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African And Caribbean Mental Health Services

Also known as: Acmhs

ACMHS is a community based organisation providing free confidential and culturally appropriate services to African and African Caribbean people suffering from mental ill health. Main activities are assessment and management of care, Mental health services, IAPT, CBT, Advocacy, Volunteering, Carers Group, Student Placement, Advice and Support, Counselling, Drop-ins, Befriending/peer support

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Activities & Mission

ACMHS is a community based organisation providing free confidential and culturally appropriate services to African and African Caribbean people suffering from mental ill health. Main activities are assessment and management of care, Mental health services, IAPT, CBT, Advocacy, Volunteering, Carers Group, Student Placement, Advice and Support, Counselling, Drop-ins, Befriending/peer support

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income
£556,053
Latest Expenditure
£593,851

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £551,182
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,871
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £593,851
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,328
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£556,053
£593,851£593,851£359,127£359,12716 / 6
2024
£726,302
£573,637£573,637£396,925£396,92516 / 7
2023
£522,547
£424,490£424,490£244,260£142,75112 / 7
2022
£455,495
£380,7400 / 6
2021
£414,677
£387,8510 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about African And Caribbean Mental Health Services

What does African And Caribbean Mental Health Services do?

ACMHS is a community based organisation providing free confidential and culturally appropriate services to African and African Caribbean people suffering from mental ill health. Main activities are assessment and management of care, Mental health services, IAPT, CBT, Advocacy, Volunteering, Carers Group, Student Placement, Advice and Support, Counselling, Drop-ins, Befriending/peer support

How much income did African And Caribbean Mental Health Services report in 2025?

African And Caribbean Mental Health Services reported total income of £556k and reported expenditure of £594k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is African And Caribbean Mental Health Services?

African And Caribbean Mental Health Services has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was African And Caribbean Mental Health Services registered as a charity?

African And Caribbean Mental Health Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1997 as charity number 1067108. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs African And Caribbean Mental Health Services?

African And Caribbean Mental Health Services is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER AUGUSTINE BINNS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does African And Caribbean Mental Health Services operate?

African And Caribbean Mental Health Services operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is African And Caribbean Mental Health Services a registered charity?

Yes — African And Caribbean Mental Health Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067108.

Details

Address
WINDRUSH MILLENNIUM CENTRE
70 ALEXANDRA ROAD
MANCHESTER
M16 7WD
Registration Date
29 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942544
Charity Number
1067108

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER AUGUSTINE BINNS Chair
Canon Dr Addy Lazz-Onyenobi
Also governs 4 other charities
Dr Jaswinder Singh Bamrah
Izetta Enisouh
JACQUELINE DIANA THORN
TREVOR BENJAMIN

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Charity and VCS support Health Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Acmhs

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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