Sanctuary Mental Health Society
Analysis
Sanctuary Mental Health Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12594940). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Sanctuary Mental Health Society reported income of £43k and spending of £66k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income fell from £65k to £43k (-34%), an average of -9.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sanctuary Mental Health Society sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Good Companions (£43k), The Rose Thompson Foundation (£43k) and Woolavington New Village Hall (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sanctuary delivers training online and in person, and offers free downloadable resources for leaders and members. All material is developed with mental health professionals, church leaders, and people with lived experience. Resources and training help grow wellbeing awareness and build communities where individuals with mental health challenges feel safe, supported and a sense of belonging.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Good Companions | Nottingham | £43k |
| The Rose Thompson Foundation | Nottingham | £43k |
| Woolavington New Village Hall | Somerset | £43k |
| Pepal Foundation | London | £43k |