SOMEWHERE HOUSE (SOMERSET)LTD
Counselling and support for children, families, couples and individuals in the community. Workshops on a range of mental health and drug/alcohol issues for young people in secondary schools and colleges in the local area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,991 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £74,790 to £56,799. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, confirming a going concern basis. The charity does not have any employees and relies on volunteers and contractors to deliver its services.
What the accounts disclose
“We try to have 6 months reserve in place for our outgoings to include insurance, telephone, counsellors, appropriate IT and operational management costs which are the charity’s only outgoings.” — page 7
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, former trustee and director Mr R Jones received £1,483 (2024: £6,890) payment for counselling and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the yearend total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, trustee and director M Ellis received £132 (2024: £3,046) for operational services and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the year-end total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, former trustee and director Mr R Jones received £1,483 (2024: £6,890) payment for counselling and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the yearend total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, trustee and director M Ellis received £132 (2024: £3,046) for operational services and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the year-end total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, former trustee and director Mr R Jones received £1,483 (2024: £6,890) payment for counselling and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the yearend total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, trustee and director M Ellis received £132 (2024: £3,046) for operational services and support provided to the Charity. Amounts outstanding at the year-end total £nil (2024 - £nil).” — page 16
Trustees
- Angie Clarkechair
- Anne McConnell
- Mandy Ellis
- Michael Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £121k |
| 31/03/2024 | £121k | £168k |
| 31/03/2023 | £146k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £98k | £109k |
| 31/03/2021 | £177k | £93k |
Common questions
Is SOMEWHERE HOUSE (SOMERSET)LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,991 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £74,790 to £56,799. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, confirming a going concern basis. The charity does not have any employees and relies on volunteers and contractors to deliver its services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOMEWHERE HOUSE (SOMERSET)LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOMEWHERE HOUSE (SOMERSET)LTD as a grant recipient include NEWBY TRUST LIMITED, KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST, Moto Foundation, LIFE FOR A LIFE MEMORIAL FORESTS AND GARDENS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k | Health |
| KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £150 | Community Grant |
| LIFE FOR A LIFE MEMORIAL FORESTS AND GARDENS | FY2023 | £100 | |
| LIFE FOR A LIFE MEMORIAL FORESTS AND GARDENS | FY2022 | £11 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2024 | £20k | Supporting Communities - Early Intervention Support & Community Cohesion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Counselling |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 28/02/2023 | £1k | Counselling and coffee mornings for vulnerable people in deprived areas in Sedgemoor |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 17/02/2023 | £120k | Subsidising the cost of counselling services for low-income communities in Burnham-on-Sea and other areas |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £10k | Counselling Services |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 25/01/2021 | £3k | Sedgemoor Recover Together |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/10/2020 | £2k | Core costs |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £49k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 13/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/04/2020 | £2k | COVID19 Virtual counselling service for people with mental health needs |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 13/09/2019 | £1k | School Talks |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £6k | Counselling Space |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 19/12/2017 | £750 | Educational Workshops |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 04/04/2017 | £3k | Somewhere House Somerset |