2023-01-31-accounts - Reigate Community Counselling Centre

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			SORP reference
Summary	ofthe purposes of		Para 1.17	Toadvance mental and emotional health for
the charity ove min	as set out document	in its		people in the local community {and beyond) by rovidin affordable and accessible counsellin
Summary ofthe.main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the			Para 1.11' and 'l.19	Provision ofcounselling to adults for a range of mental and emotional issues including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, relational difficulties, a'nd life transitions such as
Bctlvl'ties, pro)Bets ol services identified in		the		divorce, separation, and retirement.
accounts.
Statement confirming whether the trustees hav'e had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public			Para 1.1S	The Trustees have had regard tothe guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Counselling is provided to adults without discrimination for a broad range ofemotional issues where the service believes ithas the
benefit				appropriate resources to offer supp'ort. The
				service users are from awide cross:section of
				the public, inclusive ofall genders and life
				stages from young adults to retirees.
				The service is self-funded by clients and fees are proposed based upon a sliding soate depending
				on income and personal financial circumstances.
				We yim that no one is denied access due to cost.
				The breakdown ofcontributions as at 31January
				2023was:
				11'/ contribute under R20. 53'/e contribute f20.
				29%contribute f25&30..
				T'/e contribute 835445.
				The level ofcontribution enables affordable
				longer-term access to many who would
				otherwise be unable to afford counsellIn .

					Our counselling provision aims to
Policy on	social investment			Para 1.38	strengthen our client's skills, resources, and resilience to life even%. However no
including investment	program		related		financial investments are made to any third-party organisation.
					The counselling service would not be
Contribution		made	by	Para 1.38	possible without the time, dedication, and commitment ofits counsellors who
volunteers					volunteer their services ata lower
					sessional rate in relation to typical private fees. In addition, we offer
					placements to counsellors nearing the
					end oftheir formal training.
					Our counsellors remain fundamental	to
					its success. The Trustees are hugely
					grateful forthe Counsellors' on-going
					support which enables the service to
					meet its aims.
					ln addition, the Trustees are grateful	to
					the staff and volunteers at the locations
					used. Particularly our principal location
					Reigate Community Centre and
					INethodist Church whose commitment
					and warm welcome enables the service
					to offer a range oftimes from
					comfortable rooms including disabled
					access.
Other

		The Counselling service provides approx. 50client sessions weekly
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying thy difference the charity's work has made tb	Para 1.20	including evenings. In addition, where -needed we continue to offer on-line sessions although the majority are now in person.
the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.		At least 'F15 clients have been supported since our establishment. Byoffering open ended sessions we can provide th0 time for clients to develop more
		effective coping strategies to manage
		distressing events and improve
		emotional resilience and their
		relationships. The service has a
		maximUm time IImlt of2years unless there are exceptional reasons for
		continuing.
		At times we need to maintain a waiting
		list particularly for evening
		appointments which are often in most
		demand.
		The service receives enquiries from a
		range ofsources including its website.
		ln addition, it receives referrals from
		Gps, local mental health services and
		ersonal recommendation.

You ma	choose to include	choose to include	further statements	where relevant about
				The Trustees consider that all objectives
				have been met.
Achievements		against	Para 1.41
objectives set
				Fundraising is usually limited to	the
Performance		offundraising		surplus generated from training events which are offered at reduced costto our
activities	against objectives		Para 1.41	counsellors and ata reasonable	level to
set				other counsellors.
				Funds are held in a nominal interest
				earning account with CAF Bank.
Investment performance			Para 1.41
against	objectives

Review ofthe charity's financial position at the ofthe eriod	end	end	Para 1.21	The Charity is in a positive financial position	The Charity is in a positive financial position
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held			Para 1.22	The Trustees have agreed to hold a minimum 3-month expenses to fund. the service primarily ifalternative premises
				are needed. Fixed costs are minimal,
				and these can be met from client
				contributions.
Amount of reserves held			Para 1.22	RO. However, the Trustees agree hold a
				minimum 3-month expenses which
				would amount to 7,500.These	are in
				unrestricted funds and monitored.
Reasons for holding zero			Para 1.22	Fixed costs are minimal at less than
reserves				f600and easily met from client
				contributions
Details offund materially		in	Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation ofany			Para 1.23	There are no concerns
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Additional information	(optional)
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				Client contributions remain the	principal
				source offunds
The chanty s pnnclpal sources offunds (including			Para 1.47
any fundraising)
investment' policy and objectives including any			.Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
				The principal risk would be losing the
				availability ofcounselling rooms and
A description ofthe principa]			Para1.46	needing to source alternative
risks facing the charity				accommodation which may be	ata
				higher cost.
				Sufficient funds are held to meet this
				likel ex ense.

Description ofcharity's
trusts;
Type ofgoverning document		Para 1.25	Constitution incorporated 1'FOctober
			2013
How is the charity constituted?		Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organ)sation
Trustee selection methods including details ofany		Para 1.25	Trustees are appointed by the member
constitutional provisions
e.g., election to post or
name ofany person or body
entitled to appoint one or
more trustees
Additional information	(optional)
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			The Service has several policies and
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training oftrustees		Para 1.51	procedures as appropriate to counselling provision following . professional guidelines. These include Privacy, Document retention, Health and
			Safe and Safe uardin
			The Trustees meet at least bi-annually
The charity's organisational structure and any wider		Para 1.51	an agree policy reviews, assess the financial status and client needs.
network with which the charity works			ln addition, the day-to-day ydministration and client enquiries	are
			managed by the centre manager,
			reporting to the Trustees.
			In addition, the service is supported by its treasurer and safeguarding officer.
Relationship with any		., Para 1.51
related parties
Other

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Room Hire
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