Tho Gestalt Centre Trustees, Report and Accounts Year Ended 31 July 2021 Company Registration No. 03257274 Charity Commission No. 1155725
The Gestalt Centre Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 July 2021 Reference and Administrative details Name of Charlty: The Geslall Centre Charity No. 1155725 Company No. 3257274 Dirgctorsl Trustees: Stuart Renshaw Gilead Yeffett Sean Leonard Arnold Viclora Bytel Rachel Suk Yee Liu Dinaz Trudeau Richard Thomas {Resigned September 2020) Company Secretary.. Ellna Stsmu Registered Office: The Geslall Centre 15-23 st Pancras Way London NW1 OPT AuditOTS: Mercer & Hole GIOUster House 72 London Road St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1NS
The Gestalt Centre Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 July 2021 About Us The Gestalt Centre is a hub for inspiring learning, therapy and a meeting space in the heart of London A ¢entre of excellence for counselling and psycholherapy training and programmes for organisations A centre for therapy A place to work and meet for organisations and professionals A vibrant ¢ommunity of therapists and organisalional practitioners Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling and psychotherapy. It enables people and organisations to manage change, develop meaningful relationships and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and slrengths. The Gestalt Centre is a registered charity located in Camden, in the heart of London. 40 years of excellence in counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, including UKCP and BACP accredited programmes. Our Vislon A world in which meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people's lives Our Purpose The Gestalt Centre promotes the mental and psychological well-being of people. groups and organisalions through Gestall humanistic education, training and practice. Our Values We believe in and experience in our work, the transformational power of Gesta practice o a posilive force for change o can enable people to live life more fully o can help people to manage conflict o and develop Greativity As an organisation, we greatly value the Gestalt approach and practice o enhanced awareness of self and olhers different voices. both our own and others the view that we are all connected and therefore together responsible for cur communities
Gestslt Centre Strategy 2020-22 Strategic Approach staying tuned into developments around us Responding to challenges and opportunities as they arise with awareness and creativity Evolving as an organisation. in response to the changing pandemic context and to thrive in the post pandemic world. Guided by our purpos8 and the Gestalt principles. we'll be rethinking and evolving the way we operate and our offer. This includes new programmes, blended learning and practice and digital growth. Strategic Goal8 People and teams.. keeping well. connected and involved 2. Become, proactively. anli-racisl and anli-discriminatory organisation and In¢aSe diversity at the Geslall Centre and in and in the therapy and ¢ounselling professions 3. Upgrade our systems and develop our offer with digital growth in mind 4. Further develop GC communities such as graduates and programmes alumni members, centre based practitioners and our online community 5. Celebrate Ihe Gestalt Centre journey and work over the last 40 years and beyond Provide further opportunities for emotional and psychological support at the Gestall Centre, in the post pandemic world Leading voice and centre for Gestalt theory and practice Finance and business development for growth arKI sustainability Gestalt Centre Programmes and Activities and Perforniance in 2020121 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMES FOR THERAPISTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Psychotherapy and Counselling Qualificatlons The Gestalt Centre runs a range of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, inc5uding UKCP and BACP accredited programmes. This year we run 11 Psychotherapy and Counselling qualifications, including Certificate, Diploma and MA programmes, completed by 157 people on their career path to become psychotherapists and counselling practitioners. °Absolutely more than expected. The tutor has been consistent, boundaried and utterlypmfessional at every turn. I thought this course may be more basic than it has tumed out to be and I have been so pleased to find out that il s8ems in this field there Gould be no such thing. I had no idea if this would be the right Cent and Iraining course for me and now, l am thrilled to say I know Ihat il is. Thank you."
Michaela Brooks, Lead Helpline Coordinator Counselling programme student .1 found Ihis course particularty good in lem7s of its structur8. theoretical content and the experiential aspects, it definitety exceeded my expectations. The course is unparalleled in its excellence and robustness." Richard Lewis, psychotherapist MA in Gestall Therapymieory 5tudi85 A number of Gestalt Centre graduates set up their own private practice. while others find employment in the fields of mental health, human relations and allied professions. Growth of the Counselling programme The Gestalt Centre offers four, 1-year part time Certificate in Humanistic Counselling programmes and one, 2-year part lime Counselling Diploma leading to a professional qU81ification to practice counselling and BACP accreditation. This year, we were very pleased lo have been able progress Wlth the introduction of our second Counselling Diploma, with the addition of the first cohort for the second year, offering the opportunity to more students to progress and graduate as qualified counsellors. Professional development programmes for therapists and counselllng practitionars and healthcare practitioners This year we run 19 short courses and programmes for a lolal of 257 therapists and h8althcare professionals. They included practitioners wishing to accelerate their professional development and people wishing to acquire a positive new perspedive and develop skills and practice for healthy and fulfilling lives and careers. Gestalt in Action This Interactive weekend workshop offers participants the opportunity to experience Gestalt first-hand, whether they already work with people, they're looking for CPD opportunities or for self-exploration. Over the weekend, through structured exercises. individual and group process and discussion, explore the basic principles of awareness and how they can deepen contact with ourselves and others in any sltualion. They're followed by experimentation and practice with creative methods in a supportive environment where it's possible to confront ways in which we ¢ontribute to frustration and dissatisfaction in our lives. Certlflcate In Couples and Relationships Therapy The progfamme offers therapists, counsellors and coaches the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and experience required to work effectively with couples and other intimate relationships.
The course uniquely combines established Gestalt therapy theory and practice such as 'here and now, awareness and phenomenological methodology with Body Psychotherapy concepts, including embodied relational perspectives, somatic experiencing and dynamics of transference and countertransference processes. The course promotes training people lo be able lo work across communities, with a conscious attention lo Equity. Diversity and Inclusion. throughout the programme. It encourages disctsssion and development of practitioners in these areas of EDI as an integral part of the programme and their work. .1 deud8d to do the course as I wanted to do couples counselling using Ges1811 Therapy. The course design was safe, convivial, éxplorative, and infom7ative. The two-day structure was excellent, the group of pr8Ctitioners on the course were inspirational, rt was a privilege and I thank them. The experientl81 le8ming using role play was gal and a steep leaming curve for me. The Gentr8 is particularly good, I will consider doing another course ther8." Daphne Chalk-Birdsall psychodynamic psychotherapist Free Fall: Writing as Creative Therapy This creative writing weekend workshop uses the insightful, practical and participatory Geslall approach to help develop creative expression, whether you are interested in creative writing for personal satisfaction or professional development, or you wish to boost your confidence in Greative expression. use it as a therapeutlc tool or self-help. "I found Ihis cours8 on a G1Xle search, wanting to give shape to writing as Iherapy. It was wonderful and non-threatening, I learnt so much by 8ttending, and will oonsider applying for further courses al Ihe Gestatt Centra.. Adila Ahmed - nurse SUPPORTING GRowfH, CHANGE AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE, TEAMS AND ORGANISATIONS Geslall's emphasis on awareness, ¢al1vity. relationship-building and change, makes il ideal for leaders, managers, HR and OD professionals and coaches lo stretch their professional skills and develop their careers while they help create healthy and 'people centred. teams and organisalions. It can also be helpful to people working closely with the public such as doctors, nurses and health professionals, care workers, social workers and teachers. Here, Gestalt is invaluable for improving empathy and rapport with clients, raising awareness of the self and others, underslanding people's motivations and helping them to make positive ¢han9es. We run 17 courses and programmes for 207 professionals and their organisations in 2020-21
These programmes utilise the transformative power of the holistic, humanistic and relational gestalt approach, expertly combining theory with experiential learning and skills practi. Gestslt in Organisatlonal Development A dynamic programme that helps professionals enhance their ability to shape organisational dynamics, generate meaningful engagement, grow outstanding teams, enable and facilitate effective change and organisational success. Some of the outcomes for participants include, understanding, tools and practice to deepen awareness delve into organisational dynamics and people insightfully explore organisalional ecosystems tackle rigid patterns and blocked processes create strategies for effective meaningful change, organisalional growth and high performance. "A unique approach and tr8ining that adds significant V81ue to the qualty of ourpractice and impact in organisations." Consultsnt Clinical Lead Psychologist, NHS Hospital Trust Group Facilitstion programme and Certlficats This programmes enables professionals to work successfully with groups and teams whether they are a people-focused professional or work in a Iherapy-related role. From foundation level all the way through to the advanced programme. it offers an energizing and unique day of participatory leaming to build enhanced presence, confidence and skills as facilitator of groups and teams. Working with themes and issues such as difference, diversity and inclusivity and setting up and developing groups, and engaging in honest conversations are a key part of the course. 'The course was recommended to me by my supeNisor, I had become awa of my need to deepen my group faulit8tion practice. the course was wonderfully paced 8nd managed 8nd with 8 light touch which worked well. l .11 definitely cOnsAlerdng further courses at the Gestalt Centre.. Sarah Mottershead - Head of Organisational Development & Design. Public Health England Conflicl Challenge and Confrontation in Groups and Organisations Conflict and confrontation in teams and organisations can be very destrudive. However. il may also lead to innovation and meaningful transfomalion. It can be a sign of healthy,
resilient and collaborative team dynamics that embrace and make the mosl of differen. The course enables participants to deepen understanding of confiict sources, dynamics and approaches, gain awareness and develop skills and capacity lo work effectively with conflict and challenge. This includes skills and confidence lo create and manage constructive difference of opinion Ihat makes for high functioning teams. Shame in Organlsatlons Shame is a powerful emolion. We all have it. It comes up when we feel unworthy like we are somehow not adequate or not 'good enough,. It car¢ be one of the most intensely painful feelings and experiences, damaging forteams and organisations. It is also taboo. It isn't talked about. When we experience shame, we are sometime5 confused by it, don't recognize it as such or do and have learned to hide il, dismiss it and pretend. This year we introduced this new course where we talk aboLrt shame and explore how it shows up for people and in organisalions. Participants develop awareness of seff and others and gain confidence in confronting and transfomiing shame in organisations. In addition, the course explored how lo create 'antidote' strategies that unlock potential for relationships and teams in organisations to generate profound and positive change in teams and organisalions. THERAPY AT THE CENTRE Low cost therapy At the Gestall Centre we run a low cost therapy service where people access psychotherapy and counselling they can afford. In 2020-21, over 100 people accessed the Se1, receiving 2,800 hours of therapy or counselling. We have a growing waiting list for the service and are considering expanding it. Personal development groups Whether one is considering a career in counselling or therapy or work in 'people focused, professions such as therapeutic settings, organisational work, education. h@allh and social care. these safe and supportive group séssions offer the opportunity to help work Ihrough personal issues and challenges in life and work, develop greater awareness of how we relate to ourselves and others and foster our capacity to be imaginative and creative. Moreover. these personal development groups are an opportunity to gain insight into Gestalt and experience a Gestalt therapy group. This year, we run three 10 week programmes for 26 people and three weekend programmes for 19 participants.
Therapy and wellbeing A range of Iherapeuti¢ and health practices that support emotional and psychological wellbeing take place at the Gestall Cenlre. Therapists and healthcare practitioners hire a room with us and access a welcoming and supportive environment for their practice and their clients. The pandemic context in 2020-21 has had a significant impa¢t on praditioners. ability to deliver emotional and psychological support. This year practitioners that We able to come to the centre, delivered 2,042 hours of emotional and psychological support to people in the community. Financial Overview The Gestalt Centre operations and finances were significantly impacted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21. The prtmary financial impact was on room hire income, a significant income stream for ihe organisation. Required Cent closures, following government guidance and then limited activity al the centre with most therapists and clients reluctant to travel and commence in-person sessions while the pandemi¢ was unfolding, meant that room hire income was profoundly reduced to only 20Yo of the of pre-pandemic year and 70¥0 decrease compared to 2019-20 financial year. Total room income in 2020 - £56,890, 2019- £185,644 and 2018- 285,938. Nevertheless, employing our resourcefulness and creativity, we managed to generale income in news ways such as the introduction of a second Counselling Diploma and the expansion of our short wurse programmes with new and online training and workshops. This way, we were able to partly mitigate the loss of room hire income with an increase in training (fees) income that was by 11 % higher in 2020-21, generating a totsl of £719,894 compared to £648,980 the previous year. Income from students remains in-line with expectations as we have strong interest in our courses and oommitments to training, along with advance fee payments. Furthermore we managed lo secure savings thi5 year with resources expended amounting to £661.302, a decrease of £120,339 over the previous year (£781,641). This reduction was due lo negotiated rent-free period with our landlord, over nine months in the year and 20% permanent reduction in rent thereafter. All resources expended were lo support the key objectives of the charity. The resulting balance of total funds at 31 July 2021 amounted to £460,7756 (2020 - £309,241) £430.386 of which are unrestrided funds of the Charity. The Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet, included in this report, provide further delails of the Charity's financial performance for the year and ils financial position at the year end.
Resetves Poll¢y The Trustees define free reseNes in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines in that they are generally unreslri¢led fvnds less tangible fixed assets. The Trustees have reviewed the Centre's Reserves Policy and it is their stated intention that reserves should be at the equivalent of four months operating expenses, currently approximately £265.000. Reserves have improved over the previous financial year and have now reached the desired level being 7.2°A above four months operating expenses. The Trustees, emphasis will be on maintaining reserves whilst expanding the Centre in line wFth the strategic plan. Trustees have agreed to review the level of free reserves annually at Board meetings to ensu the appropriateness of the agreed level and any action required to increaseldecrease reserves. Gestalt Centre Govemance and Management Trustees present the Gestalt Centre report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2021. The Trustees are also registered with Companies House as Diffclors of The Gestall Centre and in accordance with the Articles of Associalion do not receive any remuneration from the Gestalt Centre other than refund of travel expenses. Trustees, responsibilltSes The trustees. who are also directors of The Gestalt Centre for the purposes of company law, are responsible for all goveming and financial documents and ensure that they are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom AGcounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial gtatemenls for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial sta16menls. the trustees are required to.. o select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently o observe the methods 2nd principles in the Charities SORP FRS102 o make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent o state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies AGt 2006. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities In so far as the trustees are aware: there is no relevant audit infomialion of which the charitable cornpany's auditor is unaware., and o the Iruslees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information Appointment of Trustees The Choi of Trustees is decided according to the knowledge and 6xperience needed to govern the Gestalt Centre. A suitable Trustee would be professionally qualified and meet Gestalt Centre and Charity Commission requirements for experience and capability. Tiuslees are appointed following a recruitment prOsS and interview with the Trustee Board and senior management. Details of training workshops and chartty law updales are circulated via email. Organisational Management The Trustees have overall SpOnsIbl11ty for strategy and governance, they oversee and advise the management of the Gestalt Centre and delegate the day to day running lo the executive leam, headed by the Chief Executive Officer. A meeting is held each temi with the Trustees. Chief Executive Officer, Faculty Directors and other members of the leadership team as and when appropriate. Additional meetings are held when nece55ary. The Executive team meet once a month to discuss and decide on the management of the organisation. operations, programmes and seNices and finance. Executive team members communicate regularly with all teams across the organisation lo ensure participatory and timely decision making. Fa¢ulty teams meet once a term to discuss and decide on training matters. An annual strategy meeting is held with the Trustèes, the Executive, staff and tutors to discuss the year and plan forward. Risk Management The Executive and Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated at least annually. Imiere appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. The Gestalt Centre organisational strategy and plan are developed and delivered with potential risks and opportunities in mind. Internally, risks are minimised with the implementation of procedures for authori5alion of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the centre. Implementation of UKCP, UACP, BACP and Gestall Centre standards ensure a consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspeots of the charity. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
Smo11 company provlslong This report hag been prepared in accordance with tha special provislons of Part Vll of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. Signed.. Dinaz Trudeau (on behalf of the trustees).. Date.'27 Awil 2tr22
The Gestalt Centre Independent Audltor's Report to the Member5 of The Gestalt Centre Opinion We have au¢Jiled the financial statements of The Geslall Centre Ilhe 'charilable company.) for the year ended 31 July 2Q21 which comprise the Slalement of Financial Aclivilies, the Balance sheet and notes to the financial slètemenls. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting fiamework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdorn Accounting Standards, including Financial Repgrling Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Iuniled Kingdom Generally ACpted Accounting Practi1. In our oplnion the financial statements= gwe a true and fair view of the stale of the Gharitable compan*s affairs as at 31 JLFly 2021, and of ils incoming resourw and application of resour, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended.. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., and h8ve been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 2006. Basls for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with Interrialional Standards on Audillng IUK} {ISAs IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financFal statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable wmpany in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responslbililies in accordance with these reqltiiemenls. We believe Ihat the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinlon. Con¢lu8ion$ relating to going concern In auditing the financial stslemenls, we have concluded that the trustees. use ot the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties felating lo events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charity's ability to continue as a going eoncem for a period of al least twelve months from when the financial slalements are aulhorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees wlh respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this reporL
The Gestalt Centre Independent Audltor's Report to the Members of The Gestalt Centre Other infomiation The other information comprises the information included in the trustees annual pOrt. other than the financial slalemenls and our auditor's report thereon. The Iruslees are responsible for the other informalton contained wthin the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our reporL we do not express any form ol assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our respclnsibility is lo the other infofmalion and. in d¢ing so, cons¢der whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knedge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to determine whether this gives rise lo a malgrial misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misslatemenl ol this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to Teport in this regard. Mattgrs on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing lo report in respect of the foll¢)wirtg matkrs in relation to which the Charities (AoUnts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if. in our opinion." the information given in the financial statements is inconsislenl in any material SpeCt wlh the trustees. reporL or the charitable cornpany has not kept adequate accounting records., or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and turns., or we have not e1Ved all the information and explanations we require for our audiL Responslbllltles of trustees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities stslemenl, Ihe trustees {who are also the directors of Ihe charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for Ihe preparation of thè financial statement5 and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary lo enable the prepar*ion of finanaal statements that are free from material misstatement, whether dve to fraud or erior. In prepaTing the financial statements. the Iruslegs are responsible for assessing the charitable compan$ ability lo continue as a going concern. disclosing. as applicable, matters related lo going conrn and using the going concem basis ol accounting unless the Iruslees erther intend lo liquidate the charitable company or to cease OFerats'ons. or have no realistic altemalive bul lo do so.
The Gestalt Centre Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Gestalt Centre Audltor's responsibilities for the audlt of the financial statgments We have been appointed as auditor under sectK)n 144 of the Charits'es Act 2011 and report in accordan with regulations made under section 154 of that Act Our objective5 are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free Irom material misslalemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI wlll aayS detect a material misstatement when il exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individu811y or in the aggregate, they could reasonabty be expected to influenre the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financiol ststemenls. Explanation as to what extent the audlt was considered capable of detecting irregularttle8, includlng fraud We gained an undeistanding of the legal and regulatory framewoik appllcable to the charity and the environment in which il operates and considered the rlsk of acts by the charity that were contrary fo applicable Laws and regulations, including fraud. We evaluated m8nègemenVs incentives and opportuniiies for fraudulent manipulation of the financial ststemenls and the financial report lincluding the risk of override of conlrolsl, and detefmined that the prineipal risks were related lo posting inapproprlate enlries including iournals lo overstate revenue or understate expenditure and management bias in accounting eslimales. Audit procedures perfoimed by the engagemènt leam included.. discussions with management. including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.. gaining an understanding of manag¢menl's controls designed to prevent and detect irregularrties., and identifying and testing journal etries. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities. including those leading to 8 material misstatement in the linancial stslemenls or non<ompliance wlh regulation. This risk increases the more that complianee with a law or regulation is removed from the events and Ir8nsacttons reflected in the financial slalements. a5 we will be less likely lo become re of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due lo fraud rather than error, as fravd involves intentional concealment. forgery. collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibililiesls available on the Financial Reporting Council's website al.. https-.II.frC.Org.UkI0ur-worklAudiuAudlt-andassuraneelStandardS-and-gUldanCeIstanda[ds-an[I- guidance-for-8uditorslAudilors-fesponsibilities•for-aydiUDescription-of•auditors-responsibilities- foraudil.aspx. This description fomis part of our auditor's report. Uso of our report This ret)Drt is made solely lo the charitable companvs trustees, as a body. in accordance wth Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008. Our audit work ha5 been undertaken so that we might $tale to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to slate to them in an audilorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl pemilled by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other Ihan the charitable company and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this feport. or for the opinions we have formed.
The Gestalt Centre
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Gestalt Centre
| _Steve_Robinson | Date | 5May2022 |
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| Mercer & Hole | ||
| Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors | ||
| 72 London Road | ||
| St Albans | ||
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Mercer & Hole is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Gestalt Centre Statement of Financial Actlvities (including income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 July 2021 2021 Total 2020 Total Notes Unrestricted Re8tricted Income and Expendlture Income Donalrons and voluntary income Income from charitable aclivilles Investment income Total income 30,370 30,370 782,447 782.447 851,825 782,447 30.370 812,817 851.825 Expondlture Charitable activities Total expenditure 661.302 661.302 661,302 661,3Q2 781,641 781,641 Net Incomellexpenditurel 121,145 30,370 121,145 70.184 Net movement in funds 121,145 30,370 121.145 70,184 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 16 16 309,241 430 388 309.241 460 756 239,057 309 241 The statement of financial aclivitoes includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure der¢ves from continuing activities. All comparative inwme and expenditure was unreslrtcted.
The Gestalt Centre Balanco Sheet 31 Juty 2021 2021 Total 2020 Totsl Note5 Flxed assets TatvJible assets 12 62,666 72,934 Current as$•ts Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 436,607 932,345 375,934 843,S37 1.019,471 1368.952 Llabllltles: Creditors.. Afflounts fallln9 due wllhin one year 14 970062 783.164 Net current (liabilitilI&sSQts 398,090 236,307 Total assets le88 current Il•bllltles 460,756 309,241 Net ass•ts 460,756 309.241 Th• funds of th? charlty: Unrestricted incom8 funds Restrited inG¢)rne funds 430A86 30J70 309,241 Total charlty fvnds 16 4£0,766 309,241 Approved by the Iwstees on 27 April 2022 and slgn&J on thew behalf by . (Trusteel. Dln8z TeaU Notes 110 19 form p•rt of theso aCur Company Reglstratknn No. 03257274
The Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021 1. Accountlng pollcies a) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Chaiilies.. Slalernenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FinanGi81 Reporting Slandaid applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191- {Charibes SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Companies kl 2006. The charity has taken advantage c>f the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Upd8te Bulletin 1 not lo prepare a Slalement ol Cash Flows. The accounts are prepaTed in sterling, which is the f(tn¢lional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in Ih$se accounts are rounded lo the nearest £, The Charity meets the definlion ol a public benefit entity undei FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognSed al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy nole{sl. b) Going concem Al the lime of approvlng the accounts. The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees conknnue to adopt the going coneern basis of accounting in preparing the aceoltnts. c) Depreciètion Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depciali0n. Depreciation is provided al rates Improvement to property 10% redLscing balan Computer equipment 33% redLt¢ing balance Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20Vo reducing balance Soare development No depiecialion charged as still under construction. d) Income Income represents amounts receivable for goods and Servi5. Items of income ale recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met.. the charty has enli118menl lo the funds", and any performance condiknons attached have been met. ej Interest receivabl& Intgrost on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured rellably by the Gharity,. this is normalty upon nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by the bank,
The Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021 Q GoodMII AcqLtired goodwill, being the amount paid in connecllon with the acquisition of the business in 1996. was written offf in equal annual instalmenls over ils estimated useful economic life of thTee years. g) Operating leases Rentals payable under operating leases are tharged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term. h) Fund aGcounting Unrestricted funds are available lo spend on activities that lurther any of the purposes of charity. Expenditu Expenditure is recognised On Ihore is a legal or conslruclive obligation to make a payment lo a third party, il is probable that settlement will be required and the amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably. J) Debtors Trade and olher debtors are recognised at the setllemenl amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald after taking into account of any trade discounts due. kj Crédilors andpmvisions Creditors and provisions are reeognised where the charty has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third paty and the amount due lo setue the obligation can be measured or eslimated lIablY. Creditors and prowsions are nomally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Financial instruments The trust only h85 financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basie finaneial insliumenls. Basic financial instruments ère initially CogniSed al transaction value and subsequently measuied al Ihelr settlement value with the excèption of bank loans which are subsequenlly measured at the carying value plus accrued interest less repayments. The financing charge lo expenditure is al a eonslanl rate calculated usin9 the effective interest method. 2. Company Status The Company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the chaiity being wound up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited tr) £1 per member of the charity. The Company obtained charitable status on 10 February 2014. The Company is incorporated i England & Wales and the regisled office is.. 15-23 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 OPT.
Th8 Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021 3. Income from charftable activities 2020 2020 Fees teceivable R¢XJm hire Other income 719,894 56,890 5.663 782.447 648,980 185,644 17.201 851.825 The exceptional items relate lo historic over-accruals that have been written down to nil this year. 4. Investment income 2021 2020 Bank Interest 5. Charitable activities 2020 2020 Rent and r¢x)m hire Payroll Adminislralion expenses Building expenses University fees Bank charges Depreciats'on Other expenses Professional fee5 Govern8nce costs Bad Debts Expense Impairment 39,843 477,438 37,104 30,719 21,231 3,164 16,996 7,073 19,509 7,380 845 141.705 442.645 34.216 46,169 24,531 3.498 17,719 42.928 16,023 5,498 6,709 781,641 661.302 6. Related partles There were no relateil paty Irar15actions during the year12020'. none). 7. Trustees remuneratlon and expenses During the year the trustees, remuneration was £nil12020.' £nill and fe-imbursed expenses were to vo12020. twol trustees for travel expenses of £21012020.. £4551.
The Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021 8. Taxatlon A8 of 10 February 2014 the Company is a Registered Charity and from that dale no taxation is payable on its income. The charity is exempt from lax on income and gains falling wthin section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied lo its charitable objects. 9. Net income 2021 2020 Staled after charging.. Auditors remuneration Deprecialion on fi'xed assets Operating lease rentals land & buildings olher 7.380 16,996 39.843 1.695 5,400 24,618 143,253 8,186 10. Stsff costs 2021 2020 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 438.402 29,491 9,5¢J5 477,438 417,279 21,295 5,372 443.945 Aver8ge number of employees 12 No employees received total emoluments {excludlng employer p8nsion costs) of more than £60,00012020'. none}.
The Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year end$d 31 July 2021 11. Intangibl& fixgd a88ets Goodwill Cost Al 1 August 2020 Additrons 11.750 At 31 July 2021 11.750 reciation At l August 2020 Charge for the year 11,750 At 37 July 2021 11.750 Net book value At 31 July 2021 Al 31 July 2020 12. Tangible fixed as$ets Improv8m•nt to proparty Software Developmgnt Fixtures. fittings and computer Total Cost At 1 August 2020 Additions Dispc*sal$ Impairment At 31 Juty 2021 161,908 68,457 1,750 230,365 6,726 4.976 161,908 4.976 70,207 237,091 reciaiion Al 1 August 2020 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposal 89,445 16,189 87,986 805 157.431 16.994 Al 31 Jvly 2021 105,634 68.791 174.425 N tbookv At 31 July 2021 56,274 1.416 62.666 Al 31 July 2C120 471 72,934
The Gestslt Centre Noles to the accounts r the yèar ènded 31 July 2021 13. Débtors 2021 2020 Trade debtors Other debtor$ Prepayments and accrued income 401,333 360,458 35.274 436.607 15,476 375.934 14. Credliors 2021 2020 Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Taxation and social security Loan Accruals Deferred Income 28.157 17.405 120,000 92.583 712,737 970,862 38.130 13,441 160,651 570,942 735,318 Fee income is d$ferred and released evenly across Ihg academic period to which il relates. All income deferred in the previous year has now released. All income deferred at the year end was received in the year. IS. Continggnt Liabilltes There were no conlingenl li8bilities at the year end. 16. Analysls of m¢vgments In fund$ Balance 1 Aug$1 Income Expenditure Transfers Funds 31 July 2021 Unreslri¢led funds Restricted tunds 309.241 782,447 30,370 782,447 1661.3021 430,386 30.370 460.756 309,241 1681.3021 UnStrIcted funds are available to spend on aGlivilie5 that further any of thg purposos ¢f charity.
The Gestalt Centre Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021 17. Lease CommStm&nt8 The minimum annual rentals payable under non-can¢ellable operating leases are as follows.. Operating leases which expire.. 2021 2020 Land and buildings Le55 than one year Beknen and five years In over five yeais 154.685 464.055 154.685 464.055 154.685 773.425 618,740 Other Less than one year Between two and five ygars In ovor five years 1,798 1,199 1,798 2,997 2,997 4,795 18. Control The charity is under the conlroj of the board of Iruslees.