THE DARTMOOR CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Our organisation provides counselling and psychotherapy to people in our locality on an affordable basis. Our clients self refer before being assessed by experienced therapists. Our clients donate an amount based on their financial situation. Our therapists volunteer their time. The organisation undertakes training and supervision in support of the provision of therapy.
Objects
TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING IN NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING, DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING AN AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE COUNSELLING SERVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position has improved to a break-even situation after a small loss in the previous year. The trustees are working towards rebuilding their reserves, which are currently below the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity continues to provide therapy to over one hundred clients using volunteer counsellors and paid clinical supervisors.
What the accounts disclose
“After the previous year’s depletion of reserves, we are now in the position to work towards rebuilding our reserve.” — page 5
“Two of our supervisors, who are also trustees, declined to charge fees this year. This was much appreciated as we had increased costs due to our move to new premises.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Susan Ann Gandychair
- Eleanor Wilson
- John Hade
- Phillip Millichap
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £20k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE DARTMOOR CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position has improved to a break-even situation after a small loss in the previous year. The trustees are working towards rebuilding their reserves, which are currently below the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity continues to provide therapy to over one hundred clients using volunteer counsellors and paid clinical supervisors.