Company registration numb&r'. 03557614
Charlty reglslralion number.. 1079585
RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Chartered Accountants

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CONTENTS
Trustees, Report
1107
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11to22

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT
The Irustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the
financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. During the year covered by
this report. the charity operated under ils registered name, relate Dorsel and South Wlltshire. From l April 2025
Ihe organisation adopted Ihe name Relationships Wessex under which it will conlinue ils future activities.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to Ihe
accounts and comply with the charity's governing documenl, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounling and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in
October 2019.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Objects of the Centre are..
• To educate the publlc concerning the institution of marriage. with particular reference to emotional, physlcal and
sexual relationships and with a view to developing personal responsibilities and enriching family life.
To promote research into all aspects of married life and lo publish the results of all such research.
To safeguard and protect the good heallh, both mental and physical, of adults and children and to prevent
povety, hardshlp and distress.
Relale's vision is a future In which ther8 are Thriving Relationshlps In every part of lifè.
Our mission is to provide accessible support in the ways people need it so everyone can enjoy thriving
relationshlps.
Summary ofthe year
The 2024-2025 year saw a signlficant number of challenges and changes for Relate Dorset and South Wiltshire
IRDSWI, our peers across other federated centres and the Relate National parent entity. At a local level the
property at Poundbury was sold under a 10-year leaseback arrangement, having been on the maTkèt for three
years. The trustees also challenged themselves to think in a slrate9ically different way, completed a number of
workshops and created sub-groups lo help the Board and management team focus on key areas including staff
and finances.
Alongside an enduTin9ly Challenging financial position the pressure on the charlty's key personnel, specifically the
CEO and Buslness Development Manager was significant over a protracted period. This report formally
recognises and thanks them both for the unwavering dedication and commitment to the charity and the people of
Dorsel and South Willshire
As the charity's mission reflects, the charity sector in England and Wales is suffering a prolonged period of
financial challenge. While exact figures for charities entering formal administration are not publicly available, dala
suggests that thousands of charities may have faced financial dlslress or closure in the past three years (the
Charity Commission notes that c.9,000 charities voluntarlly closed, merged with another Company or entered
fomial insolvency or administrative processes belween 2022 and 20241. RDSW has not been immune to these
challenges.
The charity is currently operating at a loss as the company accounts set out and much of the past year has seen
RDSW look for different and unique sources of incom@ lo ensure profitabillty going forwards
Addltlonal detalls of objectives and actlvities
Our focus is to deliver our vision of a resilient and adaptable community across Dorsel and South Willshire where
individuals, couples, young people. children and families can navigate life's complexities and thrive with strong,
healthy relationships despite an unpredictable and rapidly changing world.
In an Increasingly volati16, uncertain, complex and amblguous world, our mission is to equip people with the skills
and support they need to build and maintain meaningful and healthy relationships.
We will achieve our mission by..
Innovating and diversifying our services to remain financially sustalnable and responsive lo evolving needs.
Working collaboratively with other federated centres, leveraging strategic partnership opportunities and seeking
reglonal commer¢ial opportunities and, where available, nalional funding opportunities.
Balancing our charitable mission wilh a commercially minded approach to funding and service delivery.
Embracing new ways ofworking across our people and technology.
This ensures we continue to provide high quality, impa¢tful support to our community despite an increasingly
more Challenging funding environment.
We have regularly reviewed our mission and our objectives and wherè necessary have paused or stopped
delivery of some services where there is no longer sufficient demand or they are no longer profitable. We have
discussed and looked lo identify a number of new income stream5 8.9. Ihe opening of a charity shop to ensure
we continue to be aligned to our vision and mission.

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Publlc beneflt
The charity trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to
public benefit guidance, by working to prevent harn and dislress by helping couples, families and individuals to
make relationships work better and to educate the general public in this regard. The charity's activities do nol
include any detriment to beneficiaries or convey any significant incidÈntal privale benefit to those governing the
charity. The charity's beneficiaries - families in relationship crisis or experiencing difficulties are the general
public.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Co
RDSW have continued to offer counselling ServI￿S throughout the year face to face and via zoom and 'phon6.
We collecl outcome measures using PHQ9 and ENRICH standardised tools alongside a bespoke pre and posl
counselling questionnaire.
Chlldren and Youn
Peo
le
cyp
In 2024 -25, on our own and in partnership with Mid Wills Relale, we continued to deliver sessions to children
and young people in Salisbury and wider Willshire schools. We also delivered sessions to children in schools in
Dorchesler, West Dorset and Purbeck thanks to ftjnding from the Local Alliance Groups. We delivered priva18
CYP counselling. We received tho Dorset Council Youth Fund award in September 24 allowing us to offer
low-cosl counselling lo young people aged 11- 19 years old {up to 25 years for those with SEN or Care Leavers)
across the Dorset Council area.
During the reporting period we continued lo seek funding to enable us to deliver important prevention and early
InleNention work with children and young people enabling better social and emotional skills. communi¢ation, the
ability to manage their own behaviour and mental health, glving a stronger foundation for learning at school, an
easier transition into adulthood, better job prospects, healthier relationships and improved mental and physical
health.
Families
We have continued to engage with Dorset Families Matter {Dorset's response to the national 'Troubled Families,
agenda) to provide access for eligible families lo core and bespoke seNices.
Pro
rammes no lon
ersu
orted
We have ceased running the Choose To Change programme lor male perpetrators of domestic violence, the
Time To Change programme for female perpelralors of domestic violence and the Refuge Programme in January
2025 due to a lack of funding.
ervise
act
During the reporting period we have continued to offer this service being the only place in the area to do $0. We
have cllents travelling many miles to see their children.
- ocation
R6dlands Counselling Training ¢ontinue to use our facililiès for their ¢ounselling training Courses and have
booked rooms for next year. The organisalion that delivers PIP benefit assessments has contirtued to rent their
Toom. We have rented out three other rooms.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Annual income was £334.513 plus £142,407 from the one-off sale of Ihe Poundbury building, giving a tolal of
£476,920. Annual expenditure was £468,940 leaving a net surplus of £7.980 but with all assets now sold.
We have continued to monitor the level of our res&Nes regularly. The Truslees previously designated our
reseNes policy should cover 4 months running costs {approximately £140,000).
Funds carfied foNard into 25126 amounted to £382,133. We have projected that £160,000 per annum Is required
lo support day-to-day operations under the current business model.
The principle funding sources for the charity are grants and room hire al the centro's main location
Tho following loanslgranls were used towards seNices during the reporting period but figures provided here
relate lo the duration of Ihe grant which may fall oulside the financial year.
Dorset Council Youth Fund.. £9,000 - enabling us to deliver 200 low cost or free counselling appointments to
young people gcross the Dorset area aged 11 19 years {or up to 25 years for those with SEN or care le?versJ.
Dorchester Local Alliance Group.. £19,980 enabling us to offer 448 free in-school counselling appointments
across 4 schools in the Dor¢hester area lo young people aged 11years- 18 years.
Purbeck Local Alllance Group £19,950.. enabling us to offer free counselling appointments in locations
across Purbeck to young people aged 11 years - 18 years.
West Dorset Local Alliance £19,200.. enabling us to offer 384 free counselling appointments in 9 primary
schools across West Dorsel.
In the 2024125 financial year we had 1,179 room bookings across Penfold, Haward, Wilcox, Abbott and
Children's rooms. In addition to this we had the long-term room hire from Serco, Action Coach West, Alina
Homecare and Veloce. This has generated income of £79,276.
The charity received £7,412 in respect of interest earned on cash balances and £142,274 on the sale of the
building at Poundbury. This was agreed on a leaseback basis allowing the charity to conlinue to receive income
through room rental, use the propety for administrative tasks and provide in person counselling services.
The property at Poundbury has been used for a variety of purposes this year in¢luding long term office rentals;
meeting room and conference hire, in person counselling sessions, supervised contact sessions and office space
lor the charity's administration team.
Given the challenges asso¢iated with the charity's cash flow it had been identified that the sale of the prop8rty
o¢¢upied and managed by RDSW was critical to ensuring the charity could continue as a going concern in the
short run.11 was agreed 3 years ago to offer the property to maiket on a leaseback term. The aim of the sale was
to ensure the charity continues to re￿1ve income from room rentals which were land remain) the most profitable
element of the firm's operating model.
Prior to the sale of the property in November 2024 the charity had made attempts for the previous 36 months to
sell the propety owned at 2 Poundbury Business Centre. Over this period there had been considerable interest
resulting in two formal offers to purchase. However, bolh purchases failed to complete following legal due
diligence. This was believed to be partly due to Ihe lack of formal property management service to oversee the
estate and related seNices at the business centre. A formal property management function had previously never
existed on the estate which would typically take iesponsibllity for e.g. day-to-day repairs, sharing the water bill.
ongoing Maintenan￿ and general upk66P to the shared spaces.
The charity believed it was hlghly likely ihat the same challenges in saleability would be present for any property
owners in the wider business centre and would make any nomial resale, refinancing or similar legal process
highly difficult to complete. Working with a local estate agent RDSW crealed a management company structure
serving all business unit owners for the cenlre which, led by RDSW, was agreed at a series of in person and
online meetings with the other business owners for the centre. The legal documents were subsequently
amended. The sale completed in November 2024 and the property successfully sold for £450.000.
Golng ¢oncern
Following a comprehensive review of the charify's financial position, operating model. and future prospects. the
Trustees have concluded that Relationships Wessex is no longer a golng concern.
Despite significant efforts to diversify income streams, reduce costs, and adapt Quf services, the charity faces
ongoing financial challenges and an increaslngly unsuslainable operating environment. As a result. the Truslees
have resolved to wind up the charity's services in a ¢onlrolled and responsible manner, with all operalions
scheduled to cease by 31 March 2026.
The Board will ensure that the wind-up process is managed Iransparenlly and in accordance with all legal and
regulatory requirements. prSoritising the interests of our beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders throughout thls
transition.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Relate Dorset and South Willshire (RDSW) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee govefned
by a memorandum of association daled 5th March 1998. Trustee Directors are elected at the AGM and appointed
by the members. Our work is conducted within the requirements of our Constitution and Articles of Associatlon.
The board of Trustees oversee the operational and slralegic direction of the organisatlon. The governance of the
Board is outlined in the Terms of Reference dated February 2025. During this reporting period the Board met at
leasl 6- weekly. Prospective trustees are invited lo allend trustee meetings in a co-opted capacity to gain an
underslanding of th6 organisation and then taken through an induction process carried out by the Chair. All
trustées are invited to attend training alongside staff and praclilioners.
Responslbllltles of the Board of Trustees
Th6 Board of Trustees {°the Board l is responsible for..
lil Stralegic Direction.. Providing overall leadership and setting the strategic vision in line with the charity's
objectives. The Board should be familiar with, and consider in all decisions, RDSW'S slrategic vision and mission
statement.
lill Oversight and Accountability.. Ensuring robust financial oversight, sound risk management, and that the
charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and other applicable legislation.
lili) Safeguarding Assets.. Protecting the charity's assets and reputation and ensuring that all expenditures are
used solely to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Board Structure and Composition
Composition.. Where possible the board should consist of a small number of dedicated individuals with skills in
areas such as finance. legal, fundraising, and Service delivery. Trustees are expected to bring diverse experience
to support the charity's work. Roles include:
lil Chair.. Leads board meetings, ensures that Ihe board functions effectively, and acts as a primary point of
contact be￿een trustees and the charity's management.
lil) TreasurerlFinance Lead.. Oversees financial management, ensuring that accounts are accurate, budgets are
met, and Ihat financial risks are Sdentified and managed in line with best practice and Charity Commission
guidance.
lili) General Trustees.. Contribute to decision-making processes, providing advice on slrategy, policy, and
operations while upholding their duties.
Strateglc revlew of Oporatlng Model
The charity faces a challenging financial environment. We have been focussed on identifying new income
streams andlor reducing expenditure that allows us to conts'nue providing services of beneft't to the local
communily. In Ihe support of that a variety of options hav6 been analysed and reviewed across the RDSW
operating model.
To address the need for a review of RDSW'S operating model a Workshop {"Optimising the charity's
effectiveness") was run in February 2024 which created a number of smaller sub-groups. These enabled
additional focus and review on specific topics Including.. staff costs; a charity shop., financial prolections and the
identification of addltlonal initiatives.
Business menlorship has been provided by a senior partner from The Berkeley Partnership consultancy firm
which provided free Teviews and discussSon in support of shaping the direction and vision of RDSW as we look
forwards.
The complexity of the operating model is bolh a weakness and a strength because whilst providing such a broad
range of se¢vices means decoupling certain elements of the operating model from each service is challenging,
the breadth of what RDSW delivers allows it lo maintain some income streams e.g. room hir6 thal are not
dependent on the success of Ihe charity sector which has seen significant challenges in the reduction of funding
in the last 5 years. In addition, the diverse nature of RDSW'S offering in different counselling sectors results in the
best possible servicè provlded to the local community, aligned to the organisalion's vision.
sUb￿roUpS, Ihe Board, the CEO and the Business Development Manager have considered a huge variety of
alternative income sources with a view to enabling longer term viability for the chaiily. These included.. signing up
to the national Bee Ethical charity lottery,. a new website funded by JP Morgan {now live)., partnerlng or merging
with other Relationships England and Wales federated centres le.g. BouTnemoulhl and numerous submissions
for funding support.
This work has been completed alongside an extended period of uncertainty followSng the takeover of Relate
National by Family Action and the subsequent decoupling of RDSW and the creation of a new national entity,
The sub-groups did not identlfy scope to significantly reduce costs without fundamentally changing Ihe service
provided by the charily and did not identify significant new streams of income.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT
Relatlonshlps wlth any related partlos
RDSW was a member of th6 Relate Federation.
Family Action officially acquired Relate National, the Relate Fèderation's umbrella charity, on 1 January 2025.
This followed a period of financSal instability at Relate in part due to the loss of government contracts, which led to
the appointment of admlnistrators on 26 November 2024.
The acquisition secured the jobs of 185 Relate employees, who transferred into Family Action as part of the deal.
Relate conlinued to operale under its original brand, whilsl central $eNi¢es were managed by Family Action.
A proposal from Family Action dated 10 February 2025 outlined new fee structures and service terms. Th6 new
fee slructure would have resulted in a substantial increase in cost for Relate Dorset and South Wiltshire had the
new fee been in place for Contracts beiween February 2024 and January 2025.
On 19 February the Board of Relate Dorset and South Wiltshire, in agreement with the CEO and Business
Development Manager voted to legally decouple from Family Action and create a new entity.. Relationships
Wessex from 1st April 2025.
In July 2025 a new national entity, Relationships England & Wales IREW), was formed. The Board formally
agreed to sign the new membership for this national entity, replacing Relate National and subséquently Family
Action in August 2025. REW'S elhos is well-aligned to that of Relationships Wessex being coordinated by CEOS
and Chalrs from olher federated centres. The CEO of Relalionships Wessex serves as a Director of the REW
providing helpful insight and the ability to help shape the direction of futurè national strategy.
Rlsk management
During the period of transition be￿een Relate National and Family Action as nalional entity for RDSW and other
federated cenlres, a risk assessment was conducted to ensure risks to RDSW'S business were mitigated where
practical. A broader risk register is maintained. The key risk to RDSW is the financial ènvironment and operating
model costs as identified elsewhere in this report.
Acknowledgements
This report formally acknowledges and thanks Ihe enduring efforts of the CEO, the Business Development
Manager, the counsellors and all the staff alongside Ihe Board of Trustees al RDSW.

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees..
MTS M M Baker
Mrs D Fairhursl
Ms K J Delafield
Mr A J Richards. Chair
Mrs S E Ibbitson {fesigned 13 February 2025)
Mrs M J Chamberlain (appointed 2 October 2024}
Mrs S F Hill {appointed 25 November 20241
Mr M T Garland (appointed 5 March 20251
President..
Mr G Slreatfeild MBE DL
Chief Execulive offi￿r..
Mrs S Merriott
Registered Officè..
Inspirations
2 Poundbury Business Cenlre
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT13WA
The charity is incorporated in England and Wales.
03557614
Company Regislratlon Number..
Charity Registration Number..
Independent Examlner:
1079585
H E Jones BA {Hons) FCCA
Edwards & Keeping
Chartered Accountants
Unity Chambers
34 High East Street
Dor¢hester
Dorset
DT11HA

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Statement of trustees, responslbllltles
The trustees (who are also the directors of Relalionships Wessex Limiled for the purposes of company law} are
responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance wlth applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢counting Praclicel, including FRS
102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements 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 the incoming resources and application of resources.
including its income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that P8rlod. In preparing these financSal
statements, the truslees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
observe the methods and prin¢iples in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable accounting standards. comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial slatements on the going ¢on¢ern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them lo ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsib18 for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for Ihe prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and integrity of the corporale and financial infomialion included
on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial
statements may differ from legislation in oth6rlurisdictions.
Small companlès provislon statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charily on .iQ.J.IZ]Sand signed on its behalf by..
Mrs
F8irhursl
Trustee

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responslbllltl¢s and basls of report
As Ihe charity's trustees of the Company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
I'the 2006 ACV).
Having satisfied myself Ihat the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independenl examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Acl'}. In Carrylng oul my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b} of the 2011
Act.
Independent examlner's statement- matter of concern Identlflod
Since the Company's gross income ex￿eded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I have identified matters of Concern that the charitable company is not a going
con￿rn and therefore has deviated from the SORP in the preparation of it's accounts.
I confirm that no olher matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me
reasonable cause to belleve Ihat in any maletial respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of Relationships Wessex Limited as required by section 386 of
Ihe 2006 Act- or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records., or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination- or
4. the a¢counts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prlnciples of Ihe Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparing their
accounls in accordance with the FinancSal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS 102)].
confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
H E Jones BA {Honsj FCCA
Edwards & Keeping
Chartered Accountants
Unity Chambers
34 Hlgh Easl Street
Dorchester
Dorsel
DT1 1HA
Date..

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES)
Total
2025
Total
2024
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
Note
Income and Endowm8nt$ from:
Donations and legacies
Charltable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
7,946
169,021
80,771
7,412
142,407
69,363
77.309
169,021
80,771
7,412
142,407
77,723
145,152
69,146
2,253
Total income
407,557
69,363
476,920
294,274
Expenditurè on:
Charitable activities
(405,582
63,358
{468,940
391.217
Total expenditure
405,582
63,358
468.940
391,217
Net incomel{8xp6nditure)
Transfers be￿een funds
1,975
875
6,005
875
7,980
(96,943)
Net movement in funds
2,850
5,130
7,980
{96.9431
Rocon¢lllatlon of funds
Total fund5 brought foNard
349.039
25,134
374.153
471,096
Total funds carried forward
19
351,889
30,244
382.133
374,153
Other income includes £142.274 being the profit on the sale of freehold property. Subsequently leased back by
the charity.
Subject to the above. all of the charitls aclivllies derive from continuing operations during the above periods.
The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 19.

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
(REGISTRATION NUMBER: 03557614)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
13
4,893
314,250
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
30.241
382.054
29,132
131,623
412.295
160,755
Credltors: Amounts falllng
due withln one year
15
35.055
37,185
Not current assets
377,240
123,570
Total assets less curront
Ilabllitl•s
382,133
437,820
Craditors: Amounts falllng
due after more than one
year
16
63,667
Net assets
382.133
374.153
Funds of tho ¢harlty:
Restricted
30,244
25,114
Unrestri¢t8d Incomo funds
Unrestricted
351,889
349,039
Total funds
19
382,133
374,153
For the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was enlitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities.
The members have not requlred the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476; and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financlal slalements on pages 9 10 22 were approved by the trustees, and aulhorised for issue on
.io[IL.[S and signed on Iheir behalf by..
Fairhursl
Trustee
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Charity 8tatus
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not have share
capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 lowards the assets of the charity
in the evènt of liquidallon.
The address of ils registered office is:
Inspirations
2 Poundbury Business Centre
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT13WA
2 A¢¢ountlng pollcles
Summary of glgnlflcant accounting poll¢le$ and key accounting •Stlmate$
The principal accounting poli¢ies applied in the preparation of these financial slalements are set out below.
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented. unless olhetwise stated.
statement of compllance
The financial slalements have been prepared Sn accordan￿ with Accounting and Reporting by ChaTilies.'
statement of Rècommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019. Ihe Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the Uniled Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). the Charilies Act 2011
and the Companies Act 2006.
Basls of preparatlon
Relationships Wessex Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless olherwise stated in the relevant accounting
policy notes.
Golng Concern
Financial statements are not prepared on a going concern basis.
Following a comprehensive review of the charity's financial position, operating model. and future prospects, the
Trustees have concluded that Relationships Wessex is no longer a going concern.
Despite significant efforts to diversify income streams, reduce costs, and adapt services, the charity faces
ongoing financial challenges and an increasingly unsustalnable operaling environment. As a result, the Trustees
have resolved lo wind up Ihe charily's services In a controlled 8nd responsibl& manner, with all operations
scheduled to cease by 31 March 2026.
The Board will ensure that the wind-up process is managed transparenlly and in accordance with all legal and
regulatory requirements. prioritising the interests of beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders throughout this
transition.
The process to wind up the charilable company is In early stages and it is too early to reliably estimate any
liabilities arising from this process at this stage. Reference is made to this in Ihe contingent liabilities nole 18.
Exèmptlon from preparlng a cash flow statement
The charity has not included a cash flow statement in Ihese financial statements in accordance with Bulletin 1
published on 2 February 2016.
Incomè and ondowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entittement to the income, it is probable that the income will be
recelved and the amount of the income re￿1vable can be measured reliably.
Turnover is shown net of saleslvalue added lax. returns, rebales and discounts.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donatlons and lega¢les
Donations are recognSsed when the charity has been nolified in writing of bolh the amount and settlement dale. In
the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performan￿ by the charity before the
charity is enlilled lo the funds, th6 income is deferied and not recognised until either those conditions are fully
met, or the fulfilment of those condilions is wholly within the conlrol of Ihe charity and it is probable that these
condilions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Grants re¢elvablo
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants
havo been mel. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met. the income is
recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheel as deferred income to be released.
Investment In¢ome
Dividends are recognised onco Ihe dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend
due.
Expendlture
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo that expenditur6. 11 is probable
settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable
expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed lo
particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consislent with the use of resources, with central staff
costs allocaled on the basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charltable a¢tlvltles
Charitable expenditure comprises Ihose costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset
recelved or re¢elvable. Grants arè classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue
are recognised in income over the period in which the related cosls are re¢ognised. Grants relating to assets are
re¢ognised over the expected useful life of the assel. where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is
recognised as deferred in¢ome.
Taxatlon
Thè charity is considered lo pass the tests sel out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation lax purposes. Accordingly. the charity
is potentially exempl from taxation in respect of income or capital gains roceived within categories covered by
Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992,
to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tanglble flxed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £200 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Dopreclatlon and amortlsatlon
Depreciation 1$ provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated
residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows-.
Asset clas6
Freehold property
Improvements to freehold property
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Solar panels
Depreclatlon method and rat•
Not depreciated
250/0 reducing balan￿ basis
25 % reducing balance basis
200/0 Straight line basls
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services perfomed In the ordinary
course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They ale subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effecllve Interest method. less provision for impaimient. A provision for the impaim)ent of Irade debtors
is established when there Is objecllve evldenc6 that the charity will not be abl8 to collect all amounts due
according to the original terms of Ihe receivables.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNi¢e$ that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. A￿oUnts payable are classified as current liabilities if thé charity does not have an
unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer setllem6nt of the creditor for at least twelve months
after th6 reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the
reporting date, they are Pfesented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method.
Fund stru¢turo
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at Ihe trustees, discretion in furtherance of
the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific pufposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrided income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which
is restricted to that area or purpose.
3 Income from donatlons and lèga¢l•s
Unrestricted
Total
2025
Total
2024
General
Rè$trl¢t?d
Donations and legacies.,
Donations received
7,946
7,946
2.403
Grants
69.363
69,363
75.320
7.946
69,363
77,309
77,723
Income from donations and grants In 2024 was £77,723 of which £24,903 was attributable to unTestricled funds
and £52,820 to restricled funds.
4 Income from charltablo actlvltles
Unrestrlcted
Total
2025
Total
2024
General
Restrlcted
Client contributions and contiacls
16g,021
169,021
145.152
All income from chaiitable activities in 2024 was attributable to unrestricted funds.

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Income from other tradlng a¢llvltle8
Unrestrlcted
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
General
R•$trl¢ted
Fundraising
Hire of premises
Solar power income
729
79.276
766
729
79,276
766
1.434
66,886
826
80,771
80.771
69,146
All income from other trading activities in 2024 was attributable to unrestricted funds.
6 Investment Income
Unroslrlcted
Total
2025
Total
2024
General
Restrlcted
Interest receivable
7,412
7,412
2,253
All investment income in 2024 was attributable to unrestricted funds.
7 Other In¢ome
Unrestrlcted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Goneral
Restrlcted
other income
Gains on sale of tangible fixed
assets for charity's own use
133
133
142,274
142,274
142,407
142,407
No other income was received In 2024.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Expendlturo on ¢harStable actlvltles
Counselllng,
therapy,
medlatlon,
education and
learnlng
Total
2026
Total
2024
staff costs (see note 12)
Training and treatm&nt management
Catering costs
Rent and rales
Light. heat and power
Insurance
General maintenance
Telephone and internet
Printing. postage and stationery
Publications and membership fees
Cleaning
Travel
Computer SO￿are and maintenance
Advertising
Bad debts written off
Accountancy fees
Independenl examiner's fee
Legal and professional fees
Bank charges
Loan interest
Irrecoverable VAT
General expenses
Depreciation
351,579
5,411
965
15,591
3,889
3.656
5,691
4,877
1,937
15,062
4,333
125
7.097
143
1,183
2,730
620
35.399
351,579
5,411
965
15,591
3,889
3,656
5,691
4,877
1,937
15.062
4.333
125
7,097
143
1,183
2,730
620
35.399
312,800
18.307
1,152
849
2.922
3,106
4,349
3.542
1,713
11,747
4.058
30
8,705
186
193
2,645
600
5,212
1,350
1,709
3,792
77
2,173
3,810
2,971
240
1.631
3,810
2,971
240
1,631
468,940
468,940
391,217
£405,582 (2024 £288,487) of th6 above expenditure was attributable lo unrestricted funds and £63.358 {2024
£102,730) to restricted funds.

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9 Government grants
Government grants were received in Ihe year in respect of Local Alliance Group funding for children and young
people counselling. The amount of grants recognised in the financial slalemenls was £59,10012024- £33,813).
