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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,665
Latest Expenditure
£29,906

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£39,665
£29,9060 / 7
2024
£18,032
£22,4900 / 7
2023
£32,743
£17,4740 / 5
2022
£7,869
£10,7400 / 5
2021
£9,453
£3,9180 / 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.

Details

Address
135 Norwich Avenue
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Essex
SS2 4DH
Registration Date
6 October 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050670
Charity Number
1163844

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Trustees

LESLEY ANN BUTCHER Chair
Brenda Joan Lewis
Carolyn Williams
David James Bannister
JANICE LYONS
NICHOLAS ANTHONY CHARD B.Sc MBACP
Nicholas Chard
Paula Buck

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