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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 17 Dec 2020
- Charity no. 102590
- Date registered. 27/07/2015
Public benefits
The trustees believe that our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. The direct benefit which flows from our purposes includes the improved health and wellbeing and reduction of emotional distress of the beneficiaries. Purpose (1) This benefit is demonstrated through feedback from our clients via clinical evaluations
and feedback from healthcare professionals (in particular clients’ GPs). In providing counselling services for clients suffering emotional distress there is a risk of harm through re-traumatisation however this risk is limited and the benefits outweigh the harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are persons who are suffering emotional distress in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Purpose (2) This benefit is demonstrated through feedback from our clients via clinical evaluations and feedback from healthcare professionals (in particular clients’ GPs). There is no harm associated with this purpose. The beneficiaries of this purpose are persons who are suffering emotional distress in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Purpose (3) This benefit is demonstrated through feedback from our clients via clinical evaluations and feedback from healthcare professionals (in particular clients’ GPs). In providing counselling services for clients suffering emotional distress there is a risk of harm through re-traumatisation however this risk is limited and the benefits outweigh the harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are persons who are suffering emotional distress in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Purpose (4) The direct benefit which flows from this purpose includes the improved health and wellbeing and reduction of emotional distress of the beneficiaries and enhanced knowledge and training of counselling professionals. This benefit is demonstrated through feedback from trainees. There is no harm associated with this purpose. The beneficiaries of this purpose are persons who are suffering emotional distress in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. A private benefit to trustees (purposes 1-3) may arise from our programme of ongoing training in good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. A private benefit arises from purpose 4 for trainees in terms of improved knowledge. Through this training trainees gain skills and experience which directly facilitate the provision of services to beneficiaries. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries
What your organisation does
New Life Counselling is a voluntary counselling organisation committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing needs of its clients through the provision of counselling and therapeutic services. New Life Counselling provides counselling services for children, young people, adults and families. Our Mission is... To support people to achieve
their personal potential through professional counselling and therapeutic services. Our Vision is... Our vision of the future is one where society actively promotes positive emotional health and wellbeing, gives everyone the freedom to grow and provides access to excellent counselling and therapeutic support services when needed. New Life Counselling provides counselling services for children, young people, adults and families. We use a range of therapeutic modalities including counselling, psychotherapy, drama therapy, music, arts and play therapies. The diversity of skills of the staff team and the range of modalities available is a significant strength to the organisation and one which enhances the experience for clients as we try to match the orientation of the client to an appropriate counsellor. Counselling is provided for a range of issues – stress, anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, drug / alcohol misuse, self harming, suicidal ideation – amongst others.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Counselling/support
Charitable purposes
The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are to promote the health and wellbeing of persons who are suffering emotional distress, including but not restricted to stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, self harming behaviour, suicidal ideation or actions (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”), without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, in order to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular to: (a) protect the health and promote self awareness and responsibility amongst the beneficiaries by the provision of counselling and other related services; (b) facilitate training and opportunities for counsellors, trainee counsellors, volunteer counsellors, parents, carers and the beneficiaries.