Imagine Independence
Also known as: Imagine, Mcmhs, Merseyside Community Mental Health Services
To promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health, assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder, conditions of emotional or mental distress, requiring advice or treatment, through the provision of services.The relief of people who are in need by any reason of any physical illness or disability, including learning disabilities and dementia.
Activities & Mission
To promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health, assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder, conditions of emotional or mental distress, requiring advice or treatment, through the provision of services.The relief of people who are in need by any reason of any physical illness or disability, including learning disabilities and dementia.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Health charities with income over £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 | £11,967,885 | £12,062,614 | £12,062,614 | £1,654,126 | £1,654,126 | 309 / 6 |
| 2024 | £12,354,285 | £12,429,104 | £12,429,104 | £1,916,915 | £1,916,915 | 254 / 10 |
| 2023 | £11,294,714 | £11,425,762 | £11,425,762 | £1,991,734 | £1,991,734 | 255 / 38 |
| 2022 | £10,647,510 | £10,410,278 | £10,410,278 | £2,122,782 | £2,122,782 | 240 / 79 |
| 2021 | £9,876,810 | £9,545,419 | £9,545,419 | £1,845,133 | £1,845,133 | 245 / 79 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Independence
What does Imagine Independence do?
To promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health, assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder, conditions of emotional or mental distress, requiring advice or treatment, through the provision of services.The relief of people who are in need by any reason of any physical illness or disability, including learning disabilities and dementia.
How much income did Imagine Independence report in 2025?
Imagine Independence reported total income of £11.97m and reported expenditure of £12.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Imagine Independence?
Imagine Independence has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Imagine Independence registered as a charity?
Imagine Independence was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1992 as charity number 1010203. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Imagine Independence?
Imagine Independence is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER POOLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Imagine Independence operate?
Imagine Independence operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Imagine Independence a registered charity?
Yes — Imagine Independence is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010203.
Details
25 HOPE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L1 9BQ
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Also Known As
- Imagine
- Mcmhs
- Merseyside Community Mental Health Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated