Together We Make the Difference
by Jennifer Taylor
Support The Person-Centred Association – at no extra cost to you!
In a recent social media post, we shared how you can raise funds for The Person-Centred Association (tPCA) simply by shopping online through Give as you Live. Every time you make a purchase with one of thousands of retailers, a small contribution is made to tPCA, and it doesn’t cost you a penny more.
It’s such a simple way to help, and it really does make a difference. But why does it matter so much?
We Are a Charity
Many people don’t realise that tPCA is not a large company or a profit-making organisation. We are a registered charity, dedicated to keeping the person-centred approach alive, accessible, and thriving.
Our mission is to support practitioners, students, and anyone who connects with the values of the person-centred way of being. That means offering community, resources, events, and a place to belong. But unlike many professional associations, almost everything we do is powered by volunteers.
A Community of Volunteers
The people you meet when you connect with tPCA, whether it’s at a conference, through our membership services, or online, are usually unpaid volunteers.
Our trustees guide the association, set our direction, and ensure we remain accountable as a charity.
Our conference organisers dedicate months of behind-the-scenes work to create an event that brings our community together.
Working group members give their time to support events, networks, and projects.
This generosity of spirit reflects the very heart of the person-centred tradition, one built on authenticity, empathy, and community.
Why Your Support Matters
Because so much of TPCA is volunteer-led, even small contributions make a big impact. Funds raised through Give as you Live and other donations allow us to:
- Keep membership fees low and accessible
- Support local community groups of person-centred practitioners
- Provide resources and events that nurture practitioners and trainees
- Preserve and promote the history, values, and future of the person-centred approach
Every time you shop online and choose tPCA as your charity, you’re helping sustain this community not just for today, but for the next generation of practitioners and clients who will benefit from it.
How You Can Get Involved – For Free
Getting started is simple:
- Click the link and choose to support The Person-Centred Association through Give as you Live
- Shop as normal at thousands of online retailers
- Each purchase generates a donation for us
It costs you nothing, but it helps us a lot.
Start supporting here: https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/the-person-centred-association
Thank You
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already chosen to support tPCA in this way, and to all our volunteers who give their time and energy so freely. Together, you make it possible for us to continue holding a space where the person-centred approach can flourish.
Thank you for being part of it.