THE MANOR HOUSE CENTRE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING
Company Registration Number 6845305 Charity Registration
Number 1131804
Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025
THE MANOR HOUSE CENTRE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING
Report of the Directors for the year ending 30 September 2025
The Directors present their report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2023
Reference and Administrative Details
Company Number 6845305 Charity Number 1131804 Principal Office 80 East End Road London N3 2SY Independent Examiner Alexander Chrysostomou 24A Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4PN
Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Santander UK plc 100 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7RE
Elected Directors
The directors serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:-
Gary Hommel Appointed 8[th] July 2021 Jonathan Grunwald Appointed 2[nd] August 2021 Deborah Lewis Appointed 17[th] January 2023 Katie Bragoli Appointed 13[th] March 2024 Resigned 17[th] November 2025 Saral Markanday Appointed 6th February 2024 Jennifer Craik Appointed 20th March 2026 Chair
Course Director T Simmonds
Chief Operating Officer A.Moss
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Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Financial Statements
The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (MHCPC) is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered with the Charity Commission. The company was incorporated on 12 March 2009.
The Directors of the company are also the Trustees of the charity. Throughout this report, the terms “Directors” and “Trustees” are used interchangeably.
• Recruitment and Appointment of Directors
Directors are appointed to the Board in accordance with the provisions set out in the Articles of Association.
- Directors’ Induction and Training
Upon appointment, Directors receive a comprehensive induction covering the charitable objectives of the organisation, its governance and operational structure, and the statutory duties and responsibilities associated with trusteeship.
• Organisation
The Directors delegate responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity to the Course Director and the Board of Management. This includes oversight of financial management, employment matters, operational delivery and course provision.
• Risk Management
The Directors undertake regular reviews of the principal risks facing the charity. Having considered current student numbers, levels of reserves and the systems of internal financial control in place, the Directors are satisfied that the charity possesses adequate resources to continue operating effectively in the event of adverse circumstances.
The Directors also review operational and strategic risks on an ongoing basis and continue to strengthen systems and procedures designed to mitigate or manage significant risks where identified.
• Objectives and Activities
The MHCPC was established to advance education and training in psychotherapy and counselling and to relieve emotional distress through the provision of accessible and affordable counselling services delivered via its Counselling Referral Service (CRS).
Referrals to the CRS are received from NHS services, mental health organisations and self-referring individuals. Each referral undergoes a comprehensive assessment conducted by an experienced psychotherapist. Consideration is given to the individual’s emotional needs and psychological resources, alongside an assessment of their financial circumstances, prior to referral to an appropriate therapist.
The CRS provides low-cost, open-ended psychodynamic counselling through referrals to experienced graduates of the training programme and to second- and third-year Diploma students undertaking supervised clinical practice as part of their professional training.
This model has enabled the MHCPC to establish the CRS as a distinct but integrated clinical placement through which students are able to accrue the supervised clinical hours required for qualification. This structure supports patient welfare, maintains the professional standards of the MHCPC, and ensures compliance with the
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requirements of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
Patients are informed during the assessment process where referral to a student therapist is proposed, and such referrals are made only with the patient’s agreement. Referrals also continue to be made to graduates and experienced practitioners where clinically appropriate. Fees generated through the referral process contribute towards supporting individuals who are only able to pay a minimal fee for counselling.
As demand for low-cost, open-ended psychodynamic counselling continues to increase, alongside wider pressures on publicly funded mental health provision, the MHCPC recognises the ongoing need to secure additional funding in support of the CRS.
The MHCPC continues to deliver a one-year part-time Certificate in Counselling Skills and a three-year part-time Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in the Community. The Diploma Course remains accredited by both the BPC and the BACP.
Following the MHCPC achieving Member Institution status with the BPC in its own right, a Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy has been developed for delivery from the 2026/27 academic year.
The organisation also delivers a varied Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, incorporating workshops, seminars and an Annual Lecture open to the public. CPD events are delivered both in person and online and continue to attract experienced speakers and practitioners.
Graduates of the Diploma Course are employed across a range of settings including community organisations, private practice, universities, hospitals, GP surgeries and mental health services, in addition to continuing work within the CRS.
The Course Director and Board of Management are supported by an experienced tutor team. The organisation continues to explore and develop innovative approaches to strengthening and expanding its training provision, including maintaining a comprehensive programme accredited by both the BACP and the BPC.
Diploma graduates are trained to a professional standard that equips them to work within NHS and community settings, particularly where there is an increasing demand for longer-term psychodynamic therapeutic provision.
The MHCPC has successfully completed reaccreditation with the British Psychoanalytic Council and now holds Member Institution status in its own right. In addition, the BACP has replaced its previous reaccreditation cycle with an Annual Rolling Review (ARR) process. The MHCPC submitted its ARR within the required timescale and is currently awaiting the outcome.
