NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE

Registered charity 1045464 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE (NCS)

The NCS activities focus on recovery and management of psychological problems and life's changes and challenges as presented by individual clients. It provides public benefits to the local communities in Nottinghamshire and East Midlands by supporting individuals and their families with access to safe, caring, affordable professional counselling.

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Latest income

£335k

Latest spending

£333k

Registered

1995

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a small net surplus of £2,210 for the year, with total income of £335,354 against expenditure of £333,144. Unrestricted reserves increased to £36,764, though this remains below the trustees' stated policy target of £83,286 to £166,572 (representing 3-6 months of operating costs). The organization secured a five-year National Lottery funding settlement to support long-term stability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £62,656 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)

“The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £62,656 (2024 - £38,881). The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £62,656 (2024 £27,570).” — page 28

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Employees paid over £60,000: 1

“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was: 2024 No. 2024 No. £60,001 - £70,000 The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £62,656 (2024 - £38,881). The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £62,656 (2024 £27,570).” — page 28

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Largest income source: Counselling Services (43% of income)

“Income Breakdown of a few core areas: Counselling Services Income: £145,200”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Fundraising cost ratio: 62656.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed

“The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £62,656 (2024 - £38,881). The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £62,656 (2024 £27,570).” — page 28

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: 3-6 months of operating cost (held: £37k)

“The targeted reserves is 3-6 months of operating cost which equates to between £83,286 (3 months) and £166,572 (6 months).”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Nottingham Counselling Service (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

BACP — “Healing Pathways - Short Term Therapy for Racially Diverse Communities NCS in partnership with Himmah are offering 10-15 free sessions for m…” (source page)
The Co-operative Membership and Community Fund — “The Co-operative Membership and Community Fund” (source page)
European Regional Development Fund — “European Regional Development Fund” (source page)
Lloyds Bank Foundation — “Lloyds Bank Foundation” (source page)
Nottinghamshire Community Foundation — “Nottinghamshire Community Foundation” (source page)
Nottinghamshire Police & Crime Commissioner — “Nottinghamshire Police & Crime Commissioner” (source page)
NHS Charities Together — “NHS Charities Together” (source page)
Nottingham Hospitals Charity — “Nottingham Hospitals Charity” (source page)
Transform Foundation — “Transform Foundation” (source page)
The University of Nottingham — “The University of Nottingham” (source page)

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.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Stephen Goodechair
Anju Virdee
Dr Maria Augusta Borges Cursino de Freitas Arruda
Lesley Ayoola
Natalie Robinson
Panita Nicky Purba
Sarah Stevenson
Shahin Meah
Taylor Spencer

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Nottingham City · Nottinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£335k	£333k
31/03/2024	£320k	£356k
31/03/2023	£357k	£416k
31/03/2022	£388k	£323k
31/03/2021	£370k	£253k

Common questions

Is NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a small net surplus of £2,210 for the year, with total income of £335,354 against expenditure of £333,144. Unrestricted reserves increased to £36,764, though this remains below the trustees' stated policy target of £83,286 to £166,572 (representing 3-6 months of operating costs). The organization secured a five-year National Lottery funding settlement to support long-term stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £62,656 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

Who funds NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE as a grant recipient include THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2023	£5k	Relief of Sickness or Disability: General

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	02/02/2024	£20k	Mapping of refugee mental health needs.
Postcode Lottery	27/05/2022	£24k	Upgrading the skills and competencies of our volunteer counselling staff
The National Lottery Community Fund	27/11/2019	£10k	BREAKING THE SILENCE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT GROUP
The National Lottery Community Fund	23/08/2018	£10k	Improve Client Management

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY	2	£16k
LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND)	2	£2k
THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST	2	£2k
THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST	1	£20k
THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY	1	£15k
THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND	1	£14k
ROSA FUND	1	£10k
BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION	1	£9k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE.

NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE income £1.6m
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire income £3.3m
NOTTINGHAM J CARE income £111k
SUNDERLAND COUNSELLING SERVICE income £6.6m
NOTTINGHAM MUSIC SERVICE income £1.1m
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD income £2.1m

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Staff >£60k	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
NOTTINGHAM COUNSELLING SERVICE	£335k	£62,656	1	unclear	62656.0%	no doubt
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE FY2025	£1.6m	—	0	above	—	no doubt
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire FY2025	£3.3m	—	—	unclear	—	no doubt
NOTTINGHAM J CARE FY2024	£111k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
SUNDERLAND COUNSELLING SERVICE FY2025	£6.6m	—	—	above	—	no doubt
NOTTINGHAM MUSIC SERVICE FY2025	£1.1m	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.