Charity Registration No. 1025967 Company Registration No. 02818814 (England and Wales) EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTKATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Stephen Eckles Dr Zenobia Nadirshaw (MBE) Rosie Buckley Shaheen Dar Dr Oluwaseun Adebambo Renoop Purewal Leckraz Boyjoonauth Ricardo Scipio Chair Vice Chair TrusceelTreasurer TrUse Trustre Trustee Trustee Trustee Chief Executive and Company Secretary Lakhvir Randhawa Charity number 1025967 (England and Wales) Company number 02818814 (England and Wales) Principal address and Registered Office 4th Floor 84 Uxbridge Road West Ealing W138RA Auditors Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd Statutory Auditors 308 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 7AL Bankers National Westminster Bank PIC 275-277 High Street Hounslow Middlesex TW3 IZA Solicitors Russell-cooke 2 Putney Hill Putney London SW156AB
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS Page Trustees, Annual Report Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities 14 Independent auditor's report 15- 17 Statement of financial activities 18 Balance sheet 19 Statement of cash flows 20 Notes to the accounts
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their report, which also contains the Dirertors, report as required by company law, and accounts for year ended 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of.. 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 {FRS 1021 {effective l January 2019). OVERVIEW EACH recognises that a range of services and approaches are essential to engage individuals and families who are affected by problems arising from substance misuse, domestic violence and mental health issues, particularly those individuals and groups who are vulnerable, marginali5ed and hard to reach. EACH'S services are offered within a holistic approach that 15 culturally sensitive and person centred to reflett the individual, multiple a nd diverse needs of our service users. The main Services that are undertaken to further our charitable purpose for the public benefit, accessible to individuals of all ages and all communities are the following: Seniices fvr women- DomesticAbuse ond ifiolence EACH'S women-only services have continued to be provided within a holistic and trauma-informed approach to address their multiple and interconnected issues relating to domestic violence and abuse, mental health and substance misuse. Services include specialist domesticviolence counselling and recovery support services for victim/ survivors and their children, a specialist BAME IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) in Hounslow, and for women with multiple needs and women-only support groups. Support is provided to women within safe, short-term accommodation, helping them to deal with the impact of domestic abuse and develop move on strategies. Resettlement support is provided to enable women to move forward to sustain independence and safety. Mental heolth services Supportto people in recovery is provided through targeted counselling and support services to the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic IBAME) communities, including through trauma-based SLJPPOrt for first generation migrants and asylum seekers in Hounslow, and the Tamil community in Hillingdon, through a user-led resource centre in Hounslow, a specialist Employment, and an out of hospital floating support service in Ealing. A peer led mental health service in Eating ISTEPs} provides signposting within the community and space for people with lived experience to promote wellbeing, and peer-led support in community hubs in Hounslow helped people to develop understanding about services and be signposted to them. Substance misuse services in the community Structured therapeutic interventions, both brief and longterm which follow a client-centred and goal-oriented approach to enable individuals to address their substance misuse and ment31 health issues, are provided through our Life Therapies social enterprise, Project Jasmine for women, and young people's services as part of Brent's Youth Offending Service. Abstinence based programmes are undertaken for those individuals wishing to maintain and achieve abstinence. Structured psycho-educational groups on relapse prevention, managing emotions, and better health are provided to assist those contemplating change and to help individuals in their recovery.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAFICH 2025 Housing-related services Generic and specialist support, mental health, and substance misuse floating support services provide support to people at risk of losing their homes and to help maintain their tenancies. This work is undertaken through a combination of home-visits by staff who support service users with life skills such as budgeting, cooking, understanding benefits, helping them access treatment and employment, education and training including other community-based provision, and through joint work with stakeholders, such as mental health teams, housing teams. Services for young people and famllles For young people from the age of 11 years a range of interventions are provided. These include motivational support, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBTI, counselling, advice and information on harm reduction and the associated risks of substance misuse and gang involvement, as well as group-based activities and workshops on anger management, offending behaviour, and knife and gun crime. Accelerated support is provided as part of a wider team, co-located in Brent Council, to meet the needs of young people experiencing a mental health crisis. Support is provided to Parents to develop more positive relationships with their children as well as their own resilience. Activities are del ivered as part of Brent Council's children and family's provision, as well as within the wider community and in collaboration with other young people's services and professionals. Crisis prevention support and resettlement Resettlement support is provided to women as part of a wider partnership (Project Casa) and within a domestic abuse aftercare project funded through the DASA IGLAI programme. Counselling and Peer Volunteering Placements are provided and supervised to enable volunteer counsellors/trainees to gain on the job experience as part of their training; this provides them with the opportunity to work within a counselling organisation and work with vulnerable people in real life situations. Volunteering opportunities to enable service users to build their confidence and skills through voluntary work placements in the organisation and through a Peer Volunteer support programme. This helps service users make positive life style change5 and sustain their commitment to change and reintegrate back into the community. Qur services are delivered in a number of community languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish, Albania, Yoruba, Igbo and Tamil and helps service users work towards their goals. Structure. governance and management Board of Trustees Directors The Board of Trustees currently comprises of 8 members, who give their time voluntarily and are responsible for the governance, performance monitoring and strategic direction of the organisation. The Board meets 6 times a year to review and monitor the work. The Trustees are members of EACH. Board members come from diverse professional backgrounds and have expertise at a senior level in relevant areas such as financial management and accountancy, business strategy and organisational development, health and social care, clinical governance, housing and communications. If there have been any changes in trustees since the end of the year, these should also be reflected in the list presented.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRuEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The dayto day running of the charity rests with the Chief Executive who is supported by members of the Senior Leadership Team. Responsibility to review the management accounts and annual accounts and resources of the organisation is delegated to the Finance and Resource Subcommittee which reports to the Board. There are three additional sub-committees covering Quality Governance, Policy & HR and a Service User sub- committee. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signing of the accounts were: Stephen Eckles Drzenobia Nadirshaw {MBE} Rosie Buckley Shaheen Dar Dr Oluwaseun Adebambo Renoop Purewal Ricardo Scipio Leckraz Boyjoonauch Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee-Appointed 13 July 2024 Recruitment and A ointment of the Board of Trustees The Trustees are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Trustees are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must stand down and have the option of being re-elected at the Annual General Meeting. They receive no benefits from the charity. Due to the nature of work that the organisation is involved in and the communities that it serves, the Board seeks to ensure that the experiences and needs of its service users are appropriately reflected through the diversity, experience and skills of its board members. The organisation operates an open recruitment process advertising in the Guardian newspaper and on recruitment platforms, such as Indeed, Charity People, as well as through its social media channels. Prospective candidates are asked to provide their CV and 3 letter expressing interest. An information pack outlining the organisation's Strategic Plan, roles and responsibilities of board members and a copy of the annual report is provided to ensure full understanding of the organisation's work. An interview panel comprising of three board members including the Chairperson selects prospective candidates. They are invited to attend a full board meeting as an observer before they make a commitment. Chan es to the Board of Trustees Leckraj Boyjoonauth appointed 13 July 2024 Inductlon and Trainin of Trustees Board members are inducted and familiarised with the aims and objectives of the Charity through a comprehensive induction which covers the folSowing areas-. Role and responsibilities of Trustees. Operational framework for the Charity including the Memorandum and Articles. Risk Management. The current financial position of the Charity as set out in the latest published accounts. Future plans and objectives as set out in the 3-year Strategic Plan.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In addition, members participate in open days, project launches and training events covering a number of tOPlCs related to EACH'S work and its operational functions. Along with the Senior Leadership Team ISLT), Board members meet once a year for a separate strategic planning and review day. Evaluation and erformance monitorin Trustees are responsible for ensuring that EACH meets its overall strategic aims and objectives as set out in the three-year Strategic Plan. reviewing annual performance and effectiveness,. assessing, reviewing and monitoring risk, ensuring quality standards and meeting requirements of Company Law, Charities Commission regulations and other legal obligations. There are four sub-committees- Finance and Resources, Quality Governance, Policy & HR and a Service User sub-committee. The Finance and Resources sub-committee sets and reviews the annual budget, reviews monthly management accounts, oversees risk management issues, allocates and oversees resources and meets all financial requirements as per the financial policy and procedures. The Quality Governance sub- committee reviews quality standards to ensure compliance with best practice, clinical governance, health and safety, and oversees regular audits. The Policy and HR sub-committee is responsible for reviewing policies and procedures, work force development, and staffing. The Service User sub-committee was reviewed and closer work with EACH'S peer-led projects initiated to attract service user involvement and representation within governance structures. All committees make recommendations to the board and implement work plans as delegated by the Board. Senior Mana ement Team The Senior Leadership Team {SLTI comprise the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Finance & Resources Director. The SLT are responsible for delivering the three-year Strategic Plan and priorities which underpin and inform the key operational activities of EACH. The Operational Management Team (OMT) consists of the Operations Manager, Services Managers, Senior Counsellor and Project Manager/Co- ordinators, meeting bi-monthly to ensure the effective delivery and provision of all services as per the requirements of funders and commissioners. The Strategic Plan 15 reviewed annually by the Trustees and the Senior Management Team. The charity operates from the head office in Ealing and three other branches in Harrow, Brent, and Hounslow and additionally through satellite provision. Staff EACH has a diverse workforce employing 50.60 full time equivalent staff members, with a range of experience, knowledge and skills. The organisation is committed to ensuring that staff have the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies through training, peer Support and access to other learning opportunities such as through attending conferences, workshops and participating in forums in their areas of work. The charity is grateful to its staff for their hard work and commitment towards the excellent service that was provided over the year during challenging circumstances posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE Y&4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Volunteers The organisation supported 42 volunteers. Volunteers contributed 2,129 hours to the charity over the last year through counselling and peer support. Volunteers, contribution is equivalent of £29,160 to the charity based on £14.OO/hour counselling hours and £13.15/hour for admin, key working and peer supports. The charity would also like to extend special thanks to all volunteers who have contributed significantly throughout the year. Key Management Personnel l. Lakhvir Randhawa- Chief Executive 2. Clarissa Stoneham -Deputy Chief Executiive 3. Femi Adebajo- Finance & Resources Director Objectives and artivities Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the compan*s memorandum of association are to: Rel ieve mental or physical stress, or illness from alcohol related or other problems of individua Is and their families, in particular those from ethnic minorities, through the provision of education, advice and counselling Our aim which is carried out for the public benefit is: To be the leader in the development and provision of inclusive serwices that empower and meet the needs of individuals and families from diverse communities affected by drugs and alcohol misuse, mental health and domestic violence concerns. Public Benefit The trustees confirm they have referred to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. Our activities deliver public benefits by: Providing quality and effective treatment to enhance positive outcomes for service users Developing services targeting socially excluded groups, particularly BAME {Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic) communities, young people and women Promoting and highlighting best practice Empowering service users to realise their potential and maximise the opportunities available to them todoso Developing a skilled and competent workforce Ensuring a robust organisation able to grow and change to meet the challenges of the future.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Criteria for measuring success The following are the criteria used by the charity to measure success of projects or any activity engaged in during the year.. l. The Key performance indicators IKPls')- KPIS established at the commencement of the project between the funder and EACH (qu3ntity, quality, scope, time frame and safety standards etc). Data monitoring system deployed to gather quantitative and qualitative data that can be used for continuous improvements and future funding applications. 2. Acceptability and satisfaction- Clients, satisfaction measured through service users, consultations and feedback. The feedback gathered can be used to help shape future policy shifts or influence securing future funding for the same or related projects. staff satisfaction and good team working measured from responses from staff during appraisals and management supervisions. Implication of the project on EACH'S reputation. 3. Sustainability- Assessed based on ability to deliver within set budgets. 4. Organisational objectives- Alignment of the project with the chariws business plan and values. How the project can reaffirm EACH'S unique selling point (USP). Risk Identification Risk Management is conducted at a strategic and operational level. The Board reviews EACH'S Risk Management document annually to identify, prevent or reduce the impact and likelihood of identified risks as reported by the Finance and Resource sub-committee. Where risks have been identified, contingency plans are in place to mitigate them. Yhe Risk Management documenv,, which incorporates the key areas that have to be addressed which includes organisational risks {dealing with vulnerable clients), financial risks {contracts, economic climate, organisational sustainability, commissioning and funding changes), employerfs risks (health and safetyfor staff, service user5 and the publicl, meeting legal and other statutory requirements; reputational risks (complaints, organisational effectiveness, service delivery). The organisation adheres to a number of standards. The IS0900 provides a quality improvement framework, with processes and procedures assessed externally annually and achieves a certification. The NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Clinical guidelines which provide a robust framework to meet clinical standards as the basis of our work. The continuing review of policies and operating procedures, implementation of the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards IDANOS), adoption of the QUADS (Quality Assurance for Drugs and Alcohol) and the QAF (Quality Assurance Framework}, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy IBACP) requirements ensure a consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and Performance in 2024- 2025 Service Users Engaged in EACH'S Counselling and Support Services During the year EACH overall provided information, guidance and support to a total of 3,279 people through a combination of one-off brief interventions and structured, care planned interventions. A total of 1,611 service users of the 3,279 were supported through structured interventions, such as one to one counselling, housing related casework, Ml, CBT, and keyworking. 1,611 referrals were received in total for the structured , with 1,200 assessments of need undertaken. There were 1,098 new clients, representing 68.50A of the total seen. The remainder, 1,668 of the 3,279, were seen through peer-led outreach in community and public spaces, in hubs and one stop shops, proving a listening ear, information, referrals and signposting to other services. Of the 1,611 clients: 76.1% of clients in our services were female, with males comprising 23.9% - 1,219 women were seen in both our specialist services {domestic abuse) and generic provision and 383 males seen primarily in our housing related support (floating support) , mental health and young offenders services. 720h compared to 74¥D the previous year were from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, including Mixed) communities, reflecting the organisation's reach and USP. The proportion of people of mixed heritage represented IO% of our BAME client5, whilst Black Caribbean represented 7%, Indian 14%, Black African 9%., and Middle Eastern 8% highlighting the wide reach of services. 3% of BAME clients were Tamil, reflecting the specialist trauma based counselling for people from the Tamil-speaking community in Hillingdon. Within the White demographic, the majority were White British (18%}, followed by White Eastern Europe 15.5%}. 8,740 counselling sessions and 14,217 key working support sessions were delivered to service users, with 175 group-based interventions delivered, the latter accessed by 91 clients, with these primarily focused on supporting people on their mentla health and/or domestic abuse. 776 outreach based support sessions were delivered to clients, primarily within our floating support services and our peer-led STEPS i nitiatives across Ealing and Hounslow the latter delivering 257 of these sessions. Nearly 57% of clients seen were aged 30 to 49, with 18% aged 18-29, and 14Yo aged between 50 and 59. young people aged under 18 were mainly supported as part of our young people's services in Brent, addressing substance misuse and mental health, comprising just under 5% of the total, Clients aged over 60 represented 6Yo of the whole, with this a decrease over the previous year. Clients under 30 represented nearly a quarter of all clients, indicating an ongoing underlying trend of younger age groups being seen this year. Nearly 48.5Yo of all clients seen against 3210 in the previous year opresenced with domestic abuse and violence. this with our domestic abuse services for women increasing in this ye2r with the development of aftercare and resettlement. 441 people presented with Housing need, out of which 320 were supported in Floating Support services in Ealing and Harrow. The remainder highlight that such needs co-existrd with other presenting issues, such as mental health or domestic abuse. 326 people were see in our mental health specific services (Mosaic Minds. Talking Minds. Star Centre, Tamil Counselling), with another 233 presenting with mentla health alongside a primary issue. 309 people were seen due to substance misuse, 99 of them with a dual diagnosis as their primary concern.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SeNice5 for Women Ascent Pro5ert - pan London VAWG services EACH has continued to deliver its specialist Violence Against Women and Girls IVAWG) services under Ascent, a project of the London VAWG consortium established in April 2013. The latter is made up of approx. 30 organisations, funded by London Councils to deliver a range of services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. EACH delivered counselling and group work under the Advice and Counselling strand of Ascent in 8 boroughs - Brent, Hounslow, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kingston, Richmond, Merton and Wandsworth. Over the year, across the 8 boroughs, 182 women and young girls affected by sexual violence and abuse were provided with specialist counselling and support, with 1,870 counselling sessions. 71.5% of all women sUPPOrted were from BAME backgrounds. Awaaz- domestlc abuse counselling for BAME women Due to extensive demand for domestic abuse counselling, Awaaz provided additional capacity to SUPPOrt the cultural needs of BAME women across NW London (Brent, Harrow, Eakling, Hillingdon and Hounslowl. This service supported 104 providing support in various mother-tongue languages. Within this service, support for young people (aged Il+) was developed to provide 5pecifc support to meet their needs. DVA and Movlng Forward- doemstic abuse counselling, recovery and resettlement support Both services received funding from MOPAC to support the GLA deliver its Tier 2 Duty, providing an aftercare coun5elling and recovery service for women living in safe accommodation, primarily refuges, as part of Sanctuary schemes, or where the women were in accommodation awaiting to enter safe accommodation. The Domestic Abuse Aftercare Service provided counselling and recovery based supportthrough psycho-education and employment workshops, and the Moving Forward provided resettlement support, helping women to gain and develop confidence and self-autonomy. 140 women were supported in the Aftercare Servcie and 75 within the Moving Forward service year, with 79% and 76Yo drawn from BAME backgrounds respectively. In this year, support was extended with new funding to young male victims, aged 11-18, with 11 seen to address their particular needs. Thea- support for women within primary care With funding from the standing Together partnership, women were supported to address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health as part of primary care pathways in Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. A total of 110 women, 57¥0 of whom were BAME, were supported through 1414 counselling sessions. IDVAs- providing advocacy and crlsis support In Hounslow, the BAME IDVA supported 99 women providing one to one advocacy and emotional support to help them safeguard themselves and their children, with neaerly 74% BAME; whilst in Brent, within specialist short term housing units; 27 women and their children, 67Yo BAME, were supported through 480 keyworking/support sessions to ensure they had the means to move forward within 3 months into safe hosuing, addressing finance, immiEration as well as emotional support.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CASA- resettlement support Working as part of Pan-London Project CASA, 14 women , all BAME, were supported to resettle in various boroughs across London, helping the women to manage their tenancies, access financial support, develop local links and the confidence to move forward with their lives independently, Drugs & Alcohol services Project Jasmine- complex/multiple needs service sn Eallng Funding from the Henry Smith trust supported provision of counselling and keyworking to women with multiple, inter-connected needs related to domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse. With a consistent delivery, 71 women were supported through counselling, all of whom presented with both substance msisue and mental health. 62% were BAME women and 42% were aged 20-29. Support to rough sleepers was delivered in the first quarter, through spot purchasing from our Life Therapies social enterprise, with one male benefitting from this. Young people's Support EACH'S work with young people focused on supportingthem and their relatives as part of our Youth Offending Service in Brent, providing advice, guidance, psychoeducation and MI/CBT based interventions on substance misuse, mental health and social exclusion; 120 referrals were received, with 45 young people aged 17 and under supported. In addition, 61 familiy members were supported within the YOS work. Support was co-located within 8rent Council, local schools and provided through outreach and online, with activities comprising one to one individual support, including key-working and structured counselling, group work, and peer-based activities. The majority of young people supported in the YOS were male196¥0) and from BAME communities179%); the adults were predominantly female comprising 87¥0 and BAME 82%. Also in partnership with Brent Council, support was provided to young people experiencing mental health or at risk of entering CAMHS, with 8 young people benefitting through CBT and keyworking to stabilise and prevent the need for more intensive interventions. As part of our domestic abuse counselling services therapeutic support was extended to young people aged 11-18, including young males, supporting 31 this year. Floating support services - Substance Misuse. Mental Health, Women and Familles, Ex-offenders and Generlc The Floating Support Services IFSS) in Harrow and Ealing supported a total of 320 clients across mental health, generic, women and families, and substance misuse/ex-offender clients; this included an out of hospital service to enable people discharged from mental health in-patient treatment to resettle within the community, which saw 61 people. In Harrow the Housing First service supported 13 and the generic/substance msisue servces supported 89 people.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOFI THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Mental Health services Mosaic Minds- Hounslow One to one counselling to help people address their mentla health concerns and trauma was provided to 147 people; although accessible to anyone in the borough, it provided specialist support to first generation migrants, and refugees and asylum seekers- the latter included delivery within contingency hotels as well as in the wider community, addressing PTSD, safeguarding, and other issues, such as sexual violence, impacting their welfare and wellbeing. 86% of clients seen were BAME, with nearly 32% of the latter having a Middle East background. Tamil mental heolth prolert- Hillingdon EACH provided a specialist mental health counselling service to the Tamil Community in Hillingdon. Support wa5 provided in mother tongue to help 19 people recover from the emotional and physical impact of the conflict in Sri Lanka (PTSDI, domestic violence and alcohol. The service was impacted by lack of satellite provision (primarily within GP surgeries) with access to primary care settings an ongoing issue. Mental Health- Project 10 @ Stur Centre, Hounslow The mental health service {Project no 10 @ the Star Centre} has continued to operate during this period, recognising need for social interaction and support . it assisted 101 service users through drop in sessions, 57Yo being male and 56% of the total clients from BAME backgrounds. The service provides a 'safe space, for service users who are in contact with statutory services to help reablement through social activities, e.g. gardening, as well as enable people to come together and access support and have a hot meal, including over Christmas and New Year. This year saw the additional activities introduced in the first year, including for women sustained successfully. STEPS- Peer led Mental Health Awareness ond Signposting Funded by L.8 Ealing, STEPS+ delivered 41 outreach sessions to various locations acoss the borough interacting with 582 people, through involvement of 12 peers , helping people to address social isolation, develop self- care and identify appropriate services for themselves. The model was extended into Hounslow, with the work embedded primarily in local authority managed Hounslow Hubs. at the latter, it interacted with 1086 residents, providing imformation, signposting and a supportive listening space. Social Enterpri5e- Life Therapies A fee paying service, Life Therpaies supported 5 clients on their mental health, through 58 sessions. New Developments Domestic Abuse Services In this year, further funding was obtained through a bid to MOAPC to extend our DASA service to young male victims of domestic abuse (aged 11-18) and to deliver resettlement support in additional borough (Kingston and Richmond}. 10
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Mental Heofth Services Talking Minds EACH built upon its mental health counselling for BAME communities and refugees in Hounslow. with a successful grant to Hounslow Council to Talking Minds to provide counselling to people with multiple needs related to mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse. The service supported 59 people, out of whom all had a minimum of 2 presenting issues; 51% presented as having a housing need, highlighting the complexity of the work. Men's Room In Harrow, a small amount of funding enabled the development of Support to men experiencing isolation, lack of meaningful employment, mental health concerns through Space specific to them, with the objective to support the development of peer support, volunteering and take up of local services. Community Wellbeing EACH was successful in a bid to establish our Harrow centre as a 'Warm Centre,, whereby local residents can access a free, heated and welcoming space, with acce55 to resources such a5 hot drinks, Wi-Fi, health information, workshops, and c05t-of-living advice. Ask Annie was introduced also at our Harrow Centre, providing a point of refuge for anyone feeling vulnerable in relation to domestic absue and violence. Volunteers and Peers In this year, a total of 55 volunteer counsellors supported the vital work of the organisation, delivering 1449 hours of support, and 22 peers provided 680 hours through outreach, co-faciliation of sessions, and admin support. 2024-25 AT A GLANCE This year, EACH Counselling and Support consolidated its position as a specialist, community-based provider for people with complex and multiple needs across West London, while strengthening its financial resilience and strategic reach. EACH'S work remains strongly focused on women and racially minoritised IBAME) communities: 72Yo of people supported were women and 28% men, with the majority from Asian backgrounds, followed by African, mixed heritage and Middle Eastern communities. Thus, it grew its services for wotnen and children experiencing domestic abuse and violence and for those experiencing mental health issues, providing support that is trauma-informed and has cultural authenticity. Services are delivered through a mix of one-to-one counselling, casework, structured groups, aftercare and peer-led activities, with strong emphasis on language, culture and lived experience as key to engagement and outcomes This year continued to be one in which EACH demonstrated its resilience and adaptability to adjust and respond to emerging needs and a changing environment in the context of financial challenges and different commissioning approaches. EACH focussed on building upon its expertise of working with marginalised groups on mental health, Substance misuse, and domestic violence, which coupled with its long-standing presence in NW London, provided a platform to seek and obtain funding for initiatives to support people experiencing cost of living crisis coupled with more acute presentations due to lack of preventative services and higher thresholds.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The challenge has been service delivery through multiple projects which are funded through grants, with this requiring greater co-ordination, onboarding of staff, reporting and management, and short-term funding to respond to immediate needs posed by the pandemic. In addition, service delivery has had to be managed to deliver in a blended way, providing a mix of online/phone support and face to face sessions, ensuring choice and flexibility. However, in this year, consolidation of our borough based services and centres continued, with the aim to bring services together as an integrated and holistic offer that benefit the local community given that most of the people seen face overlapping and interconnected issues such as trauma, housing insecurity and multiple disadvantage. Partnerships EACH continued its successful partnership with Ascent Project (pan London Violence against Women and Girls {VAWG} service) to provide counselling in 8 London boroughs, as well as with Standing Together to develop and deliver a pilot project IThea} to women recoveringfrom domestic abuse, 5upportingthem on their mental health within primary care pathways. EACH was involved in policy and practice-based groups, including the Home Office ACMD as well as Alcohol Change, focusing on the particular needs of BAME communities. Quality Governance Internal audits have informed the work of the Quality Sub-committee to ensure that service improvements are undertaken and to provide oversight of clinical governance A number of key clinical and organisational policies were reviewed and adapted. Staff benefited from a range of internal and external trainings Service users have been represented on the Board, played a key role in promoting the organisation and have participated in our employee recruitment process. EACH retained its ISO 9001 quality management certification during the year and will endeavour to sustain the quality mark. FINANCIAL REVIEW The year-end account shows an increase in the net assets of the Charity by £318,166 to £1,715,680 as at 31 March 2025 from £1,397,514 as at 31 March 2024 representing an increase of 22.76(/po. The revenue of the charity also increased by 17.82Y.1£331,853) to £2,194,031 from £1,862,178. This shows strong finar)cial growth for the charity, both in the value of its net assets and its revenue. The increase in revenue is partially explained by new contracts commencing in the most recent year. Reserves pollcy The trustees of EACH have established a policy to maintain a minimum of £650,000 in unrestricted general reserves, sufficient to cover at least four months, recurrent expenditure and liabilities, which currently amounts to approximately £160,000 per month. As at 31 March 2025, the charitls unrestricted reserves totalled £1,715,680, comprising £815,680 in general reserves and £900,000 in designated reserves. The designated funds are allocated for staffing1£125,0001, office improvements, and potential acquisition of new premises1£775,0001. The level of general reserves exceeds the trustees, minimum requirement, reflectin8 a sound and prudent approach to financial management and risk mitigation.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Plans for the future In 2025-26 EACH will: Continue to build both statutory and non-statutory income streams to provide key services that support service user's recovery and health and well-being Continue to build financial reserves to enable sustained growth and deliver on strategic, long-term ambitions to ensure sustainability Recruit additional, new members to the Board of Trustees and provide relevant induction and training Enhance our social enterprise model by incorporating it into our funding and business development plan, including through spot purchasing by statutory and non-statutory services, and through external suppory Prioritise funding and development to sustain our current community engagement and counselling and support services to BAME communities, women and girls and young people affected by substance misuse, mental health and domestic violence, including through premise/centre developments Develop our offer to young people and families Continue to build and sustai n strategic allia nces and partnerships Implement a competency-based framework and related training Draw out learning and impact of our work, in particular through pilot projects to test out new models and to respond to emerging needs and gaps Continue to roll out and develop borough based and place based working, utilising community assets to leverage further service developments Focus on further service user and volunteer involvement within the organisation Identify new locations to deliver our work through satellites and gauge poitential for new premises in Brent Review and develop our strategic plan to take us forward into next stage of the organisation's growth and ensure internal resources are aligned to these
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The Chariws trustees (who are also the directors of EACH Counselling and Support for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Company law requires the Charity trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, includingthe income and expenditure of the charitable companyforthat period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observethe method5 and principles in the Charities SORP {Statement of Recommended Practice) 2019 (FR5 1021; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities, Dlsclosure of information to auditors Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor 15 unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditors are aware of such information. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. On behalf of the Board of Trustees Stephen Eckles Chair Date: 16, October 2025 14
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EACH COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Opinion We have audited the financi215tatements off EACH Counselling and Support (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of cash flows and the notes to the accounts, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for the year then ended.. have been properly prepared in accordance with Unld Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Intsrnational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS {UK)} and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilicies for the audit of the financial 5t2tements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with che erhical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial stacemencs in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe thac the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the Trustee5' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any marIal uncertainties relating to events or conditions thaL individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the accounts are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the Trustee5' Annual Report other than the financial statements and our auditors. report thereon. The Trusrees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual reporL Our opinion on the financial statsments does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our repor( we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so. consider whether the other informacion is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the 2udi( or otherwise appears to be materially misstatsd. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatement5, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material mIsstaMent of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EACH COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the cour* of our audit: the information given in the Trustees, Annual Repor¢ which includes the Directors, Report prepared for che purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is con5iStent with the financial statements; and the Directors. Report included within the Trustees, Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audi( we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors, Report included within the Trustses, Annual Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequa accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the financial statement5 are not in agreement with the accouncing records and returns; or certain disclosures of trUses, remuneration specified by law are not made; or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audiL or the TrUseS were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies, regime and tske advantage of the small companie5, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and from the requirement to prepare a Stracegic ReporL Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fully in the Ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities. the Trustees, who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the Truscees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material mi55tatemen( whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatemenL whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors, report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit condutted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Mi55tatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregats, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities. including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatrments in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extenc to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. 16
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EACH COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Enquiry of management and those charged with governance about actual and potential litigation or claims and the identification of non-compliance with laws and regulations. Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. Reviewing financial statsment disclosures and testing to 5UPPOrting documentation to assess compliance wth applicable laws and regulations. Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness. assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business. Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of materi21 misstatement due to fraud. Professional scepticism in course of the audit and with audit sampling in material audit areas. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statement5, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentacion. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at https:Ilwww.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors. report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undercaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinion5 we have formed. Kevin Fisher BA FCA CTA for and on behalf of Kingston Burrowes Audit Ltd Statutory Auditors 308 Ewell Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7AL Date: 3rd December 2025
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income Note Unrestritted Designated funds funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Income Donations and legacies 1,365,251 265,582 1,630,833 ,161,339 Charitable Attivities 3,304 525,966 529,270 680,828 Investment Income 37,281 37,281 20.011 Total income 1,405,836 791.548 2,197,384 1,862,178 Expenditure on: Charitoble Activities." General advocacy and 5UPPOrt 1,087,670 791,548 1,879,218 1,693,429 Total expenditure 1,085,820 791,548 1.879.218 1 ,693,429 Net Incomel (expenditure before transfers 318,166 318,166 168,749 Transfers between funds (200,000) 200.000 Net Incomel (expenditure) for the year 118,166 200,000 318,166 168,749 Reconciliation of Funds: Total funds brought forward 16117 697,514 700.000 1,397.514 1,228,765 Total funds carried forward 16117 £815,680 £900,000 £0 £1,715.680 £1.397,514 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losse5 recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aaivities. The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. 18-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) BALANCE SHEEf FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Fixed assets: Tangible assets 6,566 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 265,403 1.587,364 244,106 1,340,313 Total Current assets 1,852,767 1,584,419 Liabilities: Creditors." Amounts falling due within one year 15 (143,653) (193,016) Net current assets 1,709,114 1,391,403 Total net assets 18 £1,715,680 £1,397,514 The funds of the Charity: Restritted funds 16 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Other unrestricted fund5 17 17 900.000 815,680 700,000 697,514 Totol unrestricted funds 1,715,680 1,397,514 Total funds 18 £1,715,680 £1,397,514 These account5 were approved by the Board of Trustses on 16th October 2025 and signed on its behalf by: The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. £ c Éucllw Stephen Eckles Chair Rosie Buckley Treasurer The notes at pages 21 co 36 form part of these financi21 statements. 19
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash used in operating activities 19 217,199 240,697 Cash flows from investing attivities: Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interesc received 13 {7.429) 37.281 (4.842) 20,011 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period 247,051 255,866 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period .340.313 1,084.447 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporcing period £1.587,364 £1.340,313 The note5 at pages 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements. -20-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YB4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l. Accounting Policies a) EACH Counselling and Support is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4th Floor. 84 Uxbridge Road. West Ealing, London, W13 8RA. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respett of this guarantre is limited to £ I per member of the charity. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been conslstently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated: b) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2006. Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of: Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporcing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019) and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The Charity meets the definition of a public benefitentity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical c05t or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. The accounts are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest £. c) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basisp The COVID-19 pandemic has caused little disruption to the charity's operations to date, as the counselling and key working services have been provided using online platforms. We had to close our ofPice5, but we continued our services with online and by telephone. Income has continued to be received from the existing multi-year contracts and new ones during the period while our staff and volunteers have worked from home and attended online meetings. Our keyworker5 provide check ups on the highly vulnerable clients. The trustees consider it unlikely thar the continuing effect of the pandemic will cause significant disruption. All our funders were particularly supportive during the lockdown periods. Accordingly, at the time of approving the accounts. the trustres have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the forseeable future. Thu5 the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accouncing in preparing the accounts d) Income All incoming resources are included in the statsment of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular CagorieS of income: Voluntsry resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Chariry is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Investment income is included when receivable. Unrestricted income is deferred when this is received and relates to a period followng the year end. Restricted income is deferred only when this relatrs wholly to a future period, as specified by the funder. 21
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies (Continued) e) Fund accounting Unrestritted funds are available to spend on attivitie5 that further any of the purwses of the Charity. Designatrd funds have been allocatsd by the trustees to 9CIfiC projects being undertaken by the Charity. Restritted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for parcicular areas of the Charity's work or for specific projects beyng undertaken by the Charity. fj Expenditure and ieCoV1e VAT Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following attivity headings: Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of attracting voluntary income and the costs of fundraising. Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the attivity for which the expenditure Wds incurred. Rental costs under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. g) Allocation of support costs AII SUPF()rt costs are allocatrd activitie5 based on the time spent on those by staff. h) Tangible fixed assets All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised. Tangible fixed assets are statrd at cost less depreciation. A full year depreciation is charged in the year of acquisition of fixed assets. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to writs off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases is estimated at 3 years. All fixed assets acquired specifically for projects under restricted funds, are WrItn off in the year of purchase. The policy with respect to impairment reviews of fixed assets is that these assets are inspected regularly for any impairment and any defect remedied so as to maintain the current value. In some caw a provision for impairment would be required. i) Pensions The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the accounts as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. -22-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies (Continued) j) Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered and provision for bad and doubtful debts. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. k) Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank 2nd Cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. l) Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present oblig2tion resulting from a past event that will probably resulc in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settje the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. m) Financial instruments The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section I I 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Settion 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues of FRS 102 to all its financial instruments. The Charity only has financial asset5 and financial liabilitie5 of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of financing itsms which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. n) Leases Operating lease rentals are charged to che Statsment of Financial Attivities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimatss. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and fucure periods. The Trustees do not consider there to be any estimates or judgements that are critical to the accounts. -23-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Voluntary Income 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Fund5 Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds Fund5 Total Funds Grants 1.362,723 265,582 1.628.305 884,438 274.470 1,158,908 Gifts in Kind 2,528 2,528 2,431 2,431 £1,365,251 £265,582 £1,630,833 £886,869 £274,470 £1,161,339 Grants (unrestricted): 2025 2024 Ministry of Justice - Awaaz Project LB Ealing Test & Trace DASA -moving Forward CNWL- Stepdown Projecc Groundworks- Together Houn51ow Ealing Rough Sleepers Stsnding Together Housing First Ealing Rough Sleepers CASA Project Hounslow Hubs Hounslow Flesidents Engagement Ealing WWZ Manchester Met University Cardenr - Harrow Warming Cent Hounslow Talking Minds Harrow Men's Room GLA-DASA GLA- Refuge Counselling Hounslow -MOSAIC LB Ealing SMI NHS NWL Winter Warming Hounslow STEPS 222,732 222,731 226,208 49.041 8,550 30,000 124,549 8,550 59,708 11,000 90,000 137,556 59,184 13.467 i 0.000 2,000 6,667 50,000 4,500 396.667 285,630 89.713 44,643 41,939 3,000 3.648 13,900 40,129 £1.362.723 £884,438 -24-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Voluntary Income {continued) Grants (restricted): 2025 2024 Others London Councils (Ascent) Henry Smith Foundation 93,749 50,833 93,748 60,000 London Borough of Brent Supported Accommodation 40.000 40.000 London Borough of Hounslow Houn51ow IDVA 50,000 50,000 London Borough of Ealing Stsps MH 31,000 30,489 £265.582 £274,237 Gifts in kind include £2.528 {2024: £2.452) for general advocacy. Income from charitable activities 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds Advice, Information & Counselling 525,966 525,966 606,046 606,046 Other Income 3.304 3.304 74,782 74,782 £3.304 £525.966 £529,270 £74,782 £606,046 £680,828 25
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charitable activities (continued) Contracts (restricted income): 2025 2024 Brent Youth Offending Service (MOPAC> Brent Mental Health LB Brent- Generic Floating Support LB Ealing Supporting People LB Harrow Housing Services LB Houn51ow Mental Health User-Led NHS Hillingdon 95,710 14.094 91.152 55.000 48,553 186,217 172.358 44,101 8.665 185,441 173,674 48,510 8,537 £525,966 £606.046 5. Analysis of expenditure relating to general advocacy and support 2025 2024 Direct cost5 Staff cost5 Recruitment Travel Volunteer expenses Training & development Direct Consult3ncy Fees Support Costs Share of support Share of governance cost 1,475,041 5,849 2.829 863 58,707 14,225 1,438,091 5.375 3,214 882 33,991 314,705 6,999 315,526 4,957 £1,879,218 £1,693,429 Total expenditure was £1,879,218 (2024: £1,693,429) of which £1.087.670 was unrestricted {2024 . £803,984} and £791,548 VRS restricted (2024: £889.445). -26-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Analysis of support costs and governance costs Support Costs 2025 Support Costs 2024 Governance Total 2025 Governance Total 2024 2025 2024 Premises Communications General Office & Finance Staff Legal & Professional Depreciation Bank Charges Audit Fees Board Meetings Annual reportl AGM 183,940 41,000 183,940 41,000 191,370 48,278 191,370 48,278 65.878 65,878 63,905 63,905 15.507 6.974 1,406 15,507 6,974 1,406 4,200 5,676 4,972 1,325 5.676 4,972 1,325 4.200 4,200 4.200 2,799 2,799 757 757 £314,705 £6,999 £321,704 £315.526 £4,957 £320,483 Net Incomel{expenditure) for the year Thi5 is stated after chargin& 2025 2024 Depreciation Auditor's remuneration Operaung lease renta15 £6,974 £4,200 £Nil £4,972 £4,200 £Nil Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses. and the cost of key management personnel 2025 1,284,254 118.028 21,753 51,006 2024 1,163,013 108,268 12,304 45,899 Wages and Salarie5 Social Security Costs Seasonal Fee5 Pension £1,475,041 £1.329,484 The key management personnel of the Charity comprise the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Finance & Resources Director.Three employees earned in excess of £60,000 (2024 :Three). Remuneration of key management personnel was £238,734 (2022 - £228,835). Under FRS 102, employee 27-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 benefits include gross salary, employer's national insurance, employer's pension contributions and benefits in kind. Staff Numbers The average monthly head count was 49 staff (2024: 58) and the average monthly number of full time equivalent employees (including casual and part time staffj during the year was as follows: 2025 Number 2024 Number Charitable activitie5 Support 38.19 8.36 36.42 46.55 50.6 l O Pension and other post-retirement benefit commitments The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund. 2025 2024 Contributions payable by the company for the year £51.006 £45,899 The expense has been allocated to unrestricted expenditure on the same basis as wages and salaries. I l Related party transactions None of the trustees (or any persons connectsd with them) received any remuneration during the year. (2024: nil). No Trustees were reimbursed expenses in the year. (2024: nil). There were no other related parry transactions in the year. 12 Corporation tax As a charity. EACH Counselling and Support is exempt from UK tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No UK tax charges have arisen in the Charity, during the year or the previous year. -28-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Tangible fixed assets Office Equipment Cost: As at l April 2024 Additions Disposals 39,289 7,429 (14,200) As at 31 March 2025 32.518 Depreciation: As at l April 2024 Charge for year Disposal 33.178 6,974 (14,200) As at 31 March 2025 25,952 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 £6,,566 As at 31 March 2024 £6,111 All assets are used for charitable purposes. 14 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 193,273 72,130 171,652 72,454 £265,403 £244.106 29-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Taxation and Social Security Accruals and deferred income 22.281 27,419 93.953 11,780 22,365 158.871 £143.653 £193,016 2025 2024 Deferred income brought forward Released in the year Deferred in the year.. LB Hounslow- IDVA LB Brent- Mental Health LB Hounslow- Mosaic LB Hounslow -STEPS Henry Smith Foundation GLA -DASA -moving Forward Standing Together -Thea Ealing Council-Punjabi Counsellor Cadent Gas -Harrow Wami Centre 116,334 {116,334) 148.865 (148,865) 45,833 18,241 10,000 12.260 30,000 29.167 8,000 3,533 £40,700 £116.334 Deferred income represent5 grant income received in advance. -30-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Balance as at 31 March 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance a5 at 3 I March 2025 LB Brent YOS (MOPAC) (a) London Councils (Ascent) (b) LB Hounslow MH User-Led (c) LB Hounslow IDVA (d) LB Harrow Housing Related Serv. (e) NHS Hillingdon Tamil (fj LB Ealing Generic FSS (g) Henry Smith Foundation (h) LB Brent Floating Support (i) LB Ealing Voluntary Section MH (k) LB Brent Mental Health {1) Supported Accommodation (m) 95,710 93,748 48,511 50,000 173.674 8,537 185.441 50,833 95,710 93,748 48,511 50.000 173.674 8,537 185.441 50,833 31,000 14,094 40.000 31,000 14,094 40,000 £791,548 £791,548 31
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Comparative information for the previous financial year is as follows: B212nce as at 31 March 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance as at 31 March 2024 LB Brent YOS (MOPAC) (a) London Councils (Ascent) (b) LB Hounslow MH User-Led (c) LB Hounslow IDVA (d) LB Harrow Housing Relatrd Serv. (e) NHS Hillingdon Tamil (fj LB Ealing Generic FSS (g) Henry Smith Foundation (h) LB Bnt Floating Supporc {1) LB Ealing Voluntary Settion MH (k) LB Brent Mental Health (l) Supported Accommodation (m) 91,152 93.981 44,100 50,000 172,358 8,665 186,217 60,000 48,554 30,489 55,000 40,000 91.152 93,981 44.100 58.929 172,358 8.665 186,217 60,000 48.554 30.489 55,000 40.000 8,929 £8,929 £800,516 £889,445 32-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Continued) All the above restricted funds were utilised for the purposes for which they were intended as follows: To provide counselling and support to young offenders within the criminal justice system. To deliver the Ascent Project as one of the partners of VAWG Consortium providing counselling and support groups for women and girls, experiencing domestic and sexual violence and abuse in eight outsr London Boroughs of Hounslow, Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Merton, Wandsworth. Kingston and Richmond Upon Thames funded by the London Council To provide User-led Mental Health Services for mentsl health service users in the London Borough of Hounslow To provide BAME Domestic Abuse Specialist Advocacy to residents of London Borough of Hounslow To provide Housing Related Suppor( and Preventative Support Services generic (lot 2) and Supported Housing for offenders, ex-offenders and individuals with drug and alcohol misuse and dependency issues (lot 3) in LB Harrow To provide counselling and support to the Tamil community affetted by mental health issues in Hillingdon Provision of generic. mental health and substsnce misuseloffender floating support seThices in the London Borough of Ealing The provide group support and counselling for women with complex needs who reside in the London borough of Ealing Provision of generic floating suppon services in the London Borough of Brent in partnership with Thames Reach Charity Providing support to people in 9 North West London boroughs with common mentol health issues within the BME communities to build their motivation and c2pabiltties to enter employment in partnership with Twining Enterprise To provide a peer-led mental health signposting and awareness service. STEPS to residents of London Borough of Ealing. To offer psycho-education and CBT to young people to de-escalate a crisis as part of the Accelerated Support Team based within Brent Council To provide support to women with complex needs in the London Borough of Brent fleeing domestic abuse and living in short-term accommodation, to enable them to move on successfully through intensive case work b) g) k) 33-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Analysis of movement in Unrestricted Funds Balance as at 31 March 2024 Incoming Resources Resources expended Funds a5 at 31 March 2025 Transfers Other Unrestritted Funds 697,514 1,405,836 1,087,670 (200.000) 815,680 Designated Funds Staffing contingency i 00.000 25,000 125,000 Office improvements and relocation costs 600,000 175,000 775,000 Total Designated Funds £700,000 £Nil £Nil £200,000 £900,000 The designated funds, which are to be utilised within 3 years, have been set aside as follows: Staffing Contingency The staffing contingency fund represents the potential cost of providing locum cover in the case of maternity or long-term sick leave. Office Improvements This fund represents the potential c05t of relocation andlor refurbishment of our existing offices and associated capital expenditure. Comparative information for the previous financial year is as follows: Ba12nce as at 31 March 2023 Incoming Resources Resources expended Funds as at 31 March 2024 Transfers Other Unrestricted Funds 619,836 981,662 803.984 ( i 00,000) 697,514 Designated Funds Staffing contingency i 00,000 i 00,000 Office improvements and relocation costs 500.000 i 00,000 600.000 Total Designatrd Funds £600,000 £Nil £Nil £ i 00,000 £700.000 34-
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restrictsd Funds Funds a5 at 31 March. 2025 were representrd by '. Toral Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 6,566 952,767 (143.653} 6,566 1,852,767 (143,653) 900,000 £815.680 £900.000 £1,715,680 Comparative information for the previous financial year is as follows: Unrestrirted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Funds as at 31 March 2024 were represented by . Total Tangible fixed assets Currenc assets Current liabilities 884.419 (193.016) 700,000 1,584.419 (193,016) £697,514 £700,000 £1,397,514 19 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 Net movement in funds Add back depreciation charge Decreasel(increase) in debtors (Decrease)lincrease in creditors Interest received 318.166 6.974 (21,297) {49,363) {37,281) 168,749 4,972 142,644 (55,654 (20,011) Net cash used in operating activities £217.199 £240,697 35
EACH Counselling and Support (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Commitments under operating leases 2025 2024 Within one year - property Between two 2nd five years - property 2,000 258.471 2.000 322,229 £260.471 £324,229 21. SECTION 37 STATEMENT: LONDON COUNCILS GRANT Under the rmS of our grant from London Councils and Section 37 of The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 we are required to present the following information: Grant-aid of £93.981 received in 2024-2025 (£95,294 received in 2023-2024) from the London Councils Grants to deliver the Ascent Project as one of the partners of VAWG Consorcium providing counselling and group work for women and girls. experiencing domestic violence and abuse in eight outer London boroughs of Hounslow, Harrow. Hillingdon, BrenL Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond upon Thames. 2025 2024 Grants (£) Spent (£) Grants (£) Spent (£} Salary Costs TraininglGroup (including Volunteers) Running Costs 82,419 82,419 84.178 84,178 2,914 8.648 2.914 8,648 2,914 8,648 2,914 8.648 Total £93,419 £93,981 £95.740 £95,740 22. Analysis of changes in net {debt)Ifunds The charity had no debt during the year. 23. Contigent Assets The charity has been awarded multi-year grant5 With specified or implied timeframes which preclude recognition of the full amount. The total amount awarded for future years but not recognised is £128,667. 36-