Counselling and therapy `HE304`¶

Counselling and therapy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health services subcategory.

3,116 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.54% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	638	0.85%
£10k - £100k	1,070	1.57%
£100k - £250k	454	2.19%
£250k - £500k	250	2.54%
£500k - £1m	213	3.46%
£1m - £10m	221	2.60%
Over £10m	27	1.33%
Total	2,873	1.50%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,596	1.52%
oscr	296	1.19%
ccni	224	3.11%
Total	3,116	1.54%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Sue Ryder [Charity number: SC039578] The Objects of the Charity are: 3.1 to provide or assist in the provision of care for persons suffering from any serious or permanent disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those people potentially excluded from society by reason of old age, ill health (physical or mental), disability, poverty, or criminal history, and to assist their integration into society for the public benefit. 3.3 to advance the education of the public about the causes of disability, incapacity or illness, whether physical or mental, and the means of relieving those needs. 3.4 to relieve the mental and physical suffering of persons affected by bereavement or loss, including by the provision of counselling and support for such persons.	£116,036,000
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST [Charity number: 270901] The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.	£91,177,000
Foundation for Credit Counselling [Charity number: SC046263] 3. The objects for which the Charity is established are:- 3.1 the prevention or relief of poverty amongst persons who are in debt (particularly in the United Kingdom) by:- (a) the provision of advice to assist such persons to re-schedule and refinance their borrowings. (b) the provision of financial education to enable such persons to manage their finances more effectively. (c) the establishment and support of counselling services to which such persons may resort for advice on debt matters generally. (d) the establishment of an insolvency practice to which such persons may resort as an alternative solution to debt problems. and (e) the establishment or support of such other services or products for the public benefit to assist in the relief of poverty. 3.2 to advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst persons in debt or at risk of falling into debt) on the subject of financial budgeting, financial products and financial services.	£62,002,000
FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELLING [Charity number: 1016630] Foundation for Credit Counselling's principal activities are to provide free debt advice to the financially distressed and following advice either via telephone or online, to provide a range of debt management solutions to meet client needs such as debt management plans and a range of insolvency solutions.	£62,002,000
Quarriers [Charity number: SC001960] 2.1 To promote the relief and advancement of life opportunities for those faced with and affected by disadvantage through disability, addiction, chronic and/or terminal illness, mental infirmity, financial hardship and/or poverty and homelessness through person centred care and support in such ways as the company shall from time to time think fit without regard to race, nationality, creed, age, gender, or sexual orientation and without geographical restriction and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of such objects): (a) By establishing, maintaining and conducting residential care and other support services for the reception and care of persons who are suffering from any chronic and/or terminal illness or from any other physical or mental infirmity, disability or disease and by providing medical or other treatment and attention for any such persons. (b) Providing practical care and support of persons suffering from the effects of disability, chronic and/or terminal illness, poverty or suffering (such persons being hereinafter referred to as “the People We Support”) which care and support may include, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the provision of counselling and emotional, therapeutic, financial, educational and domiciliary support, the provision of information, advice and training, the provision of nursing and medical services, the provision and facilitation of accommodation, the provision and facilitation of vocational training and employment services and/or other training to the People We Support. (c) By conducting or promoting or encouraging research and evaluation into the care, welfare and support of the People We Support and the dissemination of knowledge. Maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity	£49,213,000
Migrant Help [Charity number: SC041022] 2.1 The objects for which the Company is established ('the Objects') are: 2.1.1 The relief of sickness and financial hardship of Beneficiaries including: (a) information and advice on counselling, health, legal and welfare services and assistance. (b) advice on financial maintenance which may include the direct provision of financial assistance, goods and services. (c) advice on and provision of residential accommodation. (d) such other items or services as the Trustees in their discretion choose to provide. 2.1.2 To advance the education and training of Beneficiaries and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community. 2.1.3 To promote for the public benefit the sound administration of the law by providing advocacy services to Beneficiaries and their dependants. 2.1.4 To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to human migration. 2.2 In this Article 2, 'Beneficiaries' are defined as individuals, being: 2.2.1 foreign nationals. or 2.2.2 victims of human trafficking or potential victims of human trafficking (regardless of their nationality). who are in difficulty on their arrival, stay or residence in or departure from the UK.	£45,734,000
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland [Charity number: NI104483] Comment on matters of public importance from a Biblical perspective, issue statements on church policy relevant to the public domain. Maintain relationships with local, regional and national government, make representations and respond to consultations on relevant issues. Develop relationships with other Church bodies, charities, secular organisations and civic society. Monitor inter-church bodies of which the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is a member. Provide nominations to education and other state bodies where the Church is a stakeholder. Select, train and develop full and part-time ministers, offer pastoral care to them and their families. Select, train and support deaconesses and oversee their deployment. Maintain and manage Union Theological College, a third-level institution and a recognised College of Queen’s University, Belfast. Provide a conciliation service for church members. Resource presbyteries and congregations in worship; discipleship, nurture & teaching, pastoral care, world mission; and evangelism, outreach and good relations in the community and workplace. Enable the development of ministry among: youth and children; women; young adults; families. Provide marriage and counselling services. Provide support for local congregations in finance, health & safety and personnel issues. Develop strategic priorities in all-age mission in Ireland. Enable new church development and church planting. Support chaplaincy services in the Forces, Healthcare, Prisons, Universities and Colleges. Undertake overseas mission, develop partnerships with overseas Churches, send personnel overseas. Promote world development issues and facilitate thinking on issues of global concern. Deliver a social witness service to the wider community in partnership with appropriate organisations. Undertake policy development and administration of the Taking Care programme for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Support a ministry to those with hearing impairment.	£28,299,624
