for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024
Principal activities of the company
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
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31 December 2024
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
And signed on behalf of the board by:
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Status: Director
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This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
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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.
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)
No remuneration was received
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