Company Register No: 02988800
Registered Charity Number 1042995
WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
| CONTENTS | Page |
|---|---|
| Officers and Professional Advisers | 3 |
| Trustees’ Report | 4-7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities and Income | 8 |
| And Expenditure Account | |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Accounts |
10-12 |
| Young People and Wellbeing Practitioner Projects | |
| – Income/Expenditure Statement |
13 |
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2021
OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
M. Backhouse (Chairperson from 28/09/2021)
D Mallett (Chairperson to 27/09/2021)
D Cox (resigned 22/03/2022)
R Pipkin-Evans
I Hobbs
R Swift (also Secretary)
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A Tiesema-Samsom
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R. Dunn (appointed 22/03/2021)
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S. Jenner (appointed 22/11/2021)
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R. Dugdale (appointed 21/03/2022
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J. McGill (appointed 22/05/2022)
REGISTERED OFFICE
Chapel Precinct 74 Silver Street Nailsea Bristol
BS48 2DS
SOLICITORS
StarLegal (Murray Roach) 59 High Street Nailsea Bristol BS48 1AW
BANKERS
HSBC plc
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year to 31 December 2021. The Trustees confirm that these accounts conform to current statutory requirements and the company’s governing documents.
Advantage has been taken in the preparation of this report of certain exemptions applicable to small companies.
LEGAL STATUS
Wellspring Counselling Limited was incorporated on 10 November 1994 as a company limited by guarantee (Company Register 02988800) and continues the activities of an informal body working under the name of Wellspring Counselling. Wellspring Counselling Limited (‘Wellspring’) is registered as a charity (Registration No 1042995). As a limited company, the governing documents are the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The maximum liability of each member is limited to £1. As at 31 December 2021 there were 9 members.
The Directors, all of whom are treated in law as Trustees, who served during the year, were:
M. Backhouse (Chairperson from 28/09/2021)
D. Mallett (Chairperson to 27/09/2021)
D. Cox (resigned 22/03/2022)
R. Pipkin-Evans
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I. Hobbs
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R. Swift (also Secretary)
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A. Tiesema-Samsom
R. Dunn (appointed 22/03/2021)
S. Jenner (appointed 22/11/2021)
R. Dugdale (appointed 21/03/2022)
- J. McGill (appointed 23/05/2022)
All of the Directors were members during their period of office.
Details of the company’s Registered Office, its bankers and solicitors can be found on page 3 of these statements.
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
OBJECTIVES
The principal activity of the company is the provision of community based counselling to those in need within the local area. These objectives are realised through the largely voluntary effort of around 40 people, involved in all aspects of the company’s work together with a small team of employees, most of whom are part-time.
ORGANISATION
Whilst the Trustees have discretion to pursue the company’s objects in a manner they see fit, subject to the constraints of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, they continue to be mindful of the role and wishes of a Council of Reference, which oversaw the inception of Wellspring, and provided the original impetus for its formation. The Council of Reference met twice a year and was constituted from local clergy and a local GP practice. The role of the Council of Reference was reviewed and it was decided to hold the last meeting at the end of 1997.
Trustees/Directors are appointed at general meetings by a simple majority of the members.
The Management Committee is responsible for determining policy and has ultimate authority. The Director is responsible for implementation of the policy within resource constraints and oversees the day to day running of the service supervising a part-time Senior Administrator, part-time Receptionists/Administration Assistants and a team of voluntary and part-time paid Counsellors.
REVIEW
During the year the company has continued to provide counselling, on the basis of need, to the local community. At the end of the year Wellspring utilised the services of 23 counsellors (2020 – 24) 11 of whom were unpaid for their counselling services. The number of adults’ fee-generating counselling sessions undertaken in 2021 was 1,518 (2020 – 2,073). The number of free Young People counselling sessions undertaken in 2021 was 687 (2020 –1,025). The number of free Young People CBT sessions undertaken in 2021 was 470 (2020 – 1,092).
The young people counselling service was established in 2004 and the Wellbeing Practitioner Project in 2018. Details of the income and expenditure can be found on page 13 of these accounts.
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
REVIEW (Continued)
In 2020 Wellspring received £87,000 in respect of Covid19 related Grants; there was no such income in the current year.
The Company has continued development of its counsellors by providing external Clinical Supervision, regular team meetings and in house training.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Income and Expenditure Account is set out on page 8.
During 2021 the charity received support from the local churches that collectively contributed 14.3% (2020 – 3.5%) of the charity’s Unrestricted Funds receipts for the year. Accommodation for counselling sessions is provided by the Methodist Church, who charge Wellspring a discounted rate for rental of rooms (discount shown as a donation) and by one of the Medical Practices in Nailsea – who provide their accommodation rent free. However, because of Covid restrictions, face-to-face meetings ceased in March 2020, but are gradually being reintroduced in mid 2022.
Wellspring received financial support of £6,000 from 2 local Town Councils (Weston-super-Mare and Portishead), and £3,450 from 6 local Parish Councils. Details of other Restricted Grants and Donations can be found on page 13. Donations received through introductions from a Fundraiser totalled £32,377 (net) in the year. In 2020 Wellspring received £87,000 in respect of Covid19 related Grants; there was no such income in 2021.We continue to be supported by the Nani Huyu Charitable Trust and we received £15,000 in recognition of their appreciation of the work undertaken by Wellspring. The remainder of the incoming resources is derived from fund-raising events, and one-off donations from small organisations and individuals. During 2009 ‘The Friends of Wellspring’ was launched in an endeavour to increase the awareness in the local community of the work of Wellspring and donations from this source were £3,120 (2020 - £3,130).
The major expenses of the company relate to employment of the part-time Director, part-time Senior Administrator, part-time Receptionist/Admin Assistants, part-time Core Counsellors and qualified Wellbeing Practitioners. The majority of the remainder of the costs are for room rental, counsellor supervision and training, and administration expenses.
The Trustees confirm there are no anticipated delays or shortfalls in realising the funds of the charity in cash.
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Trustees are aware of the ever-growing need for counselling and wish to increase the number of counselling sessions provided and the range of services available where resource constraints, both financial and personnel, allow.
The Trustees continue to be aware of the growing professionalism of counselling. All of Wellspring’s counsellors work to the Code of Ethics of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). At the year-end twelve of the counsellors are part-time volunteers/trainees. Three experienced counsellors (core counsellors) are paid a nominal sum per session over an agreed number of voluntary sessions worked. It is considered that three is the optimum number of core counsellors for the service at present which provides a stable, experienced counselling team in addition to the volunteer counsellors and Wellbeing Practitioners.
Approved by the Trustees And signed on their behalf.
M. Backhouse Trustee 25[th] July 2022
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the year to 31 December 2021
| Year to 2021 | Year to 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | |
| Incoming resources | |||
| Donations and Legacies: | |||
| Unrestricted | 2 | 68,116 | 178,711 |
| Restricted | 6 | 43,718 | 41,427 |
| CYP Health Education Grant | 7 |
0 | 20,457 |
| The National Lottery Grant | 7 |
52,340 | 104,387 |
| Fundraising |
2 | 16,027 | 2,559 |
| Other | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 180,209 | 347,553 | ||
| Resources expended | |||
| Direct Charitable Activities: | |||
| Unrestricted | 79,440 | 89,314 | |
| Restricted | 6 | 84,038 | 164,980 |
| Fundraising & Publicity | 408 | 1,241 | |
| Governance | 125 | 105 | |
| 4 | 164,011 | 255,640 | |
| Net incoming /(outgoing) | 16,198 | 91,913 | |
| Resources for the year | |||
| Fund balances b/fwd | 107,866 | 15,953 | |
| Fund balances c/fwd | |||
| At 31 December 2021 | 124,064 | 107,866 |
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Grants received in advance 7 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted 5 Restricted 6 |
2021 £ 135,020 10,956 124,064 85,618 38,446 124,064 |
2020 £ 171,240 63,374 107,866 81,440 26,426 107,866 |
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For the year ended 31 December 2021 the Trustees have decided not to have these Financial Statements audited as the company was entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act). Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for:
i) ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act; and
ii) preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime
The Financial Statements on pages 8 to 13 were approved by the Board of Trustees on 25 July 2022 and signed on their behalf by
M. Backhouse Trustee 25[th] July 2022
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The particular policies adopted are described below.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) – (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Income and expenses have been recognised in the accounts where their realisation is considered certain.
2. DONATIONS & LEGACIES: UNRESTRICTED
| Year to 31 Churches Local Authorities Others Covid 19 related Miscellaneous Fundraising Friends of Wellspring Intake Fees Session Fees |
December 2021 Year to 31 December 2020 £ £ 12,055 6,280 9,450 9,350 8,500 30,098 0 87,000 7,134 3,753 16,027 2,559 3,120 3,130 970 1,225 26,887 37,875 84,143 181,270 |
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3. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
| 3. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES | 3. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES | |
|---|---|---|
| Year to 31 December 2021 | Year to 31 December 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank Interest |
8 | 12 |
| Professional Services | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 12 |
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021 (continued)
4. DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
| Year | to 31 December 2021 | Year to 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Staff Costs |
134,488 | 218,054 |
| Y P Project | 13,621 | 18,570 |
| Supervision /Training | 5,845 | 5,574 |
| Travel | 0 | 0 |
| Room Rental |
1,740 |
3,466 |
| Ins, L & P, I.T. | 4,065 | 1,097 |
| Office, Petty Cash | 3,719 | 7,533 |
| Fundraising | 408 | 1,241 |
| Governance | 125 | 105 |
| 164,011 | 255,640 |
Due to the size of the company and the disparate nature of the work performed by its employees and volunteers, the Trustees do not believe that a meaningful distinction can be made between Costs of Activities in Furtherance of the Charity’s Objects and Support Costs as recommended by the SORP.
Included in ‘Other’ above is a charge of £314 (2020 £314) for professional liability insurance against any loss arising from neglects or defaults of its counsellors, employees and its Management Committee.
Included in ‘Salaries’ above are payments for services to seventeen employees of the company. None are members of the Management Committee and therefore have no power to direct the organisation.
No payments to Trustees or Company Directors were made by way of reimbursement of expenses during the year.
The average number of employees during the period was thirteen part-time.
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021 (continued)
| 5. RECONCILIATION AND | ANALYSIS OF | MOVEMENT OF FUNDS |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income | 180,209 | 347,553 |
| Funds available for use | 180,209 | 347,553 |
| Expenditure | 164,011 | 255,640 |
| Surplus/(deficit) inc over exp | 16,198 | 91,913 |
| Fund bals b/fwd 1 January | 107,866 | 15,953 |
| Fund bals c/fwd 31 December | 124,064 | 107,866 |
6. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Income of £96,058 was received to be allocated specifically to the Young People and Wellbeing Practitioner Projects, and £84,038 was expended on these projects.
£38,446 is retained within the company’s bank accounts earmarked as restricted funds, for expenditure on the Young People Projects.
A separate Income and Expenditure Statement in respect of the Young People and Wellbeing Practitioner Projects accompanies these figures.
7. CYP HEALTH EDUCATION GRANT / THE NATIONAL LOTTERY GRANT
A total of £52,340 (2020 £124,844) was received in the year to cover the salaries, oncosts and support costs for qualified Wellbeing Practioners; £0 from Exeter University/Health Education England (2020 £20,457) and £52,340 from the National Lottery (2020 £104,387). The original Grant, covering the 3 year period 1[st] July 2019 to 30[th] June 2022 totalling £289,192 was awarded by The National Lottery to be paid in six monthly stages over the period of the Grant. However the Year 3 tranche of the grant (£100,672) has been deferred by 1 year, and will now cover a two year period (payable 6 monthly) commencing 1[st] July 2022 specifically for counselling support in respect of Young People.
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WELLSPRING COUNSELLING LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
YOUNG PEOPLE AND WELLBEING PRACTITIONER PROJECTS – INCOME/EXPENDITURE STATEMENT For the year ended 31 December 2021
| 2021 £ Opening balance 26,426 Income – Grants: The National Lottery 52,340 104,387 Exeter University / HEE 0 20,457 W.P. Fundraiser (net) 16,000 4,528 North Somerset Council 0 3,500 Quartet Community 0 5,000 Nani Huyu 6,500 6,500 YP Bursary 0 1,000 Young Somerset 19,720 13,770 Creative Youth Network 498 1,725 Other Donations 1,000 5,404 96,058 Expenditure W.P. Salaries, NI, Pensions 42,283 Counselling 21,759 Supervision 2,315 Office Costs 9,181 Management/Admin 8,500 84,038 Net incoming / (outgoing) 12,020 Closing Balance 38,446 |
2020 £ 14,135 166,271 106,500 20,646 10,885 7,449 8,500 153,980 12,291 26,426 |
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