The Mindfulness Initiative
Analysis
The Mindfulness Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Mindfulness Initiative reported income of £367k and spending of £259k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £198k to £367k (+86%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 128%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Mindfulness Initiative sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Canolfan Hamdden Beaumaris A'r Cylch (£367k), Tiny Tickers Limited (£367k) and The Johnson Foundation (£366k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Mindfulness Initiative conducts research and educates leaders, policy makers, service commissioners and the public about the theory and practice of mindfulness and compassion training. It works with legislators around the world to help them make capacities of heart and mind serious considerations of public policy, and explore how mindfulness training may improve political discourse.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canolfan Hamdden Beaumaris A'r Cylch | Beaumaris | £367k |
| Tiny Tickers Limited | Leeds | £367k |
| The Johnson Foundation | Wirral | £366k |
| Ahavas Shalom Trust | Salford | £367k |