How we are run

Behind everything we do are people who care deeply about making a difference. Discover how we are run and meet some of the people who help make our work possible.

Our charity is powered by a caring and committed community of Trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters. Their expertise, passion and dedication ensure we're able to show up, consistently and compassionately, for people severely affected by mental illness every single day.

How we are governed


We are governed by a Board of Trustees which is made up of,

  • a Chair
  • eight elected Trustees, one from each of the eight regions of England
  • up to seven Trustees appointed by existing board members

The board provides overall direction and oversight for all our work.

Our year in numbers: 2025/26

22,100

We directly supported 22,100 people through our services, including advocacy, carer support, crisis services, employment and more.

46,840

The Rethink Advice and Information service and wider local helplines supported 46,840 people across England.

1.5 million

Our website received more than 1.5 million visits, with people searching for advice, information, as well as blogs and news stories.

This year marked an important turning point for mental health reform, and for Rethink Mental Illness’s role in shaping what comes next. As this annual report shows, 2025/26 has been a year of sustained pressure, alongside progress, influence and renewed confidence in what can be achieved when people and communities are placed at the heart of change.

Kathryn Tyson, Chair of Rethink Mental Illness

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