WEST KENT MIND
Provision of a range of support, recovery and wellbeing services for people with mental health problems including community services, social activities, counselling, peer support and therapeutic groups. The charity also provides training for other agencies and helps to raise awareness and overcome the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health problems.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £19,387 for the year, with total income decreasing to £748,021. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £213,996, which remains 10% above the ideal policy target of £195,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £70,000 was 1 (20241)” — page 43
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £70,000 was 1 (20241)” — page 43
“Charitable activities 4 182,005 450,547 632,552 771,300” — page 32
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03026457
Company officers (Companies House)
- PUGSLEY, Brian on trustee list
- DAVIES, Stephanie Elizabeth on trustee list
- CLARK, Graham Fraser on trustee list
- DAVEY, Ella on trustee list
- BROOKMAN, Peter David on trustee list
- INGRAM, Sarah Jane
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Graham Clarkchair
- Brian Pugsley
- Ella Davey
- Peter David Brookman
- Stephanie Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £748k | £767k |
| 31/03/2024 | £880k | £870k |
| 31/03/2023 | £767k | £892k |
| 31/03/2022 | £721k | £866k |
| 31/03/2021 | £882k | £775k |
Common questions
Is WEST KENT MIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £19,387 for the year, with total income decreasing to £748,021. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £213,996, which remains 10% above the ideal policy target of £195,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WEST KENT MIND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds WEST KENT MIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST KENT MIND as a grant recipient include MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH), THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £621k | Organisational Development Fund 2022 |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £548k | Network Business Continuity Fund |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2024 | £120k | Working Towards a Trauma Informed Vision (CYP) 2024–25 |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Health |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Health |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2026 | £425k | Creative Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2024 | £20k | Children & Young Peoples Early Intervention Support (Domestic Abuse) |
| Sport England | 25/10/2023 | £7k | Changing Pace |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2022 | £384k | Creative Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2022 | £10k | Skiffle Express & Chat Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £10k | Digital Befrienders |