SUNDERLAND MIND

Registered charity 1171734 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Sunderland Mind strive to provide quality mental health services for all, treating those experiencing mental illness fairly, positively, with respect and dignity. We provide support, information, advice on a range of activities, groups including counselling.Individuals accessing our service are the driving force behind our organisation and our aim is to improve their quality of life where possible

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Latest income
£517k
Latest spending
£508k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus of £8,210 for the year ended 31 March 2025, despite a drop in total income to £516,514. The trustees consider unrestricted net current assets of £284,740 to be sufficient to meet ongoing operational obligations, and cash reserves stood at £277,328. The trustees report no current concerns about the charity's future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
Our main source of income is grant funding. — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three to six months of core costs (held: £404k)
We aim to hold undesignated reserves of between 3 and 6 months core costs. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sunderland Mind (matched by registered charity number).

Public-sector contracts awarded

From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.

BuyerContractAwardedValue
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation TrustPSR Direct Award C -Sunderland TT - Sunderland Mind

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£517k
Total spending
£508k
Reserves (reported)
£404k
Employees
17

Reported reserves equal ~9.5 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sunderland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£517k£508k
31/03/2024£557k£502k
31/03/2023£484k£514k
31/03/2022£542k£417k
31/03/2021£378k£379k

Common questions

Is SUNDERLAND MIND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus of £8,210 for the year ended 31 March 2025, despite a drop in total income to £516,514. The trustees consider unrestricted net current assets of £284,740 to be sufficient to meet ongoing operational obligations, and cash reserves stood at £277,328. The trustees report no current concerns about the charity's future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SUNDERLAND MIND?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNDERLAND MIND as a grant recipient include THE ROSELINE FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE ROSELINE FOUNDATIONFY2023£21k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
UK government04/11/2022£6kEast End of Eden -
Sport England16/07/2019£4kBe Fit Be Healthy Be Happy
The National Lottery Community Fund23/05/2019£10kJust a minute
The National Lottery Community Fund25/02/2010£10kSunderland Mind - Access for All
Northern Rock Foundation06/10/2008£25kGrant awarded to Sunderland Mind (Tyne & Wear)
The National Lottery Community Fund31/03/2006£5kSunderland Mind
Northern Rock Foundation11/10/2005£90kGrant awarded to Sunderland Mind (Tyne & Wear)