REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE014241 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178563
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
for
The Counselling Hub
Ridgway and Company The Office, Ffordd Pentre Bach, Nercwys. Mold Flintshire CH7 4EG
The Counselling Hub
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
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| Report of the trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 | ||
| Statement of financial activities | 4 | ||
| Balance sheet | 5 | to | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 | to | 12 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 13 |
The Counselling Hub
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025. The trustees 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
The board of Trustees meet once a month with the organisation manager to direct the management and governance of the Counselling Hub Charity. This includes matters relating to health and safety, finance, risks, maintenance, staff, volunteers, activities, marketing, compliance with regulations, grants and the development of the business.
Objectives and activities
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the CIO are to protect and promote the mental and emotional health of the general public by the provision of a safe and affordable counselling service.
Public benefit
The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing their aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The Trustees remain committed to equal opportunities for all.
Achievements and performance
Charitable activities
The Counselling Hub has continued to operate effectively, maintaining some of the previous ways of operating. Creating continuity, resilience and robust ways of supporting our community and enhancing our service delivery. Our mental health support services have now fully transitioned into a hybrid model, offering both in-person and remote counselling. This approach has expanded our geographical outreach while maintaining essential local community services, including drop-in and one-to-one therapy sessions for those affected by suicide, self-harm, and depression.
Again this year, we achieved our objectives without statutory support, relying on the sale of donated goods and local fundraising efforts. Community initiatives included supporting families across Mold, Wrexham and Buckley. Our outreach via the Internet and telephone sevices is on a much wider scale. Areas such as Bangor, Chester and other smaller villages and communities are also able to access our services without needing to be present.
Providing Christmas gifts to local children is something we have continued to do and will seek to further enhance upon. We also collaborated with local businesses to deliver food goods and vouchers to families in need.
Our partnerships with Town Councils and Probation Services remain strong. We have integrated several probation workers into our team, providing them with new skills and mental health support while they assist with premises maintenance. Furthermore, we continue to provide supervised contact and mediation services, as well as placements for student counsellors and volunteers.
We maintain our presence in Buckley and Mold and have expanded our operations with a new office and preparations of a further shop in Wrexham. Additionally, we continue to sponsored two local rugby clubs to further our focus on male mental health.
Structure, governance and management Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Reference and administrative details
Registered Company number
CE014241 (England and Wales)
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The Counselling Hub
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
Registered Charity number 1178563
Registered office
9 Wrexham Street Mold Flintshire CH7 1ET
Trustees
P Ringeval V M Sale I Davies (resigned 4.11.24) M A Morton D W P Salisbury (appointed 30.10.24) N Bellis (appointed 23.10.24)
Company Secretary
Independent Examiner
Ridgway and Company The Office, Ffordd Pentre Bach, Nercwys. Mold Flintshire CH7 4EG
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... P Ringeval - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Counselling Hub
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Counselling Hub ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Christian Ridgway
Ridgway and Company The Office, Ffordd Pentre Bach, Nercwys. Mold Flintshire CH7 4EG
Date: .............................................
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The Counselling Hub
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| 31.5.25 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 34,949 Other trading activities 2 83,183 Total 118,132 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 114,030 NET INCOME 4,102 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 70,217 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 74,319 |
31.5.24 Total funds £ 37,491 69,648 |
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| 107,139 | |
| 92,875 | |
| 14,264 55,953 |
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| 70,217 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Counselling Hub
Balance Sheet
31 May 2025
| 31.5.25 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 208,119 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 - Cash at bank 10,987 10,987 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (16,732) NET CURRENT ASSETS (5,745) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 202,374 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 10 (128,055) NET ASSETS 74,319 FUNDS 12 Unrestricted funds 74,319 TOTAL FUNDS 74,319 |
31.5.24 Total funds £ 209,462 1,126 10,037 11,163 (16,214) (5,051) 204,411 (134,194) 70,217 70,217 70,217 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 May 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Counselling Hub
Balance Sheet - continued 31 May 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. P Ringeval - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
INCOME
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once 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 headings 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.
Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions 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.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Sales
31.5.25 31.5.24 £ £ 83,183 69,648
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.5.25 | 31.5.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 2,027 | 1,692 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Mrs P Ringeval received gross income of £35,197 during the year to 31/05/2023 (prior year £34,519).
