THE INSTITUTE OF GROUP ANALYSIS
The IGA runs training courses for group analysts (group psychotherapists) and workshops and events which offer members and the public interesting themes to explore along group-analytic lines. The Clinical Referral Service offers an informal telephone discussion for potential patients.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,499 for the year ended 31 July 2025, though this was an improvement on the prior year's deficit of £41,931. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £431,424, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months' expenditure (approximately £341,000). Forecasts indicate a projected deficit of £78,000 for the following year, but the trustees remain satisfied that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have determined that free reserves should be maintained at a-level equivalent to at least six months’ expenditure. For the 2024-25 financial year, this equates to approximately £341,000.” — page 14
“Trustees who received remuneration for their teaching services and reimbursement in the current year were: - Sally Bild (teaching £13,750), Sharon Hannah (travel £728.65), Matthew Rich-Tolsma (teaching £1,437 and travel £1,738.99), Graham Mckay (teaching £840), Richard Blackwell (teaching £675) and Sue Wallace (teaching £556 and travel £397).”
“Trustees who received remuneration for their teaching services and reimbursement in the current year were: - Sally Bild (teaching £13,750), Sharon Hannah (travel £728.65), Matthew Rich-Tolsma (teaching £1,437 and travel £1,738.99), Graham Mckay (teaching £840), Richard Blackwell (teaching £675) and Sue Wallace (teaching £556 and travel £397). There were no conflict of interest and trustees are not remunerated for any of their board dutles.”
“Our continued relationship with GASi involves them renting rooms from IGA, an arrangement planned to continue for one more year (SHARON TO UPDATE).”
“Trustees who received remuneration for their teaching services and reimbursement in the current year were: - Sally Bild (teaching £13,750), Sharon Hannah (travel £728.65), Matthew Rich-Tolsma (teaching £1,437 and travel £1,738.99), Graham Mckay (teaching £840), Richard Blackwell (teaching £675) and Sue Wallace (teaching £556 and travel £397). There were no conflict of interest and trustees are not remunerated for any of their board dutles.”
“Our continued relationship with GASi involves them renting rooms from IGA, an arrangement planned to continue for one more year (SHARON TO UPDATE).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Hayes
- Dr Kevin Flinn
- Dr Susanne Vosmer
- Graham Mackay
- Hicham Jabrane
- Richard Douglas Blackwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £651k | £682k |
| 31/07/2024 | £520k | £616k |
| 31/07/2023 | £589k | £650k |
| 31/07/2022 | £632k | £616k |
| 31/07/2021 | £570k | £490k |
Common questions
Is THE INSTITUTE OF GROUP ANALYSIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £25,499 for the year ended 31 July 2025, though this was an improvement on the prior year's deficit of £41,931. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £431,424, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months' expenditure (approximately £341,000). Forecasts indicate a projected deficit of £78,000 for the following year, but the trustees remain satisfied that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE INSTITUTE OF GROUP ANALYSIS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE INSTITUTE OF GROUP ANALYSIS as a grant recipient include THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £12k | |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Education |