THE NORWICH CENTRE FOR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
-The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress; or who are aged, or sick by the provision of counselling services to individuals and groups-The advancement of public education especially education in counselling skills Through the following activities:-Individual counselling-Couple counselling-personal development workshops and groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an unrestricted deficit of £288 for the year, while restricted funds showed a surplus of £15,885. Total reserves increased to £333,760, with uncommitted free reserves of £164,873, which the trustees note represents approximately eight months' expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains viable and prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Workshop and course fees 176,685” — page 16
“It is the longer-term intention of the trustees to build free reserves sufficient to cover the operating costs of the charity for a 6 month period” — page 7
Trustees
- Barbara Lilian Trevanionchair
- Julian Thorne
- Linda Bainton
- Simon Jones
- Thomas Joseph Kearney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £279k | £263k |
| 31/08/2024 | £282k | £257k |
| 31/08/2023 | £271k | £221k |
| 31/08/2022 | £246k | £244k |
| 31/08/2021 | £246k | £213k |
Common questions
Is THE NORWICH CENTRE FOR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an unrestricted deficit of £288 for the year, while restricted funds showed a surplus of £15,885. Total reserves increased to £333,760, with uncommitted free reserves of £164,873, which the trustees note represents approximately eight months' expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains viable and prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £17k | Norwich Centre and Youth Connect |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2024 | £187k | Youth Connect Counselling Service |