The Counselling Foundation
Also known as: Herts. & Beds. Counselling Foundation, Herts. & Beds. Pastoral Foundation
The provision of counselling, education and training in counselling, and the promotion of better mental health and pyschological wellbeing.
Activities & Mission
The provision of counselling, education and training in counselling, and the promotion of better mental health and pyschological wellbeing.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Health 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,908,220 | £1,722,598 | £1,722,598 | £1,396,816 | £1,310,644 | 63 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,956,711 | £1,704,551 | £1,704,551 | £1,211,195 | £1,211,195 | 65 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,708,777 | £1,561,335 | £1,561,335 | £959,043 | £816,002 | 63 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,710,349 | £1,493,725 | £1,493,725 | £811,599 | £811,599 | 64 / 3 |
| 2020 | £1,648,362 | £1,496,753 | £1,496,753 | £594,975 | £594,975 | 64 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Counselling Foundation
What does The Counselling Foundation do?
The provision of counselling, education and training in counselling, and the promotion of better mental health and pyschological wellbeing.
How much income did The Counselling Foundation report in 2024?
The Counselling Foundation reported total income of £1.91m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Counselling Foundation?
The Counselling Foundation has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Counselling Foundation registered as a charity?
The Counselling Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1992 as charity number 1014988. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Counselling Foundation?
The Counselling Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Counselling Foundation operate?
The Counselling Foundation operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Hertfordshire and Luton.
Is The Counselling Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Counselling Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014988.
Details
LOWER DAGNALL STREET
ST ALBANS
HERTS
AL3 4PA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Herts. & Beds. Counselling Foundation
- Herts. & Beds. Pastoral Foundation
- The Counselling Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated