WATERLOO COMMUNITY COUNSELLING
Registered charity 1045444 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WCC
To relieve the mental suffering and distress of persons in need by reason of illness or emotional distress in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark and their environs, through the provision of counselling, psychotherapy, and support.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £40,727 and total net assets of £217,996. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £150,977, which is below the stated policy target of £180,022. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern despite noting financial challenges ahead.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months of essential running costs (held: £151k)
“The trustees' policy is to target holding a level of free reserves equivalent to 6 months' essential running costs, a target of £180,022 in 2024-25.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The spouse of Graham Stilwell, a trustee, was paid £16,623 for their work as a counsellor during the year.
“The spouse of Graham Stilwell, a trustee, was paid £16,623 for their work as a counsellor during the year. The transactions were made on an arms-length basis.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Waterloo Community Counselling (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£30k
Reported reserves equal ~3.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (63% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 4.6% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Hazel Flynnchair
- John Davis
- LYNNE DWEENA JOAN BROWN
- Laura Phillips
- Steve Rattray
- Taiwo Olukunle Soretire
- Tarrance Ryder-Downes
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is WATERLOO COMMUNITY COUNSELLING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £40,727 and total net assets of £217,996. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £150,977, which is below the stated policy target of £180,022. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern despite noting financial challenges ahead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WATERLOO COMMUNITY COUNSELLING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATERLOO COMMUNITY COUNSELLING as a grant recipient include BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION, THE SAINTBURY TRUST, THE ROGER AND JEAN JEFCOATE TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST.
Known funders
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