--- title: "Kindred Minds — check charity number 1161849 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kindred Minds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161849. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in The Activity Room 1st Floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kindred-minds retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:55:48.705Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kindred Minds is a registered charity (number 1161849) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £71,544 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Kindred Minds? Registered charity number 1161849 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Activity Room 1st Floor Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £71,544 Website [www.kindredmindsmerseyside.org](https://www.kindredmindsmerseyside.org/) ## What does Kindred Minds do? Kindred Minds is a user led organisation created in 2012 by and for people with mental ill health to meet and offer each other support. We provide activities e.g. walking, excursions, ukulele, therapies, yoga, crafts etc, a buddy scheme, all of which supports our service users with their mental health recovery and wellness, which enables them to lead more positive, confident and active lives. ## What causes is Kindred Minds registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kindred Minds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kindred 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=kindred-minds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.kindredmindsmerseyside.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kindred Minds a legitimate charity? Yes. Kindred Minds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161849) 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 Kindred Minds's charity number? Kindred Minds's charity number is 1161849. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161849? Search 1161849 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 Kindred Minds do? Kindred Minds is a user led organisation created in 2012 by and for people with mental ill health to meet and offer each other support. We provide activities e.g. walking, excursions, ukulele, therapies, yoga, crafts etc, a buddy scheme, all of which supports our service users with their mental health recovery and wellness, which enables them to lead more positive, confident and active lives. Does Kindred Minds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kindred 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 Kindred Minds? Kindred Minds's website is https://www.kindredmindsmerseyside.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1161849).