Open Minds Counselling Service Limited Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30 September 2024 Re81stered Charity Number: 1155119
en Mind Counsellin Service Limlted Contents of the Financial Statements For thè ear endè 305e tember 2024 Page Cornpany Inlorrnatton Trustees, Annual Fieport Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financi31 ActIvleS Balance Sheet Notes to Financial Statements 8-14
en Minds Counsellin Service Limited Com For the an Information ear ended 30 Se ember 2024 REGISTERED OFFICE: Haywake House 28 Christ Church Road Ooncaster South Yorkshire DNI 2QL TRUSTEES: Alan Morg3n Jennifer Harr Craig Sobiec Natalie Green Ice-chair Chair Company Secretary Treasurer INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Jon Lister FCCA Enterprise Chartered Certified Accountants 8 Castlegate Doncaster DNII 9QU BANKERS: Barclays 8ank UK PIC Leicester Processing Centre Leicester LE87 288 Page I
en Mind5 Counsellin Service Limited Trustees, Annual Re ort For the ear ended 30 Se tember 2024 The trustees have pleasure in submirting the report and financial statements for the year ended 30 Septernber 2024. T¥ustees' responslbllltles statement Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial staternent5 for each fin3ncial year which give a true and fatr view of the state of affairs of the charity 3nd of the Incorning resources and application of resour£e5, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for the year. In preparin8 the financial 5taternents, the trustees are required to.. select Sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. ake judgernent5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", state whether applicable UK Accountlng siandards have been followed, subject to any mateiial departure5 disclosed and explained in the financial statement,. prepare the financial st8tements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume rhai the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustèes ère responsible for keeping adequate accountin8 record5 that di5c105e with re850nable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are al responsible for 5afe8uarding the assets of the charity and hence lor taking re3sonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Structure. governance and management The trustee5 have responsibility to direct the charity's affairs in such a way as to prornote the Objects. Ooy to doy monooement The day to day rnana8ement of the charity is carried out by the Managing Director. fe5ponsible to the Board of Tru5tee5 (who are also directors of the company, for the purposes of company13wI made up of the trustees of the charity. General meetings are held monthly to discuss matters and for decision makin8. Meetin85 are carried out in line with the Governing Document of the charity. Page 2
en Minds Ctwnsellin Service Limited Re ort of the Directors Includin the Trustees. Re For the ar ended 30 Se ember 2024 ort - Continuèd Structure, governance and management conttnued Recruitment and training of trusrees Trustees a recruited based on their knowledge and experience in the services the charlty provides to rneet its objectives. Trustee training 15 given before and during the trustee terrn. New members of the trustees are nominated bythe Chair and appointed by the board of trustees on a unanimous vote business. Risk monogement The boaTd of trustees have overall responsibility for ensuringthatthe ¢har¥ty has appropriate systems of controls, financial or otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records, for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reasonable 3ssurance that.- The charity is operating efficiently and effectively - The assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition Proper records are maintained and financial information used within the chartty reliable The charity complies with relevant laws and regulations Risk review The trustees have corducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and approprt3te sy5tern5 have been e5tabli5hed to mltigate those risks. Significant external risk5 to fvnding have lead to the development and implementation of a strategic plan. This w¥ll allow for the dIrectIon of funding and some activitie5. Internal risks are rninirnised by the implementation of procedu$ for authorisation of all transactions and projects to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity- These procedures are constanrly reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the ch3rity. ObjectNes and actlvitles The principal aEtiVTtie of the charity are to providé a counselling organi5ation available to all clients, offering services including counselling. personal development trainiltg to childr&n aged 8 a7d above and adults who are underprlvileged on any issue. This benefits the public because it is a subsidised orfreÈ service which is otherwise not available withill the Doncaster area. People accessing our service would otherwise have no access to psychological support o this nature. Reserves policy The charity asks for dient dofiat*ons in orderto build reserves. Resee5 are held for expenses not covered by ftsnders aftd towards the possibility of redundan¢ies where fynding is not secureLI. Page 3
