ALTON COUNSELLING SERVICE
Alton Counselling Service aims to provide high quality counselling, for an individually negotiated donation which ensures nobody is refused counselling for financial reasons. We provide a safe environment and an assurance of confidentiality which gives clients the opportunity to talk through and reflect upon difficulties which we can all experience from time to time in life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a net profit of £2,946 for the year, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £23,619 at year-end. The charity notes it remains financially stable despite economic pressures and a lack of grant income, having secured an anonymous donation of £10,000. Premises costs were reduced by terminating an unsustainable rental agreement in July 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of income is from counselling session fees.” — page 5
“The Trustees have put in place a reserves policy and financial systems to reduce as far as possible financial risk” — page 3
Trustees
- Anne Bothwellchair
- Fiona Strathern Lapraik
- Graham Hill
- Paul Warren
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £59k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £69k | £62k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £62k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £60k |
Common questions
Is ALTON COUNSELLING SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a net profit of £2,946 for the year, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £23,619 at year-end. The charity notes it remains financially stable despite economic pressures and a lack of grant income, having secured an anonymous donation of £10,000. Premises costs were reduced by terminating an unsustainable rental agreement in July 2024. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Counselling Support for the Community |
| UK government | 03/09/2020 | £5k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2009 | £2k | Improving Services - Introducing Evaluation of Counselling |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2006 | £5k | Open Door |