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Mind is a leading mental health charity founded in 1946
(originally the National Association for Mental Health) based in Stratford,
London, serving people across England and Wales hatw.co.uk+14en.wikipedia.org+14mind.org.uk+14.
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Its President is Stephen Fry 1000logos.net+2en.wikipedia.org+2fr.wikipedia.org+2.
What Mind Does
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Inform
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Offers extensive resources on mental health across an A–Z
of conditions, legal rights, everyday wellbeing tips, and more via their
website and publications mind.org.uk+1mind.org.uk+1.
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Support
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Provides the Mind Infoline (0300 123 3393) and Legal Advice
line (0300 466 6463), alongside local Mind branches offering counselling, peer
support, advocacy, supported housing, etc. myfavouritevouchercodes.co.uk+15mind.org.uk+15mentalhealth.org.uk+15.
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Campaign
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Advocates for improved mental health services, fights
stigma and discrimination, and campaigns on issues like benefit cuts designweek.co.uk.
Structure & Reach
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Over 100 independent yet affiliated local Mind associations
deliver tailored services in their communities mind.org.uk+4en.wikipedia.org+4mind.org.uk+4.
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In 2023–24, Mind answered 122,000 helpline queries. For
every £1 spent, 83p goes directly to supporting people with mental health
problems mind.org.uk+13mind.org.uk+13mind.org.uk+13.
Brand Identity
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The distinctive “scribble” logo represents a busy,
overactive mind—a design refreshed in 2021 for clarity and digital use .
Why It Matters Today
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Mind is responding to urgent needs: it helped up to 25
million people access mental health information in 2023–24 and launched
campaigns like Mental Health Awareness Week.
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The charity advocates fiercely against policies that harm
mental health, such as recent billions in social security cuts facebook.com+5mind.org.uk+5mind.org.uk+5.
Get Involved or Get Help
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Need support?
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Call the Mind Infoline (0300 123 3393) or Legal Advice line
(0300 466 6463).
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Visit “Find your local Mind” for nearby services.
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Explore Side by Side, their online peer support community amhp.org.uk+2mind.org.uk+2mentalhealth.org.uk+2mind.org.uk+3mind.org.uk+3mind.org.uk+3.
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Want to support?
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Donate, fundraise (e.g., Mind Marathon teams), volunteer in
shops or offices, or share your story.
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Take part in campaigns or become a workplace wellbeing
partner myfavouritevouchercodes.co.ukmind.org.uk.
Mind is central to mental health care in
the UK—combining practical help, legal support, local services, and national
advocacy to ensure no one faces a mental health problem alone.
Would you like help finding your nearest
local Mind, details on volunteering or fundraising, or more about their
services?
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