MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH UK
Mental Health Research UK ('MHRUK') funds research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of mental illnesses, and develops research capacity through the award of research scholarships. Its aims are supported by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. MHRUK has already awarded 31 Ph.D research scholarships over the past 14 years.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net gain of £77,592 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £746,333. The accounts state that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Over 95% of expenditure is directed towards charitable scholarships, supported by a low-cost operational structure relying on trustees and volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Andrew Paterson
- Anne Marie Johnson nee Millar
- DAVID ROGER PUGH
- Dr Catrin Eleri Eames
- Dr Jyothika Kumar
- Dr LAURA ANNE DAVIDSON
- Dr Parastoo Hashemi
- Dr Syka Iqbal
- Dr Vanessa Pinfold
- Dr Wunmi Ademosu
- Jessica Roya Reihanifam
- LORD DAVID NEUBERGER
- Matthew Christopher Roberts
- PROF SIR Michael Owen
- Professor Peter B Jones
- Victoria Helen Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £280k | £230k |
| 31/03/2024 | £273k | £212k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £245k |
| 31/03/2022 | £128k | £103k |
| 31/03/2021 | £331k | £312k |
Common questions
Is MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net gain of £77,592 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £746,333. The accounts state that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Over 95% of expenditure is directed towards charitable scholarships, supported by a low-cost operational structure relying on trustees and volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH UK as a grant recipient include THE FIELDROSE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FIELDROSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE FIELDROSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £18k |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | 2 | £1k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.1m |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £820k |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £725k |
Charities like this
- MENTAL HEALTH UK
- THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST
- PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH TRUST
- THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH UK | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MENTAL HEALTH UK | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS | £29.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAIN RESEARCH TRUST | £4.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH TRUST | £388k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | £6.7m | — | — | unclear | 22.4% | no doubt |