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04180958
Health & Education South
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
Registered Charity number 1091209
Report and Accounts
31 March 2025
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HEALTH & EDUCATION SOUTH
A company limited by guarantee
Report of the Trustees
For the Year ended 3 1st March 2025
Charity Number: 1091209 (from March 2002)
Company Number: 4180958 (from March 2001)
The Trustees wish to present this annual report, summarising the activities of
st
the charity Health & Education South over the year ended 31 March 2025 to
the Charity Commission.
Administrative Information
Charity Name: Health and Education South
Registered Office and Operational Address: 6b Church Stree¢ Reading, Berkshire
RG12SB
Trustees: Robert Small (Chair), Paul Maiteny, Jessica Hamersteen, Robert
Brodie, Belinda Manning
Secretary: Kate Pepper
Senior Management Team: Kate Pepper (Director), Belinda Manning
(Management Team Member)
Bankers: Metro BanK 201 Broad St, Reading, RG17QA
Nationwide Business Savings Account, 51 Broad SL Reading RGI 2AA (for
transfer of contingency fund from Barclays)

Our Aims and Ob eetives
Our Charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's
memorandum of association are to provide:
Relief of sickness and suffering
Advancement of Education
The aims of the charity are the promotion of health and to improve and maintain
conditions of living, and to provide educational traini￿ to adults of all
nationalities An the local are4 in a most effective and affordable way. Our aims
fully reflect the pU￿)seS that the charity was set up to further.
The charity consists of two elements: .
l. The English Language Centre and
2. The Therapy Centre.
Both of these contribute to the aims and objectives of the charlty.
The English Language Centre was founded in 1984. The present premises were
purchased in 2000 specifically to house the school and the therapy centre more
effectively and comprise an attractive historic building in a quiet conservation
area in the heart of Reading.
The aim of the school is to provide not only an appropriats academic
environmenL but also one which has a welcoming social atmosphere where
students feel at home and supported by their peers and staff alike and where
they are able to make the most of their time to enhance their language skills
while experiencing diffe￿nt aspects of UK culture. .
The school shares the premises with The Therapy Centre. also owned and
managed by the director. Kate Pepper. The Therapy Centre is on the ground floor
of the building with the school on the first floor. The Therapy Centre provides
room availability for a range of therapeutic and professional treatment.
Administration functions are provided to both centrcs from the central oifice.
Ensurin
the delive
of the Aims
We review the aims and objectives and activities twice yearly. We review our
achievements and outcomes of our worK focussing on the success of each activity
as well as the benefits to local residents, which includes the asylum seekers and
refugees to enable them to assimilate into the Reading area. The trustees plan the
future activities. taking into consideration how these activities contribute to the
aims and objectives of the charity.

Focus of our work
The objectives during the last year continued to be for the advancernent
of education to the local community, and also for the relief of pain and
sickness.
Premises with ground floor rooms accessible by wheelchair, therapeutic
services for treatment with qualified therapists and trainers. Seven days
per week access. and unlimited time usage.
Relief of ill health through alternative and complementary therapies
including hypnotherapy. acupuncture. psychotherapy and counselling.
Providing room space for other community groups, and self-help
workshops and courses including. yog4 meditation, and support groups.
First floor space for educational training
Maintaining affordable prices for the community, including free English
classes for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
English courses for foreign residents enabling them to integrate better into
the community and improve their language skills to flnd work
Provide a Preparation Examination Centre for Cambridge University
examinations for those needing qualifications for further education, work
or for immigration purposes.
Training for Teachers aiming to obtain the Certificate in English
Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and Diploma in English Language
Teaching to Adults (Delta) qualifications
Abiding by the regulations of the government Accreditation body:
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)
Who bas used our services and how the
benefitted.
have
A.The Educational Courses:
The school catered for up to 150 international students at any one time, of whom
the majority were part-time students. The number of paying students has dropped
drarnatically and remains at an average of 22 per month during the y&qr.
The majority of the students are refugees and asylum seekers who attend free
classes taught by volunteer teaching staff and CELTA trainees who are supervised
by qualified staff. Over 300 such students have been supported by the school, with

English Language classes during the year, to give them confid¢nce while settling
into the are￿ and hoping to fmd WO￿ in the near future.
Adult students only, over the age of18. Student recruitment is mainly by word
of mouth and the website. The school does not use agents for recruitment at
present but is investigating this as a possibility in the future. The school was last
inspected by ISI in November 2024.
The ISI inspection accredited The English Language Centre with the following
grades:
Quality of curriculum. teaching and learners,
achievements
Excellent
Students, welfare, including health and safety
Governance, leadership and management
Excellent
Excellent
isa students nonnally enrol at the start of the academic year. Part-time and full-
time students can enrol at any time. This year there have been no students
attending on a fvll-time Tier 41Student visa status, and the other students are all
part-time. A few students have attended on a 6 or I I month Short Temi Study
visa.
e breakdown of students during the past 12 months (I" April 2024 to
31st March 2025)
Age RaDge
18-19ffj10
20-24
25.29•10
30-39 •25
4049 •15
Over 50 •16
Unknown
Count
Percentage
11.90/0
Female
M21e
7.10/0
17.9 0/0
19.0 0/0
2.4 0/0
The total number of S￿dents was 84 during this period, up slightly from the
previous fu￿]cIal year at 71.
During the past 12 months the school has been host to students from 30 .diff¢rent
countries. up slightly from 29 in the previous year:

Code
Country
Count Percentage
ES Spain
12
KZ Kazakhth 10 11.90/0
SA Saudi Arabia
10
BR Brazil
Japan
CN China
IT Italy
PL Poland
RU Russian Federation 3
AL Albania
AR Argentina
CO Colombia
FR France
HK Hong Kong
KR Kore4 South
MX Mexico
TR Turkey
UA Ukraine
BG Bulgaria
Dominican
Republic
DZ Algeria
EC Ecuador
14R Croatia
LT Lithuania
NL Netherlands
PE Pern
RO Romania
Syrian Arab
Republic
TH Thailand
UY Uruguay
4.8 4/10
3.6 0/0
2.4 0/0
2.4%
2.4 0/0
2.4%
2.4%
DO
SY
Type Count Percentage
EU 25
29.8 0/
Non
EU
59

A continuing phenomenon has been the decrease in students from Europe, partly
due to the economic situation there, and the impact of Brexit thus demanding the
need for a Study Visa in order to enter the UK to follow an English Language
Course. A work visa would be necessary for the students in order to find a job to
subsidise their studies. The outbreak of Covid-19 world-wide had a thamatic
effect on attendance in the Language School and the number of attendees remains
very low, with few teachers returning to work at the centre as the demand for
teaching staff has also dropped. The students prefer to visit the UK on a tourist
visa for 6 months at a time.
There are no students with significant learning difficulties or disabilities at
present, but Disability Support is provided upon request by one of the previous
Trustees who is fully qualified and experienced in this are4 including Special
Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
Detailed records of each student are kept in paper files and on the student
administration system. Passports are checked for all students. and proof of valid
visa status or residency is recorded for those students who may arrive from
outside the UK.
Student satisfaction remains generally high and the success of the school in
meeting its students, needs is demonstrated by the willingness to recommend
the school to friends and family (typically around 95 % in student surveys) and
the greater number of students who come to the school via personal referral.
Cambrid e Examinations
Cambridge University examination sessions are no longer held at the school.
Due to the increase in examiners, training and standardising fees put upon the
Centre by Cambridge University, it be&gme financially unviable to the
examinations on site. Unfortunately, after 30 years of holding the exams, the
Director felt obliged to infonn the university that the Centre would be closed and
not accept candidates from l January 2024. It remains a Preparation Centre for
the main suite exams only, sending students to other nearby Examination Centres.
Teacher Trainin
The CELTA teacher training day and evening courses are offered 6 times per year.
This year three courses ran: April to July 2024. September to December 2024,
January to March 25. All the trainees were awarded a pass grade or above.

Applications have remained good for the day course. but the interest in the
evening Courses is minimal.
B.The Thera
Centre:
The Centre. opened in May '96, has experienced and qualified therapists and
consultants who continue to provide facilities for those interested in undertaking
treatment as well as attending occasional meetings, or following courses. The
hands-on treatments continue to benefit their clients by producing lasting relief
from pain and discomfort. Counselling or psychotherapy. among others, is
conducted in sound-proofed n)oms, which allows meetings with clients in privacy
and confidence, to explore distress or difficulties the client may be experiencing.
The rooms are also let out to community groups for free or at a reduced fee (e.g.,
Reading Welfare Group and Reading Town in Transition). The aim is for the
Centre to continue operating as such for the next year ahead.
During this financial year, 30 therapists have made regular use of the rooms in
The Therapy Centre: as in the last year. There continues to be an increase in
clients booking sessions with the Therapists face-to-face in the Therapy Centre
rather than online. There is a balance between new therapists joining the Centre,
and those moving on.
The range of treatment for the community is returning to nearer that of pre-covid
times with:
Alexander Technique
Acupuncture
coachin￿C0unSel1lng
Craniothsacral Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Massage
Psychotherapy
Reiki
Reflexology
Meditation
Yoga
Financial Review
The Princi
al Fundin
Sources:
The sources are the fee-paying students for group and private tuition on a weekly
and monthly basis, the CELTA trainees, and also the therdpists who pay on a

