--- title: "Sound Minds — check charity number 1079521 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sound Minds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079521. Education/training charity based in 20-22 York Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sound-minds retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:10:30.601Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sound Minds is a registered charity (number 1079521) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £403,004 (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 Sound Minds? Registered charity number 1079521 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 20-22 York Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £403,004 Website [www.soundminds.co.uk](http://www.soundminds.co.uk/) ## What does Sound Minds do? Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service ## What causes is Sound Minds registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sound Minds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sound 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=sound-minds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.soundminds.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sound Minds a legitimate charity? Yes. Sound Minds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079521) 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 Sound Minds's charity number? Sound Minds's charity number is 1079521. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079521? Search 1079521 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 Sound Minds do? Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise applying the arts to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health through: music, filmmaking, theatre and the visual arts accredited courses in Popular Music and Filmmaking A booking agency for performances and workshops communicating about mental health a peer to peer hospital Ward Visiting service Does Sound Minds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sound 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 Sound Minds? Sound Minds's website is http://www.soundminds.co.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/1079521).