# Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1018559
- **Other names:** ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELLORS, ACC
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 10, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1018559


## Contact

- **Address:** International House, 36-38 Cornhill, London
- **Postcode:** EC3V 3NG
- **Phone:** 02476449694
- **Email:** office@acc-uk.org
- **Website:** www.acc-uk.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO: 2.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING TRAINING, RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT TO COUNSELLORS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF THESE PROFESSIONS IN SOCIETY. 2.2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY SUPPORTING CHRISTIANS IN COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING TRAINING AND RESOURCES THAT ENCOURAGE THE INTEGRATION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH WITH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND INCREASING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF SUCH WORK IN EXPRESSING AND DEVELOPING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. 2.3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND THE SAVING OF LIVES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND RELATED PROFESSIONS; MAINTAINING PRACTITIONER REGISTERS; AND PROVIDING OR SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.

**Activities:** Professional Body for Christian Counsellors and Pastoral Carers

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £295039 | £314410 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £224972 | £242811 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £384371 | £383803 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £283167 | £239836 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £194011 | £159088 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Susan Monckton-Rickett** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 1, 2011
- Catherine Pozzo — appointed July 13, 2024
- Christopher Ross James Williams — appointed Oct. 13, 2013
- Gathoni Hamilton-Foster — appointed July 12, 2021
- Jennie Ruth Fytche — appointed July 12, 2025
- Leroy Harley — appointed Oct. 31, 2023
- Linda Sylvia Smailes — appointed July 12, 2025
- Peter John Roberts — appointed July 11, 2019
- Rev Anthony Victor Ruddle
- Rev Christine Pinder — appointed July 16, 2022
- Rev Sean Charlesworth — appointed July 16, 2022