Mental Health Matters
Also known as: Northern Schizophrenia Fellowship, M H M
To develop and provide the widest range of support and services to people with mental health needs and people with learning difficulties.
Activities & Mission
To develop and provide the widest range of support and services to people with mental health needs and people with learning difficulties.
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 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £28,197,849 | £27,598,166 | £27,320,326 | £5,424,346 | £5,060,264 | 604 / 6 |
| 2024 | £25,534,438 | £25,340,736 | £25,340,736 | £4,824,663 | £4,439,642 | 564 / 9 |
| 2023 | £23,567,954 | £23,667,056 | £23,667,056 | £4,630,961 | £3,910,606 | 525 / 2 |
| 2022 | £21,508,118 | £20,551,750 | £20,551,750 | £4,730,063 | £3,155,076 | 454 / 2 |
| 2021 | £17,809,521 | £17,536,000 | £17,536,000 | £3,773,695 | £2,405,687 | 408 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mental Health Matters
What does Mental Health Matters do?
To develop and provide the widest range of support and services to people with mental health needs and people with learning difficulties.
How much income did Mental Health Matters report in 2025?
Mental Health Matters reported total income of £28.20m and reported expenditure of £27.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mental Health Matters?
Mental Health Matters has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mental Health Matters registered as a charity?
Mental Health Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1984 as charity number 514829. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Mental Health Matters?
Mental Health Matters is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jasmine Whitbread. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mental Health Matters operate?
Mental Health Matters operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mental Health Matters a registered charity?
Yes — Mental Health Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514829.
Details
Waterside House
Wearfield
Sunderland Enterprise Park
SUNDERLAND
SR5 2TZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Northern Schizophrenia Fellowship
- M H M
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated