## NEW LIFE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING LTD TRUSTEE’S REPORT FOR 2020/2021 

The trustees who served the charity during the year were: 

Mrs Linda Cowan 

Mr Brian Kerr Mrs Joanne Wisner – until March 2021 Mr Raymond Cowan Mrs Tracie Kerr Mr Nigel Craig 

## PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES 

The charity provide a therapeutic approach to those with emotional needs using talking therapies including a person-centred approach. 

## STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE 

New Life Community Counselling (NLCC) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland on 26[th] July 2016 and a charity registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 21[st] December 2017.  Its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association. 

## ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 

Unfortunately, 2021 has also been a challenging year, mainly because of Covid-19.  We are still unable to offer face to face counselling.  However, most of the counsellors has familiarized themselves with using Zoom software for their counselling sessions. 

## PLANS FOR THE FUTURE 

NLCC will continue to provide excellent services and bring a wide range of benefits to the public.  We are still unable to take on any new student counsellors because of the Covid pandemic. 

## RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES 

We were sad to see one of our Trustee’s stands down due to health issues.  However, we were fortunate to have engaged two new trustees, Mrs Tracie Kerr and Mr Nigel Craig. The trustees are responsible for the management and administration of the Trust, for directing the Trust’s affairs and ensuring that it delivers its charitable objectives.  The Trustees are also responsible for preparing the annual report and accounts.  Trustees also ensures that the Trust is compliant with the board’s rules as set out in it governing documents. 

Signed on behalf of the Trustees. 16 December 2021 

`Linda Cowan` LINDA COWAN (electronic signature)