BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTIC COUNCIL
BPC protects the public through maintaining its public register of psychoanalytically informed practitioners who meet its fitness to practice standards.Its mission is to advance the health of the public and create a society that values human relationships and the use of psychoanalytic theories of mind to support emotional wellbeing, good mental health, and effective social policy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,490 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £420,551. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least six months of operating costs plus an additional £80,000, and the current free reserves of £421,143 (as stated in the Trustees' Report) are above this target. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain at least 6 months of the financial year's operating cost as well as an additional £80,000.” — page 14
“In accordance with the Articles of Association, the Charity has paid honoraria to three trustees totalling £8,000.” — page 26
“In accordance with the Articles of Association, the Charity has paid honoraria to three trustees totalling £8,000. Trustees' expenses 31.3.25 £ 4,439 Trustees' expenses 31.3.24 £ 7,490 Travelling expenses were incurred by 4 trustees and the claims were approved as legitimate expenses to be claimed by the trustees as described in the Articles of Association.” — page 26
“During the year, a number of purchases were made for Trustee's as small gifts when leaving the charity or for those who went above and beyond for the charity. The total expense in relation to these gifts included within the statement of financial activities is £297.” — page 30
“In accordance with the Articles of Association, the Charity has paid honoraria to three trustees totalling £8,000. Trustees' expenses 31.3.25 £ 4,439 Trustees' expenses 31.3.24 £ 7,490 Travelling expenses were incurred by 4 trustees and the claims were approved as legitimate expenses to be claimed by the trustees as described in the Articles of Association.” — page 26
“During the year, a number of purchases were made for Trustee's as small gifts when leaving the charity or for those who went above and beyond for the charity. The total expense in relation to these gifts included within the statement of financial activities is £297.” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- ALAN COLAM
- Angela Greatley
- Asim Butt
- Ben Lloyd
- Dr Frances Roper
- Joao Botas
- LEE SMITH
- NIKKY STERNHELL
- Richard Serlin
- Sally Beeken
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £865k | £887k |
| 31/03/2025 | £836k | £844k |
| 31/03/2024 | £722k | £734k |
| 31/03/2023 | £712k | £618k |
| 31/03/2022 | £640k | £525k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH PSYCHOANALYTIC COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,490 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £420,551. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least six months of operating costs plus an additional £80,000, and the current free reserves of £421,143 (as stated in the Trustees' Report) are above this target. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.