WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT & UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHARITY NUMBER: 1195260 Page1 121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTENTS Page Trustees Report Independent Examiner's Report Slalement of financial adivities Balance sheet 10 Slatement of cash flows Notes lo the financial statements 12 Page2121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in Note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's conslilution, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and the Charities Slalernenl of Recommended Practice {second edf(ion) and Financial Reporting Standard FRS102. Chair Of Trustees Report It is my pleasure lo present the Chair of Trustees. Report for Winchester YoLrth Counselling IWYCI. The Chair of Trustees, Report for 2023-2024 discussed the way that our service was caring for individuals with greater levels of complexity and risk. This theme continued into 2024-2025, however we also focussed on expanding Ihe capacity of the Servi￿ to try and satisfy the local need. In the 2024-2025 yearwe reached more young people in the local area by offering 2536 sessions of counselling la 90/0 increase on the previous yearl. We also relumed to schools. offering free provision at King's School lo allow young people to be seen in a more convenient location than the lown cenlre where appropriate. A major shtft across this year was the devebpment of our group programming. Noticing the success of the Wellbeing drop-in service in the 202>2024 financial year, we realised we needed to cater for more young individuals and their supporting adults, and the value of expert-led peer support. To Ihis end, we continued to host the Wellbeing Dropin service, as well as launching several new groups.. a Dropin al the University of Winchester for students, a parent support group bringing together parents of children with neurodiversily, and a support group for Ukrainian ￿fvgees. We also continued our Parent Speaker Series, providing quarterty talks lo local parents from expert speakers. All group programming is facilitated by qualified eounsellinglcare professionals. Across the year, wè recorded over 375 attendances lo these groups - significantly expandin9 our local reach and impact. Our focus on the natural wodd remained a priorty this year, with our nature therapy group running across the year and assisting 18 young people across over 200 attendances. Our Walk and Talk loutdoor onè- toryone therapy) offering also increased, with 28 clients seen across Ihe 403 sessions offered within this servi￿. We also looked lo expand our reach through training other professionals and promots'ng the benefits of nature for mental heaith via our resources and soaal media. Despite all of this expansion and innovation. our waitlist was higher than ever, peaking al 120 and demonstrating the clear need for our support in the local area. Our commitment to continuing as a Youth-Led organisalion was ￿mented this year with regular meetings of our Youth Board and specific roles for each member being agreed. The Youth Board participated in activities across every level of the charity.. including attending Board meetings, reviewing policies, project and business plans, joining the recruilmenl process for new staff and Trustees, fundraising, and creating social media and website content. We would like to say a special thank you to all the young people involved, and in particular to the Chairs of the Youth Board across this year, Charlotte and Emaline. From a strategic perspective, this was a year of fulfilment and action. We were in the first year of two multi-year grants, compleling the recrurtment of the full core team and putting into place the projecls and programmes that we wished lo prioritise. Once in progress, we were able to look ahead to plan the diversification of our income streams for the future, when our fundraising situation may be less secure amidst the increasingty difficult Grants landscape. We also pushed hard lo strengthen our community presence and networks and focussed on evidencing the impacts of our activities. Al the end of Ihe 2024-2025 financial year, our core slaff numbered 916.3 ￿E1. In the summer of 2024, we appointed Hannah Reidy as perniane￿ CEO and welcomed Erin Tollefsen back from malernrf(y leave in her new role as Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager. Since the year end, Jill Guppy (previous Clinical Lead) moved to a posrtion focussing on her passion - the outdoors, and we have created a new Clinical C(>Lead team to fulfil the increased Safeguarding burden that the charity faces. Page3121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 To create cohesion within the organisation amidst these changes, we organised a regular training and meeting programme, a highlight being a successful Organisational Day in November 2024, bringing all stakeholders Islaff, volunteers, Board and Youth Board) logelher in nature to agree our new organisalional values of Curiosity, Compassion, Collaboration. Courage and Integrity. During the year we thanked four Trustees who left the board and were extremety pleased to recruit four new Trustees, to maintain the strength of the board. Looking fomard, the Youth Board, Board and Core Team devek)ped the following 5 Priorities for the 2025- 2026 financial year.. PrSorlty One: To help more chlldren. young people and thelr famllles wlth hlgh quallty therapeutlc support, addresslng evolvlng needs. Courage.. We will pilot new projects alongs￿ our exisling serV￿e provision. Compassion.. We will listen and ensure that our services remain grounded to the changing needs of our st8keholdet3. Prlorlty Two: To bulld on our posStion as a youth4ed organisation, advocating for posltlve outcomes In mental health. Collaboration.. We will continue to increase our Gommunify nehvoths and partnerships, spotlwhting our youth board. Curiosity., We will engage with the loca18ndnat￿naICommUnlfy to examine and bn)8dcast the importance of youth mental health. Prlorlty Threo: To recognlse and share our responslbllltles In promotlng a healthy planet In conjun¢tlon wlth healthy lifestyles. Courage.. W8 will speak out in the publ￿ domain about th8 links between th8 climate cri&s and the m8ntal health crisis. W8 will aim to promote awarenèss about the importancè of both. Integrity.. We will steer the charity S 8clivi1￿$ in line with our roots and values. Priority Four: To dèvelop diverse stratsgies to generate more funds that allow us to support and sustsln our team and our work. Collaboration.. We will oonlinue to incTr8se our communty netwoths and partnerships, including in schools. Compasslon.. We will stspK￿ our staff and volunteers with their wellbeing. PrSorlty Flve: To focus on demonstratlng our Impact through evldence, upholding strong governance and transparency. ensuring the highest levels of accountability and public trusL Integrity.. We ￿11 steer the charity S 8Ctivit￿S thmugh its govem8nce processes 8nd 8 clinic81 model. We look forward to the year ahead and feel energised to conlinue supporting the young individuals in our local community who need it mosl wrth Iheir menlal heallh. Page4121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reference and Administrative Detsils The charity is charitable incorporated organisation {CIO) and is governed by its Constitution. Name.. Winchester Youth Counselling Charity Number.. 1195260 Trustees.. Garelh Bloomfield Alison Day Deborah Lockett Natasha Montagu Thurslen Clemenls Kirsleen Hook Michael Mander Andrew Newberry Susannah Webber Dason Bodilly Michelle Flynn Julie Todd Resigrted 131h April 2024 Resigned Th April 2024 Resigned 2Ph February 2025 Appointed 30 June 2022 Resigned 12 June 2025 Appointed &h December 2023 Appointed 25 January 2024 Appointed 2T' March 2024 Appointed 2fh March 2024 Appointed 25 Juty 2024 Appointed 261h September 2024 Appointed 26 September 2024 Appointed 28 Novembèr 2024 Trustees are appointed lo the Board after interview wrth the existing Trustees, and the appointment ratified al the next meeting of the Board. Trustees are removed in writing within the provisions Ihal are laid down in the Conslilulion. Trustees are trained on joining the organisation via an induction pack and discussions with the Chair, CEO and key operational staff. They also engage in mandatory training on Safeguarding. Senior Staff.. Dr Hannah Reidy.. Erin Tollefsen.. Lucy Clarke.. Rose Milford.. Jill Guppy.. Consuttanl from April 2024., permanent CEO from September 2024 CEO lunlil May 2024), Tnjsls and Granls Fundraising Manager (from May 20241 Ccpclinical Lead {January 20251 Deputy Clinical Lead {January 2024). C¢>Clinical Lead (January 20251 clin￿al Lead (unlil January 2025) Address.. 2nd Floor, East Wing, The Winchester Cenlre, 68 St George's Street, Winchester, Hampshire S023 8AH Telephone.. 01962 820 444 Email.. admin winch c.or Website.. www.wincheste outhcounsellin Page5121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Bankers.. National Westminster Bank PLC, Old Bank Branch, 105, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 9AW Accountants.. Rolhmans LLP, Avebury House, 6, St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 8BN Treasurer's Report In the year ended March 2025, the Charity generated a surplus of £125.701 12024 £9831. This was achieved through increasing income by 47.8010 with expenditure increasing by 14.5010. The increase in Grant Income was offset slightly by the fall in income from other sources. The growth in income was achieved mainly through two new mulli year grants. which have enabled us to strengthen our core team and expand the Servi￿ we provide lo young people. The lag between being awarded the grant, and achieving full staffing and expanded services has resulted in a significant surplus for the year, which we anlicipale falling next financial year when income and costs will be more eventy matched. Reserves Policy The surplus increased Reserves lo £236.804 (2024 £111.103). Despite thè incréasè in annual expenditure, this represenls a significant increase in Ihe perK)d of expendrture covered by reserves, leaving il coMforta￿Y within our policy range of 3 to 6 months. Objectlves and a¢tlvltles C is a public benefit enlty. Its mission is to provide free counselling, therapy and mental health support to young people aged 11- 25 in Hampshire as well as support and advice for parents and families. The service is confidential and is supported by a team of professionalty trained counsellors including some volunteers. It primarily offers one to one tradf(ional counselling in its offi￿$ but also offers outdoor ther8pies vi8 Its walk and talk and nature therapy programme, as well as group support. In addition, il operates a private counselling service in a school where the school contributes towards the cost of providing free counselling sessions to pupils. We are incredibly grateful to our leam of volunteer counsellors who have conlributed valuable lime and other generous individuals who have provided addf(ional services free of charge. Page6121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees confimi that they have complied with their duty under section 17151 of the Charities Acl 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when exercising any powers or duties to which this guidance is re￿Vant. