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The number of therapists at IPSUM decreased from nine in 2025 to eight in 2026.
Therapists 8 9
Operational · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 21
The total staff costs for IPSUM increased from £248,873 in 2025 to £258,520 in 2026.
Wages and salaries 237,227 231,158 Social security costs 16,710 13,283 Other pension costs 4,583 4,432 258,520 248,873
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 21
Ipsum's total creditors amounted to £18,891 at the end of March 2026.
(18,891) - - (18,891) (12,081)
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
Ipsum's total current assets were £261,048 at the end of March 2026.
Cash at bank and in hand 231,889 - 29,159 261,048 273,034
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
Ipsum's total tangible assets were £120,997 at the end of March 2026.
Tangible assets 12 - 120,997 - 120,997
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
Ipsum's restricted funds totalled £29,159 at the end of March 2026.
Restricted funds: Music and art project 4,393 6,383 Art and music therapies for young people 2,214 3,458 Core 19,477 - Harbour 3,075 - 29,159 9,841
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Ipsum's designated fund for functional fixed assets totalled £120,997 at the end of March 2026.
Designated fund for functional fixed assets 120,997 117,199
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Ipsum's unrestricted funds totalled £229,957 at the end of March 2026.
Unrestricted funds: General fund 229,957 257,687
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Ipsum's total funds carried forward decreased from £411,782 in 2025 to £380,113 in 2026.
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 229,957 120,997 29,159 380,113 411,782
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Ipsum's net income/(expenditure) decreased from £18,639 in 2025 to -£31,669 in 2026.
(48,946) (2,041) 19,318 (31,669) 18,639
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Ipsum's total expenditure increased from £339,131 in 2025 to £364,685 in 2026.
Total 237,395 2,041 125,249 364,685 339,131
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Ipsum's total income decreased from £357,770 in 2025 to £333,016 in 2026.
Total 188,449 - 144,567 333,016 357,770
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
IPSUM's Executive Committee meets eight times a year to make strategic decisions.
The Executive Committee meets 8 times a year and makes strategic decisions regarding the long-term development of the organisation.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
IPSUM's services are accessed by a majority of clients who engage in more than one type.
A majority of clients engage in more than one type of service, particularly combining counselling with creative therapies
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
IPSUM aims to hold free reserves between 6 and 12 months of running costs.
The charity aims to hold free reserves between 6 and 12 months running costs in order to manage cashflow needs as well as to meet unexpected costs or to fund new projects before external funding is identified.
Financial · Policy statement · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
IPSUM's unrestricted funds are at a healthy balance of £229,951.
The unrestricted funds, excluding designated funds, show a healthy balance of £229,951
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
IPSUM's financial position is stable with total funds of £380,113.
The charity is in a stable financial position following the 2025-26-year end. At 31 March 2026, total funds held were £380,113
Financial · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
IPSUM's services are often accessed by individuals with dual diagnoses.
A significant subset of referrals pertains to clients facing dual diagnoses, including:
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
IPSUM received the most referrals through its website.
- Website: 1,241 referrals
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
IPSUM's services cater to individuals aged from 6 to 84 years old.
Our Services span diverse age groups, with referrals ranging from 6 to 84 years old.
Service · Observational claim · From Ipsum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7