WASHINGTON MIND CIO
We offer mental health and wellbeing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of developing mental ill health and emotional distress. Our support enables local people to access to a diverse range of essential, targeted & preventative mental health support to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Our training and information services are available across the region.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted current asset resources of £225,708 are sufficient to meet current ongoing operational obligations. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,410 for the year, with total costs exceeding total income. The trustees confirm that undesignated unrestricted reserves of £92,336 are within the target range of 3 to 6 months of core costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 15,310 786,841 802,151” — page 17
“The charity does not make any material expenditure to raise income and has no plans to do so in the future.”
“We aim to hold undesignated reserves of between 3 and 6 months core costs.” — page 5
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust | PSR Direct Award C - Sunderland TT- Washington Mind | — | — |
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/08/2015)
Trustees
- BERNADETTE CORNISH
- Brandon Feeley
- DIANNE SNOWDON COUNCILLOR
- David Wright
- Elaine Habron
- Jackie Nixon
- James Fildes
- Richard Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £985k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £866k | £977k |
| 31/03/2023 | £936k | £928k |
| 31/03/2022 | £992k | £702k |
| 31/03/2021 | £829k | £643k |
Common questions
Is WASHINGTON MIND CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted current asset resources of £225,708 are sufficient to meet current ongoing operational obligations. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,410 for the year, with total costs exceeding total income. The trustees confirm that undesignated unrestricted reserves of £92,336 are within the target range of 3 to 6 months of core costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WASHINGTON MIND CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WASHINGTON MIND CIO as a grant recipient include MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH), THE ROSELINE FOUNDATION, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2024 | £961k | Supported Self Help London Consortium 23/25 |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2022 | £127k | Peer Support - Welsh government |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £83k | EFL Legacy Grants 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 |
| THE ROSELINE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2026 | £20k | Active Ageing |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/06/2025 | £2k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2025 | £20k | The Grief Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £3k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £50k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £5k | King’s Coronation Party |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £8k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/07/2022 | £9k | Grant to Washington Mind |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £5k | Queens Jubilee Garden Party |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/12/2021 | £4k | A grant to Washington Mind |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2021 | £10k | Support for Keyworkers |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/07/2021 | £6k | A grant to Washington Mind |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | Covid-19 Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £10k | Peer Support Sessions |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/11/2018 | £2k | Peer support for women |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/03/2018 | £10k | Bringing Young People Together Through Creative Self-Expression |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/07/2017 | £10k | Creative Expression |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/02/2017 | £4k | Towards Healthy Life Activities |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/07/2016 | £1k | Towards Celebrating Women's Achievements and Empowerment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £10k | Volunteer Passport Scheme |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/02/2016 | £7k | Towards Healthy Eating on a Budget |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/02/2016 | £3k | Towards organisational overheads and core costs |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/11/2015 | £3k | Supporting women who are victims of domestic violence and abuse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2014 | £10k | Stepping Stones Project |