Eight Bells for Mental Health
Analysis
Eight Bells for Mental Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newbury. It was registered in May 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Eight Bells for Mental Health reported income of £101k and spending of £111k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2025, income grew from £74k to £101k (+37%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Eight Bells for Mental Health sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Forde Park Community Project (£101k), London Youth Theatre (£101k) and The Lionel Wigram Memorial Trust (£101k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Eight Bells was first established in 2007 (No. 1144706). In 2021, it updated its structure and is now charity No. 1194377.Eight Bells is a friendly, member-led, voluntary group, that provides friendship, support, and a listening ear to people experiencing mental health issues in Newbury, Thatcham, and surrounding areas. We provide support for up to 100 people living across West Berkshire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Forde Park Community Project | Newton Abbot | £101k |
| London Youth Theatre | London | £101k |
| The Lionel Wigram Memorial Trust | London | £101k |
| Pili-Pala Holiday Club | Cardiff | £101k |