What Doncaster Mind does

Doncaster Mind is an independent local charity (registered charity no. 1141146, company no. 07433894) founded in 1978 that provides mental health services across Doncaster and its surrounding area in South Yorkshire, England. The organisation is one of 112 local Mind affiliates operating under the National Mind federation, supporting approximately 2,600 service users per year through a portfolio that includes talking therapies and counselling for adults, children and young people; one-to-one mentoring and supported self-help; group wellbeing and peer support; bereavement by suicide counselling; high intensity use community coaching; and the Settle Project for refugees and asylum seekers. Services are delivered from its Market Place headquarters and a Cavendish Court site, with a hybrid face-to-face, telephone, and online delivery model; the technology stack is a website-based referral and request-a-call platform with no proprietary AI or digital tooling beyond standard CMS functionality.

The organisation operates a hybrid revenue model combining subsidised and self-pay streams. The largest revenue source is statutory commissioning from the City of Doncaster Council, the Integrated Care Board Doncaster and Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which fund free talking therapies and wellbeing services. Paid revenue is generated through the Rise sub-brand offering individual therapy at GBP 45 per 50-minute session and couples/family therapy at GBP 60 per session; workplace training at GBP 65-450 per delegate across Mental Health First Aid Levels 1-3, stress management, mindfulness, and bespoke courses; the MindWorks employee assistance programme launched in partnership with Rotherham and Barnsley Mind in November 2025 targeting Doncaster SMEs; and donations/fundraising via JustGiving and community campaigns.

Doncaster Mind's strategic posture is one of regional consolidation and commercial diversification within a voluntary-sector framework. The organisation holds Mind Quality Mark accreditation (reaccredited April 2023) and Enhanced Status in National Mind's Quality Assurance Framework for Workplace Wellbeing Provision (achieved 2025), positioning it to deliver all four National Mind Workplace Wellbeing training courses and receive direct National Mind website referrals. Distribution relies on community-led referrals, NHS and council pathway referrals, self-referral via website forms, and a multi-channel marketing approach spanning social media, newsletters, and partnership-based campaigns including the 12-month Before Things Break early-intervention campaign. A South Yorkshire collaboration with Sheffield Mind and Rotherham & Barnsley Mind signals coordinated regional expansion beyond the Doncaster borough.

Name

Doncaster Mind

Legal name

Doncaster Mind

Website

https://doncastermind.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doncaster Mind is an independent UK mental health charity (founded 1978) delivering talking therapies, counselling, mentoring, and workplace wellbeing training to approximately 2,600 adults, children, and refugees annually in Doncaster, funded by local council commissioning, paid Rise therapy, training fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB), Couples & Family Therapy Teletherapy Platforms (HLALAEAG), Mind-Body Wellness Coaching (Holistic/Integrative) (HSADAGAG)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Talking therapies
• Counselling support
• Workplace wellbeing training
• Employee assistance programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Commissioning: Funded by City of Doncaster Council and Integrated Care Board Doncaster and Rotherham for delivery of free talking therapies and wellbeing services. Part of statutory and voluntary sector partnerships providing commissioned mental health services.
2. Rise Therapy Services: Paid individual therapy sessions at £45 per session (50 minutes), couples and family therapy at £60 per session. Delivered by qualified and vetted therapists for faster access than free services.
3. Training and Workplace Support: Paid workplace training courses including Mental Health First Aid qualifications (£65-£180 per delegate), stress management workshops (£150-£450), mindfulness sessions (£150-£450), and bespoke organisational training.
4. MindWorks Employee Assistance Programme: Locally delivered workforce support and EAP service developed in partnership with Rotherham and Barnsley Mind. Discounted pilot access offered to Doncaster-based SMEs.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations via JustGiving, corporate fundraising, community fundraising events, and Charity of the Year partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doncaster Mind is an independent local mental health charity that delivers free and paid talking therapies, counselling, mentoring, peer support, and group wellbeing services for adults, children and young people, and non-UK nationals in Doncaster. It complements these charitable services with paid workplace training (Mental Health First Aid, stress management, mindfulness) and the MindWorks Employee Assistance Programme for South Yorkshire employers, plus the Rise service providing faster access to qualified paid therapists.

Product overview

Doncaster Mind is an independent local mental health charity offering a comprehensive portfolio of services as a unified charitable organisation rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core services include Talking Therapies/Counselling, One-to-One Support for Adults and Children & Young People, Group Support, and the Settle Project for non-English speakers. Rise serves as the paid therapy arm providing faster access to qualified therapists. The portfolio includes Workplace Wellbeing Training with Mental Health First Aid courses and Mindfulness workshops, and MindWorks (an EAP developed with partner local Minds). Key campaigns include Before Things Break (early intervention focus) and Mind Moves 7 Day Boost. Services are funded through charitable donations, grants, and some paid services, with the majority of therapeutic support offered free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rise: A dedicated therapy and workforce support service offering face-to-face support for individuals and organizations, including talking therapies, couples and family therapy, and workplace wellbeing provision.
• MindWorks
• Before Things Break

Products and services

• Rise Therapy Service Paid therapy service offering face-to-face, telephone, and online sessions at £45 per 50-minute individual session and £60 per 50-minute couples/family session, delivered by qualified and vetted therapists for faster access than free commissioned services.
• Talking Therapies and Counselling (Adults) One-to-one talking therapies and counselling for adults aged 18+, plus couples and family therapy, typically weekly 50-minute sessions for up to 8 weeks, available in-person, telephone, and online formats. Free access is available through students on placement and volunteer counsellors where funded.
• One to One Support for Children and Young People Individual support services for under-18s including talking therapies/counselling, goal-focused mentoring, and Supported Self Help 11+, typically delivered in 50-60 minute sessions offered in blocks of 4 with reviews.
• One to One Support for Adults (Mentoring, Supported Self Help, Community Connectors, High Intensity Use Coaching) Individual adult support services covering supported self-help, mentoring, mental health community connectors, and high intensity use community coaching, tailored to individual preferences and personal goals.
• Group Support for Adults Group-based wellbeing and peer support sessions plus personal development courses (guided learning) for adults, helping them find the most suitable support format.
• Settle Project (ESL Group Support) Group support services for people who speak English as a second language, specifically designed for non-UK nationals arriving in Doncaster as refugees or asylum seekers, addressing cultural adjustment, isolation, trauma, and language barriers.
• Workplace Wellbeing Training Paid mental health training and workplace support services including Mental Health First Aid courses (Level 1 Award at £65, Level 2 Award at £100, Level 3 Award at £180 per delegate), Stress Awareness Sessions (£150 per 60 minutes), Bitesize Mindfulness (£150-£225), Mindfulness and Me Half-Day (£450), Reset Yourself Stress Management Workshop (£450), Wellbeing Awareness Sessions (from £150), Safeguarding, Bespoke Training, and Talks.
• MindWorks Employee Assistance Programme Locally delivered workforce support and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) developed in partnership with Rotherham and Barnsley Mind, providing individual, manager, and organisational culture support for South Yorkshire businesses, with profits reinvested into local mental health services.
• Bereavement by Suicide Counselling Specialised counselling service for individuals aged 18+ affected by suicide and residing in the Doncaster borough, with flexible sessions tailored to individual needs throughout the counselling process.
• Volunteer Mentor Programme (Adults) One-to-one mentoring for adults experiencing low to moderate mental health difficulties, delivered in one-hour weekly sessions for up to 12 weeks, using the recovery star tool to increase resilience, independence, and coping strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 2,600 people annually with mental health services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sheffield MindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026South Yorkshire collaboration between local Mind organisations to develop coordinated approach to supporting mental health across the region, focusing on workforce resilience, inclusion, and early intervention.
• Rotherham and Barnsley MindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025MindWorks partnership - locally delivered workforce support and employee assistance programme (EAP) developed together to serve South Yorkshire's unique challenges. Charity-led with profits reinvested into local mental health services.
• City Of Doncaster CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioning partner for free mental health services including talking therapies funded through wellbeing service. Doncaster Mind plays key role in co-design and co-production of Adults Mental Health Strategy for the city.
• Integrated Care Board Doncaster and RotherhamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioning partner for mental health service delivery across Doncaster and Rotherham area.
• Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on specialist mental health projects and services within the Doncaster area.
• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on specialist mental health projects and services working alongside acute hospital services.
• Changing LivesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner organisation delivering free talking therapies from their Princes Street office as part of wellbeing service funded by Doncaster Council.
• National MindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated to National Mind forming part of network of 112 local Minds. Operates within Mind Quality Mark standards. Access to Workplace Wellbeing training courses accreditation and resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Health Assured: One of the UK's largest EAP providers offering24/7 telephone and digital wellbeing support to employers. A key incumbent competitor for MindWorks' SME EAP proposition, differentiated by national scale, mature digital infrastructure and broader service menu.
• Rethink Mental Illness: Large UK mental health charity delivering community-based support, advice, and group services with national reach. Comparable service mix (peer support, counselling, training and campaigning) and similar charity funding model, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Samaritans: UK-wide mental health charity providing emotional support and listening services. Comparable charity-led volunteer-driven model and brand recognition in mental health support, though focused on crisis listening rather than the structured therapy portfolio Doncaster Mind offers.
• National Mind: National federation of which Doncaster Mind is an affiliated local Mind (one of 112). Sets the Mind Quality Mark and QAF standards, operates the national Workplace Wellbeing training accreditation pipeline, and provides referral traffic — a broader incumbent that Doncaster Mind both relies on and competes with for commissioned contracts.

Emerging players

• Togetherall: Digital mental health platform providing anonymous peer support and clinician-moderated online communities, often commissioned by NHS and universities. Comparable target market (adults experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood) and overlap with Doncaster Mind's online/telephone therapy and group support offerings.
• Anxiety UK: UK charity providing therapy, support and training specifically around anxiety disorders. Comparable mix of paid therapy services and workplace training, with overlapping target segments but a narrower condition focus than Doncaster Mind.
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): UK charity running a national helpline and webchat for men in mental health crisis, plus workplace training and fundraising campaigns. Comparable charity-driven model with strong brand-led campaigns (akin to Before Things Break) and an overlapping workplace wellbeing training proposition.

Direct peers

• Vita Health Group: UK provider of talking therapies, EAP and workplace wellbeing services, including NHS-commissioned IAPT delivery. Closely comparable operating model combining free commissioned therapy with paid EAP and corporate wellbeing — a direct competitor for both ICB contracts and MindWorks' SME EAP target market.
• Sheffield Mind: Local Mind charity covering Sheffield and confirmed South Yorkshire collaboration partner with Doncaster Mind. Delivers the same portfolio of talking therapies, training, peer support and workplace wellbeing, with a comparable donor and grant funding mix.
• Rotherham and Barnsley Mind: Neighbouring local Mind charity covering Rotherham and Barnsley, and a direct partner with Doncaster Mind on the MindWorks EAP and South Yorkshire collaboration. Operates the same talking therapies, training and community support model, making it the closest functional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DoncasterMind
• Facebookfacebook.com/doncastermind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doncaster-mind
• Instagraminstagram.com/doncastermind

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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