--- title: "Different Minds — check charity number 1174515 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Different Minds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174515. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hailsham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/different-minds retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:39:36.776Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Different Minds is a registered charity (number 1174515) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,450 (year ending 2020-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Different Minds? Registered charity number 1174515 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hailsham Latest income (year ending 2020-04-30) £1,450 ## What does Different Minds do? Providing Mental Health First Aid and awareness training for individuals and organisations that need to support the mental health needs of others ## What causes is Different Minds registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Different Minds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Different Minds is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=different-minds&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Different Minds a legitimate charity? Yes. Different Minds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174515) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Different Minds's charity number? Different Minds's charity number is 1174515. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174515? Search 1174515 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Different Minds do? Providing Mental Health First Aid and awareness training for individuals and organisations that need to support the mental health needs of others Does Different Minds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Different Minds. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Different Minds? Different Minds does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174515).