SOUTH LONDON COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (A Company Limited by Guarantee Without Share Capital)
Company Registration No: 6037025
Charity Registration No: 1125078
REPORTS & ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 31 May 2025
FANLA & CO Accountants & Consultants
Company No: 6037025
South London Counselling And Support Services
CORPORATE INFORMATION
TRUSTEES: DR ADEKINTE OYEKAN - Chair LASUN RAJI - Secretary ROBERTA BASSAH - Treasurer GERMAIN LABELLA SAMUEL OROBOLA OSUNMAKINDE
DIRECTORS: DR ADEKINTE OYEKAN LASUN RAJI ROBERTA BASSAH GERMAIN LABELLA SAMUEL OROBOLA OSUNMAKINDE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OLADIPO AYOOLA INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS: FANLA & CO (ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS) UNIT 10, WARWICK HOUSE OVERTON ROAD LONDON SW9 7JP REGISTERED OFFICE: 143 BOUNDFIELD ROAD CATFORD LONDON SE6 1PE COMPANY NUMBER: 6037025 REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1125078 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS: 31 MAY 2025 Page 2 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT 3-4 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS 5 BALANCE SHEET 6 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 7 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT To The Trustees of SOUTH LONDON COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
On the Accounts for the year ended 31 May, 2025 Set out on the attached sheets.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
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which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or
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to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
fanla&co FANLA & CO UNIT 10, WARWICK HOUSE OVERTON ROAD LONDON SW9 7JP
Date: 11/12/2025
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
To The Trustees of
SOUTH LONDON COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
The trustees present with pleasure their Annual Report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Charity are to:
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provide mentoring and confidential therapeutic counselling to people living or working in London. This is inclusive of adults and young people. The services are provided in a safe and secure environment without discrimination.
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organise seminars and workshops that will enable people of different faith, belief and cultural background to interact, socialise, dialogue and integrate together.
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deliver services and activities like 'faith fair' and diversity training that enhance community cohesion, build relationships and enable people to work together to accomplish desired goals, reduce crimes, build trust, raise confidence through understanding of each other's faith, culture and beliefs.
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promote and maintain harmonious relationships between people of different faiths in Lewisham Borough and wider communities.
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help reduce and heal painful memories of religious intolerance and attempt to create new memories and experiences of respectful and friendly community.
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provide services and activities to help people like refugees, asylum seekers and young lone parents to overcome fear, reduce anxiety and increase their self-confidence and self-esteem.
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provide workshops and seminars to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime, gun, knives and other gang related crimes.
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support crime victims inclusive of the parents and siblings of young people involved in or at risk of involvement in crime, gang or knives and violence.
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support families, children aged 10-18, including vulnerable young people up to 24 years old.
Organisation
The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who are elected to serve and run its affairs. Annually, the Board reviews the range of skills it has available and uses its power of co-option to ensure that gaps are filled.
Activities Undertaken During the Year
Activities undertaken during the period under review involved drug and alcohol awareness project for children and young people between the ages of 13-25 years old. This project helped to create awareness and the consequences and effect of drug and substance misuse for the young people in the community. The organisation also offered 6-18 sessions of counselling to clients on various issues like mental health, bereavements, loss of job and income, depression, family and relationship issues. We held regular youth meetings to improve school attendance, academic performance and reduce school truancy, knives and gun crimes. We looked at breaking stereotypical views and finding ways to inspire and encourage young people to build their self
confidence, raise their aspirations and change their lives. We also counselled and mentored young people that have dysfunctional behaviour and children and youth referred from the youth offending team. Our flexible approach increased diversity, encouraged greater participation by the local
community and strikingly widened the scope of the organisation's work.
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South London Counselling And Support Services
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
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| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance b/f at 01 Jun. 2024 Balance c/f at 31st May 2025 (a-b) Total incoming resources Total Resources Expended for the year ended 31 May 2025 notes Incoming Resources 2 Lewisham Safer Neighbourhood Board (LSNB) The London Community Foundation (Together For London) Main Grant (TNLCF) Groundwork London Mercers Trustee (Propel) Imago Community CommunitySpace ShaftesburyHomes CAF Donation Donation (a) Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Administration Staff & Supervision Cost Workshops/Activity Cost/Operational Cost Charitable Expenditure Donations, Subscription & Membership Fees Rent & Hall Hire Costs of activities for charitable objectives Training/IT Support Volunteers Expenses Refreshments Support Costs Repairs & Maintenance Equipment/Stationery/AdminCost Telephone, Fax & Internet Light, Heat & Water Printing, Stationery & Sanitation/Covid-19 Materials Publicity/Marketing Insurance Companies House Fees/Secretarial Expenses Legal/ProfessionalFees Management & Administration Bank Interest & Charges Annual Report/Accounts/Independent Examiner's Fee Depreciation (b) |
2025 2024 Unrestricted Total £ £ £ - 4,683 4,520 - - 29,272 - 96,767 90,900 - 27,705 - - 70,675 - 3,150 3,150 - 1,645 1,645 1,974 10,000 - 20 20 - 1,144 1,144 404 Restricted £ 4,683 - 96,767 27,705 70,675 - - 10,000 - - |
| 209,830 5,959 215,788 127,070 90,830 28,530 90,830 85,057 28,530 24,516 - 7,436 - 4,500 7,436 5,686 4,060 4,060 2,500 12,430 12,430 10,045 1,470 1,470 1,355 - - - 2,377 2,377 1,845 3,401 3,401 2,758 2,653 2,653 2,752 - - - - - 825 600 779 779 569 50 50 50 - - - - - 60 60 68 - 750 750 750 - 594 594 594 |
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| 151,717 3,703 156,244 143,643 |
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| 58,113 2,256 59,544 - 16,573 33,910 63 33,974 50,547 |
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| 92,023 2,319 93,518 33,974 |
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Company No: 6037025
South London Counselling And Support Services
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the Year Ended 31 May 2025
1.0 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
- 1.1 Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
1.2 Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost.
1.3 Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on the straight line basis to write off fixed assets over their expected useful lives as follows:
Office Equipment 20% p.a Furniture & Fittings 20% p.a Motor Vehicle 20% p.a
2 INCOME
Income consists of grants from Award For All (Big Lottery Fund), Fund Raising, Service Users, Contributions and Donations.
3 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets are made up of the following:
| DEPRECIATION At 01 Jun. 2024 Charge for the period At 31 May 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 May 2025 At 31 May 2024 COST At 01 Jun. 2024 Additions/(disposals) during the period At 31 May 2025 |
2216 499 - 2715 594 0 0 594 Office Furniture Motor Equipm't & Fitt'gs Vehicle Total £ £ £ £ 2968 508 - 3476 0 2968 508 0 3476 |
2216 499 - 2715 594 0 0 594 Office Furniture Motor Equipm't & Fitt'gs Vehicle Total £ £ £ £ 2968 508 - 3476 0 2968 508 0 3476 |
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| 2216 499 - 2715 594 0 0 594 2968 508 0 3476 |
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| 2810 499 0 3308 158 10 0 168 |
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| 752 10 0 762 |
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