The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology
Analysis
The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 00241618). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology reported income of £3.9m and spending of £3.8m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £5.2m to £3.9m (-25%), an average of -6.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Kentigern Hospice (£3.9m), Little Learners Nursery Group (£3.9m) and Calan DVS (£3.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 40 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.8%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 0.9%
In the charity's own words
TIMP through its operating arm, Tavistock Relationships, aims to provide services that support couples, strengthen families and safeguard children. It's work is geared to improving the quality of adult couple relationships, preventing family breakdown, supporting positive parenting and thereby promoting healthy development in children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Kentigern Hospice | Clwyd | £3.9m |
| Little Learners Nursery Group | London | £3.9m |
| Calan DVS | Neath | £3.9m |
| The Citizens Foundation (UK) | London | £3.9m |