The organisation continues to benefit from the contribution of experienced alumni, a number of whom now hold roles within the Board of Management, the CRS, the CPD Programme and the teaching faculty. Alumni also support promotional activities including Open Evenings. An Alumni Network established in 2023 continues to contribute positively to the development of the organisation.
The sustainable and manageable development of the CRS remains a strategic priority for the MHCPC, alongside the recognition that additional fundraising will be required to support future expansion. The organisation remains committed to providing a stable, financially viable and accessible low-cost counselling service for the local community. Following a period of consolidation, steps are now being taken to increase the capacity of the CRS.
Since the financial year end, and following external professional advice concerning the employment status of three individuals previously engaged on a self-employed basis, the organisation has regularised these arrangements through employment contracts. HMRC and the Charity Commission have been notified in accordance with the advice received.
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• Achievements and Performance
The MHCPC continues to provide a comprehensive training programme for student counsellors, maintaining adherence at all times to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and the BPC Code of Ethics.
The organisation also continues to operate its established Counselling Referral Service (CRS). Students and graduates of the Diploma Course provide regular, supervised psychodynamic counselling to patients referred by primary care and mental health services. The service remains an important resource for local GPs and mental health agencies whose patients are unable to access or afford longer-term therapeutic support in the private sector.
Students receive supervision both as part of their formal training and following qualification as part of their continuing professional development.
The MHCPC has continued to strengthen its reputation and maintain the quality of its training provision through:
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Providing psychodynamic counselling for individuals unable to access ongoing therapeutic support through primary care and mental health services;
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Providing psychodynamic counselling where this is clinically considered more appropriate than cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT);
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Supporting the reduction of NHS waiting lists by providing access to longer-term counselling provision for individuals who may otherwise only be offered short-term interventions;
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Providing open-ended psychodynamic counselling within the London Borough of Barnet, where provision of this nature remains limited;
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Continuing to develop a high-quality psychodynamic training programme supported by a well-managed clinical placement within the CRS;
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Ensuring that teaching standards and professional practice are subject to ongoing review through accreditation and reaccreditation processes with both the BACP and the BPC;
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Maintaining a referral service that provides careful assessment and timely referral to appropriately qualified counsellors and psychotherapists according to clinical need;
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Supporting the long-term sustainability of the MHCPC as an organisation committed to education and training in psychotherapy and counselling; and
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Continuing to develop the CRS in response to increasing demand for accessible mental health provision within the community.
• Fundraising Performance
Fundraising remains an area identified for further development and, in response, a dedicated Fundraising Committee has been established.
The organisation intends to continue developing and expanding its existing training provision in order to generate additional income streams capable of supporting future projects and increasing access to the CRS. It has been recognised that the primary strategic focus should remain on the development of sustainable revenue generation, with grants and fundraising activity operating in a complementary capacity.
As noted above, the MHCPC delivers a varied CPD programme throughout the year. These events generate modest additional income which contributes towards supporting the training programme and, indirectly, the ongoing provision of the CRS as an important community resource.
Financial Review
Gross income for the year was £243,149 (2024: £248,340).
Expenses for the year amounted to £244,666 (2024: £229,041).
Net funds, as a result, have reduced by £1,517.
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Investment powers and policy
Funds for day to day requirements are held at CAF Bank Ltd. The balance of funds is held at Santander UK plc.
Reserves Policy
The policy of the MHCPC is to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to six months of monthly core expenditure. This has been achieved in the current year. The reserves shown in the balance sheet are represented by unrestricted funds.
Report of the Directors for the year ending 30 September 2025
Accounting and Reporting Responsibilities
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial activities during the financial year and of the financial position at the end of the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors should follow best practice and:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in existence.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Directors on 12/12/2025
For the Trustees
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees of THE MANOR HOUSE CENTRE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING (Charity number: 1131804), on accounts for the year ended 30th September 2025
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Company") for the year ended 30th September 2025, as set out on pages 8 to 13
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect
~ the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
~ the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
~ the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Alexander Associates
24A Aldermans Hill,
Palmers Green,
London N13 4PN
Dated 19.06.26
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30 September 2025
| Note Incoming resources Activities for generating funds 2 Other income 3 Investment income 3 Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating funds Fundraising & publicity 4 Charitable expenditure 5 Governance costs 5 Total resources expended Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Transfer between funds Funds at 30 September 2025 |
General fund £ 232,340 6,128 4,681 243,149 1,315 238,812 4,540 244,666 -1,517 131,439 0 £129,922 |
Restricted funds £ 0 0 0 |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 232,340 238,697 6,128 4,887 4,681 4,756 |
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| 0 | 243,149 248,340 |
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| 0 0 0 |
1,315 1,352 238,812 224,364 4,540 3,325 |
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| 0 | 244,666 229,041 |
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| 0 0 0 |
-1,517 19,299 131,439 112,140 - |
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| £0 | £129,922 £131,439 |
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| recognised gains and |
All amounts relate to continuing activities. No activities have been discontinued. All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2025
| Note | 2025 2024 |
|---|---|
| Current assets Debtors and prepayments 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Net assets Unrestricted funds 10 Restricted funds 10 Total funds 11 |
£ £ 73,221 84,050 250,321 245,292 323,542 329,342 193,620 197,902 129,922 131,439 £129,922 £131,439 129,922 131,439 0 0 £129,922 £131,439 |
For the year ended 30 September 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilties for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Directors on 12/12/2025 and signed on its behalf by
For the Trustees
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1 Accounting policies
~~1~~ .1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities (effective January 2005).
