MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)

Registered charity 219830 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MIND, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

We provide information and support, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, develop and provide local services.

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£63.7m

Latest spending

£68.4m

Registered

1962

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that Mind incurred a net deficit of £16.0m for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £38.5m to £22.2m. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate plans and sufficient cash and reserves to continue operations even under downside scenarios reflecting reduced income. The filing notes that this drawdown on reserves is part of a planned strategic expenditure period.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Income from charity shops (41% of income)

“Income from charity shops (£25.4m) ......... 41%” — page 54

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: £10.1m (held: £22.2m)

“Trustees discussed reserves at their latest meeting and set the long-term reserves target as £10.1m.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The trustees consider that a number of factors have signifcantly changed the landscape in which Mind operates and generates income. Given the uncertainty around the economy, including the potential for a UK recession, Mind has prepared a number of downside scenarios to refect reduced fundraising and trading income capability and a minimised cost base. In all scenarios Mind has sufcient cash and reserves to continue to fund reduced operations. Trustees are confdent that the resource planning work undertaken for the new strategic period demonstrates that Mind has adequate plans to adapt to changing circumstances and as such consider that it is appropriate for the fnancial statements to be prepared using the going concern basis.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Stevie Spring (Chairman) is a non-executive director and chairman of the remuneration committee for Co-operative Group Limited. Transactions included £342,000 received through partnership and £18,238 charged to MMTA for rent/accountancy with Co-op Legal Services.

“Stevie Spring is the chairman of Mind. During the year, transactions worth £18,238 were incurred with Co-op Legal Services (part of the Co-operative Group Limited), which is our supplier. Also £342,000 was received through Mind's partnership with the Cooperative Group Limited. Stevie is a non-executive director and chairman of the remuneration committee for Co-operative Group Limited.”

“Alyson Scott is a trustee at Mind. During the year, income transactions worth £1,375 have been generated and received from York Mind. Expenditure transactions worth £52,239 were incurred with York Mind, of which £18,000 relates to 2022–23 paid in 2023–24. Alyson is chief executive of York Mind.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Alyson Scott (Trustee) is CEO of York Mind. Transactions included £1,375 income and £52,239 expenditure with York Mind.

“Stevie Spring is the chairman of Mind. During the year, transactions worth £18,238 were incurred with Co-op Legal Services (part of the Co-operative Group Limited), which is our supplier. Also £342,000 was received through Mind's partnership with the Cooperative Group Limited. Stevie is a non-executive director and chairman of the remuneration committee for Co-operative Group Limited.”

“Alyson Scott is a trustee at Mind. During the year, income transactions worth £1,375 have been generated and received from York Mind. Expenditure transactions worth £52,239 were incurred with York Mind, of which £18,000 relates to 2022–23 paid in 2023–24. Alyson is chief executive of York Mind.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Shubulade Smith (Trustee) is President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Transactions included £5,936 sales and £66,100 expenditure.

“Stevie Spring is the chairman of Mind. During the year, transactions worth £18,238 were incurred with Co-op Legal Services (part of the Co-operative Group Limited), which is our supplier. Also £342,000 was received through Mind's partnership with the Cooperative Group Limited. Stevie is a non-executive director and chairman of the remuneration committee for Co-operative Group Limited.”

“Alyson Scott is a trustee at Mind. During the year, income transactions worth £1,375 have been generated and received from York Mind. Expenditure transactions worth £52,239 were incurred with York Mind, of which £18,000 relates to 2022–23 paid in 2023–24. Alyson is chief executive of York Mind.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Joanne Theodoulou (Trustee) is General Counsel at Xbridge Limited (Simply Business). Income of £63,354 received.

“Stevie Spring is the chairman of Mind. During the year, transactions worth £18,238 were incurred with Co-op Legal Services (part of the Co-operative Group Limited), which is our supplier. Also £342,000 was received through Mind's partnership with the Cooperative Group Limited. Stevie is a non-executive director and chairman of the remuneration committee for Co-operative Group Limited.”

“Alyson Scott is a trustee at Mind. During the year, income transactions worth £1,375 have been generated and received from York Mind. Expenditure transactions worth £52,239 were incurred with York Mind, of which £18,000 relates to 2022–23 paid in 2023–24. Alyson is chief executive of York Mind.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Pension scheme deficit: £186k

“As a result of work undertaken in recent years, the level of assets and liabilities was broadly in balance with a defcit of £186k as at 31 March 2024.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Trading subsidiary: Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Limited

“We are also the sole benefciary of a wholly owned subsidiary, Minds Matter (Trading Activities) Limited (sometimes shortened to MMTA or referred to as Mind Retail), which operates a network of Mind shops across England and Wales.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe U.K. LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Year-over-year changes

Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).

Comparing this charity’s FY2023 and FY2024 accounts as analysed by this site.

Property (HM Land Registry)

129 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (4 freehold); recorded price paid £150k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustpilot: Mind scores 1.5/5 from 117 reviews (source) — reviews usually concern the charity’s shops or services, not its charitable performance.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook (628,242 likes) · instagram (576K followers)

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

Total income

£63.7m

Total spending

£68.4m

Cost of raising funds

£30.8m

Reserves (reported)

£16.0m

Employees

1,020

Reported reserves equal ~2.8 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 48.4% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 3.8%) (benchmarks).

