Abacus Counselling And Support
Abacus provides affordable counselling sessions in Essex, to clients referred to the service. It spends its money on providing counselling services, such as through room hire. It pays expenses to its volunteer counsellors and counselling supervision. It pays other costs associated with running a charity, such as salary to to part time managers, marketing, accounting services, insurance etc.
Activities & Mission
Abacus provides affordable counselling sessions in Essex, to clients referred to the service. It spends its money on providing counselling services, such as through room hire. It pays expenses to its volunteer counsellors and counselling supervision. It pays other costs associated with running a charity, such as salary to to part time managers, marketing, accounting services, insurance etc.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £39,665 | £29,906 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £18,032 | £22,490 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2023 | £32,743 | £17,474 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £7,869 | £10,740 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £9,453 | £3,918 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Abacus Counselling And Support
What does Abacus Counselling And Support do?
Abacus provides affordable counselling sessions in Essex, to clients referred to the service. It spends its money on providing counselling services, such as through room hire. It pays expenses to its volunteer counsellors and counselling supervision. It pays other costs associated with running a charity, such as salary to to part time managers, marketing, accounting services, insurance etc.
How much income did Abacus Counselling And Support report in 2025?
Abacus Counselling And Support reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Abacus Counselling And Support registered as a charity?
Abacus Counselling And Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2015 as charity number 1163844. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Abacus Counselling And Support?
Abacus Counselling And Support is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is LESLEY ANN BUTCHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Abacus Counselling And Support operate?
Abacus Counselling And Support operates across 3 areas: Essex, Southend-on-sea and Thurrock.
Is Abacus Counselling And Support a registered charity?
Yes — Abacus Counselling And Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163844.
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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Essex
SS2 4DH
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