Supporting The Guild
The Guild's Clinic is the only voluntary sector provider of reduced fee psychotherapy in the London Boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham.
Mental health problems are the invisible source of untold suffering. Research has shown links to major areas of concern such as childhood abuse, violence, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, homelessness and unemployment.
Statistics from the London Borough of Southwark show that:
- Southwark and Lambeth are rated high on the Index of Deprivation compiled by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions. They rank 8th and 12th nationally out of all boroughs.
- There are 50% more deaths from suicide in Southwark than the national average.
- Levels of depression and anxiety are between 30-40% higher than average in poorer sections of the local population.
Why psychotherapy is so needed
Psychotherapy provides a lifeline for people who suffer from a wide range of serious problems, including clinical depression, sexual and/or physical abuse, eating disorders, chronic anxiety, and post-traumatic problems. With the help of the therapist in a consistent setting, the patient works to make changes. The results can greatly improve and even transform lives. (see comments from health professionals and clinic clients)
The Guild of Psychotherapists finances its activities through subscriptions, and donations from its membership. However, this is not enough to cover the total running costs of both The Guild's reduced fee Clinic and the maintenance of its premises, a grade 2 listed Georgian building. To cover the shortfall, The Guild depends upon external charitable donations.
Sponsors and supporters
The Guild of Psychotherapists wishes to acknowledge the following for their generous donations:
- The Dunhill Medical Trust
- Sir Samuel Scott of Yews Trust
- The Hilden Charitable Fund
- The Kathleen Hannay Memorial Charity
- The Lambeth Endowed Charities
- J.A. Clark Charitable Trust
- The Esmée Fairburn Charitable Trust
- Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group PLC
- Norwich Union
- The McKenna and Co Foundation
- H.T. & L.B. Cadbury Charitable Trust
- The Guardian Royal Exchange Charitable Trust
- Robert Fleming and Co Ltd
- Hermann and Maria Baer Charitable Trust
- William A. Cadbury Charitable Trust
- Sacerdoti Charitable Trust
- Schroder Charity Trust
- The Sobell Foundation
- Peter Minet Trust
- The Nevin Trust
- The London Catalyst
- The A B Charitable Fund
- The Goldsmiths’ Company
- The Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund
- Awards for All
- The Foyle Foundation
The Guild also wishes to thank the membership and other individuals, trusts and companies for their generous support.
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The Guild receives support from several generous organisations. Without their help we would be unable to provide the Reduced Fee Clinic. We have also recently received a grant from Awards for All. to provide disabled access and to refurbish our premises in Southwark.
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