10 Net incomlngloutgolng resources
Net incominglloutgoing) resources for the year include:
2025
2024
Depreciation of fixed assets
Accountanvs fees- independent examination
Accountant's fees - a¢¢ounlancy and other services
1,631
620
2,730
2,173
600
2,645
11 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses
No Iruslees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
No Irustoes have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
12 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows..
2025
2024
Staff costs durlng the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
342,179
5,821
3,579
301,991
7,952
2,857
351,579
312,800
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership team) employed by the
charity during the year expfessed as full lime equivalenls was as follows:
2025
2024
No
Employees
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Tanglble flxed asset8
Flxtures,
furniture
Property
and
Improvements equlpment Solar panels
Freehold
property
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Disposals
307,726
307,726
124,552
124.552
64.451
9.173
9,173
505,902
441,451
At 31 March 2025
64,451
64,451
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposals
124,552
57,927
1,631
9.173
191,652
1,631
133,725
124,552
9,173
At 31 March 2025
59.558
59,558
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
4,893
4.893
At 31 March 2024
307,726
6,524
314.250
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Accrued incom6
Other debtors
21,658
2,168
6,406
20.945
5.575
2.812
30.241
29,132
15 Cr•dltor$: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Bank loans
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
VAT repayable
other creditors
Accruals
5,183
2,025
63
4,814
17,284
7,816
5,632
5,610
15,042
8,771
35,055
37,185
16 Creditors: amounts falllng due after one year
2025
2024
Bank loans
63,667
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Commltments
Penslon commltments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost chargè for the period represenls
contributions payable by the charity lo the scheme and amounted to £3.57912024- £2,857}.
There were no outstanding or prepaid contributions at either the beginning or end of the financial year.
Othor flnan¢lal commltments
The Charity has a lease commitment of 10 years which commenced in November 2024, when the property was
sold and leased back.
18 Contlngent liabilltlas
Due lo the winding up process. contingent liabilities are possible in relation lo Ihe property lease if another paty
cannot be found to take over Ihe lease. Further potential liabilities will be contingent upon Ihe ongoing winding up
process, as the various stages of negotiation with stakeholders are completed.
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Funds
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Incoming
ro$our¢es
Resources
expended
Transfers
Unrestrlcted
General
General fund
Capital fund
25,313
307,726
407.557
(392,283)
308,601
{307,726
875
349.188
333,039
407,557
392,283
349,188
Deslgnated
Bursary fund
Property maintenance fund
IT fund
Planning and marketing fund
5,000
6.000
4,000
1,000
12,299}
(6,000}
(4,000)
1.000
2,701
16,000
13,299
2.701
Total unrestrlcted
349,039
407,557
405.582
875
351,889
Re$trlcted
Verwood Solar Farm Grant
fLTrnd
Learning Difficulties Family
Counselling Bursary fund
National Lottery Fund
Choose2Change
Programme fund
Wiltshire Community Fund
Magic Little Grants Fund
Welcome lo Dorsel Fund
Dorchester Locality Group
Fund
West Dorsel LAG Fund
Willdo6s Fund
Police and Crime
Commissioner Fund
Dorset Youth Fund Grant
Dorchester LAG
Purbeck LAG
1,517
1,517
850
850
1,263
{1.2631
1145)
16}
(41>
562
250
672
417
(244)
(631)
4.950
8,798
3,330
{4.950)
{20,973)
(1,215)
19,200
7,025
2.115
4,185
11,5821
18,010}
112,3001
12,873
2,603
990
7,650
7,077
9,000
19,950
19,950
Total restrlctod
25.114
69,363
(63,358
1875
30,244
Total funds
374,153
476,920
468,940
382.133
The amounts included under transfers from restricted funds lo unrestricted funds during the year relate to these
funds no longer being reslricled and being absorbed into the general funds pool.

RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
Aprll 2023
Incomlng
resource8
Resources
expended
Transfèrs
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Capital fund
50,091
307,726
241,454
1281,738)
15,506
25,313
307,726
357,817
241.454
281,738
15.506
333,039
Deslgnated
Bursary fund
Property maintenance fund
IT fund
Planning and markeling fund
5,000
10,000
16.564
2,000
5,000
6,000
4,000
{4.000)
{2,564)
185
(10,000)
815
33,564
6,749
10,815
Total unrestrl¢t•d funds
391.381
241,454
288,487
4,691
349,039
R•strl¢tod
Children in Need CYP
Counselling fund
Verwood Solar Farm Grant
fund
Learning Difficulties Family
Counselling Bursary fund
National Lottery Fund
Choose2Change
Programme fund
Somerset Covid-19
Response & Re¢overy Fund
Social Enterprise Support
Fund (Time to Change)
Willshire Community Fund
Arnold Clark Community
Grant Fund
Magic Little Grants Fund
Welcome to Dorset Fund
Dorchester Car Boot fund
Dorchèster Locality Group
Fund
West Dorset LAG Fund
Willdoes Fund
PolSce and Crime
Commissioner Fund
166
11661
1,516
1,516
1,000
1150}
850
47,792
21,395
(66,728}
(2,459}
253
1253)
24,785
1,002
(10,599)
(11,954)
1440)
12,232}
562
137
392
672
2,000
11371
11411
251
672
12,0001
19,980
13,833
3,600
115.0301
{5.0351
{270)
4.950
8.798
3,330
4.611
426
4.185
Total restrlcted funds
102,730
4.691
25,114
Total funds
471,096
294.274
391,217
374,153
The amount5 included under tran5fer5 from restricted funds to unreslricled funds during the previous year relatè
to the purchase of capilal equipment included as part of additlons in tangible fixed assets.
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Pur
ose of desl
funds
The 'Bursary fund, represents funds as agreed by the trustees to be utilised specifically to enable people who are
suffering relationship difficulties but with financial hardship to access the services of the charlty.
The 'Propety maintenance fund, represents funds as agreèd by the Iruslees lo be ulilised specifically towards the
rna1ntenan￿ of the freehold building and was fully utilised in the year.
The 'lT fund, represents funds as agreed by the trustees to be utilised specifically towards the purchase of IT
equipment and was fully ulilised in the year.
The 'Planning and marketing fund, represents funds as agreed by the trustees to be utilised spe¢ifi¢ally towards
the future development and promotion of the charity and was fully ulillsed In the year.
Pur
ose of restrlcted f
The 'Vetwood Solar Farm Grant fund, represents a grant received from the V6rwood Solar Farm Fund Group lo
be specifically used towards relationship counselling in Verwood.
The 'Learning Difficulties Family Counselling Bursary fund, represenls grants received from the Th6 Bailey
Thomas Charitable Fund to be specifically used towards counselling for families of people with learning
difficulties.
The 'National Lottery Fund Choose2Change Programme fund, represents a granl received from The National
Lottery Community Fund to be specifically used towards a programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse and
was fully ulilised in the year.
The 'Wiltshir6 Community Fund, represents a grant received from The Willshire Community Foundation to be
specifically used towards training counsellors.
The 'Magic Little Grants Fund, represents a grant received from Localgiving to b6 specifically used towards
community coffee mornings.
The 'Welcome to Dorset Fund, represents a grant received from the Dorset Community Foundation to be
specifically used towards refugee programmes.
The 'Dorchesler Locality Group Fund, represents a granl received from Dorsel Council to be specifically used
towards delivery of children and young people counselling in consortium with Wessex MuS1i Academy Trust.
The 'West Dorsel LAG Fund, represents a grant received from Dorset Council to be specifically used towards
delivery of children and young people counselling in consortium with West Dorset Schools collaboration.
The 'Willdoos Fund, represents a grant received from Willdoes to be specifically used towards delivery of children
and young people counselling to young carers in conjunetion with MYTIME.
The 'Police and Crime Commissioner Fund, represents a grant received from PCC Community Action Fund and
Wiltshire Communlly Foundallon to b8 speclfically used towards providing a range of relationship focussed
counselling se￿l¢e$ in the Salisbury area.
The 'Dorset Youth Fund Grant, represents an award from Dorset Council Dorset Youth Fund to specifically help
young people across Dorsel aged 11 19 years old (or up to 25 years old for those with SEN or Care Leavers)
with their mentgl health.
The 'Dorchester LAG, represents fundlr)g that was receSved from tho Dorchesler Local Alliance Group to dellver
in school counselling across 5 Wessex Mulli Academy Trust schools in the Dorchester area to support their
mental health and improve their outcomes.
The 'Purbeck LAG, represents funding that was received from Purbeck Local Alliance Group to delivef
couns6111ng at 2 sites In Wareham and Swanage to young people aged 11 18 years to support their mental
health and improve their outcomes"
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RELATIONSHIPS WESSEX LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Analyslg of net assets botween funds
Unrostrl¢ted
2024
Total funds
General
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
4,893
412,295
35,055
4,893
412.295
35.055
Total net assets
382.133
382,133
21 Related party transa¢tlons
There were no related paty Iransactions in the year.
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