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Sound Minds

Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service

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Activities & Mission

Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service

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

Latest Income
£403,004
Latest Expenditure
£335,632

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£403,004
£335,6320 / 22
2024
£296,486
£239,7520 / 22
2023
£219,069
£225,2380 / 23
2022
£156,276
£154,5330 / 21
2021
£141,988
£137,0920 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sound Minds

What does Sound Minds do?

Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service

How much income did Sound Minds report in 2025?

Sound Minds reported total income of £403k and reported expenditure of £336k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sound Minds registered as a charity?

Sound Minds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2000 as charity number 1079521. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sound Minds?

Sound Minds is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHEBA FORBES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sound Minds operate?

Sound Minds operates in Wandsworth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sound Minds a registered charity?

Yes — Sound Minds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079521.

Details

Address
SOUND MINDS
20-22 YORK ROAD
BATTERSEA
LONDON
SW11 3QA
Registration Date
24 February 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3964972
Charity Number
1079521

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Trustees

SHEBA FORBES Chair
Christopher Lam
David Evans
Devon Lambert Marston
Elsie Williams
Jewel Leanne Boothe
Leopold Benenfield Christopher KING
Lucy Honor Alphonse
Oliver Richard Nesbit
SARAH RACKHAM
Also governs 1 other charity

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