--- title: "Mental Health Matters — check charity number 514829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mental Health Matters a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514829. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Waterside House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mental-health-matters retrieved: 2026-08-22T23:11:43.941Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mental Health Matters is a registered charity (number 514829) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £28,197,849 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Mental Health Matters? Registered charity number 514829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Waterside House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,197,849 Website [www.mhm.org.uk](http://www.mhm.org.uk/) ## What does Mental Health Matters do? To develop and provide the widest range of support and services to people with mental health needs and people with learning difficulties. ## What causes is Mental Health Matters registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mental Health Matters yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mental Health Matters 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=mental-health-matters&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mhm.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mental Health Matters a legitimate charity? Yes. Mental Health Matters is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514829) 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 Mental Health Matters's charity number? Mental Health Matters's charity number is 514829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 514829? Search 514829 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 Mental Health Matters do? To develop and provide the widest range of support and services to people with mental health needs and people with learning difficulties. Does Mental Health Matters have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mental Health Matters. 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 Mental Health Matters? Mental Health Matters's website is http://www.mhm.org.uk — 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/514829).