Derwent Rural Counselling Service
Also known as: Derwent Rural Counselling Service Limited
DRCS provides confidential professional counselling for a range of issues including bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and relationship problems for residents of Derbyshire and beyond
Activities & Mission
DRCS provides confidential professional counselling for a range of issues including bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and relationship problems for residents of Derbyshire and beyond
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,815,258 | £1,571,252 | £1,571,252 | £2,028,897 | £196,000 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,106,477 | £1,892,316 | £1,892,316 | £1,784,891 | £695,000 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,126,308 | £2,060,290 | £2,060,290 | £1,570,730 | £988,733 | 41 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,015,929 | £2,051,122 | £2,051,122 | £1,504,712 | £802,933 | 40 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,278,117 | £3,028,159 | £3,028,159 | £1,539,905 | £1,289,905 | 71 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Derwent Rural Counselling Service
What does Derwent Rural Counselling Service do?
DRCS provides confidential professional counselling for a range of issues including bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and relationship problems for residents of Derbyshire and beyond
How much income did Derwent Rural Counselling Service report in 2025?
Derwent Rural Counselling Service reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Derwent Rural Counselling Service?
Derwent Rural Counselling Service has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Derwent Rural Counselling Service registered as a charity?
Derwent Rural Counselling Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2008 as charity number 1124775. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Derwent Rural Counselling Service?
Derwent Rural Counselling Service is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Max Biddulph. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Derwent Rural Counselling Service operate?
Derwent Rural Counselling Service operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Derwent Rural Counselling Service a registered charity?
Yes — Derwent Rural Counselling Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124775.
Details
New Beetwell Street
CHESTERFIELD
Derbyshire
S40 1QR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Derwent Rural Counselling Service Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated