Centre For Mental Health
Also known as: The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Centre for Mental Health undertakes research and development activities in the field of mental health. These activities are particularly focussed on mental health care in prisons and the criminal justice system and on issues relating to the employment of people with mental health problems. Findings and recommendations are aimed at creating improvements on a national scale.
Activities & Mission
Centre for Mental Health undertakes research and development activities in the field of mental health. These activities are particularly focussed on mental health care in prisons and the criminal justice system and on issues relating to the employment of people with mental health problems. Findings and recommendations are aimed at creating improvements on a national scale.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,574,074 | £1,553,253 | £1,384,514 | £679,740 | £418,006 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,608,228 | £1,805,978 | £1,583,150 | £658,919 | £630,746 | 29 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,462,379 | £1,602,914 | £1,407,320 | £856,669 | £600,000 | 27 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,422,205 | £1,305,900 | £1,144,109 | £997,204 | £781,820 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,013,708 | £1,297,736 | £1,130,729 | £880,899 | £770,802 | 21 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Centre For Mental Health
What does Centre For Mental Health do?
Centre for Mental Health undertakes research and development activities in the field of mental health. These activities are particularly focussed on mental health care in prisons and the criminal justice system and on issues relating to the employment of people with mental health problems. Findings and recommendations are aimed at creating improvements on a national scale.
How much income did Centre For Mental Health report in 2025?
Centre For Mental Health reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre For Mental Health?
Centre For Mental Health has a program ratio of 88.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre For Mental Health registered as a charity?
Centre For Mental Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2002 as charity number 1091156. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Centre For Mental Health?
Centre For Mental Health is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre For Mental Health operate?
Centre For Mental Health operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Centre For Mental Health a registered charity?
Yes — Centre For Mental Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091156.
Details
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2A04
90 London Road
LONDON
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Also Known As
- The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated