Friend Counselling (london) LTD
Also known as: London Friend
London Friend provides a wide range of services and activities aimed at improving the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community. Some of our services include one-to-one and group counselling, drug and alcohol support and coming-out and other peer support groups. We also run an LGBT community centre in Kings Cross.
Activities & Mission
London Friend provides a wide range of services and activities aimed at improving the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community. Some of our services include one-to-one and group counselling, drug and alcohol support and coming-out and other peer support groups. We also run an LGBT community centre in Kings Cross.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £762,290 | £685,005 | £684,566 | £640,825 | £587,568 | 16 / 187 |
| 2024 | £708,705 | £614,962 | £614,962 | £563,540 | £523,652 | 14 / 157 |
| 2023 | £720,837 | £625,314 | £624,915 | £469,797 | £377,878 | 13 / 120 |
| 2022 | £618,358 | £569,830 | £568,800 | £374,274 | £271,267 | 12 / 92 |
| 2021 | £575,399 | £505,058 | £503,630 | £325,746 | £268,055 | 14 / 121 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friend Counselling (london) LTD
What does Friend Counselling (london) LTD do?
London Friend provides a wide range of services and activities aimed at improving the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community. Some of our services include one-to-one and group counselling, drug and alcohol support and coming-out and other peer support groups. We also run an LGBT community centre in Kings Cross.
How much income did Friend Counselling (london) LTD report in 2025?
Friend Counselling (london) LTD reported total income of £762k and reported expenditure of £685k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friend Counselling (london) LTD?
Friend Counselling (london) LTD has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friend Counselling (london) LTD registered as a charity?
Friend Counselling (london) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1989 as charity number 299307. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Friend Counselling (london) LTD?
Friend Counselling (london) LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mubeen Ahmed. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friend Counselling (london) LTD operate?
Friend Counselling (london) LTD operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friend Counselling (london) LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Friend Counselling (london) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299307.
Details
KINGS CROSS
LONDON
N1 9DN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated