What Mind in Bexley does

Mind in Bexley and East Kent Limited is a registered charity (Charity No. 1110130) founded in 1986 that delivers community-based mental health and recovery support services to residents of the London Borough of Bexley and East Kent. Operating as part of a national federation of around 100 local Minds, the organisation runs a portfolio of services that includes NHS-commissioned Talking Therapies (counselling, CBT, and online therapy delivered by 60+ clinical staff), the Bexley Recovery College (free courses and workshops), an out-of-hours Crisis Cafe operating 6pm-10pm daily, a Suicide Bereavement Service covering six London boroughs, Carers Support, Employment Support (IPS and Re-Instate), Mindful Mums, Menopause Support, Open Spaces allotments, the Digital Hub, a Bexley Community Pantry addressing food insecurity, and the Champion Health Checks programme for people with severe mental illness.

The organisation also operates Revival, a wholly-owned social enterprise cafe providing mental health support through creative and community activities, alongside an award-winning Ambassador Project that uses barbershops, salons and tattoo studios as trusted spaces for suicide prevention outreach into BAME communities. Distribution is delivered through self-referral portals, NHS and GP referral pathways, drop-in community venues, and outreach partnerships including with Active Horizons. Revenue is generated primarily through NHS commissioning contracts (Talking Therapies is the largest single stream), supplemented by charitable grants (e.g., £5,000 from L&Q), corporate partnerships (McBrides Accountants Charity of the Year), fundraising events (London Marathon, Mental Elf Fun Run), training fees, and social enterprise income from the Revival cafe. All core services are free to Bexley residents; the Community Pantry operates on a £4-for-up-to-£20 contribution model. The charity reported more than 7,000 residents accessing support in 2024-25 and is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in 2026.

Name

Mind in Bexley

Legal name

Mind in Bexley and East Kent Limited

Website

https://mindinbexley.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mind in Bexley is a UK registered charity delivering community-based mental health and recovery services to residents of the London Borough of Bexley and East Kent, including NHS Talking Therapies, a Crisis Cafe, a Recovery College, and a Suicide Bereavement Service across six London boroughs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Talking therapies
• Recovery college courses
• Community mental health support
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bexleyheath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. NHS Funding: Core funding from NHS for delivery of Talking Therapies and other commissioned mental health services
2. Grants and Donations: Charitable grants from organisations such as L&Q (£5,000 for Community Pantry) and donations from local businesses and individuals
3. Social Enterprise Revenue: Revival social enterprise cafe generating revenue through food and beverage sales while providing mental health support environment
4. Fundraising Events: Community fundraising including London Marathon runners, Mental Elf Fun Run, and individual donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mind in Bexley is a registered charity delivering community-based mental health and recovery support services to residents of the London Borough of Bexley and East Kent. Its core offerings include NHS-commissioned Talking Therapies (CBT, counselling, online therapy), the Bexley Recovery College (free courses, groups and workshops), the Crisis Cafe (out-of-hours drop-in crisis support), and a portfolio of specialist services including Suicide Bereavement, Carers Support, Employment Support, Advocacy, and Champion Health Checks for people with severe mental illness.

Product overview

Mind in Bexley and East Kent operates as a mental health charity providing a comprehensive portfolio of community-based mental health services across the London Borough of Bexley and East Kent. The organisation offers a diverse range of interconnected services including NHS-funded Bexley Talking Therapies (counselling, CBT, and online therapy), the Bexley Recovery College (free educational courses and workshops), Crisis Cafe (out-of-hours crisis support), and various specialist services including Carers Support, Employment Support, Digital Hub, Advocacy, and Suicide Bereavement Service. Complementary offerings include community-focused initiatives such as the Ambassador Project (using trusted spaces like barbershops for mental health outreach), the Bexley Community Pantry (food insecurity support), Champion Health Checks Service (physical health for people with SMI), and Education/Training programmes. The organisation also operates Revival, a social enterprise cafe in Bexley and Whitstable that embeds mental health support within a creative community setting. Founded in 1986 and celebrating 40 years in 2026, the charity is part of the Mind federation and employs over 60 people in Talking Therapies alone, supporting more than 7,000 residents annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Revival: Creative social enterprise cafe providing mental health support through music, food, creativity, welcome and belonging. Located in Whitstable, Kent.

Products and services

• Bexley NHS Talking Therapies NHS-funded talking therapies service offering counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and online therapy for adults aged 18+ with common mental health problems who are Bexley residents. Delivered in person, in groups, by phone, or as online courses.
• Bexley Recovery College Free education programme offering courses, groups, and workshops for adults aged 18+ living, working, or with a GP in the London Borough of Bexley, structured around Ways to Wellbeing themes including Be Active, Keep Learning, Connect and Take Notice.
• Crisis Cafe Community-led, out-of-hours mental health crisis drop-in service open every day from 6pm to 10pm including Bank Holidays at 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8DS, providing relational, non-clinical support as an alternative to traditional emergency pathways.
• Supported Self Help Free support programme providing guided self-help resources and tools for individuals seeking to manage their mental health independently.
• Carers Support Service Dedicated service supporting unpaid carers of people with mental health challenges, including support groups, wellbeing activities, workshops, and a Carers Exhibition documenting the journeys of unpaid mental health carers.
• Employment Support Service helping individuals with mental health conditions find and maintain employment, including Individual Placement Support (IPS) and Re-Instate Employment Support programmes.
• Digital Hub Programme supporting digital inclusion and helping people who have been left behind by the digital shift, providing access to technology, digital skills training, and online mental health resources.
• Open Spaces Outdoor wellbeing project based at Mind in Bexley allotments on Alers Road in Bexleyheath, offering gardening, food growing, and outdoor activities to support mental and physical wellbeing through nature connection and community.
• Advocacy Service Advocacy support ensuring residents' voices are heard in hospitals, forensic settings, and complex systems where power may be uneven, providing representation and support for individuals navigating mental health services.
• Ambassador Project (Barbershop Project) Community-based initiative using trusted local spaces (barbershops, salons, tattoo studios) to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention; the Barbershop Project has received the Innovation Champion award at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards.
• Bexley Community Pantry Community food store providing affordable access to groceries and essentials at 301c Broadway, Bexleyheath, open Fridays 9am-4pm; for a £4 contribution residents can choose items worth up to £20, helping people make their money go further while providing a welcoming support space.
• Champion Health Checks Service Initiative raising awareness and supporting people with severe mental illness (SMI) to maintain physical health, training community champions to encourage annual physical health checks for people with conditions such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder.
• Suicide Bereavement Service Support service for those bereaved by suicide across the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, offering timely, effective support as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and Suicide Prevention Strategy.
• Education and Training Range of training programmes including Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth), Mental Health for Managers, Suicide Prevention Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, and MoneySkills (support for financial wellbeing).
• Mindful Mums Specialist support service for mothers experiencing mental health challenges during the perinatal period.
• Menopause Support Support service providing resources and guidance for individuals experiencing menopause-related mental health concerns.
• Revival: Cafe & Wellbeing Creative social enterprise initiative operating as a community café in Bexley and Whitstable, Kent, using music, food, creativity, welcome and belonging as platforms for mental health support and wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 7,000 residents accessed support services in 2024-25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Active HorizonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with youth-focused community organisation based in Erith to improve mental health and wellbeing across Bexley, with particular focus on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and residents who may face barriers to accessing services. Includes wellbeing outreach events and culturally informed approaches.
• National Mind FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of federation of 100 local Minds across the country collaborating with national Mind. Shares learning, shapes practice, and contributes to wider conversations about community mental health, prevention and innovation.
• East Kent MindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished East Kent Mind in 2019 with investment in Whitstable, Canterbury, Ramsgate and coastal communities. Revival social enterprise operates in Whitstable at 56 High Street.
• Kings Health PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem leadership role recognised by Kings Health Partners, reflecting trust in the organisation not just as a provider but as a partner, convener and strategic voice within integrated care systems.
• Integrated Care Board (ICB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICB recognition of Clinical Care Professional Lead (CCPL) role and involvement in system leadership. Working with statutory and voluntary sector partners around shared responsibility, trust and local care through Integrated Mental Health Hub.
• South East London MindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with South East London Mind for Suicide Bereavement Service, combined with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver the 7th annual World Suicide Prevention Day conference.
• South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Suicide Bereavement Service covering 6 London boroughs (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark) with chaplains providing non-denominational service of remembrance.
• London Borough of BexleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Local Authority for Barbers and Ambassadors Project funded by London Borough of Bexley. Council offices used for exhibitions including Trusted Spaces and Carers Exhibition.
• Local GPs and Primary CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorking with primary care to develop guided self-help CBT and IAPT services in partnership with local GPs, helping to shape accessible psychological support at neighbourhood level.
• Oxleas NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local NHS trust as part of integrated model bringing together Mind in Bexley, GPs, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, and GP Federation for Physical Health Checks project.
• GP FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GP Federation as part of integrated collaboration for Physical Health Checks for people with SMI, increasing participation from 43% to 63%.
• Routine FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Christmas Gift Appeal helping ensure children across Bexley experience Christmas joy during challenging times, supporting local families.
• University of KentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork with University on Kent Community Oasis Garden and research collaborations including publications in academic journals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): UK charity delivering suicide prevention helpline and webchat services. Comparable in its suicide-prevention mission and links to Mind in Bexley's Suicide Bereavement Service and Ambassador Project.
• Anxiety UK: UK charity focused specifically on anxiety disorders, offering helpline, therapy services, and peer support. Comparable in providing therapy and self-help resources for common mental health conditions, but narrower clinical focus than Mind in Bexley.

Direct peers

• Turning Point: UK social enterprise providing mental health, learning disability, and substance use services in local communities. Comparable commissioner-funded, multi-site operating model with NHS and local-authority contracts.
• Together for Mental Wellbeing: UK mental health charity providing community-based support, advocacy, and accommodation services for people with mental health needs. Closely aligned mission around locally delivered, non-clinical mental health support.
• South East London Mind: Federated local Mind charity operating across South East London boroughs, co-delivering the Suicide Bereavement Service with Mind in Bexley and SLaM NHS Trust. Closely comparable mission, service mix, and NHS-commissioned talking therapies model.
• Rethink Mental Illness: National UK mental health charity providing community-based services, helplines, and local groups across England. Comparable in offering community mental health support, group programmes, and carer services, though at materially larger national scale.
• Richmond Fellowship: Part of Recovery Focus group, providing community mental health services including supported housing, recovery, and wellbeing programmes across the UK. Direct competitor for similar NHS-commissioned community mental health contracts.
• East Kent Mind: Established in 2019 by Mind in Bexley as a sister local Mind charity serving Whitstable, Canterbury and Ramsgate. Operates the same federation model with overlapping services including talking therapies, recovery college-style programmes, and community outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Mind (national federation): National UK mental health charity of which Mind in Bexley is a federation member. Provides brand, policy voice, and shared resources to local Minds; broader portfolio including national helplines, information services, and campaigning.
• Samaritans: National UK emotional support charity providing 24/7 listening services. Overlaps with Mind in Bexley's Crisis Cafe concept of out-of-hours, non-clinical emotional support but operates at much greater scale as an incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MindinBexley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mind-in-bexley-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/mindinbexley
• Xx.com/mindinbexley

Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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