en Minds Counsellln 5ervl¢e Iml Re ort of the Dlrectors Includln the Trustees. Re For the ear ended 30 Se ember 2 Contlnued Revlew of the year During the accounting period Open Minds was fortunate to have a variety of funding sources. allowing us to continue and e¥pand our counselling provision. This included Big Lottery Fund which transitioned to NHS IC8 Season31 Pressures and All Ages funding for OLar core wtsrk. The core funding was complemented by smaller short-terrn funding from DMBC Community Investment Programmes. Opportunity Area Funding and Shared Prosperity Fund- Stronger Links fortargeted counsellinR work in schools and with the highly deprived communities of Edlington and Hexthorpe in Doncaster. Our IMP,.ACT Suicide Prevention service continued to go frorn strength to strength, 5UPPOrtln8 adults who had made a recent suicide atternpt to overcorne the issues in their lives contributin8 towards their suicidality. Feedback from SeThice Users during this period- Feedback about mentoring/coLsn5elling- e team Is helping me, Biving me hope. helpin8 me find a path forwards from this terrible depression that I've been in. Honestly I can't thank her enough. and Impacvopen M*nd5. April is a nice lady I find tt easy to talk to her. No matter what mood I'm in when I go in to to see her l always leave feeling better and in a better pace than when I got there. It ha5 made me realise, when you are in this il Is hard to see how it is affecting you day to day, but when you talk to someone like them it makes a difference.- Feedback about coordination support including an ADHD referr31 and PIP fDrm- hey have helped me with everything that I need- the people are great, I have social anxiety and am made to feel comfortable which 15 not normally like me. I trust the people helping me. they know everything about what's happened to me. Given me peace of mind and helped me relax knowing my forms are fllled in for me, I struggle to fill in forms and thin8S that like that. I can't fault the team. Without them I don't know where I'd Feedback about coordination support including help with housing and PIP form--Arnazin8ly he4pful. a little t of a weight lifted off my shoulders. finally someone is helping me and listening to what I need. The team a helpful and kind, goin8 Out of their way to try and make you at ease.- Signed on behalf of the tru5tee5'. Jennifer Harris- Chair Dated.. 04 e &Jz6 Page 4
Inde endent Examiners Re rt to the Trustees of en Mind5 C un5ellin serv[ Limite For the ear ended 30 Se tember 2024 We report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 set outon pages 6 to 14. Retrospertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Action 2011 (The Attl. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this ye3r under section 14511) of the Charitie5 Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself thatthe charity is not subjectto audit under Charty Law and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under settion 145 of the Charities Att 2011." - to follow the procedures laid down in the gene1 directiOll5 given by the Charity Ctsrnmission under sertion 14515llbl of the Charff(ies Act 2011.. and - to state whether particular matters have come to rny attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions gNen by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cornpari50n of the accounts psented with those records. It also includes consideration of any ynusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The prtxedures undenaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opTnion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a 'true and fair wew. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent examiner's statement In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as qUId by section 130 of The Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records,- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable QU1MentS concerning fomi and content of accovnts set out the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination I have no concerns and have corne across no other matter5 in connection with the exarnination to which attention Should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jon Lister FCCA Errterprise Accountancy S**ice¥&mited 8 Ca5tlegate Dated: 11-g-Ici Doncaster DN119QU Page 5
en Minds Counsellin Service Limited statèment of Financial Activities includin For the earend d3 tember 2024 Income & Ex endlture Account Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Notes INCOM114G RESOURCES Grants ncomlng re$our¢e$ from charttable activities- Donations and legacies 10,178 4,950 833 10,178 255,675 833 1,591 204,481 787 Z50,725 OthÈr Investment incorne TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 15,964 250,725 266,689 206,861 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activitie5 16,203 Z63,994 280,197 220.405 Governance costs 7,116 9,516 4,239 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 18,603 271,110 289,713 224,644 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2,6391 120,3851 1 23,0241 17,7831 TRANSFER Total funds brought forward 28,239 114,709 14Z.948 160,731 TOTAL FUNOS CARRIED FORWARD 25,600 94,324 119,924 142,948 The statement of financial activities include5 all gain5 and losses in the year. All incornin8 resources and Yesources expended derive from continuing activities. Page 6
n Minds Counsellin Service Limited Chari number: 1155119 Balance Sheet as at 30 Se tember 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSEfs Tangible assets CUARÉNY ASSETS Stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 122,324 122,324 143,568 143.568 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors due within one year 620 NET CURRENT ASSErs/lUABIUTIES1 119.gZ4 142.948 Creditors due after more than one year io TOTAL ASS5 LESS CURRENT UABIUTIES 119.924 142,948 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds li li 2S.600 94.324 28,239 114,709 TOTAL FUNDS li 119,924 142.948 Exemption from audit For the year ended 30 Septernber 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audr( under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companles. Directors responsibilities
The members have not QuIred the company to Ob1n an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with Section 476 of the Cornpanies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their re5ponsibilitie5 for COFnplyin8 Wlth the requirements of the Att with respectto accounting records and the preparatyon of the accounts. These accounts have been prepared In accordance with the provisions app5icable to companie5 subject tts the small eompanies regime and wlth the FRSSE (effective April 2(X)81. The financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were si8ned on its behalf by.. Crai8 Sobieckt- Trustee Date: 04 16 Page 7
en Minds Counsellin Servlce limlted Notes to thè Financial Statement5 For the ear ende Ose tember 2 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES 8asi5 of zccounting The fitTrancial statements have been prep3red under the hisiorical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities leffettive January 20151 nd with the Accounting and Reporting by.. Statement of Recomrnended Practice (issued in January 20151. Going toncern The fitTrancial Statements have been prepared on a Boing concern basis. The Charity's attivities are dependent upon the continued support ol its key funder5 who have undertaken to provide such support for the foreseeable future. If the going concern basis weie not appiopriate, adju5tment5 would have to be madè to reduce the Value of assets io their recoverable values, to provide any further liabilities that may arise and reclassify fixed assets to current assets and long terms liabilities to Cash flow 5¢0t¢ment The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. 102 from including 3 cash flow statement in the financial statement on the grounds that the charity is small. Grants re1vable Revenue 8rant$ are ¢dited to the Statement of Financial Activitie5 in the year lor which they are received. Taxation The company is a registered charity and its activities are not subject to taxati(M. Tangible fixed a55ets Tangible fixed assets are stated at C05t less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over it5 expected useful life, as follows., General equlpmÈnt Computer equipment Furniture. fixiure5 & fittings 20% Straight line basis 33.3% straight line basis 20% straight Ilne basis Staff Cost5 and overhead expenses Staff costs and overhead expenses are allocated to attivities ofi the basss of time spent unless Otherwise identified to a particular fund. Pase 8
n Minds Counsellin Service Limited Nates to the Frnantial Statements- continued For the ear ended 30 Se ember 2024 Fund Accounting Funds held by the charity are either.. Restrirted funds- these are fvnds that can onl¥ be used for a parttcular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrirtions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Unrestricted funds- these are funds which can be used at the organisation's discretion in accordance with the objects of the charity. Oesignated funds- these funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees For restricted purposes. 2 Donations and legacies Unrestrl¢ted Restylcted Total 2024 Total Z023 Donations of cash or similar Donations in kind 10.178 10,178 1,591 10,178 10.178 1,591 Charrtsble artNitses Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants & contracts Primary purpose tradtng Fundraising events 2.550 250.725 Z53.275 196.500 779 102 197,381 4,9SO 250.72S 255,675 Page 9
en Minds Coun5ellin Servlce Llmlted Notes to the Flnancial Statements- continued For the ear ended 30 Se tember 2024 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED- CHARITABLE A1VITIEs Unre5tritted Restrl¢ted Total 2024 Total 2023 Sèlaries and staff related costs Volunteer expenses Counselling & CRB disclsoure5 Activities and trips Fundrai51ng and publicity Travel and training Premises costs IS,613 229.734 654 245,347 654 L94.479 270 247 2,114 1,563 2.892 6.908 4.835 3.250 313 544 3,118 3.088 S.200 3,884 14,663 442 5,200 nsurance Ilepairs and maintenance Printing and stationary Postage and telephone Bank charEe5 Refreshments Sundrie5 Depreciation 530 15.193 442 1,905 123 1.905 123 1,558 2.080 1,841 125 345 425 798 1,558 2,050 16,203 Z63.994 280,197 220,405 4 RESOURCES EXPENDED- GOVEANANCE COSTS Unrestrirted Ae5tricted Total 2024 Total 20Z3 Legal and professional Independent examiners fees 7.116 7,116 3,619 620 4.239 2,400 2,400 7,116 9,516 Page 10
Open Minds Counsellin8 Service Limited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSET5 Getteral Equipment xtures & Computer FFiting5 Equiprnent Total COST At 1st Ortober 2023 Additions 1,235 2,893 6,215 10.343 At 30th Septernber 2024 1,235 2,893 6.215 10.343 DEPRECIAnON At 1st October 2023 Charge for year 1,235 2.893 6,215 10,343 At 30th September 2024 1,235 2.893 6,215 10.343 NEf8OOKVALUE At 30th September 2024 At 30th Septernber 2023 Page 11
Open Minds Counselling Servl¢e Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements- continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 5 NET INCOMING RESOURCES Net incDmlng resources lor the year 15 stated after £har8in8'. 2024 2023 Depreciatitsn - owned assers 798 6 Inlormatlon on Trustees and employee5 The average number of employees during the yearwas 2412023.. 231 The total amount for all payroll costs was £245,347- this covered 24 p05t5 over the year No employee received emolurnents ol more than £60,000. The charity's key management is comprised of trustees, supported by the Managing Directof Pa8e 12
Open Minds Counselling Servlce Llmrted Note5 to the Financial Staterner- continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 8 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors ppayMeNts 9 CREDITORS: AMOUTrtrs FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accrued e¥pen5es Deferred incorne 620 2.400 620 10 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING AER MORE TIIAN ONÉ YEAR 2024 2023 Deferred income 11 ANALYSIS OF N$sEr5 WEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Revaluation Tangible fixed assets Current assets 28,000 2.4001 94,324 122,324 2,4001 Creditors due after > l year Net assets at 30th september 2024 25,600 94,324 119,924 Page 13
Open Minds Counselling Service Limlted Notes to the Flnancial Statement5- Continu For the year ended 30 September 2024 12 MOVEMENT IN FUND5 At Incoming 01.10.2023 Resources Outgoin8 At esQUrtes Transfers 30.09.2024 General funds 28.239 15,964 18.603 Z5,600 Designated funds Property fund Redundancy fund Total unrestrlcted funds 28,239 15.964 18.603 25,60) Bi8 Lottery Fund- Reaching Communities DM8C- Communily Investment Programmes NHS_ ICB. IMP,.Acf Funding NHS ICB- Seasonal Pre55ures Funding DMBC- Opportunity Area Funding Non-concessionary Client Work NHS ICB- All Ages Fundin8 DMBC. Shared Prosperity Fund- Stronger 1,670 1,670 6.669 2,452 95,752 3,300 4,866 6,669 54,720 56.464 89,808 5,944 3.31JO 4,866 58,510 170,532 112,022 23,473 2,000 10,816 2,(M)O 12,657 West Riding Ma50nic CharStles Ltd Total re5tri¢ted fvnds 114,709 250,725 271,110 94,324 Total fuftds 142,948 266.689 289,713 119,924 Page 14