MID AND NORTH ESSEX MIND
Colchester Mind provides support, advocacy, advice and information to children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and adults with with mental health issues, across Essex although predominantly in Colchester and Tendring.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £369,090 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £2,481,183. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves of £419,145 and significant cash holdings. The charity is fully accredited by relevant bodies and continues to deliver a wide range of mental health services across its locality.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 29
“charitable activities income of £2,272,948 consisted of contract income from the NHS and the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (67%)” — page 7
“During the year, an affiliation fee of £2,064 (2025: £2,064) was paid to MIND. There were no amounts remaining due at the year end date.” — page 40
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2016)
Trustees
- Dr Ian Raymond La Touche Beaumontchair
- Heather Connery
- Jamie Hopkins
- Jill Purcell
- Louisa Brewster
- Peter Pushman
- Tristan Easey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £2.5m | £2.9m |
| 31/03/2025 | £2.3m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.9m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is MID AND NORTH ESSEX MIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £369,090 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £2,481,183. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves of £419,145 and significant cash holdings. The charity is fully accredited by relevant bodies and continues to deliver a wide range of mental health services across its locality. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of MID AND NORTH ESSEX MIND earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2004 | £5k | Refurbishing Kitchen and Dining area |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 5 | £8.4m |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BOTOLPH-WITHOUT-BISHOPSGATE | 1 | — |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £265k |
| ZURICH COMMUNITY TRUST (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £145k |
| THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| MIDDLESBROUGH VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 1 | £43k |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £40k |
| THE CAMELIA BOTNAR FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- MIND IN WEST ESSEX
- BASILDON MIND
- Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge
- Teesside Mind Limited
- Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport Mind Ltd
- MIND IN HARINGEY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID AND NORTH ESSEX MIND | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIND IN WEST ESSEX | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BASILDON MIND | £552k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge | £3.0m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Teesside Mind Limited | £5.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport Mind Ltd | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |