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Bipolar UK LTD

Also known as: Mdf the Bipolar Organisation, Bipolar UK, M D F

We are the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar. We provide a range of services including information & advice, a network of support groups, eCommunity, workplace training & telephone & email peer support. We also work in partnership with research organisations and campaign for new developments to tackle key issues.

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Activities & Mission

We are the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar. We provide a range of services including information & advice, a network of support groups, eCommunity, workplace training & telephone & email peer support. We also work in partnership with research organisations and campaign for new developments to tackle key issues.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,556,088
Latest Expenditure
£1,578,606

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £858,486
Charitable Activities £654,243
Other Trading £0
Investments £43,359
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,304,628
Raising Funds £273,978
Governance £0
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
£1,556,088
£1,578,606£1,304,628£1,585,697£1,306,82431 / 314
2024
£1,707,052
£1,414,959£1,129,583£1,605,907£1,467,79428 / 100
2023
£1,343,565
£1,236,900£907,712£1,288,159£1,197,14624 / 100
2022
£1,175,634
£892,105£643,316£1,237,097£551,47717 / 100
2021
£1,182,345
£703,518£536,309£1,003,649£819,26914 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bipolar UK LTD

What does Bipolar UK LTD do?

We are the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by bipolar. We provide a range of services including information & advice, a network of support groups, eCommunity, workplace training & telephone & email peer support. We also work in partnership with research organisations and campaign for new developments to tackle key issues.

How much income did Bipolar UK LTD report in 2025?

Bipolar UK LTD reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bipolar UK LTD?

Bipolar UK LTD has a program ratio of 83.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bipolar UK LTD registered as a charity?

Bipolar UK LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 1986 as charity number 293340. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Bipolar UK LTD?

Bipolar UK LTD is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bipolar UK LTD operate?

Bipolar UK LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bipolar UK LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Bipolar UK LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293340.

Details

Address
BIPOLAR UK
ONLY CONNECT UK
32 CUBITT STREET
LONDON
WC1X 0LR
Registration Date
10 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293340
Charity Number
293340

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Trustees

Alice Louise Filkin Alphandary
Ann James
Chennel Delcina Lawrence
Daniel Whitlam
Dr Aditya Sharma
Edmund Butcher
Guy David Paisner
Howard Sinclair
Jody Tanis Rudd Wilson
Louis Constandinos
Melissa Elizabeth Vokes Barnett-Welch
Robert Stephen Print
Steven John Gilbert

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mdf the Bipolar Organisation
  • Bipolar UK
  • M D F

Data & trust

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