THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY
The UKCP promotes the art and science of psychotherapy for the public benefit; it promotes research and education in psychotherapy and disseminate the results of any such research. It also promotes high standards of training and practice in psychotherapy and the wider provision of psychotherapy for the public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £105,050 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £737,207 to £632,157. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds cash reserves of £2,974,000 and free reserves of £613,000, which are above the stated general reserve target of £351,000. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of the charity’s income is from membership fees (£3,085k in 2025 and £2,909k in 2024).” — page 15
“The general reserve, excluding designated funds, stood at £379k at the end of the year vs a target of £351k.” — page 15
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- UKCP CEO — CEO
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Akash Manhar Patel
- Helen Marsh
- Matthew Graham White
- Michelle Briggs MSc UKCP
- Nishaant Kumar
- Peter William Gregory
- Phillipa Mary Donovan
- Rosanna Duncan
- William Adlard
- William Daniel-Braham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £3.2m | £3.3m |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 30/09/2023 | £2.7m | £2.8m |
| 30/09/2022 | £2.6m | £2.7m |
| 30/09/2021 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £105,050 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £737,207 to £632,157. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds cash reserves of £2,974,000 and free reserves of £613,000, which are above the stated general reserve target of £351,000. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
Charities like this
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- BRITISH PSYCHOTHERAPY FOUNDATION
- THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO HEALTH AND RELATED PUBLIC SERVICES,IN THE E.C. AND E.F.T.A. COUNTRIES
- BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTIC COUNCIL
- THE BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTICAL SOCIETY (INCORPORATING THE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS)
- CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY | £14.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH PSYCHOTHERAPY FOUNDATION | £2.8m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO HEALTH AND RELATED PUBLIC SERVICES,IN THE E.C. AND E.F.T.A. COUNTRIES | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTIC COUNCIL | £865k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTICAL SOCIETY (INCORPORATING THE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS) | £2.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |