Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2021 Period start date To 31 March 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Yewdale Counselling Services
Charity registration number: 1120232
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide for the relief of distress and anxiety among the community and in furtherance thereof to provide assistance in the form of counselling and other talking therapies; to provide, maintain and operate a Centre or Centres for the provision of these therapies and to provide education and training in the field of counselling and other talkingtherapies |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To offer a counselling service within the community offering Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural and Integral counselling tailored to the clients’ needs We abide by the BACP ethical framework Our counsellors have received monthly external supervision Placement for Trainee counsellors have continued to be offered thisyear |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have copies of all the Public Benefit Guidance from the Charity Commission and have referred to it as an aid when making a decision to which the Guidance is relevant. The trustees declare that in undertaking the above activities they have had regard to this Guidance and in particular understand both aspects ie the ‘benefit aspect’ and the ‘public aspect.’ |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Counselling AppointmentsDuring the year 522 clients were offered 3267 counselling hours. Client Comments “I’d just like to thank * for her help over the past weeks. She has been a patient listener and also make the right interjections to help me. I am so grateful to her and would like this to be passed onto her. She has helped me lighten the load of my past and help me move forward. I can’t express how much her help has meant to me. Thank you so much.” “I feel like a completely different person. Thank you” “Thank you. I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t come here – finally I’m happy” “Since I have been with this service I have been happy and enjoy things. Very helpful and I thank the service people for their help” “Yewdale is an amazing place, your put at ease right from coming through the door. All staff are friendly and caring, to me it’s a place I feel safe and it’s a place that just by thinking about coming gets me through tough times because I know I have someone to open up to. Thank you” “I am really glad we have got this service available to us. In my case I feel it’s been a life saver. It has shown me how to cope with thoughts and feelings that would overwhelm me but now I can see more clearly that these thoughts are not true. Thank you.” “ is amazing, she has helped me in so many ways and was incredibly supportive, kind, and caring throughout all of my sessions” “I was seen very quickly which meant I was able to receive the support needed before ‘crisis point’. “ “I feel like a whole new person! The service not only helped the problem I came with, but other areas of my life too. I feel healthier, happier & assured of the support available if I were to ever need it again.” “I cannot express how grateful I am to * & I would recommend Yewdale to anyone– thank you so much!” “ * has been amazing, feel easier to be able to talk more openly about how I’m feeling.” “I received the best service and the counselling sessions was beneficial. I am definitely more stronger than before. I will definitely recommend my friends the counselling service.” “Helped me massively. Feel very welcomed. Great staff.” “These appointments have helped me so much, credit to she has been fantastic.” “ I have had such an amazing experience with my sessions. * has helped me process my thoughts & it’s helped me to become much calmer & to deal with anxiety in such a more processed way. I can’t thank her enough.” “ The staff at Yewdale are just fantastic, so calm and supportive. * is a wonderful counsellor, I cannot thank her enough. As I said to her, this is not over, I have a lot to do, but I know if I can’t cope I will be welcomed back. Thankyou Yewdale Team.” |
“I am very thankful for the counselling service that Yewdale provides. It has helped me significantly and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of what they provide.” “Thank you for the amazing service, it has really helped me find my focus and take control.” “Having a safe space to talk about it all has helped, along with a fantastic counsellor, feel like I’m left with the tools I need to carry on getting better.” “Couldn’t thank you all enough for everything you have done for me and my mental health.” “Thank you. You’ve made things easier to cope with.” “Much better with the help and support from .” “I am a new woman in control. Thanks.” “Wonderful. Thank you so much.” “Everyone at Yewdale has always made me feel welcomed and important during the time I spend with them.” “Very, very happy with my progress. I never could have imagined feeling this much better.” “ * has been amazing. The whole service has been so helpful, I honestly can’t thank them enough.” “It was helpful to talk about my problems. I was very impressed by * professional approach.” “Amazing people” “I’m amazed by my progress. I can’t thank * enough for her help.” “Fabulous service.” “Very welcoming, understanding, kind, respectful.” “I really appreciate the warm and kind nature of my counsellor . It is a hard situation I’m living in and she was always so understanding and made me feel safe. I’m grateful for her time and understanding. Yewdale is such a lifeline. Thank you.” “It’s been absolutely, utterly fantastic & I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity. I’m now on a positive journey with tools for the challenges of life.”
