REPRESENTED BY:
Unrestricted general fund
116,427
77,475
TOTAL FUNDS
116,247
77,475
The financial statements were approved by thc trustecs and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee: Julia Watson
Approved on: October 2025
The allached noles on pages 8 10 Ioforin parl ofihesefiiiancial slaleiiienls.
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THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
l. AccouiYfING POLICIES
In preparing the financial stateTn¢nts the following accounting policies have been complied with-
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
charity"s governing document, the Charities act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK {FRS 102) and UK
Gencrall), Accepted Practic¢ as it applies from l January 2015.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a true and fair view and hav¢ departed
from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to
provide a 'true and fair view. This departure has involved following Accounting and
Reporting b), Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stateinent of Recommended practice
effective from l April 2005 ivhich has since been withdrawn.
The accounts have been prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
Monetary amounts in these stat¢m¢nts are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The principle
The Enfield Counselling Service meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
b) Going concern- after making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation
that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial
statements.
c) Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or
valuation, net of depreciation and any impairinent losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual
values over their useful lives on the following basis-
Computer equipment
25 % strdight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detern]ined as the difference between the
sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
d) Fees for counselling services are included on a receivables basis.
e) Fees for training are included on an accruals basis.
Bank interest receivable is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals
basis.
g) All expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis.
h) General funds are surpluses arising from fees and other incoming resources receivable or
generated for the objects of the charity for use without any specified purpose.
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THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
l. AccouiYfING POLICIES- con't
i) Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity.
j) Financial instruments- the charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities that qualify
as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction
value and subsequentl), measured at their settlement N'alue.
2. FIXED ASSETS
Computer
Equipment
Cost- brought and carried fonvard
Accumulated depreciation
Brought fonvard
Charge for year
Carried forward
1,175
767
Net book value- at 31 Deceinber 2024
Net book value- at 31 December 2023
TAXATION
The charity is registered and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where
they are applied for charitable purposes.
4. REMUINERATIOIN OF TRUSTEES
No remuneration or expenses ￿'ere paid to the Trustees who served during the year.
5. STAFF COSTS
No employee received ¢inoluments of over £60,000 during the year (2023 £nil). There were two
full time staff member (2023: one) and onc part time staff (2023.2) plus external advisors.
6. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Charitable
Activities
Governance
costs
Total
Rent, rates and service charges
Fees
Staff costs
31,687
20,039
89.110
28,518
14.7iO
3,109
5, 289
J40.836
123,467
17,369
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THE ENFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
7. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued incom¢
33,431
24,280
Due over one year:
Other debtor
9,125
9, 125
2024
2023
8. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
Other creditors
49,439
23,094
57,)66
19,228
76, 794
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year one of th¢ trustees donated £Nil (2023: £5,000) to
the charity.
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