Sunderland Counselling Service
SCS provides counselling and psychological therapy services in and around the City of Sunderland and the North of England to relieve suffering and distress, due to bereavement, loss or other life issues. We provide counselling and talking therapy services for adults, young people and children, and specialist services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and people with life limiting illnesses.
Activities & Mission
SCS provides counselling and psychological therapy services in and around the City of Sunderland and the North of England to relieve suffering and distress, due to bereavement, loss or other life issues. We provide counselling and talking therapy services for adults, young people and children, and specialist services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and people with life limiting illnesses.
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 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £6,648,645 | £6,153,586 | £6,153,586 | £5,239,150 | £3,465,298 | 168 / 8 |
| 2024 | £5,424,050 | £6,121,138 | £6,121,138 | £4,744,091 | £3,103,043 | 165 / 11 |
| 2023 | £5,453,976 | £4,825,422 | £4,825,422 | £5,441,179 | £2,888,492 | 146 / 11 |
| 2022 | £6,205,675 | £3,973,497 | £3,973,497 | £4,812,625 | £2,377,428 | 136 / 15 |
| 2021 | £4,563,407 | £3,687,778 | £3,687,778 | £2,580,447 | £1,640,973 | 130 / 13 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Counselling Service
What does Sunderland Counselling Service do?
SCS provides counselling and psychological therapy services in and around the City of Sunderland and the North of England to relieve suffering and distress, due to bereavement, loss or other life issues. We provide counselling and talking therapy services for adults, young people and children, and specialist services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and people with life limiting illnesses.
How much income did Sunderland Counselling Service report in 2025?
Sunderland Counselling Service reported total income of £6.65m and reported expenditure of £6.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sunderland Counselling Service?
Sunderland Counselling Service has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sunderland Counselling Service registered as a charity?
Sunderland Counselling Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2014 as charity number 1159057. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Sunderland Counselling Service?
Sunderland Counselling Service is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sunderland Counselling Service operate?
Sunderland Counselling Service operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sunderland Counselling Service a registered charity?
Yes — Sunderland Counselling Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159057.
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