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 ActIv￿leS
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 a*7d 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. Rese￿e5 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 gene￿1 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 p￿sented 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 ￿qUI￿d by section 130 of
The Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records,- or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable ￿QU1￿MentS 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 ASS￿5 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 Ob￿1n 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 re￿1vable
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 A￿1VITIEs
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
p￿payMeNts
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 A￿ER 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