Self Help Services
Self Help Services principal activity is to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by mental ill health. It is a user-led organisation that is run by and for individuals with experience of mental health issues.
Activities & Mission
Self Help Services principal activity is to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by mental ill health. It is a user-led organisation that is run by and for individuals with experience of mental health issues.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Health 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 | £14,235,091 | £14,198,564 | £14,198,564 | £1,361,754 | £1,361,754 | 249 / 15 |
| 2024 | £15,573,264 | £15,604,616 | £15,604,616 | £1,325,227 | £1,325,227 | 271 / 16 |
| 2023 | £13,827,288 | £13,431,845 | £13,431,845 | £1,356,579 | £1,356,579 | 245 / 10 |
| 2022 | £11,141,475 | £11,020,073 | £11,020,073 | £961,136 | £961,136 | 214 / 15 |
| 2021 | £9,937,824 | £9,837,440 | £9,837,440 | £839,734 | £616,704 | 189 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Self Help Services
What does Self Help Services do?
Self Help Services principal activity is to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by mental ill health. It is a user-led organisation that is run by and for individuals with experience of mental health issues.
How much income did Self Help Services report in 2025?
Self Help Services reported total income of £14.24m and reported expenditure of £14.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Self Help Services?
Self Help Services has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Self Help Services registered as a charity?
Self Help Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2007 as charity number 1122063. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Self Help Services?
Self Help Services is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK JAMES FITZGIBBON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Self Help Services operate?
Self Help Services operates across 10 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Self Help Services a registered charity?
Yes — Self Help Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122063.
Details
339 Stretford Road
MANCHESTER
M15 4ZY
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- 14 May 2026
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