Register events

Received assets from another charity (21/04/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (02/03/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (02/03/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (31/05/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (18/11/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (23/10/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Stephanie Springchair
Clarke Carlisle
Cynthia Tze Keng Ko
Dr Shubulade Smith
Dr Tarlochan Toor
Jonathan Huish
Judith Elizabeth Trenier
Kevin Francis Corrigan
Lynette Charles · trustee of 1 other charity
Mrs Valerie Harrison
Ms Philippa Glucklich
Sami Rahman · trustee of 1 other charity

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£63.7m	£68.4m
31/03/2024	£62.7m	£79.8m
31/03/2023	£59.2m	£72.5m
31/03/2022	£73.1m	£58.7m
31/03/2021	£80.3m	£62.0m

Common questions

Is MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that Mind incurred a net deficit of £16.0m for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £38.5m to £22.2m. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate plans and sufficient cash and reserves to continue operations even under downside scenarios reflecting reduced income. The filing notes that this drawdown on reserves is part of a planned strategic expenditure period. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.

Who funds MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)?

Funders whose own accounts filings name MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) as a grant recipient include Flat Iron Trust, THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

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

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
Flat Iron Trust	FY2023	£40k
THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£30k
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	£20k	Promotes the preservation of mental health and assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder
THE HOSKING CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£20k
THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£18k	Health and welfare
THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£15k	Health and welfare
CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2023	£10k
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2023	£5k	Promotes the preservation of mental health and assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder
THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£5k	Promotes the preservation of mental health and assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder
MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£0

Government & lottery funding

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

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
Community Foundation North East	02/04/2025	£500	Grant to Mind (The National Association for Mental Health)
Foundation Scotland	02/04/2025	£15k	Grant to MIND
Postcode Lottery	13/02/2025	£600k	Regular Grant 2025
Postcode Lottery	13/02/2025	£15k	Win Win with Postcode Lottery
Postcode Lottery	19/11/2024	£500k	Happier Christmas 2024
Postcode Lottery	01/12/2023	£500k	Regular Grant 2024
Sport England	31/08/2023	£93k	System Partner Investment 2022-27
Sport England	05/04/2022	£1.8m	System Partner Investment 2022-27
Sport England	17/03/2021	£386k	Mind Phase Two Partnership (Sector Partner Rollover)
UK government	01/04/2020	£2.0m	Mind - TTC - Time to Change (domestic)
UK government	26/03/2020	£6.2m	MIND small charities fund
UK government	20/09/2019	£1.9m	MIND-TTC Domestic
UK government	01/04/2019	£572k	Mind - The National Association for Mental Health
UK government	01/04/2019	£118k	MIND-Time to Change Commonwealth Fund
Sport England	24/07/2018	£934k	Mind Phase Two Partnership
UK government	01/04/2018	£31k	Mind - The National Association for Mental Health
UK government	01/04/2018	£2.5m	Grant to Mind for Phase 3 of the Time to Change Programme
UK government	01/04/2018	£1.5m	LIBOR Emergency Responders 17/18
Sport England	29/03/2018	£555k	Mind Phase Two Partnership
Sport England	13/11/2017	£41k	Transitional Investment
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch	18/11/2016	£6k	MIND (the National Association for Mental Health)
The National Lottery Community Fund	09/11/2016	£518k	Lon/2/12 - Peer Support Employment Groups (PSEG)
The National Lottery Community Fund	30/06/2016	£2.5m	Time to Change
The National Lottery Community Fund	26/04/2016	£42k	Lon/2/12 - Peer Support Employment Groups (PSEG)
The National Lottery Community Fund	23/03/2016	£486k	Time to Change Wales - Young Persons Programme

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION	2	£0
THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST	1	£240k
WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION	1	£119k
THE PRUDENCE TRUST	1	£70k
THE WOLFSON FOUNDATION	1	£60k
NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION	1	£50k
THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST	1	£40k
PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST	1	£12k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with LANCASHIRE MIND LIMITED.

LANCASHIRE MIND LIMITED income £2.5m
MIND IN SOMERSET income £3.4m
Norfolk and Waveney Mind income £15.0m
WILTSHIRE MIND income £188k
MIND IN WEST ESSEX income £3.2m
BATH MIND income £4.0m

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Staff >£60k	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)	£63.7m	—	—	unclear	—	noted
LANCASHIRE MIND LIMITED FY2025	£2.5m	£60,001 - £70,000	1	unclear	—	no doubt
MIND IN SOMERSET FY2025	£3.4m	—	—	below	—	no doubt
Norfolk and Waveney Mind FY2025	£15.0m	—	—	unclear	—	no doubt
WILTSHIRE MIND FY2025	£188k	—	0	within	—	no doubt
MIND IN WEST ESSEX FY2025	£3.2m	—	—	above	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.