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title: "British Psychoanalytic Council — check charity number 1185487 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is British Psychoanalytic Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185487. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Unit 7. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-psychoanalytic-council
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:58.367Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

British Psychoanalytic Council is a registered charity (number 1185487) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £835,745 (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 Psychoanalytic Council?

Registered charity number

1185487

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Unit 7

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£835,745

Website

[www.bpc.org.uk](http://www.bpc.org.uk/)

## What does British Psychoanalytic Council do?

BPC protects the public through maintaining its public register of psychoanalytically informed practitioners who meet its fitness to practice standards.Its mission is to advance the health of the public and create a society that values human relationships and the use of psychoanalytic theories of mind to support emotional wellbeing, good mental health, and effective social policy.

## What causes is British Psychoanalytic Council registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Psychoanalytic Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Psychoanalytic Council 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is British Psychoanalytic Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. British Psychoanalytic Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185487) 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 Psychoanalytic Council's charity number?

British Psychoanalytic Council's charity number is 1185487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185487?

Search 1185487 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 Psychoanalytic Council do?

BPC protects the public through maintaining its public register of psychoanalytically informed practitioners who meet its fitness to practice standards.Its mission is to advance the health of the public and create a society that values human relationships and the use of psychoanalytic theories of mind to support emotional wellbeing, good mental health, and effective social policy.

Does British Psychoanalytic Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Psychoanalytic Council. 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 Psychoanalytic Council?

British Psychoanalytic Council's website is http://www.bpc.org.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/1185487).