1-2-1 Counselling
Charity number 1169828
Financial statements for the year ended
31st March 2026
Charity accounts preparation & independent examination service
| 1-2-1 Counselling | |
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| Charity number 1169828 | |
| Contents | |
| Index | Page |
| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Receipts & Payments Accounts | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 |
Trustees' Annual Report
From: 1st April 2025 To: Charity's full name 1-2-1 Counselling Registered Charity number 1169828
To: 31st March 2026
Objectives and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
1-2-1 Counselling was set up to augment the provision of affordable counselling to the general public in the city of York. Its objects are set out in the Governing Document as follows:
- To relieve the mental suffering of persons in need to include, but not exclusively, those facing bereavement, relationship difficulties and breakdown, ill health (both mental and physical), redundancy, unemployment, stress and anxiety, gender identity issues, pregnancy related difficulties, discrimination, displacement, bullying and harassment, trauma, abuse, financial hardship, caring for another, judicial processes, growing older and end of life by the provision of counselling and support.
To advance the education of the public in the subjects of counselling and mental and emotional wellbeing.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts
1-2-1 has continued to fulfill its main objectives of providing affordable counselling, and counselling training opportunities, to the people of York throughout the year. It has maintained its two accessible city centre locations, one for day-time sessions and one for evening sessions.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the charity commission.
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
1-2-1 has continued to fulfil its main objectives of providing affordable counselling, and counselling training opportunities, to the people of York and the surrounding area. The charity celebrated its 30th anniversary in September 2025. 1-2-1 has maintained its two city centre locations, one for day-time sessions and one for evening sessions. A total of 185 new clients have been allocated a 7-session counselling block in the course of the year. Where a client would benefit, and when there has been space in the timetable, the counselling offer has been extended to 10 sessions. Most 1-2-1 clients attend face-to-face sessions, with a small number requesting telephone. sessions. Video counselling, a new development for 1-2-1, was trialled during 2025-26.
The counselling service provision is delivered by a combination of trainee counsellors – supported by a network of mentors - and fully qualified counsellors. Of the 17 counsellors who took part in 2025-26, 8 were fully qualified, and all 8 are continuing their voluntary counselling with 1-2-1 into 2026-27. Providing opportunities and support for trainee counsellors continues to be key function of 1-2-1. During 2025-26 a part-time counselling team facilitator contract post was created to coordinate, and provide additional support for, the counsellors. The management of the charity, which includes ongoing review of relevant policies and procedures, is conducted by a board of trustees. This currently consists of 6 trustees, the team facilitator and a part-time administrator. 5 members of the board are qualified counsellors. The charity continues to consolidate its internal organisation while always keeping its main objectives – providing low-cost counselling to local people, and counselling training opportunities – in sight.
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Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
Income has increased considerably on the prior period. This is primarily linked to the successful receipt of a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for £17,293, as well as the receipt of a grant from St Michael's Spurriergate for £5,000 and a further grant receipt from Purey Cust for £2,500. These grants have enabled the charity to cover its ongoing costs including room rental, administration costs and insurance costs, and also funded the purchase of a new laptop and card payment processing machine for the charity. Client donations have remained similar to the prior year.
Overall costs have increased on the prior period. The key driver of this increase was freelancer costs totalling £2,467, which pertain to counselling service manager costs incurred during the year.
Total reserves have increased considerably on the prior period as a result of the surplus made this year, providing the charity with vital financial security for the coming year.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
We aim to hold enough reserves for 3 months running costs.
Amount of reserves held
14,592 of unrestricted reserves
Reasons for holding zero reserves N/a
Funds materially in deficit N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
N/A
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
1-2-1 is managed by a board of trustees, including a chair and treasurer. These positions are confirmed by vote at the charity’s AGM. 1-2-1’s two part-time contract staff, the counselling team facilitator and the administrator, also attend the (quarterly) board meetings and contribute at them. Any counsellors who would like to attend and take part are welcome to do so. In addition to the board meetings and the AGM the team facilitator coordinates at least 3 team meetings during the course of the year, at which dialogue between the board of trustees and the counselling team is encouraged.
Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted CIO Trustee selection methods including Membership of 1-2-1’s board of trustees is open to both counsellors and non- details of any constitutional counsellors, but volunteer counsellors are encouraged to attend and take an provisions e.g. election to post or interest in the running of the charity, with a view to becoming a trustee name of any person or body entitled themselves. 1-2-1 was founded by volunteer counsellors, and it remains in many to appoint one or more trustees respects ‘their’ charity.
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Reference and administration details
| Charity's full name | 1-2-1 Counselling |
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| Other names the charity is known by | |
| Charity’s principal address | Tower House |
| Fishergate, York | |
| Postcode YO10 4UA |
Names of the trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Names and addresses of advisers Samuel Goodall Treasurer From April 25 Erica Newman From Jan 26 To November 25 To July 25 Victoria Chung Debbie Ashcroft Sue Morris Alan Dunnett Andrew White Chair From July 25 July 25 to March 26 Rachael King Vice Chair |
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| Type of adviser | Name | Address | |||
| Karen Wood ACMA Independent Examiner Outsource Accountancy services & independent examinations 2 Galligap Lane Osbaldwick, York YO10 3NR Bankers |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature
Full Name Mr Andy White Position Chair Date
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of 1 -2-1 Counselling
I report on the accounts of: 1-2-1 Counselling for the year ended: 31st March 2026 which are set out on pages 5 to 7.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Karen Wood (ACMA) Outsource independent examination service
22/06/2026
Date:
2 Galligap Lane Osbaldwick York YO10 3NR
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1-2-1 Counselling Charity number 1169828
| 31st March 2026 Receipts & payments accounts for the period ending: |
31st March 2026 Receipts & payments accounts for the period ending: |
31st March 2026 Receipts & payments accounts for the period ending: |
31st March 2026 Receipts & payments accounts for the period ending: |
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| Balance brought forward Freelance costs Transfer between accounts Supervision costs DBS checks Website & marketing Review of accounts Membership & subscriptions Office & administration Insurance Balance carried forward Total payments Transaction charges Net of receipts/(payments) Rent & Car Park Total receipts Receipts Donations Grants Gift aid HMRC interest Payments |
Unrestricted funds £ 8,069 7,500 2,200 66 17,835 280 6,134 2,400 315 67 165 1,821 549 90 71 11,892 5,943 - 8,649 14,592 |
Restricted funds £ - 17,293 - - 17,293 840 5,700 67 - - - 2,086 50 - - 8,743 8,550 - - 8,550 |
2026 2025 Total Total funds funds £ £ 8,069 11,744 24,793 5,000 2,200 - 66 - 35,128 16,744 1,120 880 11,834 13,715 2,467 - 315 260 67 149 165 137 3,907 2,998 599 55 90 180 71 - 20,635 18,374 14,493 (1,630) - - 8,649 10,279 23,142 8,649 |
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1-2-1 Counselling
Charity number 1169828
| Statement of assets and liabilities at: | 31st March 2026 | 31st March 2026 | 31st March 2026 | |
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| Current bank account Petty cash Assets Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted funds £ 14,567 25 14,592 |
Restricted funds £ 8,550 - 8,550 |
2026 Total funds £ 23,117 25 23,142 |
2025 Total funds £ 8,649 - |
| 8,649 |
| Liabilities Independent review fee |
Unrestricted funds £ 150 150 |
Restricted funds £ - - |
2026 Total funds £ 150 150 |
2025 Total funds £ 90 |
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| 90 |
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1-2-1 Counselling
Charity number 1169828
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2026
- 1 The trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
2 Restricted income funds
Fund name Purpose Lottery
| Total Funds General Unrestricted Restricted funds Lottery |
Balance b/fwd £ - - 8,649 8,649 |
Incoming resources £ 17,293 17,293 17,835 35,128 |
Resources Trf between Balance expended funds c/fwd £ £ 8,743 - 8,550 |
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| 8,743 - 8,550 |
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| 11,892 - 14,592 |
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| 20,635 - 23,142 |
Approval of accounts for the year ended:
The report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the trustees held on:
31st March 2026
Date
Signed for and on behalf of the trustees:
Signature Signature Name Name Chair Position (e.g. Chair etc) Position (e.g. Chair etc) Date Date
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