--- title: "British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy — check charity number 298361 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298361. Education/training charity based in 15 St. Johns Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-association-for-counselling-and-psychotherapy retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:54.529Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is a registered charity (number 298361) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £14,256,764 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy? Registered charity number 298361 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 15 St. Johns Business Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,256,764 Website [www.bacp.co.uk](http://www.bacp.co.uk/) ## What does British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy do? To promote & provide education & training for counsellors &/or psychotherapists working in either professional or voluntary settings, to raise the standards of counselling/psychotherapy for the benefit of the community. To educate the public in the part that counselling/psychotherapy can play in society. ## What causes is British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=british-association-for-counselling-and-psychotherapy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bacp.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy a legitimate charity? Yes. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298361) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's charity number? British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's charity number is 298361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298361? Search 298361 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy do? To promote & provide education & training for counsellors &/or psychotherapists working in either professional or voluntary settings, to raise the standards of counselling/psychotherapy for the benefit of the community. To educate the public in the part that counselling/psychotherapy can play in society. Does British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy? British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's website is http://www.bacp.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/298361).