Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited
Families Matter is a counselling and support service. We aim to promote emotional well being, improve mental health, and reduce the impact of poverty in the Furness and South Lakes area by providing a professional counselling service for children, young people and their families who find it difficult to pay because they are on statutory benefits, are low-waged or unwaged.
Activities & Mission
Families Matter is a counselling and support service. We aim to promote emotional well being, improve mental health, and reduce the impact of poverty in the Furness and South Lakes area by providing a professional counselling service for children, young people and their families who find it difficult to pay because they are on statutory benefits, are low-waged or unwaged.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £30,954 | £45,529 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £30,954 | £45,529 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £57,516 | £47,207 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £45,293 | £46,443 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2020 | £38,902 | £46,146 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited
What does Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited do?
Families Matter is a counselling and support service. We aim to promote emotional well being, improve mental health, and reduce the impact of poverty in the Furness and South Lakes area by providing a professional counselling service for children, young people and their families who find it difficult to pay because they are on statutory benefits, are low-waged or unwaged.
How much income did Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited report in 2024?
Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited registered as a charity?
Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2013 as charity number 1153446. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited?
Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jacqueline Ann Drake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited operate?
Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Families Matter Counselling And Support Service Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153446.
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