BRAVE MIND
We deliver mental health programmes to the rugby and sporting community, building teams of mental health champions and providing a safe environment to educate on mental health, split into different areas for discussion. For example: what is mental health? Dealing with stress etc. We also provide Mental Health First Aid training via our support network of qualified trainers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,600 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £35,503. The trustees consider these reserves appropriate for the charity's stage of development and confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One current trustee, Mr S Trower, was paid on an ad-hoc consultancy basis during the year for services provided to the charity. The amount paid was £1,440” — page 14
“One current trustee, Mr S Trower, was paid on an ad-hoc consultancy basis during the year for services provided to the charity. The amount paid was £1,440 (2024: £3,600), and none of these payments were made as compensation for their role as a trustee.” — page 14
Trustees
- David Lewis Cockramchair
- Dr Daniel Robert Frederick Martin
- George Oliver James Angel
- Graeme Richard Tottle
- Kathleen Elizabeth Bennett
- Mark Ashley Coles
- Oliver Sindall
- Sarah Williamson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £103k | £81k |
| 31/12/2024 | £50k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £96k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £36k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £16k |
Common questions
Is BRAVE MIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,600 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £35,503. The trustees consider these reserves appropriate for the charity's stage of development and confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRAVE MIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRAVE MIND as a grant recipient include THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES, BERKSHIRE NURSES AND RELIEF IN SICKNESS TRUST, WASPS LEGENDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES | FY2025 | £10k | National Suicide Prevention Network |
| BERKSHIRE NURSES AND RELIEF IN SICKNESS TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| WASPS LEGENDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 3 | £4.2m |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £240k |
| THE ALEXANDER MOSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £40k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £31k |
Charities like this
- BATH MIND
- SPORT IN MIND
- STATE OF MIND SPORT
- MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
- MATES IN MIND
- MIND IN BRIGHTON & HOVE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAVE MIND | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BATH MIND | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPORT IN MIND | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STATE OF MIND SPORT | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | £63.7m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| MATES IN MIND | £724k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |