DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Trust held on Friday 6 August 2021 , online via Zoom at 14:00.
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 this meeting was held using the online platform Zoom , hosted by Kate Hooper.
PRESENT :
| Mary Lister Ashby (MLA) Chair Elizabeth Gowers (EG) Secretary |
Mary Lister Ashby (MLA) Chair Elizabeth Gowers (EG) Secretary |
Mary Lister Ashby (MLA) Chair Elizabeth Gowers (EG) Secretary |
Dave McRobbie (DM) Acting Treasurer David Lakins (DL) Trustee |
Dave McRobbie (DM) Acting Treasurer David Lakins (DL) Trustee |
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Mary Lister Ashby (MLA) Chair Elizabeth Gowers (EG) Secretary |
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Dave McRobbie (DM) Acting Treasurer David Lakins (DL) Trustee |
MLA welcomed Elisabeth Edmondson (EE) who has expressed a willingness to become a Trustee.
1. Apologies. There were none; although Dave McRobbie’s arrival was delayed.
2. Minutes of the last meeting (Friday 17-Jul-20)
These had been circulated by e-mail and were signed as a correct record.
3. Matters arising from the minutes
There were none.
4. New Trustees
MLA was delighted to welcome Elisabeth Edmondson and asked her to introduce herself to the other Trustees. All the time MLA has known her she has valued EE’s clear thinking which challenges you and makes you think, and she brings a wealth of experience to the role. Proposer: Mary Lister Ashby | Seconder: Elizabeth Gowers | All in agreement
5. Officers required
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MLA is due to step down at this AGM, and as Elizabeth Gowers (Jul18) and David Lakins (Oct-18) have both served 3 years they too have to have their appointments confirmed.
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Chair . Mary Ashby is willing to continue for another 12 months. Proposer: David Lakin | Seconder: Elisabeth Edmondson | All in agreement
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Secretary . Elizabeth Gowers is willing to continue. Proposer: David Lakin | Seconder: Elisabeth Edmondson | All in agreement
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Treasurer . Dave McRobbie is willing to continue. David Lakin and the other Trustees will support him.
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[Both MLA and DM have partners who are dealing with serious medical conditions at the moment.]
6. Treasurer’s report
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The audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021 had been circulated ( attached ). The balance is £21, 978.64 compared to £22,290,33 at 31-Mar-19. Financially the Trust is in a very healthy position.
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Outgoings will be reduced under the new Trust, eg phone and broadband have been cancelled, rent paid to Colliton Street Psychotherapy Services discontinued, no more Clinical Managers’ fees.
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Funding for the low-cost financial support will be for 12 months.
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The Keyworker Scheme [providing 6 free counselling sessions during the coronavirus pandemic] has stopped.
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The website needs the facility for people to make donations online. (MLA)
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DL commented on the balance between money secured in grants (£10,800) and money received from clients (£2175). The Trust will be heavily dependent on grants in the future. Kate Hooper has done an amazing job with the fund-raising.
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MLA said that the hard copies of the final accounts will been signed by the Chair and the Treasurer.
Dave McRobbie joined the meeting at this point. MLA summarised what had been said.
The accounts were approved.
9. Any Other Business
There was none.
10 Date of the next meeting
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MLA suggested having three Trustee meetings per annum rather than
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four; with the AGM still being held in July.
Friday 1 July 2022 | Perhaps on Zoom | 14:00
The meeting ended at 14:30
Future Dates Friday 1 July 2022
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Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
1 COLLITON STREET
DORCHESTER
DORSET
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2021
Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2021
INCOME -
| Client Contributions | 2,175.00 |
|---|---|
| Assessment Contributions | - |
| SCS Scheme Donations | 1,020.00 |
| Grants - Feasibility Study grant repaid | 10,800.00 |
| Other Donations and Sponsorship | 9,793.00 |
| Fund Raising Activities | 255.90 |
| Gift Aid Tax Refund | 1,231.25 |
| Contribution to General Expenses | 49.42 |
| Bank Interest Received | 2.61 |
| Administrators Fees Clinical Manager's Fee Assessors Fees Counsellor's Fees (SCS Scheme) Counsellor's Fees (Key Workers - Covid 19) Counsellor's Fees (New DTCP Clients) Mentor Group Charges Fund Raising Costs Training, Supervision and Bursary Room Hire Telephone and Internet Charges Trustee Insurance CORE Licence DTCP Brochure and Website Printing and Stationery Postage Ofice Equipment Bookkeeping Charges Accountancy Charges General Expenses (DEFICIT) FOR YEAR Accumulated Balance brought forward Accumulated Balance carried forward LESS EXPENDITURE - |
5,144.00 1,762.50 - 3,670.00 10,710.00 1,006.00 - 129.00 141.00 780.00 1,049.70 134.50 340.00 - 3.85 23.40 - 353.00 240.00 151.92 |
25,327.18 25,638.87 (311.69) 22,290.33 £21,978.64 |
3,783.00 2,960.00 595.00 4,905.00 - - 1,350.00 - - 2,080.00 869.53 134.50 300.00 99.26 158.91 34.02 138.00 382.00 240.00 647.96 |
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Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
2021
| HSBC Plc - Current Account Unentered Lodgements HSBC Plc - Money Manager Petty Cash Accountancy Creditor Unreserved Funds |
16,451.09 - 5,699.50 68.05 |
|---|---|
| 22,218.64 240.00 |
|
| £21,978.64 | |
| £21,978.64 |
Accountants' Report to the Trustees of Dorchester Trust for Counselling and Psych
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared the annexed accounts for the 31 March 2021 from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to u
We have not audited or otherwise attempted to verify the accuracy or completeness of such and, accordingly, express no opinion thereon.
