PHOENIX COUNSELLING SERVICE
Phoenix Counselling Service (PCS) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing a low cost counselling service which aims to provide professional counselling for adults in Burntwood, Lichfield and the surrounding area who do not meet the criteria for 1-to-1 CBT or counselling via the Psychological Wellbeing Service (PWBS), or other NHS provision, and who cannot afford private counselling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £6,040.17 at the end of the year, supported by a significant rise in grant income to £31,229.00. The charity relies on grants to supplement client payments, which covered approximately 30% of the session cost. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- erica Knightchair
- Dr John Wharton MB,CHB
- Emma Pipe
- Nicola Parker
- Pauline Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £38k | £21k |
| 31/12/2024 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £35k | £26k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £20k |
| 31/12/2021 | £26k | £24k |
Common questions
Is PHOENIX COUNSELLING SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £6,040.17 at the end of the year, supported by a significant rise in grant income to £31,229.00. The charity relies on grants to supplement client payments, which covered approximately 30% of the session cost. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PHOENIX COUNSELLING SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PHOENIX COUNSELLING SERVICE as a grant recipient include DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2025 | £500 | Miscellaneous |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £20k | One to one counselling sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | Counselling Sessions |