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North East Edinburgh Counselling Service

Also known as: Neecs

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC023482
Status
Removed
Registered
March 16, 1995
Removed
June 12, 2025
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
North East Edinburgh Counselling Se
Heart of Newhaven
4-6 Main Street
Newhaven
Edinburgh
EH6 4HY

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

To provide an opportunity for residents of North East Edinburgh and other defined serviceareas to develop and improve their mental wellbeing by the provision of counselling and otherappropriate services in one or more centres. To provide the opportunity for people, whoseparticipation in society is impaired by the distress of diminished mental well being, to be assistedby trained practitioners to address their difficulties, leading to the alleviation of the damagingconsequences of mental ill health in their own and others lives. 4.2 To provide an inclusivecounselling service for the beneficiaries described above, in particular those who areeconomically, socially, physically or emotionally disadvantaged. and who are otherwise limited inthe options available to them to address their mental well being. 4.3 To keep pace with, influencethe development of, and uphold professional standards in counselling practice and training forthe benefit of both NEECS users and counselling services in

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: 4.1 To provide an opportunity for residents of North East Edinburgh and other defined service areas to develop and improve their mental wellbeing by the provision of counselling and other appropriate services in one or more centres. To provide the opportunity for people, whose participation in society is impaired by the distress of diminished mental well being, to be assisted by trained practitioners to address their difficulties, leading to the alleviation of the damaging consequences of mental ill health in their own and others lives. 4.2 To provide an inclusive counselling service for the beneficiaries described above, in particular those who are economically, socially, physically or emotionally disadvantaged. and who are otherwise limited in the options available to them to address their mental well being. 4.3 To keep pace with, influence the development of, and uphold professional standards in counselling practice and training for the benefit of both NEECS users and counselling services in the voluntary sector. 4.4 To contribute to the reduction of stigmatisation experienced by those with mental wellbeing difficulties, whether temporary or enduring, and to support understanding of the role of counselling with associated professionals and the general public.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 - -