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Sport In Mind

Sport in Mind is the mental health charity that uses sport and exercise to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Our works promotes mental and physical wellbeing, aids recovery, combats social isolation, educates and empowers people to move their lives forward in a positive direction

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Activities & Mission

Sport in Mind is the mental health charity that uses sport and exercise to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Our works promotes mental and physical wellbeing, aids recovery, combats social isolation, educates and empowers people to move their lives forward in a positive direction

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
£1,047,137
Latest Expenditure
£1,268,050

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Health 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 £392,777
Charitable Activities £628,402
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,958
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,209,687
Raising Funds £58,363
Governance £187,127
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,047,137
£1,268,050£1,209,687£1,214,721£411,85825 / 370
2024
£1,177,551
£931,146£886,183£1,435,634£490,76522 / 147
2023
£1,145,539
£791,628£765,316£1,189,229£403,68916 / 312
2022
£679,025
£631,778£586,861£835,319£273,87312 / 76
2021
£964,286
£509,949£404,413£788,073£233,5478 / 86

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sport In Mind

What does Sport In Mind do?

Sport in Mind is the mental health charity that uses sport and exercise to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Our works promotes mental and physical wellbeing, aids recovery, combats social isolation, educates and empowers people to move their lives forward in a positive direction

How much income did Sport In Mind report in 2025?

Sport In Mind reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sport In Mind?

Sport In Mind has a program ratio of 115.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sport In Mind registered as a charity?

Sport In Mind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 April 2015 as charity number 1161323. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Sport In Mind?

Sport In Mind is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL MCADAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sport In Mind operate?

Sport In Mind operates across 4 areas: Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Rhondda Cynon Taff and England.

Is Sport In Mind a registered charity?

Yes — Sport In Mind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161323.

Details

Address
Sport In Mind
59 Church Street
Caversham
READING
RG4 8AX
Registration Date
20 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5062026
Charity Number
1161323

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Trustees

PAUL MCADAM Chair
Andrew Holland
Derek Peaple
Also governs 1 other charity
Gavin Newby
Graham Bednash
Helen Wannell
keran sangha
Rachel Davies
Rosalind Crowder

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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