Mid And North Essex Mind
Also known as: Colchester Mind
Colchester Mind provides support, advocacy, advice and information to children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and adults with with mental health issues, across Essex although predominantly in Colchester and Tendring.
Activities & Mission
Colchester Mind provides support, advocacy, advice and information to children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and adults with with mental health issues, across Essex although predominantly in Colchester and Tendring.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £2,347,461 | £2,530,744 | £2,509,504 | £2,850,273 | £838,845 | 77 / 23 |
| 2024 | £2,749,677 | £2,714,010 | £2,697,246 | £3,033,556 | £2,809,424 | 90 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,759,307 | £2,659,375 | £2,487,375 | £2,997,889 | £2,755,054 | 97 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,904,422 | £1,614,825 | £1,614,825 | £2,897,957 | £1,680,823 | 85 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,005,361 | £1,680,520 | £1,680,520 | £2,252,019 | £1,680,823 | 65 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mid And North Essex Mind
What does Mid And North Essex Mind do?
Colchester Mind provides support, advocacy, advice and information to children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and adults with with mental health issues, across Essex although predominantly in Colchester and Tendring.
How much income did Mid And North Essex Mind report in 2025?
Mid And North Essex Mind reported total income of £2.35m and reported expenditure of £2.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mid And North Essex Mind?
Mid And North Essex Mind has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mid And North Essex Mind registered as a charity?
Mid And North Essex Mind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 1997 as charity number 1064309. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Mid And North Essex Mind?
Mid And North Essex Mind is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Ian Raymond La Touche Beaumont. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mid And North Essex Mind operate?
Mid And North Essex Mind operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mid And North Essex Mind a registered charity?
Yes — Mid And North Essex Mind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064309.
Details
The Constantine Centre
272a Mersea Road
COLCHESTER
CO2 8QZ
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Also Known As
- Colchester Mind
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated