REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1057328 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 FOR THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION Parkers Cornelius House 17&180 Church Road Hove East Sussex BN3 2DJ
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 The trustees present their report wf(h the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2025. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of Aecounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recommended Practice applicable lo chari(ies preparing their accounts in accordan wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aims The Rock Clinic Association aims 19 provide psyCho91¢al and counselling services lo the general public and lo provide placement opportunities for tho$8 training in the field. The Trustees are satisfied that they have complied with the duty in section 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo public benefit guidance published by the Commission. Significant actlvltlos This year has Main inVoed consolidating existing services al the Rock Clin. Having opened our thir clinic in Hove in the autumn of 2023, we have now incTeased our therapeutic services as all three clInS fill up the available 25 consulting rcK)ms. With over 160 therapists offering approximately 1200 sessK)n per week, we are one of the largest providers of psychobgical services in the City, and out virtual on-line clinic continues lo meet oul-of-town demand. Page 1
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charltable activities Achievement and Perfomance: service delivery. As one of the leading providers of psychological services in the city, The Rock Clinic maintained its reputation for offering affordable therapy in a range of well evidenced Iherapeulic modalrties. Eye Movement Desensilizalion and Reprocessing IEMDRI is a well-respected and popular option for those experiencing Iravma, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ICBTI and Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Counselling and Psychotherapy remain the mainstay of our therapeutic practice. Our primary chaTltable aim is the 'relBf of sickness, and by making therapy accessible and affordable we hope that our swift referral procgsses assist in tackling our clients. issues w(thoul the stress of long waiting limes. This is bome out by very posf(ive evaluation and feedback. We also aim lo keep cos15 as >W as possib in line wrth our nol-foT-profil status and have a 4-lier pricing structure based on the experience of the therapist which effectively subsides the lower cost schemes. See Costs https'.IA•thv.r¢xkclinic.org.ukl¢¢)stsl Administrntion Our administrative and reeeplion team has maintained a steady service covering all dayiime, evening and Saturday working. This Is essential in preventing lone-working for trainee Iherapisls in particular with a presence in the officels} should difficulties occur. This year we have altered our policies lo ensure therapist are less subject lo n¢>fee client cancellations or k)lidays. The admin teams have also overseen some much needed renovation and refurbishment including th8 extemal painting of Rock Wesl. Training The Clinic futfils rts second eharilable aim by taking counselling and psychotherapy students on placement whilst they complete the clinical aspect of their trainiro and offers a further 1>year supportive programme on the intermediate scheme lo help neY qualffied Iherapisls become established. This year we have had 29 trainees, 58 newly qualified therapists on placement and a further 73 accredrted, senior therapists and clinical supervisors working independently wth us. The Rock clinic has a reputation throughout Brighton and Hove as the best of the training placements around and we have continued wf(h our quartefly trainee liaison meetings lo ensure junior voices are heard and feedback processes strengthened. Continuing Professional Devdopmenl Rock Hove has large rooms which are used for training, meetings and social events. This year we have run 0 7-week CBT training and seminars and workshops on Clinical Assessment. The Accreditation Workshops were again highly suc$$fUl in helping newly qualrfied therapists, with the appropriate Ve1 of clinical hours, achieve accredrtalion with the 8rf(ish Association of Counselling IBACPI and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy IUKCPI. Delays by BACP yel again however, meant some therapists were delayed by approximately 8 months. which is an improvement bul remains an unnecessarily lengthy proce5S. Overall, this ha5 been another successful year wlh the Rock not only servicing the community bul a150 being a community. We encourage informal neorking, run successful social events and aim lo maintain containing and enjoyable place lo work. Page 2
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The Rock Clinic demonstrated continued financk?I grovrth and operational stabilty during the 2025 financial year, although the rale of growth was sl¢)wer than anticipated. Total income for the year ending 2025 was £442,000, compared wilh £436.OCx) in 2024. This represents a year<n-yeor revenug increase of 1.380h. Assessment numbers were slightly bwer in 2025 than in 2024. which is likety to have contributed to the slower revenue growth. However. increased capacty lo conduct assessments throughout the week continued to support good accessibility, enabling clients lo secure appointments quickly and, in some cases, wrthin a few days. Throughout the 2025 financial year. we maintained a total of 140-155 therapists across the varKJus professional development bands. This structure provided a balanced mix of developing practi1nerS and highly experienced Iherapisls. supporting both service delivery and ongoing professional development. We successfully delivered Iwo training programmes al our Rctk Hove Clinic. The first was a seven-week CBT Course, which commenced in February 2025. The second was OUT Supervision Course, a 30-week programme designed to enable BACP-accrediled pract.onerS lo gain eligibility for BAPPS membership, which began in September 2025. R8s8rrfos pollcy The board have deternined that the unrestricted funds held by the charity should be in excess of 3 months running costs. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its 9overning document, a deed of trust and constilules an unincorporated charity. Recrultment and appointment of new trusteos New trustees are selected on the basis of the contrbulion that they will make to the governance of the organisalion and the skills they will conlribule. Induction and training of new trustee$ New Iruslees are provided with copies of the Charity CoMmissn'S guidan to tru51ees and gThign an introduction lo the adivbties of the charty by the existing board. Existing ITUStee$ are provided wf(h training as and when required. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charlty number 1057328 Principal addre$$ 270 Eastern Road Brighton East Sussex BN2 STA Page 3
