HEALTHY BRAINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE UK
HBGI UK transforms & build high-performing mental health systems that maximize outcomes for individuals. We work globally, partnering with funders, payers, the public sector and service providers to optimize and expand mental health provision through system reviews, performance management, program innovation and outcomes-based contracting.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT GOOD MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:A ADVANCING, PROMOTING AND ASSISTING MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES INCLUDING THOSE IN LOW RESOURCED SETTINGS;B COLLABORATING WITH AND SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND INITIATIVES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME; ANDC CONDUCTING, PROMOTING AND CONTRIBUTING TO RESEARCH DESIGNED TO DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ENSURING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH ARE DISSEMINATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £66,600 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £66,600. The charity holds £98,334 in cash at bank and has current liabilities of £32,665, indicating a positive net current asset position. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity was invoiced £10,123 for overhead costs, £13,088 for seconded staff costs, £932 for insurance and £17 bank fees from Healthy Brains Global Initiative Inc. At the 31 December £24,160 was outstanding and paid in the new financal year. During the year a donation of £500 was received from Healthy Brains Global Initiative Inc.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- WHO
- World Bank
- UNICEF
- Wellcome Trust
Trustees
- Garen Kent Staglinchair
- Dr STEPHEN CHARLES DUCKWORTH OBE
- GEORGE HENRY FRASER Swan
- Michelle Akande
- Neerja Birla
- Professor Timothy James Greaves Kendall
- Rajvinder Kaur Khaira
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £151k | £84k |
Common questions
Is HEALTHY BRAINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £66,600 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £66,600. The charity holds £98,334 in cash at bank and has current liabilities of £32,665, indicating a positive net current asset position. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 2 | £13k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £944k |
| THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £894k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £801k |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £725k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £606k |
| THE EDWARD & CATHERINE WRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £530k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £350k |
Charities like this
- Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
- United for Global Mental Health
- MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS
- HEAD IN THE GAME
- FIG BRANCH
- BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTHY BRAINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE UK | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind | £11.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| United for Global Mental Health | £2.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEAD IN THE GAME | £114k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FIG BRANCH | £468k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |