Sane

Also known as: S a N E (schizophrenia a National Emergency), Saneline

Raising awareness and campaigning to combat stigma surrounding mental illness and to improve mental health servicesProviding emotional support and specialist services through its helpline SANEline open 365 evenings a year, Email service, Textcare and Online ForumPromoting and hosting research into the causes of mental illness and effectiveness of treatments and therapies

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,214,235

Latest Expenditure

£1,586,541

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £881,363

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £12,514

Investments £27,588

Other Income £292,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,168,220

Raising Funds £325,139

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £93,182

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,214,235	£1,586,541	£1,168,220	£4,069,848	£753,002	28 / 80
2024	£2,077,296	£1,467,252	£1,103,661	£4,442,154	£3,092,840	25 / 50
2023	£930,647	£1,352,235	£867,568	£3,832,110	£312,454	21 / 37
2022	£1,179,347	£1,275,762	£865,300	£4,253,698	£2,870,401	19 / 19
2021	£1,586,523	£1,152,500	£898,232	£4,350,113	£2,999,025	21 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sane

What does Sane do?

How much income did Sane report in 2025?

Sane reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sane?

Sane has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sane registered as a charity?

Sane was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1987 as charity number 296572. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Sane?

Sane is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT ANTHONY MATTHEWS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sane operate?

Sane operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sane a registered charity?

Yes — Sane is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296572.