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2025 nor for the year ended 31 May 2024.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31.5.25 | 31.5.24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 4 | 5 |
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | ||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
| Unrestricted | ||
| fund | ||
| £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 37,491 | |
| Other trading activities | 69,648 | |
| Total | 107,139 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Raising funds | 92,875 | |
| NET INCOME | 14,264 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 55,953 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 70,217 |
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Plant and property machinery £ £ COST At 1 June 2024 202,040 175 Additions - 140 At 31 May 2025 202,040 315 DEPRECIATION At 1 June 2024 - 128 Charge for year - 47 At 31 May 2025 - 175 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 May 2025 202,040 140 At 31 May 2024 202,040 47 8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other loans (see note 11) Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Pension Other creditors Accrued expenses |
Motor vehicles £ 1,800 - 1,800 1,056 186 1,242 558 744 |
Computer equipment £ 13,914 544 14,458 7,283 1,794 9,077 5,381 6,631 31.5.25 £ - 31.5.25 £ 14,400 1 887 256 - 1,188 16,732 |
Totals £ 217,929 684 218,613 8,467 2,027 10,494 208,119 209,462 31.5.24 £ 1,126 31.5.24 £ 14,400 (1) 266 11 218 1,320 16,214 |
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Other loans (see note 11) 11. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Other loans Amounts falling between one and two years: Other loans - 1-2 years Amounts falling due between two and five years: Other loans - 2-5 years Amounts falling due in more than five years: Repayable by instalments: Other loans more 5yrs instal 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.6.24 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 70,217 TOTAL FUNDS 70,217 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 118,132 TOTAL FUNDS 118,132 |
31.5.25 31.5.24 £ £ 128,055 134,194 31.5.25 31.5.24 £ £ 14,400 14,400 14,400 14,400 43,200 43,200 70,455 76,594 Net movement At in funds 31.5.25 £ £ 4,102 74,319 4,102 74,319 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (114,030) 4,102 (114,030) 4,102 |
31.5.24 £ 134,194 |
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| 4,102 |
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.6.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 55,953 TOTAL FUNDS 55,953 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 107,139 TOTAL FUNDS 107,139 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: At 1.6.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 55,953 TOTAL FUNDS 55,953 |
Net movement At in funds 31.5.24 £ £ 14,264 70,217 14,264 70,217 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (92,875) 14,264 (92,875) 14,264 Net movement At in funds 31.5.25 £ £ 18,366 74,319 18,366 74,319 |
Net movement At in funds 31.5.24 £ £ 14,264 70,217 14,264 70,217 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (92,875) 14,264 (92,875) 14,264 Net movement At in funds 31.5.25 £ £ 18,366 74,319 18,366 74,319 |
Net movement At in funds 31.5.24 £ £ 14,264 70,217 14,264 70,217 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (92,875) 14,264 (92,875) 14,264 Net movement At in funds 31.5.25 £ £ 18,366 74,319 18,366 74,319 |
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| 14,264 | |||
| At 31.5.25 £ 74,319 74,319 |
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| 74,319 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 225,271 225,271 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (206,905) 18,366 (206,905) 18,366 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (206,905) 18,366 (206,905) 18,366 |
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| 18,366 |
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The Counselling Hub
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2025.
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The Counselling Hub
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Grants Other trading activities Sales Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Support costs Finance Bank charges Bank loan interest Other Wages Rates and water Licences and insurance Light and heat Telephone Sundries Staff welfare and cleaning Repairs and maintenance Post and stationery Accountancy Advertising Subscriptions Staff training Card machine fees Motor and travel Software and IT costs Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Computer equipment Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2025 31.5.25 31.5.24 £ £ 34,949 37,491 83,183 69,648 118,132 107,139 1,831 554 8,262 8,557 10,093 9,111 72,929 58,946 2,319 2,265 1,355 1,590 5,150 3,082 2,559 1,664 2,950 - 1,527 1,932 2,915 2,805 567 1,076 1,527 1,825 464 296 2,084 1,644 1,228 937 1,000 921 2,826 2,853 510 235 47 16 186 248 1,794 1,429 103,937 83,764 114,030 92,875 4,102 14,264 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2025 31.5.25 31.5.24 £ £ 34,949 37,491 83,183 69,648 118,132 107,139 1,831 554 8,262 8,557 10,093 9,111 72,929 58,946 2,319 2,265 1,355 1,590 5,150 3,082 2,559 1,664 2,950 - 1,527 1,932 2,915 2,805 567 1,076 1,527 1,825 464 296 2,084 1,644 1,228 937 1,000 921 2,826 2,853 510 235 47 16 186 248 1,794 1,429 103,937 83,764 114,030 92,875 4,102 14,264 |
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| 107,139 554 8,557 |
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| 9,111 58,946 2,265 1,590 3,082 1,664 - 1,932 2,805 1,076 1,825 296 1,644 937 921 2,853 235 16 248 1,429 |
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| 83,764 | ||
| 92,875 | ||
| 14,264 |
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