REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1155864
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2024
DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
OPERATING AS
LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELLING

DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial staternents of the charity for the year ended 31st
December 2024. The trustess have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January
20151
Counselling Service Update
In 2024, we have had 8 qualified counsellor5, 15 trainee counsellors. l office apprentice, 2 admin and one
rernote operational support.
2024 Llghthouse Centre based..
Play Therapy and Youth Figures:
Play therapy and youth therapy referrals 89 referrals
Play therapy and youth therapy sessions - 356 sessions in total, with 305 sessions attended and 52
sessions were either cancelled or DNA (did not attend).
2024 Secondary School-based Youth Therapy:
Youth therapy completed at secondary schools: 23 clients were seen, a total of 157 sessions
Nature/reasons for referrrals to Play Therapy included:
Abuse. Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment. Bereavement. CBT, Depression. Emotional regulation,
Loneliness. Loss, Neurodiversity identity work. OCD, Physical Health/Disabilities/Chronic Health
Conditions, Play Therapy, PTSD, Preventative work. Relationships. School refusal, Self-Esteem, Self Harm.
Sex Problems. Sexuality. Stress. Suicidal Thoughts.
Adult Counsellin8
Number of adult referrals received in the year 2024- 173 referrals
Number of couple/relationship referrals received in the year 2024- 13 referrals
Number of sessions have been seen in the year 2024- 775 sessions. with 650 sessions attended, and 125
sessions either cancelled or DNA.
Session topics included..
Abuse, Accommodation, Addiction sUPPOrt, ADHD, Anger management. Antlsocial behaviour, Anxietv.
Bereavement. CBT. Chronic Health Conditions. Depression. Disabilities. Eating disorders. Employment.
Finance, Gambling. Grief. Loneliness, Loss, Menopause, OCD, Physical Health, PTSD. RelationshiDS. Self-
esteem. Selt-harm. Sex problems. Sexuality, Spirituality. Stress. Suicidal thoughts, Work-related issues.
Continued.......
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Two Child clients 5UPPOrted with Play Therapy.
Client A C23RS42
Six-year old male of Indian origin.
The client was referred by his school in conjunction with his mother in the light of his challenging
behaviour.
It was known at the time of referral that the client had previously experienced trauma and was insecure,
anxious and had difficulty in making friends. It was also known that he became angry when he did not get
his own way.
Originally agreed that he should have 15 play therapy sessions funded by the school. this was later
extended by mutual agreement to 21 sessions.
The client attended regulary except when there was a good reason not to and was engaged in therapy from
the start.
For the most part non-directed play was used within the context of Person Centred Therapy IPCTI and the
client's age and development status.
From time to time more direrted play was used, including serve and return activities. drawing, painting and
building, all designed to establish trust and build a therapeutic relationship.
In time the client started to take the lead. set the pace and establish his own autonomy and sense of self.
He also started to move away from deferring to me as his therapist.
The client's therapy explored a number of aspetts of his perception of self and life events, including the
importance of family. the need to seek help. the value of trust and the impact of endings.
At the end of the therapy, the client appeared to more securely attached, better able to manage
separation and have a greater capacity to self-regulate. He also appeared to have grown in confidence and
to have a wider circle of friends.
Client B C24K0063
Seven-year old mixed race female
The client was referred by her mother as she had severe separation anxiety and was unable to tolerate
being away from her mother. It was agreed the client should have 10 sessions.
It was originally anticipated that after the first session, I would work one to one with the client. but her
anxiety levels were such that her mother needed to remain in the room.
The client was an elettive mute and would communicate through her mother using a mutually understood
and whispered language, including some British Sign Language {BSLI
The client engaged to some extent with paintin& drawing and games of Uno and to a greater extent with
sand play and some simple throw and catch activities.
By the end of session two. the client was starting to make but not hold eye contact with me and to allow
me to be part of her activities.
Over the course of the remaining sessions. very slowly and at her mother's behest, the client started to
involve me in her games and to use less of a whisper and fewer signs when talking to her mother.
By the end of session eight, the client was invitin8 me to join in her activities and to challenge me at
football.
During session nine, the client and I had our first conversation in which she talked about the football
training that she went to.
Although the final se55ion was difficult as It was an ending, 3 number of three-way conversations were held
and the client was clearly audible when talking to her mother and to me.
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Café & Community HUB update
Currently we have 15- 20 people who regularly attend and many ad hoc visitors seeking support.
There are 5 volunteers. Professional volunteers include a Social Worker. Doctor, Nurse, and a Counsellor.
We have two guests who sleep rough, who receive bags of shopping and are offered showers weekly. We
also have guests that have poor hygiene and we offer weekly showers.
Guests are also offered items of food and clothing to take home.
We have a trained chef who cookes and prepares a meal once a month.
Ourguests have complex needs e.g. homelessness, mental health issues. anxiety and alcohol/drug abuse.
We are not professionals in the above issues. however, we listen and will signpost to the necessary
agency. We also assist in completing in applications for PIP, housing or any pertinent forms.
We remind them of doctors and hospital appointments.
As a place to socialise and keep warm, our guests play board games such as Scrabble. shuttle board, bingo
and chess.
Community Cafe/Hub income is from customer purchases. We don't expect the café hub to be profitable
financially, but believe it is a tremendous benefit to the local community. We are considering allowing the
Café/Hub to become a social enterprise in its own right to enable it long term sustainability.
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The trustees consider the financial position as stable and satisfactory for the level of income.
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust. and consitutes as unincorporated
charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS
Registered Charity number
11558fv1
Principal address
24 - 36 Salop Street
Dudley
West Midlands
DYI 3AT
Trustees
Rev J Hayes
Shaun Eden
Dolores Wishart
Arthur Lavender
Hubert Treasure MBE
Independent examiner
Handmill Taxation Ltd
Spencer House
114 High Street
Wordsley
Stourbrid8e
West Midlands
DY8 5QR
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23rdJune2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev J Hayes -
rust
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dudley Counsellin8 Centre
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Dudley Counselling Centre (the Trust)
for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Respon5ibilitie5 and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are reponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and
in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 1451Sllbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination givin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. accounting records were no kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act: or
2. the accounts do accord with those records," or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered part of an independent
examination.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Handmill Taxation Ltd
Spencer House
114 High Street
Wordsley
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 5QR
Date: 23rd June 2025
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Unrestficted
fund
Restricted
fund
Total funds
Total funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
76.848
17,632
94.480
129,600
206,448
17,632
224,080
146,886
16,659
163,545
129,600
EXPENDITURE ON
Running Costs
29.211
129,600
158.811
140,958
Other
17,846
47.057
17,846
176,657
18,332
159,290
129,600
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
47,423
47,423
4,255
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
169,467
26,185
195,652
191,397
216.890
26.185
243,075
195,652
The notes form part of these financial ststements
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Total funds
Total funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
17.765
17,765
19.272
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
230.934
230,934
230,934
230,934
190,641
190,641
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
{5.624)
(5,624)
{14,2611
NET CURRENT ASSETS
225,310
225,310
176,380
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES
243.075
243,075
195,652
NET ASSETS
243,075
243.075
195,652
FUNDS
io
2024
20Z3
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
216,890
26,185
169,467
26,185
TOTAL FUNDS
243,075
195,652
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 23rdJune 2025
and were signed on its behalf by
Revj Haye5- Tr
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POUCIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefit under FRS 102. have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 {effective l January 20151,,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historial cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities Dnce the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under the headinds that aggregate all cost related to the category.
Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a
basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Fixtures and Fittings
Computer Equipment
15% on reducing balance
25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on it5 charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objective at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity.
Restriction5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
Statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement benefrts
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity'5
pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Going Concern
The Centre was fund by grants from a number of sources during the year to 31st December 2024. as well
as donations from clients and income generated by the Cafe. The Centre is fully supported by Dudlev
Community Church. both with the provision of premises for the Centre to operate from and also financiallv
to ensure that the services provided by the Centre continue to be available to those who need it within the
community.
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2. OTHER TRADING AcnviTIES
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Bank Interest Received
Café Income
1.514
16,118
1,068
15,591
17,632
16.659
3. RUNNING COSTS
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Support costs
155.266
137,187
4. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 315t December 2024 nor for the year
ended 31st December 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no tru5tees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for the year ended 31st
December 2023.
5. sfAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows-
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.1))o.
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6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnvmES- PREVIOUS YEAR
Unrestricted
ftjnd
Restricted
fvnd
Total fund5
INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM
DonatFons and legacies
Other trading activities
85.386
16.659
102,045
61.500
146.886
16.659
163.545
61,500
EXPENDITURE ON
Running Costs
Other
Total
97.790
43.168
140.958
18.332
61.500
18,332
159,290
97.790
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE)
4,255
4,2S5
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
165,212
26,185
191.397
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
169,467
26,185
195,652
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures &
Fittrn8S
Computer
Equipment
Fixtures &
Fittings
COST
At 1st January 2024
30,597
8,053
38.650
Additions
At 31st December2024
2.038
10,091
2,038
40,688
30.597
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2024
Char8e for year
At 31st December2024
15,497
2,265
17.762
3.881
1,280
5.161
19,378
3,545
22.923
BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2024
12,835
4,930
17,765
At 31st December 2023
15.100
4,172
19,272
8. DEBTORS." AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Other debtors
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OP4E YEAR
Year ended
31.12.24
Year ended
31.12.23
Trade Creditors
Taxation and Social Security
Accruals
Other creditors
12.CM)O
851
380
1,030
4.631
395
598
5.624
14.261
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
Net
movement in
fvnds
At 01.01.24
At 31.12.24
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
Re5tritted funds
Grants
169,467
47,423
216.890
26.185
26.185
TOTAL FUNDS
195.652
47.423
243,075
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incomin8
resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Grants
94.480
147.0571
47.423
129,600
{129,61X)I
TOTAL FUNDS
224,080
1176,6571
47.423
Comparatlves for movement in lunds
Net
movement in
funds
At 01.01.23
At 31.12.23
Unrestritted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Grants
165.212
4,255
169.467
26,185
26,185
TOTAL FUNDS
191.397
4.255
195,652
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows-
Incomin8
resources
Resourcès
expended
Movement in
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Grants
102,045
{97,7901
4,255
61,500
161,5001
TOTAL FUNDS
163.545
1159,2901
4,255
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
In 2024 The Lighthouse Counselling Centre and The Lighthouse Café were charged £I2,oC￿ in rent by Dudlev
Community Church.
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Year ended 31.12.24
Year ended 31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Grant5 - General Funds
Grants - Restricted Funds
Counselling Sessions Donations
Café Income
Gifts & Donations
HUB Income
Room Hire Received
38,490
129,600
33,458
16.118
1,800
500
2,600
54,370
61,500
18,182
15,591
5,571
6,375
888
222,566
222.566
162.477
162,477
Other trading activlties
Bank Interest Received
1,514
1.068
Total Incomlng resources
224,080
163,545
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activitles
Fixtures and Fittings Depreciation
Computer Equipment
2.265
1,280
2,665
1,106
Other
Supervision and Counselling
Sessional Fees
Project Costs
3,545
3,771
320
17,510
16
320
17,937
75
SUPPORT COSTS
Management
Centre Wages
Pension
Training Fees
Rent
Light, Heat & Power
Insurance
Computer Expenses
Telephone
Postage, Printing & Stationery
Repairs & Renewals
Sundries
17.846
18,332
85.514
1,890
1,807
12.000
1,248
1,108
2.487
390
944
2,827
119
63,531
1,500
2,243
12,000
676
1.100
1,750
553
758
1.628
375
110,334
131,725
Expenditure Subtotal carried forward
86,114
108.217
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DUDLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Year ended 31.12.24
Year ended 31.12.23
Expenditure total brought forward
131,725
108,217
Café Expenses
Café Wages
Café Expenses
Deliveroo Charges
PDQ Card Processing Charges
35,065
7,048
38,004
9,456
124
125
42,237
47,585
Hub Expenses
Hub Expenses
545
2,410
545
2,410
Governance Costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Professional fees
773
1,377
740
338
2.150
1,078
Total resources expended
176,657
159,290
Net Income/(Expenditure)
47.423
4,255
This pa8e does not form part of the ststutory financial statements
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