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION Indèpendent examine$ report to the tntstees of Tho Rock Clinic Association I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the ac¢ounl$ of The Rock Clinic Association Ilhe Tru5tl for the year ended 31st October 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charty Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Chafitie5 Act 2011 {'Ihe Act'i. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's aountS Carr out under Section 145 of the Act and in arrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directs'ons given by the Charty Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs ststement Since your charrtys gTOSS income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must bè a member of a listed body. I tan confirm that l am qualrfied lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the InslilLrte of Chartered Accounlanls in England ané Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examin81ion. I confim that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giwng me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the A¢l,' or the accounts do not accord with those records, or the accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any fequirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considerwj as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come rosS no other matters in connection wrth the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enabSe a proper understanding ol the &counts to be reached. Annette Walson PhD Bsc FCA The In$titulg of Chartered Accountants in England and W8le$ Parkers Cornelius House 178-180 Church Road Hove East Sussex BN3 2DJ Date.. Page 5
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST OCTOBER 2025 2025 Vnrestrl¢ted fund 2024 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and le9acies 790 Charitable activitigs Clinic 442.273 435,981 Investment income 12 Total 442.285 436.771 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable actlvltles Clinic 439,068 436,224 NET INCOME 3,217 547 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 92,023 91,476 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 95,240 92,023 The ngtes form part of these financial stalemenls Page 6
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THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the eharty, which is a public beneff( entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance wf(h the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities,. Sialemenl of Recommended PraCte applicable lo charrties preparing their accounts in accordance wf(h the Financial Reporting Standard appIable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charrties Act 2011. The financial ststemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Slatemenl of Financial Activities once the charity hos enli119menl lo the funds, it is probable that the income wll be Teceived and the amount can be measured relHbly. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of eeonornic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is aCCOLtnted for on an &cruals basis and has been cbssified under headings that aggregate all cost reLaled to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocala lo activf(ies on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is promded at the folking annual rates in order to write off each asset over fts estimated useful lsfe. Plant and machinery Computer equipment 150A on reducing balance 330A on cost Taxation The charrty is exempt from tsx on its charitable activf(ies. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objoctivgs al the discretion of the Iruslees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restrieted purposès wrfthin the objects of the charty. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial slalemenls. Pension costs and othgr po$t-retirement benefits The charity opeiates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable lo the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Aclwities in the period to whKh they relate. Page 8 continued...
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continuod FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 2024 Deposit account interest 12 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefts for the year ended 31$1 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 sl October 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31st October 2025 nor for the year ended 31st October 2024. STAFF COSTS The average monlhty number of employees during the year was as folbws.. 202S 2024 Administrative Clinic No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,O¢X). TANG18LE FIXED ASSETS PnI and machinery Computer equipment Totals COST At 1st Novembor 2024 and 31st October 2025 82,732 24.457 87.189 DEPRECIATION Al 1st November 2024 Charge for year 43.765 2,845 24.457 68,222 2.845 At 31st October 2025 46,610 24,457 71.067 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31st October 2025 16.122 16,122 Al 31$1 October 2024 18,967 18,967 Page 9 ontinued...
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE F5NANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued incc¥ne 72,678 5.500 4,523 72,840 5,500 82.701 78,339 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade credi(ors Taxalion and social securty otr creditors 3.978 222 6.815 3,984 16661 6,793 11.015 10,111 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Other creditors 3,000 5,000 LOANS An an8515 01 the maturity of loans is given below.. 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year on demand.. Olh¢r loans 5,OlJO 5,000 Amounts falling between one and two years.. Other loans - 1-2 years 3,000 5,000 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Al 1111124 At 31110125 Unrestricted funds General fund 92,023 3,217 95.240 TOTAL FUNDS 92,023 3,217 95.240 Page 10 continued...
THE ROCK CLINIC ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as fdlows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrl¢ted funds General fLJnd 442.285 1439,068) 3,217 TOTAL FUNDS 442.285 1439,068) 3.217 Comparativos for movement in funds Net movement in funds Al 31110124 1111r23 Unrestricted funds General fund 91,476 547 92.023 TOTAL FUNDS 91,476 547 92,023 ComparalNe net Movent in funds, included in the above are as foll¢M'. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fuThJ 436,771 {436,2241 547 TOTAL FUNDS 436,771 1436,2241 547 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Included in trade debtors are amounts owed by Andrea Coales of £8,575 12024.. £6,529), a former trustee of the Charty. Page11