TIME TO TALK WEST BERKSHIRE
Time to Talk West Berkshire provides a confidential counselling service, free at the point of delivery, for young people aged 11 to 25 who are resident, in education, training, working or registered with a GP in West Berkshire. It provides counselling from its premises in Newbury, at some schools and through other outreach work, and runs courses.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,711 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £328,203 to £271,492. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves currently cover six months of running costs, aligning with their stated policy target, although the policy is being rebased to account for increased service requirements. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Over and above the reserves required to ensure the completion of specifically funded projects, Time to Talk West Berkshire aims to have Reserves to cover six months' running costs (nine months if possible) built up from Unrestricted (earned) income. We currently have six months' reserves” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/02/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (28/05/2015)
Trustees
- Amanda Hatcher
- Catie Colston
- Elizabeth O'Keeffe
- GEORGINA PUNTER
- Geoff Hogg
- Jack Marriott
- James Maunder
- Paul Stratton
- ROSEMARY LILLEY
- Tracey Leeson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £400k | £457k |
| 31/03/2025 | £416k | £378k |
| 31/03/2024 | £317k | £324k |
| 31/03/2023 | £317k | £318k |
| 31/03/2022 | £368k | £261k |
Common questions
Is TIME TO TALK WEST BERKSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,711 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £328,203 to £271,492. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves currently cover six months of running costs, aligning with their stated policy target, although the policy is being rebased to account for increased service requirements. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TIME TO TALK WEST BERKSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TIME TO TALK WEST BERKSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST, E B M CHARITABLE TRUST, PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION, GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY, COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £50k | |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £40k | |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | Grant paid to institution |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | towards the cost of the effective implementation of the Silver Cloud Mental Health Technology, with a focus on supporting children and young people in low-incom |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2023 | £3k | |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £2k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £376k | Time to Talk Projects for Better Mental Health |
| Crowdfunder | 12/09/2022 | £7k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2021 | £10k | Counselling at Waterside Youth |
| UK government | 17/07/2020 | £17k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |