Rethink Mental Illness
Also known as: National Schizophrenia Fellowship, Rethink
To provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.
Activities & Mission
To provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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 | £43,932,000 | £47,912,000 | £45,618,000 | £8,132,000 | £460,000 | 1175 / 141 |
| 2024 | £44,501,000 | £46,209,000 | £43,752,000 | £12,111,000 | £12,111,000 | 1167 / 127 |
| 2023 | £40,944,000 | £41,496,000 | £39,287,000 | £13,299,000 | £4,300,000 | 1052 / 129 |
| 2022 | £37,479,000 | £35,327,000 | £33,126,000 | £14,358,000 | £5,500,000 | 948 / 91 |
| 2021 | £33,082,000 | £30,482,000 | £28,320,000 | £11,969,000 | £5,400,000 | 872 / 118 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rethink Mental Illness
What does Rethink Mental Illness do?
To provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.
How much income did Rethink Mental Illness report in 2025?
Rethink Mental Illness reported total income of £43.93m and reported expenditure of £47.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rethink Mental Illness?
Rethink Mental Illness has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rethink Mental Illness registered as a charity?
Rethink Mental Illness was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1991 as charity number 271028. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Rethink Mental Illness?
Rethink Mental Illness is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rethink Mental Illness operate?
Rethink Mental Illness operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rethink Mental Illness a registered charity?
Yes — Rethink Mental Illness is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271028.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Schizophrenia Fellowship
- Rethink Mental Illness
- Rethink
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated