CHICHESTER COUNSELLING SERVICES
Providing Counselling services and Counsellor Training in West Sussex and Hampshire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant deficit of £205,423 for the 18-month period, driven by staff resignations and remedial costs, which reduced unrestricted reserves from £275,877 to £70,454. The trustees acknowledge that the agreed reserves policy of twelve months' operating overheads is not currently being met, though they forecast satisfaction within two to three years. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing post-year-end grant income and a successful cost-reduction restructuring.
What the accounts disclose
“Because of the performance issues experienced during the reporting period, the agreed reserves policy is not currently being met.” — page 4
Trustees
- Christopher James Deaconchair
- Anna Jenovari Brown
- Audrey Backhouse
- DR ROBERT JACKSON
- Dr John Kevin O'Shea
- Gregory Joseph Slay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £195k | £400k |
| 31/08/2023 | £229k | £233k |
| 31/08/2022 | £226k | £204k |
| 31/08/2021 | £217k | £180k |
| 31/08/2020 | £220k | £177k |
Common questions
Is CHICHESTER COUNSELLING SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant deficit of £205,423 for the 18-month period, driven by staff resignations and remedial costs, which reduced unrestricted reserves from £275,877 to £70,454. The trustees acknowledge that the agreed reserves policy of twelve months' operating overheads is not currently being met, though they forecast satisfaction within two to three years. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing post-year-end grant income and a successful cost-reduction restructuring. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2013 | £10k | Children and Young peoples counselling |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2010 | £7k | Chichester Counselling Services joins the 21st Century |