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 4 December 2025 and signed on ils behalf by Me Andrew Newberry Chair Dason Bodilly Vice-chair Page7121 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report lo the trustees on my examinalion of Ihe ac¢ounl$ of Wn¢he$ter Youlh Counselling I'the Charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charty trustees of the Charity 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 as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examinalion I have followed all the applicable the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145{5) {b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must b8 a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confinn that l am qualified lo undertake Ihe examination because l am member of the Institute of Chartered Accounlanls in England & Wales, which is one of the listed bc*Jies. I have completed my examination. I confimi Ihal no malerial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respecl of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do nol accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in th8 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other Malle￿ in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the 8cwunts to be reached. Jonathan Poulter FCA, CTA Rolhmans LLP Chartered Accountants Avebury House St Peter Street Winchester Hampshire S023 8BN Dale.. 21 January 2026 Page8121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {Incorporating an Income & Expenditure Account) Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Note INCOME FROM: Donations and lega￿e$ Charitable activities Investments Other Income 208.139 133,405 2.145 6,092 203,410 411,549 214,442 133,405 150,575 2,145 684 6,092 8,531 Total Incorne 349,781 203,410 553,191 374,232 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities Total Expenditure 7,202 211,209 218,411 2.464 9,666 11,707 206,615 417,824 361,542 209,079 427,490 373,249 NET INCOME I EXPENDITURE 131,370 15,669) 125,701 983 Transfers between funds 16 17,920) 7,920 NET MOVEMEMf IN FUNDS 123,450 2,251 125,701 983 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 16 65.646 45,457 111,103 110,120 Total funds carrled forward 189.096 47 708 236,804 111103 The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities The accompanying accounting policies and notes fmn an integral part of these financial statements Page9121 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING {CHARrrY NUMBER: 1195260) BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Not8 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets Total fixed assets 11 9,021 9.021 12,494 12,494 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand Total current assets 12 16.066 293,018 309.084 43,815 272,557 316.372 Current Ilabllltles Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year 13 81,301 217,763 Net current assets 227,783 98,609 Totsl net assets 236 804 The funds of the charfty: Unreslricled funds Reslricled funds 16 16 189.096 47,708 66,646 45,457 Totsl charlty funds 236 804 These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 4 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by +Wre4rNeth6eny Andrew Newberry Chair Dason Bodil Vice-chair The accompanying accounting poliues and notes f(Km an integral part of these financial statements Page 10 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING {CHARrrY NUMBER: 1195260) CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Cash provided by operating activities.. 17 19.274 189,030 Cash flows from investing activities Interest from investments Purchase of fixed assets Net cash provlded by InvestSng a¢tlvilles 2,145 958 4,252 Increase in cash and cash equivalents in the year 20,461 185,462 Cash and ¢a$h equivalents at Ihe beginning of the year 272,557 87,095 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year 18 293 018 272 557 Page 11 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. A¢¢ounting Policies {al Basis of Preparation and assessment of going concern The accounts have been prepared under the histoncal cost convention and in accordance with the second edition of the Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 and Ihe Charities Act 2011. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at cost or transadion value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl below. The accounts are prepared on a going ¢oncem basis. The trustees consider lh* there are no material unc8rtainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concem. The charity constitutes a public benefrt entty as defined by FRS102. This charty1#11952601 was registered as a CIO on 22 July 2021 and look on the aclivrties and net assets ofan unincorporated chanty by the same name1#10934291 wrth effectfrom 14 October 2021. The charity's work, induding ils purposes and benefiaary dass. remain unchanged. In preparing these accounts the Trustees have not had to make any significant judgements. There are no sources of eslimalion uncertainty which have a signrficanl risk of causing a material adjustment lo the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities wrthin the next financial year. {bl Incomlng resources Income is recognised when the charity has enlrtlemenl lo the funds, any perfomiance conditions attached to the income have been mel, rt is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Grants, whelher'capilal, or'revenue. in nature, are generalty credited to the statement of financial activities in the year of receipt. ￿ere a grant requires the provision of services over a period of time. income is recognised on a straighl-line basis over the relevant period. General grants and donations are credited in the year of receipt. Bank interest is recognised in the periTrJ to which it relates. Donated services and facilities are recognised al their estimated value to the charity within voluntary income where the benefit lo the charty is reasonab￿ quanlrfiable and measurable. An equivalent amount is included as expenditure under the appropriate category of Ihe Statement of Financial Activities {SOFAI. {¢) Resources expended Liabilities are recognised when the Charty is under an obligalion to make a transfer of value lo a third party. The expenses are allocated to the various Income & ExpendiluTe accounts which the charity is required to maintain under the various Restricted Fund Grants Show in these accounts. The majorrty of costs are directly attributable to specific activities but certain shared costs are apportioned lo activities in furtherance of the Charity's objects. The charity has three main activities, being the provision of traditional counselling seNices, the provision of outdoor therapies and the provision of private counselling through local schools. ￿ere costs cannot be directty attributed to particular activities, they have been allocated to aclivrties on a basis consistent with the use of the resources, which has been eslimaled by reference to the approximate staff lime spent on each activty. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred. Page 12 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {dl Governance Costs Governance costs comprise the costs incurred in respect of finan￿ and human reSoUr￿S which are directly attributable lo the govemance of the Charty. These include such rtems as fees for legal advice lo trustees and costs associated with constrtutional and stalulory requirements as well as management overheads associated with governance activrties. {el Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the Charty and which have not been designated frjr other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordan￿ with specific restrictions imposed by the donors or raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds is charged against the specrfic fund. The aims and use of each restncted fund are sel out in the notes lo the financial statements. The reslricled funds carried lo￿ard are shcmin in the financial stateffEnts and in Note 16 of these accounts. {fl Tanglble FSxed assets & Depreclatlon Assets purchased for the continuing use of the Charty are carried in the balance sheet al cost less depreciation. Depreciation is charged on tangible fixed assets on a slraight-line basis over their estimatèd useful lives as shown below.. Leasehold Improvements Fixtures & Fillings Computer Equipment 10 years 5 yeaTS 3 years {gl Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the seltlemenl amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. {hl Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and in hand includes petty cash balances and deposits held in instant-a¢xess bank accounts. {11 Credltors & provlslons Creditors and provisions are recognised where the chanty has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably resutt in the transfer of fvnds to a Ihird party and the amounl due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliabty. Creditors and provisions are normalty recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Ul Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabiltties of a kind that qualrfy as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are inilialty recc*Jnised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. {kl Penslons The charity operates 8 defined conlribulion pension scheme for the benefit of rts employees. The contributions made for the accounting period are charged as an expense and are allocated lo activities based on the approximate staff time spent on each activity. Page 13 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 {11 Taxation The charty is exempt from tax on rts income and gains to the extent that these are applied lo rts charitable Objects. 2 Income from Donations & Legacies 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Totsl 2024 Total Donations Grants 62.639 145,500 208.139 62,639 203,410 348,910 203,410 411,549 32,317 182,125 214,442 3 Income from Charitable Activities 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Totsl Tradrtional Counselling Private Counselling Totsl Income from charltable acllvllles 25,200 108,205 133,405 25,200 108,205 133,405 32,466 118,109 150 575 4 Investment Income 2025 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2025 Total 2024 Total Bank interest receivable 2145 2,145 684 684 5 Other Income 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total Fundraising 6,092 6.092 6,092 8,531 Page 14 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6 Income from Government Grants Income from Government Grants, included wrthin Income from Donations & Legacies and Income from Charitable Activities above, was as follows.. 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Totsl 2024 Totsl Hampshire County Council Winchester City Council NHS CCG Hampshire Youth Access 37,160 37,160 15,513 15,513 25,200 52,673 77.873 7,480 32,466 39.946 25,200 25.200 7 Fundraising Expenditure 2025 2025 Unrestrlcted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total Staff costs Fundraising Costs 7.106 96 7.106 2,963 8 Charltable ActIvS￿e3 Current Year DIRECT COSTS SUPPORT COSTS Counselllng & Staff Premlses Offlce Governance TOTAL Su ervlslon Costs Costs Costs Costs COSTS Unrestrl¢ted: Traditional Counselling Outdoor Therapies Private Counselling 7.927 92,811 7.306 25,278 7.565 140,887 70,322 78,249 92,811 7 306 25,278 7,565 211,209 Restricted: Traditional Counselling Outdoor Therapies 76,230 70,005 12,483 15,954 88713 85959 15.886 9,597 100 391 15986 9988 5,969 177,687 28.928 5969 206 615 Total Costs 166.962 178.770 23,292 35.266 13.534 417.824 Page 15 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Prior Year DIRECT COSTS SUPPORT COSTS Counselling & Staff Premlses Office Goveman¢e TOTAL ervision Costs Costs Costs Costs COSTS Unrestricted: Traditional Counselling Outdoor Therapies Private Counselling 40,519 156,477 1,361 2.590 69,127 111.007 159.067 14.824 29.486 9,229 250,535 3,951 14.824 29,486 9,229 323.613 Restricted: Traditional Counselling Outdoor Therapies 6,013 5,921 6,321 10,876 12,334 16,797 2,200 6,508 90 20,732 17.197 90 37 929 2,200 6 508 Total Costs 123 341 175,864 17 024 35 994 9319 361542 9. Governance Costs 2025 Total 2024 Total Accountancy Services 13,534 9,319 Accountancy Services include nel fees due lo Ihe Independenl Examiner, Rothmans LLP, of £2,78012024'. £2,700) for Independent Examination and £5,860 (2024: £1,350) for other accountancy services. 10. Staff Costs and Relatsd Party Transactions 2025 2024 Wages & salaries Social security Pension contributions Professional counsellors, fees Other Staff Costs 166,514 9,960 6,908 166,962 160,174 9.255 7,858 123,341 352.838 302 168 Page 16 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The average nUM￿r of employees, anatysed by function was.. 2025 2024 Provision of counselling services Adminislration No employee received remuneration of more that £60.000 in the current or prior year. No Trustee received any remunerati￿ or other employment benefits during the year. No Trustees expenses were paid in the year. The Charity purchased indemnty insurance for trustees and empbyees, which is included in a combined insurance policy. There are no other related paty transadions in the period which require disclosure. The Charity considers the CEO and senior management team to be its key managemenl personnel. The total employment benefits, including employer pension and national insurance contributions, of the key management personnel were £139,40512024'. £66,022) 11. TangSble Flxed Assets Lèasèhold Improv•m•nts Flxtures & Computer Fittlngs Equlpm•nt Total Cost As al 01 April 2024 Additions Disposals As al 31 March 2025 4.267 6,066 8,285 958 18,618 958 4.267 6,066 9,243 19,576 DepreCIa￿On As al 01 April 2024 Charge for the year Elimination on disposal As al 31 March 2025 960 426 2,620 1.214 6,124 4,431 2,791 1.386 3,834 5,335 10,555 Net Book Valve As al 31 March 2025 2.881 2,232 3,908 9,021 As al 31 March 2024 3.307 3,446 5,741 12,494 Page 17 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Debtors 2025 2024 Accounts receivable Accrued income Prepayments Other Debtors 6.815 3.010 3.991 2,250 24,580 12,803 4,182 2,250 13. Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Accounts payable Accruals Deferred Incom8 Taxation and social security Other Creditors 12,597 11.099 53,311 4.290 20,320 9,628 181,049 5,680 1,086 217 763 81,301 14. Deferred Income Deferred income relates lo private counselling & grant income received in advance of the period to which it relates. 2025 2024 Balance as al 31 March 2024 Amounts released lo income Amounts deferred in year Balance as al 31 March 2025 181,049 (181,0491 53,311 181,049 181049 15. Operatlng Lease Commltments Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows.. 2025 2024 wrthin one year Between one and five years 12,000 2,000 12,000 14,000 During the year the charrty made operating lease payments totalling £12,(￿o(2024'. £3,750) in respect of the rental of its premises. The lease for the chanty's premises expires in May 2032, with an optional break dause arising on every 2-year anniversary of the slart date of the lease. Page 18 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Analysis of Charitsble Funds Analysis of Movements in Funds - Current Year At1 April 2024 At31 Mar¢h 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted Funds: Core Funding Caprtal Granl Outdoor Therapies Dropin SeNice National Lollery Community Fund Blagrave Trust - Staff Welfare Ukrainian Dropln SeNi¢e 7,040 {14,960) {1,7211 {28,927) (1,0301 (157,4021 {1,0001 {4,0391 7,920 6.997 3.968 1,414 33,078 5,276 12,201 384 25,413 37.160 149,737 1,000 8,473 4,434 Total Restricted Funds 203 410 209 079 UnrestrScted Funds 65.646 349.781 (218.4111 (7.9201 189,096 Totsl Funds 553,191 427,490 236,804 All restricted funds are supported by bank balances and held wrthin cash at bank and in hand within current assets. As at 31 March 2025, £47,708 of cash al bank and in hand related lo restricted funds and all other assets and liabilrties relate solely lo unrestricted funds. Analysls of Movements In Funds - Prevlous Year At1 April 2023 At31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted Funds: Core Funding Suicide Prevention Caprtal Granl Outdoor Therapies Drop-in Service National Lollery Communty Fund 7,480 (7,480) {3,9511 {2,9841 (17,197) {3,3561 {4,3911 3.951 9.981 13.299 6,997 3,968 1,414 33,078 7,866 4,770 37,469 Total Restricted Funds 27,231 57,585 39,359 45,457 Unrestricted Funds 82,889 316,647 (333,890) 65,646 Total Funds 110,120 374,232 373,249 111,103 As at 31 March 2024, £45,457 of cash at bank and in hand related lo restricted funds and all other assets and liabilities relate solety to unrestricted funds. Page 19 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Description of Restricted Funds Core Funding This grant has been provided to fund certain core cosls for the charty. and was ongoing al the year-end. This grant has been provided to fund early interventions group sessions for young peop￿ who are al risk of self-hami or suicide and was on-going at the year-end. These grants were provided lo fund the relocation of the charity lo better premises and the acquisition of appropriate equipment for Ihe new Offi￿$. These grants were provided to fund outdoor therapies, such as nalure Iherapy and walk and talk sessions. This grant was provided lo fvnd a DrO￿1n se￿1￿ for Ihe charty and was ongoing al the year-end. These grants were provided by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of rts RC London and South East Region Programme. This grant was Provided to cover core funding costs and was ongoing al the year-end. Provided as a grant lo cover activities aiding slaff welfare including subscriptions and events. Provided by Wnchester City Council lo support Ukrainian refugees. The young people need to be registered wrthin the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Suicide Prevention Caprtal Granl Outdoor Therapies DrO￿1n Seryice National Lottery Communty Fund Blagrave Trust - Staff Weffare Ukrainian Drop In 17. Reconclllatlon of Sncome to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles 2025 2024 Nel income for the reporting period (as per the SOFA) Adjuslmenls for.. Depreciation charges Interest receivable Decreasel{increase) in debtors {Decreasellincrease in creditors Net cash provlded by operatlng actlvltles 125,701 983 4,431 {2,145} 27,749 136,462 19,274 2,984 {684) {7,5341 193 281 189,030 18. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2025 2024 Cash al bank 293,018 272,557 293,018 272,557 Page 20 | 21 WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19. Analysis of Changes in net debt At stsrt of Year Cash Flow At End of Year Cash al bank and in hand 272.557 20,461 293,018 272.557 293 018 20. Prlor Year Statement of Flnancial Actlvllles Unrestricted 2024 Restricted 2024 Total 2024 INCOME FROM: Donations and legaaes Charitable activities Investments Other Income 156,857 150,575 57,585 214,442 150,575 684 8,531 8,531 Totsl Income 316,647 57,585 374,232 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities Total Expendlture 10,277 323.613 333,890 1,430 37.929 39,359 11,707 361,542 373,249 NET INCOME I EXPENDITURE 117,243) 18,226 983 Transfers between funds NET mOVEMETr￿ IN FUNDS 117,243) 18,226 983 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total fund5 brought fO￿ard 82.889 27.231 110,120 Total funds carried forward 65.646 45.457 111103 Page 21 | 21 **Winchester Youth Counselling 2[nd] Floor, East Wing The Winchester Centre 68 St. Georges St. Winchester SO23 8AH** ## **Tel: 01962 820444** ## **Email: fundraising@winchyc.org** **winchesteryouthcounselling.org** 22[nd] January 2026 ## **TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN** We are pleased to share the 2024 – 25 round-up of Winchester Youth Counselling’s impact. Please note that this report is separate to our accounts and has not been examined as part of our accounts process. Kindest regards Dr Hannah Reidy **Chief Executive Officer** **Counselling for young people living in the district of Winchester** **Charity number: 1195260** Winchesteryouth Counselling i) 'I,I, ## **Our Year in Review** ## Hello there, I am pleased to share the 2024-25 round-up of Winchester Youth Counselling’s impacts. This year, the demand for support remains strong, and the issues that young people come for help with have become more complex, so we have carefully adapted to cater for this. To meet this need, our new drop-in sessions and support groups for young people and carers have been a fantastic supplement to our individual counselling services. The increases that we have made to our provision of outdoor therapies have also helped those who find traditional counselling hard. **As a team, we have come together to develop our strategy and values for the future, to ensure that we continue to serve the community around us from the ground up and using best-practice. We have welcomed fantastic new staff, volunteers and four new Trustees, and crucially we have strengthened and grown our Youth Board, ensuring that all we do is led by young people, for young people.** I hope that you enjoy learning a little more about what we have done, and stick with us for the exciting journey ahead. **Dr Hannah Reidy Chief Executive Officer** ## **What young people needed** **“I mostly enjoyed talking and it's lovely to know how everyone is, you are all kind and caring. It's helped me more than you know”. (Young person at Nature Therapy)** **“It was my first time trying walk and talk counselling and I can honestly said [sic] it’s been the best therapy I’ve received in years. Being out in nature helped me start being more active and appreciate my surroundings a lot more “** **(Young person finishing Walk and Talk therapy)** Young people came to us for support with: Anger Anxiety Gender Identity Bereavement Low-mood Body Image Neurodiversity Bullying Self-Harm Depression Sexuality Relationships Suicidal Thoughts Trauma ...and more. **“Amazing how therapists tailor the number of sessions to you. The standard NHS 6 sessions has never been effective for me, so this gave me the chance to dive deeper into my thoughts and really deal with them. Thank you” (Young person finishing individual counselling)** **“I enjoyed being outside, I have learned that being outside is good for you”. (Young person at Nature Therapy)** ## **Projects** **We continued to deliver our vital core work, alongside some fantastic new projects in 2024/25.** ## **Support for Young People** ## **Counselling** : Free, longer-term 1:1 counselling with a qualified or trainee youth counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. ## **Walk and Talk Counselling:** The same, high quality 1:1 support, delivered outside in the beautiful natural surroundings of Winchester. **Winner of the CPRE Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Award 2024!** ## **Nature Therapy:** Counsellor led, engaging outdoor group activities for 11-16 years old, to improve wellbeing and mental health. ## **Drop-in Services** Free, friendly and inviting wellbeing sessions, supported by qualified counsellors in various locations across Winchester. **Ukrainian Refugee Support Group (Through the Homes For Ukraine (HFU) Support Service on behalf of Winchester City Council)** A free support group for young people affected by the war in Ukraine, including activities and a hot meal. ## **Support for Parents and Carers** ## **1:1 Parent Consultations** Free 1:1 sessions with a qualified counsellor, to help better support a young person in their care that is struggling with their mental health. **Parent Support Workshops** Professionally led, themed workshops for parents and carers; based on our most common parent support requests. ## **Neurodiversity Support Group for Parents** A monthly support group for parents and carers of young people who are neurodiverse, offering practical advice and peer support. ## **Our 2024/25 impacts** ## We received nearly **1 referral a day** **A 49% increase from last year** These young people were supported with through 1:1 support, group work, drop-in services, or were signposted to other services. We supported **263 Young People** with 1:1 sessions. On average, clients were supported for 19 weeks. Had 79 safeguarding alerts. **42% involved suicidal thoughts, risk or attempts** and 11% involved self-harm. **Over 110 parents** had a 1:1 consultation or joined our support groups or workshops We were joined by over **375 attendances** at our youth drop-in services **Over 90% of our clients*** reported improvements in their overall wellbeing **205 people used our online resource hub,** developed by our Youth Board Had 4933 website users and **50614 page visits** on our website. **Reached 29,900 people on social media. A 172% increase from last year.** *which completed questionnaires at the initial consultation/start and end of counselling ## **Feedback** “From counselling I gained a sense of myself, Its helped me to work with my anxiety; **I don't feel so trapped by my anxiety”** **What our clients say...** “Everyone at WYC was warm and welcoming and **[it's] an incredible charity** .” “WYC was an amazing charity and stepping stone into counselling. It helped me change my perspective on certain things in my life and I’d recommend them highly.” “I’d recommend WYC to young teens and adults who are looking for support for their mental health and don’t know where to start. The team are so kind and understanding and helped me at a time that **I just needed someone to listen** , for that I am incredibly grateful.” “Through counselling, they have **gained the ability to manage mainstream education,** the ability to progress their independence” ## **What parents say...** “I just wanted to say thank you for the session you conducted with me this evening. You were the first person to understand how it feels to be a parent of a young person who is really struggling. I felt truly animated about the conversation that we had. X is going through quite a tough time and the session will help me to support X more.” “I just wanted to thank you for working with X, it has really made a difference. And for all of your time and advice you have given us… Thank you again for all your support and patience, it means a lot.” “We had a warm friendly welcome, and our child’s needs were definitely taken into consideration at all times. The counsellor had good experience when dealing with our lady at difficult challenging sessions. We have seen such a difference after her sessions ended. Her confidence and the way she dealt with things and expressed herself are manageable . It was a pleasure to have met you all and thank you for helping our young lady.” “I wanted to join the youth board because I am **eager to contribute** my energy, experience, and insights to help **address issues that matter** to myself and the younger generation as a whole.” - Kez ## **Youth Board** - The board attended a nature therapy session with our nature therapy lead, Jill, at Winnall Moors. Charlotte, Astrid and Iona visited our drop-in service and - gave feedback on how to improve it. - Created a **'how to find us'** and **'what happens'** guide for clients attending our drop-in - Iona provided **a video for social media for International Youth Day** , showing the importance of having a youth voice here at WYC. - Charlotte attended our Corporate Well-Being Day and provided information to local organisations about the youth board and the amazing work they do. - Astrid stepped into the role of an actor for the day, starring in our Mental Health Week social media post. Astrid provided the acting and voiceover to share an ex-client’s personal experience with WYC. - Iona, Katie, Olivia and Tae shared on social media **how their voice contributes to WYC** and how their voice influences our community. **Held 12 Youth Board meetings** , and **attended Trustee meetings regularly** as well as assisting with recruitment and staff interviews, fundraising and community events, Gave final review of our 25-26 business plan and strategic outcomes “I wanted to join the WYC Youth Board because I feel **it’s important to have a space where young people have the opportunity to express issues that are important to them** such as mental health and selfesteem”. - Tae ## **New members this year:** **Tae and Iona** joined in August 2024, **Astrid, Kez, Katie and Olivia** joined in January 2025. ## **Community** The local community raised more than **£66,914** through donations, sponsorship and Friends of WYC. A huge **thank you** to the amazing local people, groups and businesses that went to such great efforts to support WYC in 2024/25 ## **Team** We’ve welcomed several new team members this year that have settled in well alongside our existing team. In September, Dr Hannah Reidy commenced as Chief Executive Officer. We have also introduced some brand-new roles to WYC, including Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager (Erin Tollefsen) , Research and Administration Officer (Bryony Williams), and our Community and Events Fundraiser (Corinne Swayne). Across the year, some fantastic new counsellors have also joined the team. Our operational and clinical team is now fully staffed, focussed and ready to move into 2025. Our clinical team is now utilising a shared leadership model, with Rose Milford and Lucy Clarke as Clinical Co-Leads, and Jill Guppy supporting and advising them. ## **Values** During our Team workshop in November, we brought together WYC Staff, Volunteers, Trustees, Youth Board and other key stakeholders to formalise our organisational values. We are delighted that our core values are shared by so many of us and we continue to embed these across all aspects of our work: We also welcomed several new Trustees to our Board: Kirsteen Hook, Michael Mander, Andrew Newberry, Susannah Webber, Michelle Flynn, Dason Bodilly and Julie Todd. We are extremely fortunate to now have ten outstanding Trustees that govern and safeguard the charity Compassion, Collaboration, Courage, Curiosity and Integrity ## **Looking Forward** **Our 2024-2029 Strategic Priorities:** **To generate more funds and help more children and young people with quality therapeutic support.** **To respond to the evolving need of children, young people and their families and better evidence our impact** **To build on our position as a youth led organisation advocating for positive outcomes in mental health** **To strengthen our commitment to good governance and transparency, ensuring the highest levels of accountability and public trust.** As we move into 2025/26, we will be reviewing and building upon these strategic priorities. We will be working to highlight the links between the natural world and mental wellbeing as well as focussing on diversifying our income and our community engagement: you’ll be seeing lots more of us around Winchester next year! Outdoor Therapies Outdoor therapies are fast becoming an essential part of our service. This year, WYC offered over 430 sessions in nature through our nature therapy (30 sessions) and Walk and Talk Counselling (403 sessions). The option to go outside and experience the therapeutic benefits of nature is something so many of our clients enjoy. Outdoor therapies also known, as ‘ecotherapy’ or ‘nature therapy’ have increased in popularity in recent years. Many studies have suggested there is a wide range of1 psychological and physical benefits of taking part in outdoor therapies and being in the outdoors. ## **Benefits of Outdoor Therapies and Spending Time in Nature Include:** Reduces Increases Stress and anxiety2 Mental wellbeing and happiness 5 Blood pressure 3 Physical activity 6 7 Social isolation4 Connection with the natural world In addition to these psychological and physical benefits, nature therapy is suggested to be a cost-effective method compared to alternatives, as it can help to reduce the potential costs by reducing the quantity of medication and healthcare interactions. Also, a project by Forest Research8 estimated that people regularly visiting UK woodlands save mental health services £185 million annually. 9 **“The natural world is the co-therapist in our work. Young people often feel safer in nature and the benefits include developing more confidence, feeling less stressed and anxious, developing social connections and helping young people develop a ‘village mind-set’ where everyone is respected and valued including the natural world. This is why WYC also provides training days to other professionals, helping them to provide walk and talk therapies and nature therapy groups.”** **Jill Guppy, WYC Founder and Clinical Advisor** 1. (Wood, 2020) - https://www.naturalhealthnews.uk/article/ecotherapy-aims-to-tap-into-nature-to-improve-your-wellbeing/ 2. (Kondo et al., 2018; Zhang et al., 2022) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.03.001 3. (Twohig-Bennett & Jones, 2018) - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.030 4. (Sachs et al, 2024) - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204624000707 5. (NASP, 2023) - https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/media/dmzbrff1/nasp-briefing-natural-environment.pdf 8. (Hinde et al., 2021) - https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111599 9. (Forest Research, 2021) - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/115156-mentalhealth-benefits-of-visiting-uk-woodlands-estimated-at-185 million/ 6. (Mental Health Foundation, 2021) - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-06/MHAW21-Nature-research-report.pdf 7. (Martin et al., 2020) - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494419301185 Sources Accessed November 2025 ## **Our** ## **Supporters** **We would like to sincerely thank every individual and business that gave money, time and in-kind donations to WYC in 2024/25. Your support has been nothing short of essential in helping us make our impact as far reaching as possible. We would like to offer a particular thank you to The South Downs Social Cafe, for hosting our Drop-in service, that has seen over 300 visits from young people this year.** **We would also like to thank our wonderful funders for the 2024/25 year, who made our impact possible.** Energise Me, Hampshire Youth Access, Know Thyself Charitable Trust, Oak Foundation, Sir Jeremiah Colman Charitable Trust, The Blagrave Trust The Charlotte Bonham Carter Charitable Trust, The Legge Family Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, The Sir Jules Thorne Charitable Trust, Winchester City Council With special thanks to the members of **Royal Winchester Golf Club** , for raising over £20,000 for WYC through their ‘Charity of the Year’ fundraising. and ## **The Friends of WYC monthly donors** Friends of **Scan here to become a Friend of WYC!** If you would like to become a **Friend of WYC** and give a one off, or monthly donation the process is quick and easy, and you can make a real, long-term impact on the life and future of a young person: ## How you can help There are many ways you can get involved with WYC, both individually and at your place of work. If you are a previous user of our service, a parent or carer, or a member of our wonderful community that has used and loved our service, . **sharing your story to inspire others, is a powerful way to help us** Contact fundraising@winchyc.org to speak with our team. ## **Other ways to get involved:** **Individual and Group challenge events: we love cheering on the community heroes that challenge themselves and raise through sponsorship- we have some fantastic events that we recommend for people of all ages and levels of fitness.** **Corporate Partnerships: We absolutely love working with local businesses that share a passion for supporting young people. Donations and Match funding, Charity of the Year and in-kind support, are some of the many ways you could get involved.** **Volunteer for us. Our Community Champions programme is a flexible, varied role that helps us immensely, to maximise our impact in the community and our fundraising.** ## If you or a young person that you know is struggling with their mental health, please take a look at our online resource hub, as well as our projects and way we may be able to support you. **Follow us and keep in touch** Facebook & Instagram @WinchesterYouthCounselling **Our website and Resource Hub www.winchyc.org** **Please note: this report is separate to our accounts and has not been examined as part of our accounts process.**