CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.02.24 Period start date To 31.01.25 Period end date Charity name: Reigate Community Counselling Centre Charity registration number:1154986 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document To advance the mental and emotional health for adults in the community (and beyond) by providing affordable and accessible counsellin Provision of counselling to adults for a range of emotional issues including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavemen¢ relational difficulties and life transitions such as divorce, separation and retiremenL 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. Statement confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and 1.19 Parn 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the guidanco issued by the Charity Commission on public benefiL Counselling is provided to adults without discrimination for a broad range of emotlonal Issues where the service b•lieves it has the appropriate resources to offer supporL The service users are from a wide cross section of the public, inclusive of all genders and lif• stag•8 from young adults to retirees. The service is self-funded by clients and fees are proposed based upon a sliding scale depending on income and personal financial circumstances. We aim that no one is denied access due to cosL The breakdown of contributions as of 31 January 2025 was: 2% contribute under £20. 47% contribute £20. 361AI contribute £25-£30. 15% contribute £35 -£45. The level of contribution enables affordable longer-temi access to many who would otherwise be unable to afford counsellin
Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: SORP reference No grants are made by the service and none have been received. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Our counselling provision aims to strengthen our client's skills, resources, and resilience to life events. However, no financial investrnents are made to any third-party organisation. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 The counselllng service would not be possible without the time, dedication, and commitsnent of its counsellors who volunteer their services at a lower sessional rate in relation to typical private fees. In addition, we offer placements to counsellors nearing the end of their fonnal training, which supports our aims of offering affordable counselllng. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Our counsellors remain fundamental to its success. The Trustees are hugely grateful for the Counsellors, on*oing support which enables the service to meet its aims. In addltlon, the Trustees are grateful to the staff and volunteers at the locations used. Particularly our principal location Reigate Community Centre and Methodist Church whose commitment and warm welcome enables the seNice to offer a range of times from comfortable rooms including disabled acces6. Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference
The Counselling service provides approx. 60 client sessions weekly including evenings. Where needed we continue to offer on-line sessions although the majority are now in person. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumStanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 At least 815 clients have been supported since our establishmenL By offering open ended sessions we can provide the 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 limit of 2 years unless there are exceptional reasons for continuing. Occasionally we need to maintsin a waiting list particularly for evening appointments which are often in most demand. In addition, following receipt of a generous donation, we have provlded over 70 free tlme limlted Sessions to Welcare service usars who often havo complex emotional struggles. Our s8rvice has provided short temi emotional support to parents who would not have the funds even for low- cost counselling. Feedback from Welcare and the parents has been positive. The service receives enquiries from range of sources including its websits, google search. In addition, it receives referrals from GPS, local mental health services and rsonal recommendation. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about". The Trustees believe that the Charity's objectives have been meL Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Fundraising is usually limited to the surplus generated from training events although no events were run last year. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Funds are held in a nominal interest earning account with CAF Bank. In addition. in Se tember 2024 the ma.ori Para 1.41
Investment performan against objectives of the Charity's funds were moved to the CAF Gold account which earns a better rate of interest This increased earned interest to 31.1.25 to £402.00 from £96.00 in the revious ear. Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posrtion at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity remains in a positive financial position. The deficit includes the expense of providing the free sessions to Welcare clients and the increase in the Counsellor session fee. Having qualified counsellors is important to meet the service needs and their sessional rate is significantly lower than a rivate ractice rate. The Servlce's fixed costs are minimal and can be met from client contributions Room hire is considered the main financial risk. The Trustees have agreed to hold a minimum 3-month expenses to fund the service primarily if alternative remises are needed. Statement explaining the policy for holding SereS stating why they are held Parn 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Fixed costs are minimal at £1200 per annum these and day to day costs are met from client contributions. NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.24 Para 1.23 There are no concerns Additlonal Informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Client contributions remain the principal source of funds The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 None other than the decision to move most of th• funds to a highèr interest earning accounL Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal risks would be losing the availability of Gounselling rooms at Reigate Community Centre and needing to source alternative premises. A description of the principal risks facing the charty Para 1.46 Sufficient funds are held to meet this ssible ex nse. Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution incorporatsd 17th October 2013 Charitable Incorporated Organisation How is the charty constituted? Para 1.25 Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtled to appoint one or mo trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are fornially noted and approved at the AGM by the members and Trustee Board. Addltlonal Infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The Service Policies and Procedures include policies for Privacy, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, social media, Document Retention, Privacy, Diverslty and Inclusion. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Those arn provided to all Trustees and Counsellors. The Trustees meet fornially at least bi- annually in addition to review finances and service provision. Additional Infonnal meetings tske place as needed. Day to Day administration is managed by the Centro Manager and any key concerns relayed to the trustees The charity's organisational structure and any wider network wtth which the charity works Para 1.51 The Service Is also supported by the Troasur•r and Safe uardin officer There are no related parties Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Rei ate Communi RCCC 1154986 Counsellin Centre
Charity's principal address 38 Monks Walk Reigate SURREY RH2 OSS
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustse name Office (rf any) Dates acted If not for whole ear Chair of Trustees Trustee Trustee Centre Manager Name of person {or body) entitled oirrt trustse ifan Jefh Davies Jane Melboume Caroline Downton Lorraine Martin 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name rtwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name NIA Dates acted rf not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Addltional infomiatlon (optlonal Names and addres883 of advisers (Optional infonnatlon) Type of Name adviser Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(sl Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) CA< L- i £)tstsJ Date /Tr /2S-
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 1st Febrna 2024 To 31$t January 2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrictod funds Restrtcted Endowment funds funds to thè ftr•St £ to th? n9aré•t£ to tho n•arest£ Total fund8 Last year to thè nreSt£ to thè ngarest £ A1 Recelpts Client fegs Amazon Smile Bank Interest Donations 39.267 39,267 36,674 23 96 20,000 402 402 ross income AR) 39.669 39.669 56,793 set an (seè tsble}. Investment sa Total rnc•lpts 39,669 A3Pa ment8 Counsellor fees Welcarè clients oJunsellorfe8S Centr& Manager fee Room Hirfj AdvertisirrtJ Insura Office Ibankllnd examiner D8S/ICOr31nb8hIp fees Tdephone 28,087 1,624 4524 9.282 938 314 1.235 26.087 1,624 4,524 9.282 938 314 1,23S 22,782 3,240 8,216 510 314 577 812 314 Sub total 44.747 44.747 36,765 A4 Asset and Inveslment urchases see tsble Sub total 44,747 44.747 36.765 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between fund8 A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 5.078 5,078 20.028 SS.155 55.155 60,233 CCXX R1 accounts {SS) 0310612025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period '+iltegones Details Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearast £ B1 Cash funds Total cash funds 55.155 Restricted funds to ngarn8t £ Endowment funds to nearnst £ funds to n•artst £ Detalls Details Fund to T*thSch 4•• b•lon Curront valu• tlonal Co•t lopttonall Details Fund to whl¢h au•t bolon Co•t loptlon•ll Currfrnt ¥alu• ional B4 A880ts retslned for th• charlty'8 own u8• Deta118 Fund to Twhlch Ilabll Amount d Whon d lon•1 B5 Llabllltie8 Signed by one or tjvo truste8s on behalf of all the tTUStees Signature Print Name Date of roval CW-CI 2S CCXX R2 accounts ISS) 0310612025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Iridcpendent Examiner s Report Roportto tho trusto mombern of ReJgai8 Communty Counselling Cantre On accounts for the year •ndod 31 January 2025 Charity no (If any) 1154986 8•t out on p•g•• l pOrt to the trustees on my 8qminatIon of the accounts of the above chaiity (Ihe Tnjst.) for the year ended 3110112025. Ro•pon•lbllltle8 and As the ¢aiity tru8tees of the Trus( you are r881b1e for the preparation ba81• of r•port of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 fthe Acr). I report in respect of my examlnalion of the Trust'8 accounts carried out under 8ects.on 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryirYJ out my examirk3tion, I have followed the applicable "rectionS given by Ihe Charty Commi88ion under Section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have cornpleted rny examinatlon. I confimi that no material mottors hav8 come to My attention in connection with tho examination which givos me cause lo believe that in, any rnaterial respect: accounting record8 were not kept in aCcdanC4 80ction 130 of the A& or the accounts do not accord wfth th8 accounting rocords I have no concems and have come acfO88 no other matters In connection vlth the examinalion to which attention Should b8 drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examln•rf8 •tatem•nt 81gnod: 2710512025 Jenny Ditch Relevant profo88lonal quallficatlon(s) or body (If any): FICB PM. Dip Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Licensed Pra¢#i8e Number 12587 Address: 34 Alma Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 ODH IER Octobor 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complet8 if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (s88 CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Glve h•r• brknf d•tall8 of any itsms that the oxamlner wl8h•s to disclose. IER October 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee81 members of Reigate Community Counselling Centre On accounts for the year ended 31st January 2025 Charity no (If any) 1154986 8•t out on pa9e• I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ( the Trust") for the year ended 3110112025. Ro$ponslbllltle8 and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basi8 of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the AGY,). I report in respect of my examinalion of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out rny examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145(5)(b) of the Acl. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with tha examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiners stst•m•nt I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connectlon with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn in order to enable proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date.. 2710512025 Name: Jenny Ditch Relevant profos•lonal quallficatlon(s) or body (If any): FICB PM. Dip Institute of Certified 8ookkeepers Licensed Practise Number 12567 Address". 34 Alma Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 ODH IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any iterns that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018