SAMARITANS [Charity number: 219432] Samaritans is the coordinating body for the 201 Samaritans branches located across the UK and Ireland. Samaritans provides a safe place for people to talk, round the clock, every single day of the year. People can get in touch by phone, email, letter or by visiting a branch. Volunteers also do outreach work, for example, at festivals, prisons, hospitals and schools.	£23,922,279
Samaritans [Charity number: SC040604] (a) To enable persons who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. and (b) To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health.	£23,900,000
Phoenix House [Charity number: SC039008] 4 The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1the treatment and care of those suffering from dependence upon or addiction to or misuse of drugs and alcohol. 4.,3 the rehabilitation of those relieved from dependence upon or addiction to or misuse of drugs and or alcohol. 4.4 the advancement of education of persons working or concerned in the field of drugs and or alcohol dependence or abuse. 4.5 the treatment, care and recovery of persons suffering from psychological or physical infirmity or an addictive lifestyle, including but not limited to persons who have addictions or mental health problems relating to gambling, smoking, drugs, alcohol or food or who by adverse circumstances or ill health are in need of help, counselling, or guidance in acquiring a settled way of life so that they may develop full maturity as responsible individuals and members of society. 4.6 the care, resettlement and provision of support and advice to offenders, ex-offenders and those who might offend so that they can be rehabilitated, live independently, develop positive personal relationships and contribute to their families and communities. and 4.7 to relieve the needs of persons, including but not limited to families and communities, arising out of their relationship with persons having the issues set out in the preceding objects, including the provision of and continued development of services and advice related to social housing, other housing, community engagement, education, employment, family and care support. 4.8 Nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.	£23,764,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
ScotQuest Wellbeing for All [Charity number: SC049557] To give individuals in the communities in which we serve, the opportunity to grow, develop and realise their full potential which creates health, strong, resilient and empowered communities in which everyone is of equal importance 4.1 The relief of mental ill health by providing an early intervention service to people suffering from anxiety, stress and depression, in particular provision of counselling and support groups 4.2 To relieve the stigmatisation of mental illness by raising awareness of mental illness through distribution of educational material, holding workshops and employing the services of volunteer speakers 4.3 To relieve mental illness in people by providing opportunities and activities to help combat and manage mental illness, namely healthy eating workshops, Reiki, yoga, mindfulness, exercise and art and music therapy
NEWHAM BANGLADESHI WELFARE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1057202] (1) FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WHO ARE BANGLADESHI ORIGIN BY PROVIDING SUCH INHABITANTS WITH FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, COUNSELLING, TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING SERVICES IN MATTERS SUCH AS MONEY, DEBTS, WELFARE BENEFITS, HOUSING,HEALTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEMENT.(2) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE BANGLADLADESHI OR OF BANGLADESHI DESCENT BY RELIEVING PERSONS WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS, BY ADVANCING EDUCATION AND BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTRESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THOSE PERSONS FOR WHOM THE FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED.
PRO-TEM TRUST [Charity number: 1199548] Pro-tem offers counselling therapy addressing a wide range of issues to people who come from across the north of England. Also offered is counselling supervision, mentoring and spiritual direction.
DERBY VINEYARD [Charity number: 1124578] advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in such parts of Derby, the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit. and To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support.	£74,385
CORNERSTONE DISCIPLESHIP CHURCH TAUNTON [Charity number: 1209055] 1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH AS STATED BY THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE IN TAUNTON, SOMERSET AND IN ANY OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE CIO 2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN TAUNTON, SOMERSET AND IN ANY OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT.
GLORY INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE [Charity number: 1126828] To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the StatementTo relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and supportTo advance educationRoyal rangers	£214,700
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD-THE KING'S PARISH [Charity number: 1086273] Christian Counselling, helping the underprivilege, Christian Worship	£71,976
THE BLATCHINGTON COURT TRUST [Charity number: 1195990] Providing a range of services including advocacy support, counselling, technology advice, benefits advice, organising & running social activities and providing financial grants	£557,761
FLAME PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM MOVEMENT BIRMINGHAM UK [Charity number: 1144631] HOLDING CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICES, COUNSELLING AND TRAINING.	£64,063
BOWTHORPE CENTRE ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1000151] The charity's object and principal activity is that of providing a mental health day centre and outreach, offering support, a range of therapeutic activities, counselling, care and friendship to emotionally distressed people in and around the town of Wisbech