monthly basis for the room usage. During the financial year 2024125, the income
from Tuition has increased by 7 % and the Therapy Centre income has risen by
22 %, showing further stability as shown in the fmancial report by the accountant
(attached). There is a corresponding increase in the cost of external teachers, in
line with the tuition fees. The reserves are now at £86.679. This is adequate, but
the considerable upheaval of the last few years has demonstrated the need for
adequate reserves. This represents about I I months of expenditure. One grant
from Reading Borough Council was received during the year with an amount of
£5,000. Further funding possibilities need to be researched.
Plans for the future
The Charity will continue the Educational and Therapeutic activities as
previously described, with added focus on: _
The monitoring inspection by ISI which will take place in autumn 2026.
We aim to further maintain our standard of 'exceeding' and undertake to
resolve any areas of recommended development.
Review costing and viability of external compliance.
Maintain and update the appearance ofthe therapy centre to attract fillther
therapists and maintain a pleasing environment for their clients.
To look into taking on further educational agents to work together for
students needing English as a Forei￿ Language (EFL) classes.
Develop a wider range of training for examinations available such as the
OET for nurses and medical staff.
Keep updated with the govemment regulations for maintaining safe
working conditions for all staff, clients and students. Research into further
available grants and funding for the Charity as a whole
Provision of affordable and free Classes for the many refugees and
asylum seekers on a daily basis. both during the day and evening times.
Structure Governance and Mana
ejnent
Govemin
Document: The organisation is a charitable company limited by
guarantee. It was incorporated in March 2001 and registered as a charity in March
2002. Trustees have wide experience in the areas of management, fmance,
education, therapy, and disability and can provide a quality assurance which
monitors the progress of the school, with strategic business and financial planning

The Trustees serve an indefinite period and give notice upon deciding to leave the
trusteeship. At present there are 5 trustees on the board. New trustees are voted
upon at the end of a year as to whether continuation of their role is required.
Recruittnent and A
intment of Trustees: Trustees are sought when notice to
resi￿ is given by a trustee. Any new trustee has an induction period during
which the director clarifies the aims and objectives of the charity and provides
infomation of the previous meetings and minutes. The present trustees will
meet and discuss the suitability of a new trustee, and then vote to appoint that
trustee or not. Reference will be made to the Charity Commission publications
CC30 Finding New Trustees and CC3 The Essential Trustee.
Risk Mana
ement:
Financial Risk: The risks to the charity's income falling andlor the expenditures
increasing are reviewed by the Trustees twice a year with direction from the
Senior Management Team. Also, a monthly overview of the income, expenditure,
surplus or loss spreadsheet for the Charity is maintained by the treasurer. Also,
financial propriety is reviewed to ensure that good standards and procedures are
maintained for processing money, fees etc.
Health & Safe
The requisite H&S and Fire Regulations and procedures are
applied and adhered to throughout the charity premises and are regularly
reviewed by the Senior Management and Trustees.
Res
onsibilities of the Trustees
The trustees will:
Monitor all activities of Health & Education South to ensure that all staff
and therapists are furthering the objects of the Clwity and abiding by the
regulations of the Centre
Meet twice yearly to advise on and approve of improvements and changes
to the Centre
Periodically tall( with clients to gauge their opinions on their treaknent
Discuss the Feedback Fonns which will be available for clients and
students to complete
Attended Open Days whenever possible to gain more insight into therapy
courses and treatment
Verify provision of all certificates, qualifications, and insurance of the
Therapy Centre room hirers
Check full and accurate accounting records
Advise on funding and possible grants

Help the Charity achieve its airns through their expertise or commitment
Oversee the legal duties and ensure these responsibilities are carried out
Accountanc
The Director's Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 3151 March
2025 are attached separately.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the statement of recommended
practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (March 2005) and in accordance
with the special provision of Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 relating to small
entities.
Approved and signed on behalf of the Trustees on 13 December 2025 by:
Name of Trustee: Robert Small
SI￿}atUre."
SD

Health & Education South
Statement of Financial Activities (Includlng Income & Expendlture Account)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Notes
2025
2024
Incomlng resources
Income from Charrtable activities
Interest re￿1vable
96,770
1,334
86,055
253
Resources expended
Charitable activitEs
Other operating income
(91.360)
9,328
(95,186)
7,700
Net movement in funds
16.072
(1,178)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
69.993
71,171
Total funds carried for4vard
86,065
89,993
The statement of financial activitEs includes all gains and losses for the year. All incoming
resources and resources expended derive from conts'nuing activities.

Health & Education South
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed a8sets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,467
94.465
97.932
3,595
80,077
83,672
Creditors: amounts falllng due
within one year
(11,869)
113.681}
Net Current assets
86.063
89,991
Net assets
86,￿5
69,993
Capital and reserves
General funds - Un￿striCted
86,065
69.993
86,065
69.993
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain
an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordan￿ with section 476 of the
Act. However. in accordance with s145 of Charities Act 2011 the accounts have been examined by
an Independent examiner_
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for comptying wtth the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounls have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
K I Pepper
Director
Approved by the board on 12 112 12025

Health & Education South
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Ac¢ountlng policles
BasAs of preparntion
The accounts have been prepared on the a¢¢wals basis. under the historical cost convention, and
in accordance with the Financial ReFx)rting Standard 102. (effective 1st January 2016) and 'FRS
102 SORP (Ststement of Recommended Practice for Accounb"ng and Reporting by Charities)
2015. las amended by the Bulletin issued in Febwary 2016). (The SORP). published by the Charity
Commission in England & Wales ICCEW) , effective January 2016.
and in accordance with all
applicable law in the charivs jurisdiction of registration, except that the charity has prepared the
financial statements in accordance with Ihe FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice
for Accounting and Reporting by Chanbes) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February
2016), (rhe SORP), in Preferen￿ to the previous SORP. the SORP 2005. which has been
withdrawn, nO￿lth$tanding the fact that the extant ststutory regulations, the Charities {AGcounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008 refer expl￿tlY to the SORP 2005. This has been done to accord
with current best practice.
Incoming resources
Incoming resources represents the value of tuition and ancillary services supplied to pupils and
rent from room hire for therapy services. Income is recognised when the service is rendered or the
hire perK)d has completed.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred.
Depreciation
Fixed assets are measured at their Or￿inal cost.
Dep￿CiatIon has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their
estimated useful lives.
Equipment and fixlures
20% straTrght line
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Health & Education South
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2 Incoming ￿$oUrCeS
2025
2024
Tuition fees
Therapy Centre
60.581
36.189
96,770
56,314
29.741
86,055
3 Charitable activities
2025
2024
Charrtable activities
Emoluments of employees and extemal tutors
Governance costs - Schools inspection service
Directors, remuneration
36,115
33.913
2,950
18.382
91.360
42,060
32,144
2.600
18,382
95.186
The average number of staff employed during the year was
4 Tangible fixed assets
Equipment
and fixtures
Cost
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
21.698
21,698
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
21,696
21,696
Net book value
At 31 Ma￿h 2025
At 31 March 2024
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Heatth & Education South
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
S Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
3,467
3.595
6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxes and social securty costs
Other creditors
407
11,462
11,869
359
13,322
13.681
7 Unrestricted general fund8
2025
2024
At 1 April 2024
Net incomellloss) for year
69,993
16,072
71,171
(1,178)
At 31 March 2025
86,065
69.993
8 Related party transactions
2025
2024
The company rents p￿miseS from the director at market value.
The rent paid during the year VRS:
10.000
12,000
9 Company Ilmited by guarantee
The company has no issued share capital and in the event of a winding up each member will
contribute £1.
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Independent examiner's report to the trustee3 of Health & Education South
I report to the charty trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of Health & Educab'on South for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilitles and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 {"the 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to
be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in
respect of my examination of your charitys accounts as carried out under s145 of the Charities Act 2011
I'lhe 2011 A¢V'}. In carying out my examination I have followed the DIrect￿nS given by the Charity
Commission under sectTron 145 {5) b of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with examination giving me cause to believe".
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
{2) the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
{3) the a¢¢ounts do not company with the accounting requirements of section 386 of 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the a¢counts give a true and fair view which is not Considered as part of an
independent examination., or
(4} the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wilh the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and rep)rting by charities applicable to charities
preparing accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards applrAble in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS102)
I have no concems 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 accounts to be
reached.
Mitchell
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