These accounts have been prepared for the use of the management within the business and responsibility for any loss or damage to any other person acting or refraining from acting a any material in this document can be accepted on the part of Scott Vevers or any of its emp
Scott Vevers Ltd Chartered Accountants 65 East Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3LB
26 July 2021
We, as Trustee's, approve these accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 and confirm th have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
| Mary L Ashby | ………………………………… |
|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Ashby | David McRobbie |
| Chair | Treasurer |
26 July 2021
'.r- 1109562
2020
8,742.00 190.00 2,575.00 - 105.00 - 1,213.50 270.52 11.45
13,107.47
18,677.18
(5,569.71)
27,860.04 £22,290.33
er - 1109562
2020
16,447.96 40.00 5,696.89 105.48
22,290.33
- £22,290.33 £22,290.33
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Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
1 COLLITON STREET
DORCHESTER
DORSET
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2021
Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2021
INCOME -
| Client Contributions | 2,175.00 |
|---|---|
| Assessment Contributions | - |
| SCS Scheme Donations | 1,020.00 |
| Grants - Feasibility Study grant repaid | 10,800.00 |
| Other Donations and Sponsorship | 9,793.00 |
| Fund Raising Activities | 255.90 |
| Gift Aid Tax Refund | 1,231.25 |
| Contribution to General Expenses | 49.42 |
| Bank Interest Received | 2.61 |
| Administrators Fees Clinical Manager's Fee Assessors Fees Counsellor's Fees (SCS Scheme) Counsellor's Fees (Key Workers - Covid 19) Counsellor's Fees (New DTCP Clients) Mentor Group Charges Fund Raising Costs Training, Supervision and Bursary Room Hire Telephone and Internet Charges Trustee Insurance CORE Licence DTCP Brochure and Website Printing and Stationery Postage Ofice Equipment Bookkeeping Charges Accountancy Charges General Expenses (DEFICIT) FOR YEAR Accumulated Balance brought forward Accumulated Balance carried forward LESS EXPENDITURE - |
5,144.00 1,762.50 - 3,670.00 10,710.00 1,006.00 - 129.00 141.00 780.00 1,049.70 134.50 340.00 - 3.85 23.40 - 353.00 240.00 151.92 |
25,327.18 25,638.87 (311.69) 22,290.33 £21,978.64 |
3,783.00 2,960.00 595.00 4,905.00 - - 1,350.00 - - 2,080.00 869.53 134.50 300.00 99.26 158.91 34.02 138.00 382.00 240.00 647.96 |
|---|---|---|---|
Charity Numbe
DORCHESTER TRUST FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
2021
| HSBC Plc - Current Account Unentered Lodgements HSBC Plc - Money Manager Petty Cash Accountancy Creditor Unreserved Funds |
16,451.09 - 5,699.50 68.05 |
|---|---|
| 22,218.64 240.00 |
|
| £21,978.64 | |
| £21,978.64 |
Accountants' Report to the Trustees of Dorchester Trust for Counselling and Psych
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared the annexed accounts for the 31 March 2021 from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to u
We have not audited or otherwise attempted to verify the accuracy or completeness of such and, accordingly, express no opinion thereon.
These accounts have been prepared for the use of the management within the business and responsibility for any loss or damage to any other person acting or refraining from acting a any material in this document can be accepted on the part of Scott Vevers or any of its emp
Scott Vevers Ltd Chartered Accountants 65 East Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3LB
26 July 2021
We, as Trustee's, approve these accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 and confirm th have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
| Mary L Ashby | ………………………………… |
|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Ashby | David McRobbie |
| Chair | Treasurer |
26 July 2021
'.r- 1109562
2020
8,742.00 190.00 2,575.00 - 105.00 - 1,213.50 270.52 11.45
13,107.47
18,677.18
(5,569.71)
27,860.04 £22,290.33
er - 1109562
2020
16,447.96 40.00 5,696.89 105.48
22,290.33
- £22,290.33 £22,290.33
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