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2005) issued March 2005.
~~1~~ .2 Incoming resources
Incoming resources represents the total income receivable during the year which is recognised on the accruals basis of accounting.
~~1~~ .3 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Where possible, expenditure is allocated specifically to the relevant activities for which it is incurred. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
~~1~~ .4 Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:-
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the directors.
Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
| 2 Activities for generating funds | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees receivable Assessment income Counselling Supervision fees 3 Other income Rental income Interest Received Donations 4 Cost of generating funds Advertising and publicity Internet site maintenance |
£ 213,782 680 16,003 1,875 |
£ 208,850 740 26,417 2,690 £238,697 £ 4,787 4,756 100 9,643 248,340 £ 0 1,352 £1,352 |
| £232,340 | ||
| £ 6,098 4,681 30 |
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| 10,809 | ||
| 243,149 £ £0 1,315 |
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| £1,315 | ||
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| 5 Charitable expenditure Courses Counselling Governance Course costs Tutors fees and expenses Rent Associate membership Catering and Graduation Other costs Counselling Supervision and assessment fees Governance Examiner's fees Subscriptions Administration and support - Courses Administration fees Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telephone Bank charges Management fees Sundry expenses Bad Debts Legal & Professional fees Salaries Administration and support - Counselling Administration fees |
£ 107,998 9,560 Direct costs |
£ 105,166 16,088 Support costs |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 213,164 188,250 25,648 36,114 |
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| 117,558 4,540 £122,097 |
121,254 - £121,254 |
238,812 224,364 4,540 3,325 £243,351 £227,689 £ £ 76,761 72,795 26,065 24,592 1,938 2,070 2,847 1,998 388 1,865 |
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| £107,998 £103,320 £ £ 9,560 13,830 |
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| £9,560 £13,830 £ £ 1,040 485 3,500 2,840 |
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| £4,540 £3,325 £ £ 12,914 12,495 912 752 101 12 1,759 2,351 198 326 44,921 64,345 10,052 3,643 438 1,005 2,510 0 31,362 0 |
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| £105,166 £84,930 £ £ 16,088 22,284 |
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| £16,088 £22,284 |
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6 Employees
Employees 2025 3 2024 0
No employee earned more than £60000 during the year
7 Board of Trustees
Trustee Expenses Nil (2024: Nil)
| 8 Debtors and prepayments Debts payable within one year Debtors Prepayments and accrued income 9 Creditors due within one year Creditors and accruals Creditors Accruals and deferred income Social Security 10 Movements in funds Restricted funds: Unrestricted funds General fund Total funds |
Bal 1/10/24 £ 0 131,439 |
Resources Incoming Outgoing £ £ - - - - 243,149 244,666 |
Resources Incoming Outgoing £ £ - - - - 243,149 244,666 |
2025 2024 £ £ 65,981 76,192 7,241 7,653 |
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| £73,221 £83,845 £ £ 9,177 10,348 183,387 187,555 1,056 0 |
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| £193,620 £197,902 Bal Transfers 30/09/25 £ £ - 0 0 129,922 |
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| £131,439 | £243,149 | £244,666 | - £129,922 |
| 11 Analysis of net assets between funds Fund balances at 30 September 2025 are represented by: Current assets Less; Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Total net assets at 30 September 2025 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 323,542 193,620 |
Restricted Total Funds Funds £ £ 0 323,542 - 193,620 |
|---|---|---|
| £129,922 | £0 £129,922 |
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12) Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30 September 2024
| Note Incoming resources Activities for generating funds 2 Other income 3 Investment income Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating funds Fundraising & publicity 4 Charitable expenditure 5 Governance costs 5 Total resources expended Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Transfer between funds Funds at 30 September 2024 |
General fund £ 238,697 4,887 4,756 |
Restricted 2024 funds Total £ £ 0 238,697 0 4,887 0 4,756 0 248,340 0 1,352 0 224,364 0 0 3,325 0 229,041 0 19,299 0 112,140 0 - £0 131,439 |
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| 248,340 | ||
| 1,352 224,364 3,325 |
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| 229,041 | ||
| 19,299 112,140 0 |
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| £131,439 |
All amounts relate to continuing activities. No activities have been discontinued. All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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