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About Mind

We're Mind. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Find out more about who we are, what we do, and how we’re making a difference across England and Wales.

What we do

We inform

We empower people with life-changing information – helping them understand mental health, make informed choices, and feel less alone in their journey.

Visit our information pages

We support

From helplines to local Minds, we're here when it matters most – offering real help, real people, and real hope every step of the way.

Find your local Mind

We fight

We raise our voices, stand up to injustice, and push for lasting change – because everyone deserves a mental health system that truly cares.

Visit our campaigns pages

 

Why we're needed

Devastating benefit cuts

In March 2025, the UK government announced plans to cut at least £4.8 billion from social security.

These cuts could hit people with mental health problems hard - making it harder to cope, stay connected, or take steps toward recovery.

That’s why we’re urging supporters to contact their MP and speak out against these cuts.

Stand up to the benefit cuts

Young people deserve better

1 in 5 young people have a mental health problem. And often, they can’t get support when they first need it.

The earlier a young person gets support for their mental health, the more effective that support will be.

We're calling on the UK government to fund a network of early support hubs for young people across England.

Join our Fund the Hubs campaign

 

Mental health hospitals are broken

Buildings are crumbling. Wards are often bare, cold and rundown. And people’s voices are being ignored. It’s time to make mental health hospitals safe.

Our Raise the Standard campaign is fighting to make mental health hospitals safe. They should be places of understanding, kindness and hope. Places where people feel respected and cared for.

Help us Raise the Standard

I think Mind is an amazing cause that just helps. It provides information, it provides toolkits of what to do in a crisis and gives you all the information for carers as well.


 - Yaz, Mind service user

 

How we're making a difference

122,000

queries answered by our support and information helplines in 2023–2024

83p

from every £1 we spend on supporting people with mental health problems

25.3m

times someone accessed our mental health information in 2023–2024

 

How we can support you right now

Our helplines

We have 4 helplines that are here when you need someone to talk to. Get support, advice and information over the phone.

Find the helpline you need

Online support

Side by Side is our online community where you can talk about your mental health and connect with others. Find people who get what you're going through.

Check out Side by Side

 

Workplace support

We want to help employers create mentally healthy workplaces. Learn about wellness action plans, training and more in our workplace pages.

Visit our workplace information

 

But we need your help

Last year, you helped us raise £42.9m. This means we can keep fighting for people with mental health problems.

But people need our support more than ever, and demand for our services is growing.

Could you donate, fundraise or volunteer for Mind? You'll be helping us to continue offering our life-saving work.

 

Donate to Mind

Your donations will keep our services running, so we can support anyone who needs us.

Volunteer for Mind

Want to donate your time? From working in one of our shops to providing a safe space at a music festival, there's lots of ways you can help.

Fundraise for Mind

Learn about all the ways you can fundraise for Mind, from active challenges to bake sales. There's something for everyone.

I called up the Mind support line quite a few times and the people on there were really lovely. It was just someone to talk to, and they’d be a signpost for different services. They made me feel empowered and safe, and that there was a way forward. That really meant a lot to me.

- Sunny, Mind supporter

More about Mind

How we raise and spend our money

Learn more about our fundraising, and how we use donations to fund our work.

Our strategy

Our strategy aims to help people who are more likely to face mental health problems. You can learn more about our plans and what they mean for our work on this page.

Our work in Wales

Mind Cymru is part of Mind and focuses on mental health in Wales. We’re working to make sure everyone in Wales can get the information, support, and services they need.

Local Minds

Mind supports over 100 local Minds across England and Wales. Local Minds support communities with essential mental health support. They may offer drop-in centres, crisis helplines and more.

Mind's charity shops

Are you looking for pre-loved clothes, books and unique pieces? You might find them at one of our charity shops, or on our eBay shop. However you choose to shop, you'll help us fight for better mental health.

Celebrity support

We're grateful to have Stephen Fry as our president, as well as support from many celebrities.

About Mind

At Mind, we believe mental health matters. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Find out more about Mind, what we do, and how we’re making a difference across England and Wales.

What is Mind?

Mind is one of the leading mental health charities in the UK. For over 70 years our work has ensured that anyone struggling with their mental health has somewhere to turn to.

We offer vital support services and campaign for better mental health policies. And we work to break down stigmas surrounding mental health in society. 

What we do

At Mind, we're fighting for the mental health of people in England and Wales by:

  • Mental health support – Anyone can use our Infoline, legal help, and online advice when they need it
  • Campaigning for changeWe push for better mental health services and workplace support
  • Offering workplace trainingWe help businesses create mentally healthy environments
  • Working with local Minds – We want to help communities by offering local support across England and Wales

The impact of our work

How does Mind make a difference? Each year we publish an annual report highlighting what impact our work has in England and Wales.

In the last year we have:

  • Responded to thousands of queries through our support and information helplines
  • Helped more people get the mental health help they need, with our resources used over 25 million times.
  • Encouraged peer support with our Side by Side online support community
  • Driven change with over 30,000 of you campaigning with us to improve mental health services

What we’ve achieved

For over 70 years, Mind has worked to make life better for people with mental health problems.

Here are some of the things we’ve done:

  • Helped change the law to reduce the use of force in mental health units
  • Pushed for shorter waiting times and helped get £1 billion in funding for mental health care
  • Led big campaigns like Time to Change and helped stop unfair treatment of people with mental health problems
  • Made sure mental health spending is clear, improved crisis care, and worked to change the benefits system

Mind Cymru

Mind Cymru is part of Mind, but with a focus on improving mental health services in Wales. We're working to make sure everyone in Wales has access to mental health information, support and services when they need it most.

Local Minds

Mind supports over 100 local Minds across England and Wales. Local Minds support communities with essential mental health support including:

  • Supported housing - assisting those who need a safe space to call home
  • Crisis helplines - helping those who need immediate support
  • Drop-in centres - establishing a place for people to connect
  • Employment schemes - supporting people in getting back into work
  • Counselling and befriending - helping people feel heard and supported

How we raise and spend our money

 Mind relies on donations to fund our life-changing work. We're so grateful to everyone who supports us. That's why we're committed to being open about how we're funded and managed.

Our funding comes from:

  • Generous public donations and corporate partnerships
  • Fundraising events and charity challenges
  • Sales from Mind charity shops
  • Grants and support from trusts and foundations

Learn more about fundraising for Mind

Our strategy

While mental health affects everyone, some of us face greater challenges in getting support. Our strategy focuses on supporting people disproportionately affected by mental health issues. We prioritise: 

  • People from racialised communities
  • Young people
  • People living in poverty

Our policy work

We don’t just give support - we also push for change. Our policy work helps shape government decisions so people with mental health problems get the help and respect they need.

We campaign for things like:

  • Better laws to protect people in mental health crises
  • Better care in hospitals, more talking therapies, and good online support
  • Ending stigma, unfair treatment, and harmful things like conversion ‘therapy’
  • Working with leaders to get funding, improve NHS plans, and keep mental health a top priority

What we do

Learn how we're fighting for the mental health of people in England and Wales. Read about the things we campaign for and the services we offer.

Our impact

Take a look at our annual report to find out what impact our work has in England and Wales. And learn what we got up to in the past year.

Our achievements

For over 60 years, Mind has worked to improve the lives of people with mental health problems. See what we've achieved.

Mind Cymru

Mind Cymru is Mind in Wales. We're working to make sure everyone in Wales has access to the mental health information, support and services they need. See what we're up to in Wales.

Local Minds

Local Minds support communities across England and Wales. Services includes supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment schemes, counselling and befriending. 

How we raise and spend our money

Mind relies on donations. We're so grateful to everyone who supports us financially. That's why we're committed to being open about how we're funded and managed.

Our strategy

Our strategy focuses on supporting people disproportionately affected by mental health issues. People from racialised communities, young people, and people living in poverty.

Our policy work

Our policy work influences the government so people with mental health problems get the support and respect they deserve. See what areas we're fighting on.

Our celebrity support

We're proud to have the support of several passionate, high-profile supporters who champion us to a broad audience. Find out who we have on board.

Other ways to get involved

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