SOMERSET COUNSELLING CENTRE
To provide a Community based low cost Counseling service for those who seek relief from emotional difficulties and mental health issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £72,013 for the year ended 31 October 2025, increasing total net assets to £203,410. Unrestricted reserves stood at £176,910, which the trustees describe as providing 148 days of operating expenditure coverage, indicating a robust financial position. The charity confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted operating expenditure represented by the General Fund equates to 148 days (2024: 117 days), rising to 167 days (2024: 141 days) when designated funds are included.” — page 9
“The Trustee, Helen Fry, is the wife of one of the partners of Milsted Langdon LLP who is not involved in the Independent Examination process. Fees amounting to £3,728 including VAT were charged by Milsted Langdon LLP during the year.” — page 24
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2022)
Trustees
- Andrew David Palmer
- Caroline Barrett
- HELEN JANE FRY
- Simon John Peck
- Zillah Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £476k | £404k |
| 31/10/2024 | £343k | £357k |
| 31/10/2023 | £344k | £342k |
| 31/10/2022 | £254k | £246k |
| 31/10/2021 | £313k | £252k |
Common questions
Is SOMERSET COUNSELLING CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £72,013 for the year ended 31 October 2025, increasing total net assets to £203,410. Unrestricted reserves stood at £176,910, which the trustees describe as providing 148 days of operating expenditure coverage, indicating a robust financial position. The charity confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2026 | £20k | The Hardship Counselling Fund |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 05/12/2025 | £5k | Somerset Counselling Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | The Hardship Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £9k | Therapy 4 All- Somerset |