Accessible Counselling and Therapy Limited
ACT provides a counselling service for the residents of the London Borough of Bromley that is affordable and accessible. It provides professional development opportunities for staff and volunteer counsellors working in the borough.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,484 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £85,914. The trustees report that the charity has established a reserves policy with a target of £50.5k, which is exceeded by the current unrestricted reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Counselling 183,691”
“Target Reserve: £50.5k (includes costs for shocks and closure)” — page 6
Trustees
- Charlotte Prior
- Chris Barrett
- David John Maskall
- Louise Elizabeth Oades
- Samantha Merry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £185k | £180k |
| 31/03/2024 | £151k | £173k |
| 31/03/2023 | £149k | £173k |
| 31/03/2022 | £173k | £153k |
| 31/03/2021 | £193k | £162k |
Common questions
Is Accessible Counselling and Therapy Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £4,484 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £85,914. The trustees report that the charity has established a reserves policy with a target of £50.5k, which is exceeded by the current unrestricted reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Accessible Counselling and Therapy Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Accessible Counselling and Therapy Limited as a grant recipient include THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | The Mount Fund - Mental Health |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2024 | £20k | Accessible Counselling and Therapy (ACT) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2020 | £9k | Accessible counselling during Covid-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2020 | £10k | New Tech & I.T equipment so we can support more people, more effectively |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2012 | £10k | Updating of IT Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2009 | £9k | Building Health and Safety and Training for BCCS |