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Hope Counselling Service

To promote and protect the mental health of people residing in Reading and the surrounding areas through the provision of a counselling service in accordance with the values of the Christian faith.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and protect the mental health of people residing in Reading and the surrounding areas through the provision of a counselling service in accordance with the values of the Christian faith.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,784
Latest Expenditure
£23,718

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 150.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 150.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,784
£23,7180 / 14
2023
£21,414
£21,0470 / 14
2022
£28,202
£21,4470 / 13
2021
£18,910
£16,8660 / 13
2020
£19,739
£14,6300 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about Hope Counselling Service

What does Hope Counselling Service do?

To promote and protect the mental health of people residing in Reading and the surrounding areas through the provision of a counselling service in accordance with the values of the Christian faith.

How much income did Hope Counselling Service report in 2024?

Hope Counselling Service reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hope Counselling Service registered as a charity?

Hope Counselling Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2019 as charity number 1185376. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Hope Counselling Service?

Hope Counselling Service is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Alison Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hope Counselling Service operate?

Hope Counselling Service operates across 6 areas, including Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Hope Counselling Service a registered charity?

Yes — Hope Counselling Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185376.

Details

Address
Hope Counselling Service
233 Kings Road
READING
RG1 4LS
Registration Date
18 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5138739
Charity Number
1185376

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Trustees

Dr Alison Stewart Chair
DEBORAH ANN HUNT
Jane Elizabeth Clark
Neil Hooley
William Stewart Johnston

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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