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserve for repairs and expenses to the building (contingencies and risks) |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Company |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by board |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Yewdale Counselling Services |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1120232 |
| Charity’s principal address | Sue Mobey House 300 Yewdale Skelmersdale WN8 6ES |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Taylor | Chair | |||
| Mark Thomas | ||||
| Ailsa Hayter | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
M Thomas , A Hayter | J Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Thomas, Ailsa Hayter | Judith Taylor | |
Trustees |
Chair | |
| 29 January 2023 | ||
| 29 January 2023 |
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Yewdale Counselling Services
Report and Accounts
31 March 2022
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Yewdale Counselling Services Registered number: 05401493 Directors' Report
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Principal activities
The company's principal activity during the year continued to be a counselling charity.
Directors
The following persons served as directors during the year:
Mark Paul Thomas Alisa Suzanne Hayter Judith Taylor
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on 9 January 2023 and signed on its behalf.
Judith Taylor Director
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Yewdale Counselling Services
A company limited by guarantee having no share capital
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Yewdale Counselling Services
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 2 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the Charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Statement of Standards for Reporting Accountants. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity, and making such limited enquiries of the officers of the charity as we considered necessary for the purpose of the report. procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion.
It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with SORP, to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements. have not been met: or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
DNS Accountants (Wigan) Ltd Accountants Wigan Inve Wigan WN3 5BA
9 January 2023
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Yewdale Counselling Services Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 March 2022
| Turnover Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) before taxation Tax on profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) for the financial year |
2022 £ 2,474 (70,224) 94,086 26,336 26,336 - 26,336 |
2021 £ 227 (54,114) 48,742 (5,145) (5,145) - (5,145) |
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| Yewdale Counselling Services Registered number: Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 3 Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholder's funds |
05401493 2022 £ 60,916 (1,433) 59,483 59,483 59,483 59,483 |
33,848 (701) |
2021 £ 33,147 33,147 33,147 33,147 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Judith Taylor Director Approved by the board on 9 January 2023
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Yewdale Counselling Services Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financiial statements of the charity are prepared in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting & Reporting by Charities' issued in 2005 and with applicable accounting standards. These accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustee's Report and all of which are continuing.
1.2 Donations and fund accounting funds
Donations received for the general aims of the Charity are included as unrestricted funds. Donations restricted by the wishes or aims of the donor are classified as “restricted”.
1.3 Resources expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a payments basis, inclusive of any irrecoverable VAT.
1.4. Movements in shareholders funds
Yewdale Counselling Services is a private company limited by guarantee without a share capital and therefore there are no shareholders funds.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
| 2 Employees Average number of persons employed by the company 3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors |
2022 Number 1 2022 £ 1,433 |
2021 Number 1 2021 £ 701 |
|---|---|---|
4 Other information
Yewdale Counselling Services is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: Office 13, CT3 Building Wigan Investment Centre Waterside Drive Wigan WN3 5BA
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Yewdale Counselling Services Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2022
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) before tax |
2022 £ 2,474 (70,224) 94,086 26,336 26,336 |
2021 £ 227 (54,114) 48,742 (5,145) (5,145) |
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Yewdale Counselling Services Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2022
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Sales Administrative expenses Employee costs: Wages and salaries Pensions Counsellors fees Staff training and welfare Premises costs: Rates Light and heat General administrative expenses: Telephone and fax Postage Stationery and printing Insurance Software Repairs and maintenance Hosting Sundry expenses Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Other legal and professional Other operating income Other operating income |
2022 £ 2,474 25,488 668 39,135 93 65,384 548 788 1,336 538 66 169 652 - 135 70 5 1,635 732 1,137 1,869 70,224 94,086 |
2021 £ 227 19,908 411 29,265 138 49,722 184 929 1,113 714 136 88 639 142 299 - 245 2,263 610 406 1,016 54,114 48,742 |
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Registered number 05401493
Yewdale Counselling Services
Report and Accounts
31 March 2022
DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Yewdale Counselling Services Registered number: 05401493 Directors' Report
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Principal activities
The company's principal activity during the year continued to be a counselling charity.
Directors
The following persons served as directors during the year:
Mark Paul Thomas Alisa Suzanne Hayter Judith Taylor
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on 9 January 2023 and signed on its behalf.
Judith Taylor Director
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Yewdale Counselling Services
A company limited by guarantee having no share capital
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Yewdale Counselling Services
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 2 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the Charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Statement of Standards for Reporting Accountants. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity, and making such limited enquiries of the officers of the charity as we considered necessary for the purpose of the report. procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion.
It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with SORP, to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements. have not been met: or
-
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
DNS Accountants (Wigan) Ltd Accountants Wigan Inve Wigan WN3 5BA
9 January 2023
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Yewdale Counselling Services Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 March 2022
| Turnover Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) before taxation Tax on profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) for the financial year |
2022 £ 2,474 (70,224) 94,086 26,336 26,336 - 26,336 |
2021 £ 227 (54,114) 48,742 (5,145) (5,145) - (5,145) |
|---|---|---|
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| Yewdale Counselling Services Registered number: Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 3 Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholder's funds |
05401493 2022 £ 60,916 (1,433) 59,483 59,483 59,483 59,483 |
33,848 (701) |
2021 £ 33,147 33,147 33,147 33,147 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Judith Taylor Director Approved by the board on 9 January 2023
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Yewdale Counselling Services Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financiial statements of the charity are prepared in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting & Reporting by Charities' issued in 2005 and with applicable accounting standards. These accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustee's Report and all of which are continuing.
1.2 Donations and fund accounting funds
Donations received for the general aims of the Charity are included as unrestricted funds. Donations restricted by the wishes or aims of the donor are classified as “restricted”.
1.3 Resources expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a payments basis, inclusive of any irrecoverable VAT.
1.4. Movements in shareholders funds
Yewdale Counselling Services is a private company limited by guarantee without a share capital and therefore there are no shareholders funds.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
| 2 Employees Average number of persons employed by the company 3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors |
2022 Number 1 2022 £ 1,433 |
2021 Number 1 2021 £ 701 |
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4 Other information
Yewdale Counselling Services is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: Office 13, CT3 Building Wigan Investment Centre Waterside Drive Wigan WN3 5BA
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Yewdale Counselling Services Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2022
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) before tax |
2022 £ 2,474 (70,224) 94,086 26,336 26,336 |
2021 £ 227 (54,114) 48,742 (5,145) (5,145) |
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BEBC5558-5FC3-472E-B40C-1A7644E657BC
Yewdale Counselling Services Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2022
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Sales Administrative expenses Employee costs: Wages and salaries Pensions Counsellors fees Staff training and welfare Premises costs: Rates Light and heat General administrative expenses: Telephone and fax Postage Stationery and printing Insurance Software Repairs and maintenance Hosting Sundry expenses Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Other legal and professional Other operating income Other operating income |
2022 £ 2,474 25,488 668 39,135 93 65,384 548 788 1,336 538 66 169 652 - 135 70 5 1,635 732 1,137 1,869 70,224 94,086 |
2021 £ 227 19,908 411 29,265 138 49,722 184 929 1,113 714 136 88 639 142 299 - 245 2,263 610 406 1,016 54,114 48,742 |
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