NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
06036539 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company is a counselling service that provides support to a diverse range of individuals, couples and children, from a variety of culture, ethnic and faith backgrounds. It is a community interest company run by the counsellors and volunteers, offering counselling on issues from relationships, to trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Trainee Counsellors are mentored and helped as they progress to qualified status and training for continual professional development is also offered for counsellors. The Centre has a Bursary Account- a separate bank account that holds funds and supports those who cannot afford the full cost of counselling. The funds are made up from fund raising and transferring profits from the general account. Outside sponsors may also pay for counselling, e.g for an employee or member of their church.

Additional information

In the past year, the centre has received a lot of enquiries from people wishing to receive counselling either for themselves or a family member. The team was busy and waiting lists were required especially for couples and young people. Following the pandemic, more in-person work continued while some remained online. We can see the benefits of having both ways of practice. Also, we have introduced an online calendar so the counsellors could book rooms online. It is more efficient and convenient. The centre has taken on more qualified counsellors with a range of experience and backgrounds for the purpose of meeting the varied demand for counselling. With the increasing number of clients, and the affiliation fee and room hire returning to the rates before COVID, the centre's income was able to cover the expenses.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Tracey Leung
Sian Maman
Ross Hickman
Rachel Ninnis
Gillian Stuart


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

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

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Tracey Leung
Status: Director

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 40,425 34,309
Cost of sales: ( 5,655 ) ( 4,802 )
Gross profit(or loss): 34,770 29,507
Administrative expenses: ( 34,034 ) ( 28,478 )
Other operating income: 210
Operating profit(or loss): 946 1,029
Profit(or loss) before tax: 946 1,029
Tax: ( 180 ) ( 143 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 766 886

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 1,107 774
Cash at bank and in hand: 16,587 15,974
Total current assets: 17,694 16,748
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 1,370 ) ( 1,190 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 16,324 15,558
Total assets less current liabilities: 16,324 15,558
Total net assets (liabilities): 16,324 15,558
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 16,324 15,558
Total members' funds: 16,324 15,558

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 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 30 April 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sian Maman
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 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

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of all tangible fixed assets with a cost exceeding £500 over their expected useful lives. Asset class IT equipment - Depreciation method and rate 33.3% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities- 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime). Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value. Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Revenue recognition Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company. The company recognises revenue when: The amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities. Tax The tax expense for the period comprises current tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Trade debtors Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. due according to the original terms of the receivables. Trade creditors Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 858 484
Prepayments and accrued income 249 290
Total 1,107 774

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 180 143
Accruals and deferred income 475 397
Other creditors 715 650
Total 1,370 1,190

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

NEW DAWN COUNSELLING CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 06036539 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

This year New Dawn has provided the following services to the community: 1. A competent and professional counselling service to individuals, couples, children and families. 2. Financial assistance towards counselling services for those with limited financial means. This was provided via a bursary fund and concessional sessions provided by the counsellors themselves. 3. Development and mentoring of student counsellors by sharing experience, knowledge, advice and inclusion in the business management process of running a counselling practice. 4. Development of experienced counsellors through shared experience, knowledge and in the business management of running a counselling practice.

Consultation with stakeholders

The stakeholders are both the counsellors and the volunteers who assist in the running of the centre. We run a feedback scheme for all who visit and use the centre. All suggestions and feedback are discussed at board meetings. All those that offer ideas and feedback (accept anonymous) are responded to with an acknowledgement and an update regarding any decisions or changes. Regular board and team meetings together with internal circulations encourage open communication. An inclusive Whatsapp group has enabled weekly communications to ensure participation over any issues has remained possible 24/7. Student counsellors ending their placements are asked for feedback to help New Dawn improve its service to them as well as clients. (Exit interview)

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
16 July 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sian Maman
Status: Director