West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy
Analysis
West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Solihull. It was registered in January 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02883306). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy reported income of £77k and spending of £80k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £80k to £77k (-3.8%), an average of -1.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Liverpool Roots Trust Limited (£77k), The Hathaway Trust (£77k) and Benevolent Society of Blues (£77k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We exist to improve understanding and provision of psychotherapy in our region. We offer two routes to qualification as a psychotherapist, as well as CPD events for professionals and outreach events for the public. WMIP also operates a referral service and an online directory of therapists. We also support our members to develop and maintain themselves in safe, effective and ethical practice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Roots Trust Limited | Liverpool | £77k |
| The Hathaway Trust | Manchester | £77k |
| Benevolent Society of Blues | Horsham | £77k |
| The League of Friends of King George Hospital | Ilford | £77k |