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Rating for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)

80/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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80/100

Clarity score

Good

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London · UK-wide · E20 1JQ Reg 219830 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) is a registered UK charity (219830) working in disability across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) scores 80 out of 100 (3 stars). 60% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) has a Clarity Score of 80 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 219830. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Disability. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £80m, with 60% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 3 months of operating costs. 1 filing concern(s) noted on this profile. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

80/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

60%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

100/100

Finance beacon

Income

£80m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

3 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£2.1 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 40% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 12 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Financial Health metrics for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

0% 35% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

25/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

50% 60% · 5/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

0% 47p per £1 income · 0/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Community Support metrics for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

100% 4,495 volunteers / 1020 staff · 10/10 pts

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Clarity Score

80/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

100/100
Accountability & Transparency
83/100
Financial Health
25/100
Financial Efficiency
100/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

100/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight12 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Reserves (months of cash)3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets35% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

25/100

Program expense ratio60% · 5/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency47p per £1 income · 0/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio4,495 volunteers / 1020 staff · 10/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £80m
Total expenditure £62m
Charitable activities £43m 69%
Fundraising £19m 31%
Governance & admin £248k 0%
69%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £62m spent

  • Charitable activities69%
  • Fundraising31%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    12 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    1020 employees · 4,495 volunteers (4:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 219830

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Stephanie Spring Chair · since 2018
  • Mrs Valerie Harrison since 2020
  • Ms Philippa Glucklich since 2020
  • Dr Shubulade Smith since 2020
  • Judith Elizabeth Trenier since 2021
  • Cynthia Tze Keng Ko since 2021
  • Lynette Charles since 2024
  • Kevin Francis Corrigan since 2024
  • Dr Tarlochan Toor since 2025
  • Sami Rahman since 2025
  • Jonathan Huish since 2025
  • Clarke Carlisle since 2026
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £20100k £40200k £60300k £80400k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £80,262k Spending 2021: £61,969k Cause spend 2021: £43,057k Income 2022: £73,145k Spending 2022: £58,716k Cause spend 2022: £37,095k Income 2023: £59,156k Spending 2023: £72,539k Cause spend 2023: £46,337k Income 2024: £62,691k Spending 2024: £79,771k Cause spend 2024: £49,928k Income 2025: £63,712k Spending 2025: £68,389k Cause spend 2025: £37,568k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
80/100 (3★)
Income
£80m
Cause spend
60% of expenditure
Reg number
219830
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
3 months
Trustees
12
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s charity rating? +

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) scores 80 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 219830. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s Charity Commission registration number? +

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s registration number is 219830. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/219830

How much income does MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) receive? +

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) reported £80m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: growing.

What percentage of MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 60% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 40% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 40%.

Are MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)'s accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) based? +

MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) is listed at London · UK-wide · E20 1JQ and operates UK-wide, focused on disability.

How does CharityCompare score MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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