The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Also known as: The Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Acamh
The objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 85% 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 65% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,232,967 | £1,314,927 | £1,314,927 | £3,732,395 | £987,004 | 8 / 25 |
| 2023 | £1,230,183 | £1,298,957 | £1,298,957 | £3,796,142 | £3,649,939 | 9 / 30 |
| 2022 | £1,184,338 | £1,125,927 | £1,125,927 | £2,899,441 | £1,647,658 | 8 / 50 |
| 2021 | £1,044,036 | £937,749 | £937,749 | £2,860,382 | £1,178,042 | 8 / 30 |
| 2020 | £943,405 | £856,945 | £856,945 | £2,741,064 | £1,056,795 | 8 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health
What does The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health do?
The objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
How much income did The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health report in 2024?
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health?
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health has a program ratio of 106.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health registered as a charity?
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1994 as charity number 1042760. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health?
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Gordana Milavic. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health operate?
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Malta, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health a registered charity?
Yes — The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042760.
Details
39-41 UNION STREET
LONDON
SE1 1SD
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Also Known As
- The Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Acamh
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated