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British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies

Also known as: Babcp

BABCP is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies (CBT). The objects are to advance CBT by the promotion of scientific research and the application of evidence based practice including assessment, therapy and consultancy, in a wide variety of settings in accordance with the ethical guidelines.

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Activities & Mission

BABCP is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies (CBT). The objects are to advance CBT by the promotion of scientific research and the application of evidence based practice including assessment, therapy and consultancy, in a wide variety of settings in accordance with the ethical guidelines.

Grants

British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£3,629,712
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people with disabilities, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£3,889,510
Latest Expenditure
£3,629,712

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £3,740,078
Other Trading £43,679
Investments £63,529
Other Income £42,224

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,013,109
Raising Funds £616,603
Governance £86,310
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,889,510
£3,629,712£3,013,109£3,061,531£2,397,47150 / 327
2024
£3,555,968
£2,912,440£2,794,480£2,799,696£2,173,15341 / 346
2023
£2,563,532
£2,029,506£1,934,233£2,148,785£2,148,78541 / 330
2022
£2,247,728
£1,548,239£1,466,948£1,616,861£1,616,86138 / 0
2021
£1,816,387
£1,444,072£1,368,957£918,326£918,32626 / 138

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies

What does British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies do?

BABCP is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies (CBT). The objects are to advance CBT by the promotion of scientific research and the application of evidence based practice including assessment, therapy and consultancy, in a wide variety of settings in accordance with the ethical guidelines.

How much income did British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies report in 2025?

British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies reported total income of £3.89m and reported expenditure of £3.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies registered as a charity?

British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2003 as charity number 1098704. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies?

British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies operate?

British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies a registered charity?

Yes — British Association For Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098704.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001516
Charity Number
1098704

Trustees

Claire Louise Lomax
Colin Michael Blowers
Craig Bernard Chigwedere
Dr Fiona Clare Kennedy
Elizabeth Hughes Owen
Elizabeth Margaret Gray-Smith
Greg Hughes
Also governs 1 other charity
Harjinder Kaur-Aujla
Mark Bryan Smith
Mohammed Gharbawi
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Andrew Elliott
Also governs 1 other charity
Stirling Moorey

Also Known As

  • Babcp

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