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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.

3,183 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.56% 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:

\b(counsell(ing|ors?)|samaritans|listening services?|psycho(-| )?analysis|talking therapy)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 663 0.93%
£10k - £100k 1,060 1.51%
£100k - £250k 487 2.17%
£250k - £500k 301 2.72%
£500k - £1m 197 2.83%
£1m - £10m 252 2.75%
Over £10m 34 1.51%
Total 2,994 1.55%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,658 1.55%
oscr 314 1.26%
ccni 211 3.02%
Total 3,183 1.56%

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.
£106,110,000
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.
£73,836,000
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.
£69,792,000
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.
£58,431,000
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.
£58,431,000
Quarriers [Charity number: SC001960]
Objects 2 The company's objects are to provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. through, but not limited to:- a) providing high-quality care and support to the people we support. b) conducting or promoting or encouraging research and evaluation into the care of the people we support. c) providing, encouraging or assisting in the teaching and/or training of any person connected with the care of the people we support. d) providing counselling services and practical care and support for the relatives and friends and other carers of the people we support. e) advocating for and advancing the interests of people we support through public campaigns and by appealing to elected officials, civil servants, local government employees, other civic leaders, and the media. and f) providing advice and assistance to others on matters connected with the objects of the company, either free of charge or subject to such payment as the company may think fit.
£53,493,000
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.
£31,881,960
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.
£30,442,000
SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS [Charity number: 1045587]
We are a Church Organisation whose purpose is to proclaim and teach the everlasting gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our activities include worship services, Bible studies, youth and children's' activities including annual camps, health education, community help, a counselling service, and three Primary schools.
£29,084,018
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.
£27,601,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
CALVARY KOREAN CHURCH [Charity number: 1075861]
To advance the Christian faith and the worship of God in particular Korean nationals in England and Wales, including the provision of Church Services and Christian counselling, and the support of Christian missions in developing countries.
£55,900
SAMARITANS OF MACCLESFIELD AND DISTRICT [Charity number: 1170130]
To alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour. While we support callers nationally, we have a specific focus on the local communities we serve in Macclesfield and across Cheshire East.
£71,883
LIVING STONES BAPTIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1152246]
Object 1 - To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith.Object 2 - 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 counselling and support.Object 3 - To advance education in ways the Trustees think fit.Area - We operate primarily in Plymouth.
£6,910
BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH PORTSMOUTH [Charity number: 1147173]
1) SUNDAY WORSHIP AND BIBLE CLASS 2) YOUTH MINISTRY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9.30 AM. ONE DEDICATED MONTHLY YOUTH MEETING 4) MONTHLY SISTERS MEETING 5) MONTHLY COTTAGE MEETINGS 6) MONTHLY THREE DAY FASTING AND PRAYER 7) WEEKLY THURSDAY PRAYER AND MONTHLY GET TOGETHER AT MEMBERS HOMES. 8) CHURCH OUTREACH AND COUNSELLING MINISTRY ONCE EVERY MONTH 9) ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC 10) ANNUAL PICNIC
£114,142
PETERSFIELD COUNSELLING SERVICE [Charity number: 1215485]
Provision of counselling services
SISTERS CHARITY [Charity number: 1213194]
Our charity provides vital support services, including counselling, to empower women in need. Our mission is to offer a safe environment where women can access emotional support, guidance, and resources to overcome challenges and thrive. our goal is to provide a holistic approach to support, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the women we serve.
CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST FAITHWAY PARISH [Charity number: 1119419]
REGULAR CHURCH SERVICES FORUM FOR INTERACTION AND FRIENDLINESS CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING-MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIP ETC, CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONS - HARVEST, EASTER, HOLY MARY DAY ETC, TRAINING OF MEMBERS IN THE NIGHT SCHOOL ETC.
£5,200
CARRS LANE COUNSELLING CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 1102628]
The Carrs Lane Counselling Centre exists to bring about the relief of persons in need, hardship or distress caused by physical or mental ill-health or by social or economic circumstances by establishing and maintaining a voluntary confidential counselling service.
£64,654
JUST TEEN SUPPORT LTD [Charity number: 1195377]
Just Teen Support (Jteen) is a non-profit, volunteer led organisation committed to helping Jewish teens get the emotional wellbeing support they need. Our counsellors and professional therapists are ready to provide non-judgemental support and empowerment for Jewish adolescents going through any emotional challenges and if necessary, refer them on to the appropriate organisations.
£475,761
NEW WAY CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP UK [Charity number: 1110194]
The proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the nation by any charitable means for the advancement of the Christian faith and Christian religious education. To provide a Christian counselling service for the relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
£247,403