The Listening Ear
The Listening Ear's objectives are to provide a professional and confidential counselling and training service to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) community, supporting children and families to overcome issues with mental health and wellbeing. Such provision shall be restricted to those children, young people, and their families, who are either domicile in or in full time education
Activities & Mission
The Listening Ear's objectives are to provide a professional and confidential counselling and training service to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) community, supporting children and families to overcome issues with mental health and wellbeing. Such provision shall be restricted to those children, young people, and their families, who are either domicile in or in full time education
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £154,358 | £112,025 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £92,062 | £112,823 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £129,409 | £134,421 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £149,130 | £107,190 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £44,964 | £39,455 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Listening Ear
What does The Listening Ear do?
The Listening Ear's objectives are to provide a professional and confidential counselling and training service to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) community, supporting children and families to overcome issues with mental health and wellbeing. Such provision shall be restricted to those children, young people, and their families, who are either domicile in or in full time education
How much income did The Listening Ear report in 2025?
The Listening Ear reported total income of £154k and reported expenditure of £112k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Listening Ear registered as a charity?
The Listening Ear was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 2003 as charity number 1095964. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Listening Ear?
The Listening Ear is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Katarzyna Aniela Stankiewicz-Lammin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Listening Ear operate?
The Listening Ear operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is The Listening Ear a registered charity?
Yes — The Listening Ear is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095964.
Details
127-129 Bargates
Christchurch
BH23 1QH
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