Company registration number 03510939 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1068491 (England and Wales)
INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mrs A J Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Rev A W Forsdike | ||
| Mrs C Barratt | ||
| Beverley Dowsett | (Appointed 21 May 2025) | |
| Jocelyn Saunders | (Appointed 21 May 2025) | |
| Mr Peter Platt | (Appointed 2 October 2025) | |
| Secretary | Mrs C Barratt | |
| Country of incorporation | United Kingdom | 03510939 |
| (England and Wales) | ||
| Charity registration | England and Wales | 1068491 |
| Registered office | The Fletcher Centre | |
| 2 Crescent Road | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| UK | ||
| IP1 2EX | ||
| Independent examiner | Affinia (Ipswich) | |
| 80 Compair Crescent | ||
| Ipswich | ||
| Suffolk | ||
| UK | ||
| IP2 0EH |
INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 16 |
INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019)
Objectives and activities
Inspire was established in 1993 with a commitment to offering a caring and confidential counselling service to individuals and couples aged 18 years and over. We pride ourselves on being a Christian-led organization, providing counselling services regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, or faith. Our team comprises professionally trained and supervised counsellors together with student counsellors who employ a variety of counselling approaches to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Our vision at Inspire is to enable change and growth through counselling and training. Our mission is simple. We believe that counselling should be accessible to all, irrespective of their ability to pay. Our mission is to create a safe, accepting, and professional environment where individuals can change and grow within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
We aim to empower individuals, by enabling change and growth through accessible counselling and training. Our core values are:
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Christian
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Accepting
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Safe
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Professional
Strategic aims and objectives:
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To provide relief by means of professional counselling to people who are in need or distress.
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To provide education and training in the knowledge, skills and attitude required for helping, in different professional and non-professional settings.
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To support and equip the pastoral ministry of local churches and organisations though pastoral support (training and supervision).
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To provide professional supervision to counsellors practicing outside Inspire. Additionally, to provide managerial supervision.
Public benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During the reporting period, Inspire has begun to experience a shifting landscape in counselling provision against which we continue to stride towards fulfilling our mission and objectives. .BACP evidence shows that the counselling sector is undergoing a significant structural shift not because demand is falling but because the landscape of access and delivery is changing. There is an increased uptake in therapy but demand is increasingly being met through a more fragmented and diverse system (eg growth in online and remote therapy – around 1 in 3 NHS mental health treatments are delivered online; clients are engaging across a wider mix of NHS, private, third sector and digital routes , rather than following traditional referral pathways). In a system that is becoming more complex, dispersed and consumer driven Inspire has to change and adapt in order to continue to meet our clients’ needs.
Our counselling service continues to reach a significant number of individuals and couples seeking support. We are proud to have provided a caring and confidential space for personal growth and positive change in the lives of our clients.
We continue progress in our commitment to professional and pastoral supervision, ensuring the highest standards of care and support. Our efforts in this area have been recognized and appreciated by our clients and the community at large.
Furthermore, we successfully expanded our offerings of non-professional courses to cater to a range of subjects and promote personal development in our community. These courses have been well-received and have contributed significantly to our mission of enabling change and growth.
As we look back, we are grateful for the dedication and hard work of our employees, volunteers, counsellors, and supporters. Their commitment and contributions have been instrumental in the success of Inspire. We also extend our appreciation to our clients, who continue to place their trust in us to accompany them on their journey of growth, change and healing.
Despite the challenges faced this year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and vision, and we look forward to continuing our work in the coming year. We are excited about the future and are confident that with the support of our community, we will be able to face the challenges that come our way.
Financial review
Despite facing a moderate financial loss this year, we have maintained a prudent financial approach to ensure the sustainability of our operations.
We have successfully secured grants from Suffolk Community Foundation (LDH La Doria Fund) Suffolk Community Foundation(Port Community Grant Making Programme) The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
We are very grateful and thankful for these grants which have been used to financially support those who cannot afford counselling. We continue to actively seek grant funding as we work to ensure our sustainability.
The Board of Trustees is making carefully considered decisions about how to best ensure the future of the organisation while balancing the needs of the clients with the financial strains placed on all of us at this time. We remain committed to maintaining effective financial management practices and upholding our fiduciary responsibilities.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees meet formally every two to three months to consider the running of the charity, finance, counselling and training matters and future operations. In addition, the Trustees meet informally and are in regular communication to exchange opinions and discuss charity activities. Despite the challenges faced this year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and vision, and we look forward to continuing our work in the coming year.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr N J Weaver (Resigned 31 August 2025) Mr A C MacFarlane (Resigned 21 May 2025) Mrs A J Buchanan Rev A W Forsdike Mr A Adetukasi (Resigned 21 May 2025) Mrs C Barratt Beverley Dowsett (Appointed 21 May 2025) Jocelyn Saunders (Appointed 21 May 2025) Mr Peter Platt (Appointed 2 October 2025)
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Alison Buchanan
.............................. Mrs A J Buchanan Trustee
29 June 2026
Date: .............................................
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 12,153 6,000 Charitable activities 4 46,100 - Other trading activities 5 86 - Investments 6 452 - Other income 7 1 - Total income 58,792 6,000 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 8 63,600 8,228 Net expenditure for the year/ Net movement in funds (4,808) (2,228) Fund balances at 1 September 2024 32,384 6,550 Fund balances at 31 August 2025 27,576 4,322 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 18,153 15,206 13,830 46,100 40,189 - 86 - - 452 834 - 1 - - 64,792 56,229 13,830 71,828 63,718 7,280 (7,036) (7,489) 6,550 38,934 39,873 - 31,898 32,384 6,550 |
Total 2024 £ 29,036 40,189 - 834 - 70,059 70,998 (939) 39,873 38,934 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| 2025 Notes £ Fixed assets Intangible assets 14 Tangible assets 15 Current assets Debtors 16 4,464 Cash at bank and in hand 44,075 48,539 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 (18,279) Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 19 Unrestricted funds 20 |
2024 £ £ 238 1,400 1,638 3,978 50,755 54,733 (17,994) 30,260 31,898 4,322 27,576 31,898 |
£ 477 1,718 |
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| 2,195 36,739 |
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| 38,934 | ||
| 6,550 32,384 |
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| 38,934 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
29 June 2026
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
Alison Buchanan
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Mrs A J Buchanan Trustee
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Inspire Counselling and Training Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Fletcher Centre, 2 Crescent Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EX, UK.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure.
1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Website Costs
6 Year Straight Line
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets over £50 are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Computers & Furniture 20 % Reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.
Once the carrying value of the asset goes below £50, the asset is then fully depreciated in the following year.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2 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 estimates.
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 future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Donations and gifts 12,153 - Other Grants - 6,000 12,153 6,000 Income from charitable activities Charitable activities Sales within charitable activities |
Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2025 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ £ 12,153 13,566 - 13,566 6,000 1,640 13,830 15,470 18,153 15,206 13,830 29,036 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ 46,100 40,189 |
Total 2024 £ 13,566 15,470 |
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| 29,036 |
4 Income from charitable activities
5 Income from other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 86 | - |
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
6 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 452 | 834 |
| Other income | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other income | 1 | - |
7 Other income
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
8 Charitable activities
| Staff costs Depreciation Training Costs Counselling costs Computer costs Insurance Marketing and Hospitality Office supplies Printing and reproduction Refreshments Professional fees Rent Repairs Sundry Expenses Telephone Share of support costs (see note 9) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Support costs Support costs Governance costs £ £ Independent Exam Fee 1,848 - Payroll costs 500 - 2,348 - Analysed between Charitable activities 2,348 - |
2025 £ 40,332 680 9,339 5,246 952 1,463 229 769 84 423 2,324 5,935 90 809 805 69,480 2,348 71,828 63,600 8,228 71,828 2025 £ 1,848 500 2,348 2,348 |
2024 £ 40,851 812 2,260 12,997 1,128 1,382 234 904 331 393 132 5,714 18 2,118 - |
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| 69,274 1,724 |
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| 70,998 | ||
| 63,718 7,280 |
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| 70,998 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,236 488 |
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| 1,724 | ||
| 1,724 |
9 Support costs
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 10 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | 1,848 | 1,020 | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 442 | 574 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 238 | 238 |
11 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| 3 | 3 | |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 39,083 | 39,723 |
| Other pension costs | 1,249 | 1,128 |
| 40,332 | 40,851 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 14 Intangible fixed assets Cost At 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 Amortisation and impairment At 1 September 2024 Amortisation charged for the year At 31 August 2025 Carrying amount At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 15 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 September 2024 Additions At 31 August 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 September 2024 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 August 2025 Carrying amount At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 16 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
Website Costs £ 1,430 954 238 1,192 238 477 Computers & Furniture £ 7,904 124 8,028 6,186 442 6,628 1,400 1,718 2025 2024 £ £ 1,484 960 1,860 2,003 1,120 1,015 4,464 3,978 |
Website Costs £ 1,430 954 238 1,192 238 477 Computers & Furniture £ 7,904 124 8,028 6,186 442 6,628 1,400 1,718 2025 2024 £ £ 1,484 960 1,860 2,003 1,120 1,015 4,464 3,978 |
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| 8,028 | ||
| 6,186 442 |
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| 6,628 | ||
| 1,400 | ||
| 1,718 | ||
| 2024 £ 960 2,003 1,015 |
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| 3,978 |
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 18 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2025 £ - 16,390 120 1,769 18,279 2025 £ 1,249 |
2024 £ 334 16,316 - 1,344 |
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| 17,994 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,128 |
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
19 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 | Incoming | Resources | Transfers At | 31 August | |
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| September | resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Restricted Grants | 2,550 | - | - | (500) | 2,050 |
| Belstead Ganzoni Charitable | |||||
| Settlement | 2,000 | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | 2,000 |
| SFC (Suffolk Giving Grant | |||||
| Making Programme) | 2,000 | - | (2,000) | - | - |
| Anonymous Grant Received | - | - | (228) | 500 | 272 |
| Suffolk Community Foundation | |||||
| La Doria Fund | - | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | - |
| Suffolk Community Foundation | - | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | - |
| 6,550 | 6,000 | (8,228) | - | 4,322 |
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 19 | Restricted funds | (Continued) | ||||
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| Previous year: | At 1 | Incoming | Resources | **Transfers ** | At 31 August | |
| September | resources | expended | 2024 | |||
| 2023 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| ASDA Foundation | - | 640 | (640) | - | - | |
| General Restricted Grants | - | 3,690 | (1,140) | - | 2,550 | |
| Belstead Ganzoni Charitable | ||||||
| Settlement | - | 2,000 | - | - | 2,000 | |
| SFC (Davies Family Fund) | - | 500 | (500) | - | - | |
| SFC (Maurken Fund) | - | 1,000 | (1,000) | - | - | |
| SFC (Port Community Grant | ||||||
| Making Programme) | - | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | - | |
| SFC (Suffolk Giving Grant | ||||||
| Making Programme) | - | 2,000 | - | - | 2,000 | |
| SFC (Birketts) | - | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | - | |
| - | 13,830 | (7,280) | - | 6,550 |
20 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August | |
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| September | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 32,384 | 58,792 | (63,600) | 27,576 |
| Previous year: | At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August |
| September | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 39,873 | 56,229 | (63,718) | 32,384 |
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
21 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ At 31 August 2025: Intangible fixed assets 238 - Tangible assets 1,400 - Current assets/(liabilities) 25,938 4,322 27,576 4,322 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ At 31 August 2024: Intangible fixed assets 477 - Tangible assets 1,718 - Current assets/(liabilities) 30,189 6,550 32,384 6,550 |
Total 2025 £ 238 1,400 30,260 |
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| 31,898 | |
| Total 2024 £ 477 1,718 36,739 |
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| 38,934 |
22 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF INSPIRE COUNSELLING AND TRAINING LIMITED
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Inspire Counselling and Training Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Affinia (Ipswich)
80 Compair Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0EH UK
Dated: 30/06/2026