BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12086260 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 August 2023

End date: 31 July 2024

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Community Interest Report

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 7,952 2,686
Cost of sales: ( 5,936 ) ( 2,320 )
Gross profit(or loss): 2,016 366
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 250 ) ( 250 )
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): 1,766 116
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 1,766 116
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 1,766 116

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Balance sheet

As at 31 July 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets:   0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,677 366
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 1,677 366
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0 0
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,677 366
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,677 366
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,677 366
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,677 366
Total members' funds: 1,677 366

The notes form part of these financial statements

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 11 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Bianca Nicholson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

    Organisation is currently run by volunteers.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BEE-RELEASED COUNSELLING C.I.C.

Company Number: 12086260 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 July 2024

Company activities and impact

General Description of the Company’s Activities and Impact: Bee-released Counseling CIC is a counselling service for Carers and those on low incomes (means tested). During the financial year covered by this report, Bee-Released Counselling CIC continued to maintain and promote its counselling services, while also offering placement opportunities for trainee counsellors. Our services have specifically supported individuals on low incomes and carers (both paid and unpaid), helping to bridge the gap caused by poverty and providing vital support to the unsung heroes of our community. Initially expanded in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to meet increased demand, our services have remained open and accessible due to ongoing community needs. Placement students undergo a thorough due diligence process. We also insist on enhanced DBS checks, an induction, and attending mandatory training events (CPD) to ensure compliance with our quality assurance standards, procedures we have implemented since November 2021. We have actively participated in both online and in-person local community events, with increased engagement from beneficiaries since moving from the Community First location in January 2023. These events have formed part of our broader marketing strategy to network, build relationships with social prescribers and community networks, generate referrals, and raise awareness of our services. This year, we also undertook a Communities Against Cancer (CAC) project aimed at encouraging beneficiaries to access NHS screening programmes. As part of this initiative, we provided free counselling sessions and delivered staff training (CPD) to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of health screenings. The counselling service has continued to benefit carers (including parent carers) and those experiencing financial hardship in Fareham, Gosport, and surrounding areas. Our subsidised and affordable approach ensures accessibility for those most in need. Towards the end of the financial year, increased fuel costs and relocating to new premises presented challenges. Post-Covid-19 recovery has required rebuilding efforts, which led to some delays in delivering additional income-generating activities. Our focus this year has been on sourcing funding, moving premises, and conducting community research. We also launched a new “drop-in” facility and improved placement opportunities. Despite these challenges, our team has shown resilience and passion. The service has been maintained through the efforts of one volunteer administrator, six placement counsellors, one “drop-in” volunteer, and a counselling supervisor. We have utilised online platforms and rebuilt our physical counselling rooms to enable face-to-face sessions. Even during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, we successfully provided counselling to approximately 20 clients per week. We have also formed a new partnership with the University of Portsmouth to welcome placement students supporting our marketing campaigns and health psychology projects. Additionally, we benefited from a six-month period with a volunteer coordinator who helped oversee operational processes and support delivery. These developments are crucial for the continued recovery and growth of Bee-Released Counselling CIC as we move forward from the pandemic, recession, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Consultation with stakeholders

Consultation with Stakeholders The company’s activities will continue to provide counselling services to benefit beneficiaries, specifically carers and individuals experiencing poverty within the local community, supporting Fareham, Gosport, and surrounding areas. Clients are offered unlimited sessions, which are reviewed every six weeks, allowing for long-term therapeutic interventions. A new referral and initial assessment process has been introduced to ensure suitability for the service. Our focus remains on supporting individuals struggling with mental health issues, isolation, financial difficulties, or relationship challenges. Carers are defined as individuals who regularly care for a family member who is a child, or who is sick, elderly, or disabled. Those experiencing financial hardship are defined as individuals receiving benefits and able to provide evidence for verification (e.g. Universal Credit, ESA, PIP, etc.). We have engaged with community groups, individual members of Rotary clubs, Action Hampshire, and national organisations such as Social Enterprise UK. Although networking has remained somewhat limited, we have attended selected events. As a result, engagement continues primarily through social media (as part of our marketing strategy) and leaflet distribution. Confidence in accessing counselling services, especially face-to-face sessions has increased, and we will continue working with our current cohort of placement counsellors. We also plan to review and forecast the next cohort for the 2025/26 period, with the goal of expanding our community service. We aim to become a more efficient service by exploring the use of AI technologies and implementing online booking systems. It has been widely recognised and acknowledged that we are adhering to processes aligned with government and NHS guidelines. While this is time-consuming 'given that all staff are volunteers' we remain extremely grateful to be able to support our beneficiaries and provide long-term one-to-one counselling.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
11 April 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Bianca Nicholson
Status: Director