Health Charities That specialise in Mental health
Discover 2,510 Health charities that specialise in mental health. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Barnardo's
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social careBarnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.
St Andrew's Healthcare
Beneficiary group, HealthThe UK's leading independent charitable provider of specialist mental health care, working with the NHS in the UK to meet the needs of those with psychiatric illness, developmental disability, acquired brain injury and related disorders. The range of services is available to men, women, and young people with needs in mental health, learning disability, brain injury and/or neurological impairment.
Community Integrated Care
HealthCOMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE WORK ACROSS THE WHOLE OF THE CARE SPECTRUM DELIVERING DIVERSE SUPPORT AND CARE SERVICES ACROSS ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND. THE CHARITY PROVIDES SUPPORTED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS .
Turning Point
Beneficiary group, HealthTurning Point provides health and social care services for people with a learning disability and also people at risk of, or with a mental health diagnosis, mental health issues, drug or alcohol use, misuse or dependency or other addictive behaviours.
Waythrough
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthWaythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.
United Response
Beneficiary group, HealthUnited Response is a national charity that works with adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Our mission is to enable the people we support to take control of their lives. United Response is community based, working in many localities across England and Wales, providing everything from 24 hour care to a few hours of support a week.
We Are With You
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, HealthPROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNTY AND PRISON ENVIRONMENTS. FROM EDUCATION AND PREVENTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILIATION.WE ALSO SUPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULITIES
Jewish Care
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionJewish Care cares for people in the Jewish community. We give care & support to older people,Holocaust survivors,people with physical & sensory disabilities & with mental health needs. We offer support groups,run leadership & activity programmes for young people. Our staff & volunteers support thousands of people a week. Everything is guided by our Jewish values, warmth,kindness,honesty & respect.
Alternative Futures Group Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity operates in the North West of England and provides services for people with disabilities including adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and dementia.
The Avenues Trust Group
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Avenues Group pioneers specialist social care that supports individuals facing disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We support adults and children in their own homes or in a residential setting who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.
Mind (the National Association For Mental Health)
Charitable activities, HealthWe provide information and support, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, develop and provide local services.
Framework Housing Association
Health, HousingFramework exists to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable people by providing outreach, accommodation, support, treatment, care, training, resettlement and tenancy sustainment services. The service user group includes people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems and those with complex needs.
Hestia Housing And Support
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareHestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.
St Anne's Community Services
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careWe provide support services throughout the North of England for people who are homeless, who have a learning disability, mental health problems or substance use problems. A wide range of services include Supported Living, Supported Housing, Registered Care and Nursing Homes,respite care, direct access and resettlement hostels and a range of community based support.
Family Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthTo preserve and protect the good health (in particular the mental health) of children and families, other individuals and groups within the community and to provide services, advice and grants to children, adults and families.
Rethink Mental Illness
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, LeisureTo provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.
Milestones Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careThe Trust provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We offer Nursing and Residential Care in around 50 homes in the Bristol area, as well as Supported Living, Short Breaks, Day Care and Home Care. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and to support people to achieve their own goals.
Church Of England Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareFrontline services focus on 10-18 year olds who live with significant disadvantage, poverty, neglect and who have complex needs and face multiple risks. These include child exploitation, mental health, missing and runaways from home, substance misuse and children in and around the care system. We campaign about what needs to change to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people.
Everyturn
HealthThe charity provides a flexible non profit-making framework, which enables service improvement and development in the field of mental health. The charity is a well-established independent organisation and has enabled major beneficial changes in local care provision.
People Potential Possibilities
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareDirect access hostels; youth services;floating support services;prison link worker scheme;mental health supported housing; advice services for young people; job seeking support young people;housing young people; street outreach;adults chronic exclusion work;education services;
Cornwall Care Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity's activities are to promote relief, support and assistance to: (a) individuals who by reason of old age, physical or mental illness, require special care and attention; (b) children and young people who require special care and attention; (c) promote support and assistance to beneficiaries resident or associated with Cornwall, Devon or Isles of Scilly.
Guy's And St Thomas' Foundation
HealthGUY’S AND ST THOMAS’ FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INVESTING IN A HEALTHIER SOCIETY. WE FUND, INVEST, PARTNER, ENGAGE AND INFLUENCE TO COME AT BIG HEALTH CHALLENGES FROM ALL ANGLES. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES, PARTNERS, AND HOSPITALS, IN PARTICULAR GUY’S AND ST THOMAS’ NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, AND USE OUR ASSETS TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
Making Space
Beneficiary group, HealthMaking Space exists for the relief of people who are in need by reason of any physical or mental illness or disability arising from age, accident, disease or infection, including but without limitation learning disabilities and dementia, and the relief of their families and carers.
Thames Reach Charity
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareThames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.
The Royal College Of Psychiatrists
Education, HealthThe Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes mental health by: 1. Promoting quality and standards in psychiatry2. Promoting recruitment and retention in psychiatry3. Delivering training, CPD, exams, and revalidation4. Being the voice of psychiatry5. Promoting research6. Supporting our members
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many mental-health health charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,510 registered mental-health health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the mental-health health charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of mental-health health charities?
Mental-health health charities reported a combined annual income of £25.3bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for mental-health health charities?
Across all mental-health health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of mental-health health charities?
Mental-health health charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.