Charity number: 1107003
Company number: 05250711
(England and Wales)
Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Contents Page For the year ended 31 December 2021
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| Statement of Financial Position | 5 |
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 December 2021
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2021. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES, ORGANISATION AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Centre is established to offer affordable and professionally supported counselling to the people of Mid-Sussex. It is a registered charity and accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
The Centre offers open-ended, psychodynamic counselling to individual adult clients at its base in Hassocks, West Sussex.
The Centre is managed and administered by a board of Directors, the Centre Manager and the Clinical Lead.
A group of qualified supervisors support and oversee the work of a team of up to twenty volunteer counsellors. The team comprises both qualified and experienced counsellors who have been working with the Centre for some time and a number of counsellors who have undergone a minimum of one year of training and are on clinical placement from training courses approved by the Centre. All counsellors attend weekly supervision.
Clients generally refer themselves but many come on the recommendation of former clients, GPs and mental health services. Our website provides an internet presence. All prospective clients are asked to attend an initial interview where their aims and expectations are explored and the suitability of counselling is discussed before they are placed on the waiting-list for allocation to a counsellor. Should it ever be decided that psychodynamic counselling is not appropriate for a particular person, every effort is made to suggest an alternative source of help. Clients are asked to contribute towards the cost of counselling on a sliding scale related to income and circumstances. The service is offered on a one-to-one basis and the highest priority is given to confidentiality.
The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Significant activities
2021 saw the Covid-19 pandemic continue to present the challenges it brought in the previous year although with somewhat lessening intensity. Once again the Centre was able to respond with notable agility as conditions ebbed and flowed and was able not only to maintain its service but also to increase the number of counselling sessions delivered. The resulting trading surplus was £3,044 a significant recovery from the deficit of £533 recorded in 2020. The commitment, diligence and fortitude of our Centre Manager, Clinical Lead, supervisors and counsellors was outstanding.
During the year the Centre's ambition to streamline its administrative procedures and embrace fully the possibilities of IT were brought into focus with the appointment in August of Stephanie West to gradually take over as Centre Manager and Daisy Moore to establish a more efficient financial system. By the end of the year much progress had been made with financial processes but plans with regard to management needed some modification with Jenny Keay, previously Centre Manager, becoming Head of Counselling Services to oversee and coordinate the management and administration of the Centre.
The work to develop the Centre will continue into 2022 when it is hoped that the constraints of the pandemic will diminish. With cash reserves at the end of the year standing at 78,898, there is clearly scope for further investment. The Centre moves into 2022 confident that it will continue to provide its much needed service to the people of Mid-Sussex.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Charity registration number 1107003 Company registration number 05250711 Principal address Powell House, 21 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AB
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 December 2021
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Richard Coker Janet Prue Alison Mohammed Lisa Martucci (Resigned: 26 July 2021) Peter Ellender Secretary Jenny Keay (Resigned: 30 September 2021) Independent examiner Andrew M Wells FMAAT 99 Western Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1RS
Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
............................................................................. 16 September 2022 Richard Coker
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Andrew M Wells FMAAT
99 Western Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1RS
16 September 2022
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 December 2021
| Notes | Unrestricted | 2020 | |
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| funds | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | - | 40 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 40,561 | 30,515 |
| Investments | 4 | 7 | 61 |
| Total | 40,568 | 30,616 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5/6 | (37,524) | (31,065) |
| Total | (37,524) | (31,065) | |
| Net income/expenditure | 3,044 | (449) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 75,854 | 76,303 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 78,898 | 75,854 |
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2021
| Notes | 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 11 | 4,286 | 2,783 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 77,862 | 75,299 | |
| 82,148 | 78,082 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 12 | (3,250) | (2,228) |
| Net current assets | 78,898 | 75,854 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 78,898 | 75,854 | |
| Net assets | 78,898 | 75,854 | |
| The funds of the charity | |||
| Unrestricted income funds | 13 | 78,898 | 75,854 |
| Total funds | 78,898 | 75,854 |
For the year ended 31 December 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance
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with section 476,
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
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records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Richard Coker Trustee
16 September 2022
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2021
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Going concern
The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations received ncome from charitable activities Unrestricted funds Counselling services Client contributions Placement fees Intake contributions Supervisors reports |
2021 £ - - 2021 £ 36,129 3,072 1,230 130 40,561 40,561 |
2020 £ 40 |
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| 40 | ||
| 2020 £ 27,923 2,397 195 - |
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| 30,515 | ||
| 30,515 |
3. Income from charitable activities
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Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 December 2021
4. Investment income
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| Bank interest receivable | 7 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 | |
| osts of charitable activities by fund type | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| Counselling services | 20,030 | 16,084 |
| Support costs | 17,494 | 14,981 |
| 37,524 | 31,065 |
5. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
6. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| Support costs Activities undertaken directly £ £ Support costs Counselling services 17,494 20,030 nalysis of support costs Counselling services Intake supervision Administrative expenses Rents Insurances Telephone Subscriptions Office supplies Bank charges Sundry expenses Governance costs |
2021 £ 37,524 2021 £ 3,140 7,836 2,780 668 742 319 1,253 93 213 450 17,494 |
2020 £ 31,065 2020 £ 750 7,314 2,002 915 773 1,051 1,006 60 160 950 |
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| 14,981 |
7. Analysis of support costs
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8. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Accountancy fees taff costs and emoluments Trustees |
2021 £ 450 2021 4 4 |
2020 £ 450 |
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| 2020 5 |
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| 5 |
9. Staff costs and emoluments
10. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
11. Debtors
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Amounts due within one year: | ||
| Trade debtors | 3,376 | 1,796 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 176 | 316 |
| Other debtors | 734 | 671 |
| 4,286 | 2,783 |
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2021 £ 2,239 1,011 3,250 |
2020 £ 1,740 488 |
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| 2,228 |
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13. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
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| 01/01/2021 | resources | resources | 31/12/2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 75,854 | 40,568 | (37,524) | 78,898 |
| 75,854 | 40,568 | (37,524) | 78,898 | |
| Unrestricted Funds - Previous year | ||||
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
| 01/01/2020 | resources | resources | 31/12/2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 76,303 | 30,616 | (31,065) | 75,854 |
| 76,303 | 30,616 | (31,065) | 75,854 |
Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
These funds are held for the meeting of the objectives of the charity and to provide reserves for future activities and subject to charity legislation are free from all restrictions on their use.
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds General General |
Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ 78,898 78,898 |
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| 78,898 78,898 |
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| Previous year Unrestricted funds General General |
Net current assets / (liabilities) Net Assets £ £ 75,854 75,854 |
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| 75,854 75,854 |
15. Company limited by guarantee
Mid-Sussex Counselling Centre is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.
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