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Mind (the National Association For Mental Health)

Also known as: The National Association for Mental Health, Mind

We provide information and support, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, develop and provide local services.

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Activities & Mission

We provide information and support, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, develop and provide local services.

Grants

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£3,679,000
Who it helps
people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£63,712,000
Latest Expenditure
£68,389,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 54.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £32,157,000
Charitable Activities £5,209,000
Other Trading £25,991,000
Investments £355,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £37,568,000
Raising Funds £30,821,000
Governance £204,000
Grants to Institutions £3,679,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£63,712,000
£68,389,000£37,568,000£17,937,000£16,005,0001020 / 4495
2024
£62,691,000
£79,771,000£49,928,000£22,173,000£18,142,0001094 / 3126
2023
£59,156,000
£72,539,000£46,337,000£38,537,000£30,187,0001010 / 2245
2022
£73,145,000
£58,716,000£37,095,000£52,737,000£41,110,000924 / 3300
2021
£80,262,000
£61,969,000£43,057,000£35,966,000£26,968,000951 / 3054

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mind (the National Association For Mental Health)

What does Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) do?

We provide information and support, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, develop and provide local services.

How much income did Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) report in 2025?

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) reported total income of £63.71m and reported expenditure of £68.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mind (the National Association For Mental Health)?

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) has a program ratio of 59.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) registered as a charity?

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1962 as charity number 219830. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Mind (the National Association For Mental Health)?

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Clarke Carlisle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) operate?

Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) a registered charity?

Yes — Mind (the National Association For Mental Health) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219830.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 December 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219830
Charity Number
219830

Other notable Charitable activities charities

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Trustees

Clarke Carlisle Chair
Cynthia Tze Keng Ko
Dr Shubulade Smith
Dr Tarlochan Toor
Jonathan Huish
Judith Elizabeth Trenier
Kevin Francis Corrigan
Lynette Charles
Also governs 1 other charity
Mrs Valerie Harrison
Ms Philippa Glucklich
Sami Rahman
Also governs 1 other charity
Steven Roy Hill

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The National Association for Mental Health
  • Mind

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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