MENTAL HEALTH UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £2.877m of income but incurred £4.934m in expenditure, resulting in a planned deficit of £2.057m. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £405,131, which are significantly above its stated policy target of £135,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Our unrestricted reserves at 31 March 2024 were £411,000 all of which represent free reserves against a target of £135,000.” — page 11
“During the year Mental Health UK awarded grants to members totalling £2,444,440 (2023: £3,334,880) as shown in note 6 above.” — page 34
“The total amount payable to Rethink Mental Illness for these charges, and excluding grants payable for the year, was £1,198,339 (2023: £558,680).”
“During the year Mental Health UK awarded grants to members totalling £2,444,440 (2023: £3,334,880) as shown in note 6 above.” — page 34
“The total amount payable to Rethink Mental Illness for these charges, and excluding grants payable for the year, was £1,198,339 (2023: £558,680).”
“Mental Health UK Services Limited operates as the trading subsidiary of Mental Health UK, it commenced trading during 2021/22 providing commercial, consultancy and training services to improve mental health in the workplace.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- PAUL JENKINSchair
- Anne Doherty
- Dr Alun Huw Thomas
- Lyn Paweleck
- MARK WINSTANLEY
- Michelle Amanda Robinson
- Nicholas McGregor Ward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.0m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.9m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.7m | £5.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.7m | £4.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £7.4m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is MENTAL HEALTH UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated £2.877m of income but incurred £4.934m in expenditure, resulting in a planned deficit of £2.057m. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £405,131, which are significantly above its stated policy target of £135,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by MHA.
Who funds MENTAL HEALTH UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MENTAL HEALTH UK as a grant recipient include THE INVESCO CARES FOUNDATION, THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE INVESCO CARES FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k |
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.0m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £450k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £120k |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £40k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE FIELDROSE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |