Mental Health UK
Relief and support to people affected by mental illness.To advance research and education into causes, consequences and management of mental illnessAdvice, assistance and promotion of best practice in the field of mental health and welfare
Activities & Mission
Relief and support to people affected by mental illness.To advance research and education into causes, consequences and management of mental illnessAdvice, assistance and promotion of best practice in the field of mental health and welfare
Grants
Mental Health UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,525,956
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £3,032,237 | £4,898,188 | £3,819,662 | £2,866,020 | £671,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,876,888 | £4,933,608 | £3,715,584 | £4,731,971 | £4,731,971 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,682,515 | £5,388,092 | £4,744,959 | £6,794,650 | £1,377,678 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,733,087 | £4,348,546 | £4,348,546 | £8,500,226 | £135,000 | 0 / 175 |
| 2021 | £7,424,000 | £4,133,000 | £4,133,000 | £7,116,000 | £135,000 | 0 / 118 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mental Health UK
What does Mental Health UK do?
Relief and support to people affected by mental illness.To advance research and education into causes, consequences and management of mental illnessAdvice, assistance and promotion of best practice in the field of mental health and welfare
How much income did Mental Health UK report in 2025?
Mental Health UK reported total income of £3.03m and reported expenditure of £4.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mental Health UK registered as a charity?
Mental Health UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2016 as charity number 1170815. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Mental Health UK?
Mental Health UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL JENKINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mental Health UK operate?
Mental Health UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Mental Health UK a registered charity?
Yes — Mental Health UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170815.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated