The Gestalt Centre
Analysis
The Gestalt Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03257274). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Gestalt Centre reported income of £1.6m and spending of £1.1m, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £813k to £1.6m (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Gestalt Centre sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beis Trana School of London Limited (£1.5m), Merton Voluntary Service Council (£1.6m) and BCR Gjag Ltd (£1.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 65%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.2m would cover about 14 months of spending at that rate. It employed 32 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 65%
- Investments 0.6%
- Other 34%
In the charity's own words
Core activities are Counselling and Psychotherapy training in Gestalt methods. The Centre also runs short courses and workshops for people who are in psychological distress, wish to explore, reflect and work on their psychological health. The Centre runs a low cost scheme which supports the provision of counselling for people who have limited resources and are in need of psychological help.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beis Trana School of London Limited | London | £1.5m |
| Merton Voluntary Service Council | Mitcham | £1.6m |
| BCR Gjag Ltd | Tyne And Wear | £1.5m |
| The Open School Trust | Cambridge | £1.6m |