Washington Mind CIO
Analysis
Washington Mind CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Washington. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Washington Mind CIO reported income of £985k and spending of £1.0m, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £829k to £985k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Washington Mind CIO sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Watbus (£983k), Oral Health Foundation (£985k) and Primary Care Dermatology Society (£983k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 14% and donations and legacies 3.6%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.1%. Grants to other organisations totalled £88k. Reserves of £1.0m would cover about 12 months of spending at that rate. It employed 25 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.6%
- Charitable activities 14%
- Trading 0.5%
- Investments 0.9%
- Other 81%
In the charity's own words
We offer mental health and wellbeing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of developing mental ill health and emotional distress. Our support enables local people to access to a diverse range of essential, targeted & preventative mental health support to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Our training and information services are available across the region.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Watbus | Northumberland | £983k |
| Oral Health Foundation | Warwickshire | £985k |
| Primary Care Dermatology Society | Hayes | £983k |
| Jubilee Park Woodhall Spa Limited | Woodhall Spa | £985k |