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The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy

Also known as: U K C P, Ukcp

The UKCP promotes the art and science of psychotherapy for the public benefit; it promotes research and education in psychotherapy and disseminate the results of any such research. It also promotes high standards of training and practice in psychotherapy and the wider provision of psychotherapy for the public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The UKCP promotes the art and science of psychotherapy for the public benefit; it promotes research and education in psychotherapy and disseminate the results of any such research. It also promotes high standards of training and practice in psychotherapy and the wider provision of psychotherapy for the public benefit.

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
£3,215,966
Latest Expenditure
£3,329,337

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,489
Charitable Activities £3,085,312
Other Trading £70,021
Investments £39,353
Other Income £19,791

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,329,337
Raising Funds £0
Governance £97,848
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
£3,215,966
£3,329,337£3,329,337£632,157£632,15731 / 50
2024
£3,006,581
£2,907,319£2,907,319£737,207£737,20731 / 200
2023
£2,734,580
£2,809,172£2,809,172£583,267£583,26732 / 200
2022
£2,558,516
£2,690,189£2,690,189£646,649£646,64926 / 200
2021
£2,560,115
£2,563,213£2,563,213£822,720£822,72029 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy

What does The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy do?

The UKCP promotes the art and science of psychotherapy for the public benefit; it promotes research and education in psychotherapy and disseminate the results of any such research. It also promotes high standards of training and practice in psychotherapy and the wider provision of psychotherapy for the public benefit.

How much income did The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy report in 2025?

The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy reported total income of £3.22m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy registered as a charity?

The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1996 as charity number 1058545. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy?

The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy operate?

The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy a registered charity?

Yes — The United Kingdom Council For Psychotherapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058545.

Details

Address
UKCP
York House
221 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9UZ
Registration Date
8 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058545
Charity Number
1058545

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Trustees

Akash Manhar Patel
Helen Marsh
Matthew Graham White
Michelle Briggs MSc UKCP
Also governs 1 other charity
Nishaant Kumar
Peter William Gregory
Phillipa Mary Donovan
Rosanna Duncan
William Adlard
William Daniel-Braham
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • U K C P
  • Ukcp

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