BRISTOL MIND
The company provides a range of high quality services which are reflective and relevant to the needs of the mental health service user community, combats stigma and promotes a positive image of mental health and works in partnership with service users and other agencies to secure the widest range of services are available that best matches the needs of the service user community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,389 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £263,072. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £231,131 are sufficient to cover five months of operating costs against the 2025/26 budget. The charity confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“25% of our income was via public sector contracts and grants from local authorities and the NHS.”
“Fundraising costs represented 7% of total expenditure and 13% of voluntary income raised.” — page 17
“The Trustees policy is that unrestricted reserves should enable the charity to continue operating and dealing with any unexpected contingencies for three to nine months following an unforeseen drop in income.” — page 18
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04124744
Company officers (Companies House)
- LONGSDALE, Debra Caroline on trustee list
- PANNELL, Jeremy William on trustee list
- CHEUNG, Yan Yi Shania on trustee list
- MORGAN, Mo on trustee list
- DAVIS, Victoria Jane on trustee list
- MIGUEL LAZARO, Ana not on trustee list
- DIAMOND, Joanne on trustee list
- MASON, Sally Jane on trustee list
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | BNSSG ICB - Bristol Mind: Mindline | — | — |
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Ana Miguel Lazaro
- Debra Caroline Longsdale
- Jeremy William Pannell
- Joanne Diamond
- Mo Morgan
- Sally Jane Mason
- Victoria Davis
- Yan Yi Shania Cheung
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £571k | £552k |
| 31/03/2024 | £503k | £617k |
| 31/03/2023 | £536k | £514k |
| 31/03/2022 | £855k | £903k |
| 31/03/2021 | £869k | £952k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL MIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,389 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £263,072. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £231,131 are sufficient to cover five months of operating costs against the 2025/26 budget. The charity confirmed it has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRISTOL MIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRISTOL MIND as a grant recipient include MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH), The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation, JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION, THE NORTHWICK 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 | £600k | Cost of Living Fund 22-23 |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £282k | Refugees and Asylum Seekers Mental Health Support Fund |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £161k | |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2022 | £127k | Mentally Healthy Universities |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2024 | £103k | Organisational Development Fund 2022 |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £60k | Ukraine crisis response fund |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £42k | Regional Network Fund |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £12k | Reducing social isolation and improving mental health and wellbeing |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £15k | Helping asylum seekers improve their mental health; confidence and connections. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2021 | £10k | Mind Without Borders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2008 | £10k | Training Project - mental health promotion and related issues |
| UK government | — | £24k | 2014-2018 Female Rape Support Fund (CSA Uplift) |
| UK government | — | £64k | 2014-2018 Female Rape Support Fund |