What Cornwall Mind does

Cornwall Mind is a registered mental health charity (Charity No. 1176942) headquartered in Bodmin, Cornwall, formed in 2019 from the merger of predecessor organisations Carrick Mind and Restormel Mind. It is a member of the national Mind federation, a network of approximately 100 local Mind charities in England and Wales, and is governed by an independent Board of Trustees with Paul Reeve serving as CEO and Anne Jeffery as Chair. The organisation provides free, recovery-focused community mental health services across Cornwall, including Supportive Minds peer support groups, Walking Groups, Creative Minds groups, Healthy Rhythms and Music in Mind workshops, Radio and Podcast workshops, Allotment Groups, Hearing Voices Groups, the suicide bereavement programme (Hope Walks, Hope Singers, Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt), a One-to-One Peer Recovery Coach Service, and the Experts by Experience / Lived Experience Network. All core services are delivered free at point of use.

The organisation does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is in-person (with online options for some groups) and channel-based through an online self-referral form, NHS and healthcare-worker referral pathways, phone (01208 892 855), and email ([email protected]). Its technology footprint is limited to standard communications: a website at cornwallmind.org, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), an award-winning podcast "A Space To Speak Your Mind" distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts in partnership with Source FM, CHBN Radio, and Chaos Radio, plus standard compliance certifications (Cyber Essentials, GDPR, Disability Confident, Living Wage).

Cornwall Mind's revenue model is multi-stream and donation-led. Income derives from individual donations (often with Gift Aid), participant fees and sponsorship tied to fundraising events (London Marathon, skydives, firewalks, Sahara Desert Trek, London to Paris cycle, Bark Run, golf days, festival partnerships), corporate Charity-of-the-Year partnerships and direct donations (e.g., St Enodoc Golf Club £33,000 over two years; St Austell Brewery £5,000), grant funding (Cornwall Community Fund and National Lottery for the Noah Project pilot with RSPCA Cornwall), and a small commercial retail stream from The Reading Room coffee and bookshop, which opened in Bodmin in March 2025 under the headquarters. Customer concentration is fragmented by design: the primary service user is an individual in Cornwall seeking mental health support via NHS referral, healthcare professional referral, or self-referral.

Name

Cornwall Mind

Legal name

Cornwall Mind

Website

https://cornwallmind.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornwall Mind is a UK-registered mental health charity (Charity No. 1176942) based in Bodmin that delivers free, recovery-focused community services, including peer support groups, walking groups, creative workshops, suicide bereavement support, and one-to-one peer recovery, to individuals across Cornwall, funded primarily through donations, fundraising events, corporate partnerships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mind-Body Wellness Coaching (Holistic/Integrative) (HSADAGAG)

Keywords

• Mental health charity
• Community wellbeing services
• Peer support groups
• Suicide bereavement support
• Recovery-focused support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodmin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters, some with Gift Aid claims. Regular giving and one-time donations.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from participant registrations and sponsorship for events including London Marathon, skydives, firewalks, cycling challenges (Sahara Desert Trek, London to Paris), and community events.
3. Retail Operations - The Reading Room: Coffee and bookshop in Bodmin generating direct revenue. All profits support Cornwall Mind's mental health services across the county.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Generous donations from local businesses including St Enodoc Golf Club (£33,000), St Austell Brewery (£5,000), and ongoing charity partnerships with companies choosing Cornwall Mind as Charity of the Year.
5. Festival Partnerships: Charity partnership arrangements with festivals (Great Estate Festival, Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival) where donations are collected via ticket sales.
6. Grants and Funding: Noah Project funded by Cornwall Community Fund and National Lottery, RSPCA Cornwall Branch partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cornwall Mind is a registered mental health charity that provides free, recovery-focused community mental health services across Cornwall. Core offerings include peer support groups (Supportive Minds), walking groups, creative and music-based wellbeing workshops, one-to-one peer recovery coaching, suicide bereavement support, an Experts by Experience / Lived Experience Network, and the Reading Room coffee and bookshop retail community space.

Product overview

Cornwall Mind is a local mental health charity offering a portfolio of wellbeing services including Supportive Minds peer support groups, Walking Groups, Creative Minds, Music Workshops (Healthy Rhythms, Music in Mind), Radio and Podcast Workshops, Allotment Groups, and Hearing Voices Groups. The organization provides One to One Support, Experts by Experience (lived experience network), Suicide Bereavement Support (Hope Walks/Singers), and the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme. Additional offerings include the Reading Room Coffee and Bookshop retail/community space. Services operate across multiple Cornwall locations with both in-person and online options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Reading Room: A coffee and bookshop operated by Cornwall Mind in Bodmin, offering community space, local coffee, tea, and affordable preloved books. All profits support Cornwall Mind's mental health services.
• A Space To Speak Your Mind

Products and services

• Wellbeing Service Recovery-focused groups and activities offering face-to-face and online support to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• One to One Support Individual support projects working with community networks to help people experiencing mental health problems move forward in their recovery.
• Suicide Bereavement Support Specialized support services for those bereaved by suicide, including Hope Walks and Hope Singers groups.
• Supportive Minds Groups Peer support groups across Cornwall (Newquay, Boscastle, Bodmin, Hayle, Wadebridge, Looe, Liskeard, Redruth) based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing approach, running fortnightly.
• Walking Groups Regular walking groups in multiple locations (Redruth, Newquay, Truro, Wadebridge, Bodmin) providing physical activity and social connection for mental wellbeing.
• Creative Minds Groups Creative expression groups offering relaxed spaces for wellbeing through poetry, art, music and writing, running in Wadebridge, Bude and other locations.
• Healthy Rhythms Music Workshop Music workshop using PANArt Hang instruments to help people improve emotional wellbeing, learn musical skills and build self-confidence.
• Music in Mind Music-based wellbeing groups in Newquay and Bodmin providing opportunities for creative expression through music.
• Radio and Podcast Workshop Radio and podcasting wellbeing workshops expanding to multiple locations including Truro, Falmouth and Penzance.
• Allotment Group Therapeutic gardening groups in Bodmin and Falmouth connecting participants with nature for mental wellbeing benefits.
• Hearing Voices Group Support groups for people who hear voices, meeting in Bodmin and Penzance.
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme Seven-week programme based on Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give principles, delivered in partnership with Circo Kernow at Chyan Farm.
• Noah Project Pilot project with RSPCA Cornwall supporting people affected by animal hoarding disorder (Noah Syndrome), providing wellbeing support in early and late stages.
• Experts by Experience / Lived Experience Network Panel of people with lived experience of using mental health services in Cornwall, providing feedback and shaping service improvements with training, support and payment for involvement.
• A Space To Speak Your Mind Award-winning radio show and podcast made by people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, in association with Source FM, CHBN Radio and Chaos Radio.
• The Reading Room Coffee and Bookshop Community coffee and bookshop in Bodmin offering local coffee, tea, affordable preloved books, Blue Light Card discounts, and mental health information. All profits support Cornwall Mind services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% of respondents experiencing mental ill health still feel ashamed (poll finding)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Harland AccountantsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2025Charity of the Year partner for second consecutive year. Team undertaking Cornish Coast Path Challenge (285 miles over 10 days) raising at least £2,000 for Cornwall Mind.
• Truro CathedralminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 September 2025Collaboration for World Suicide Prevention Day service on 14 September 2025, working with Cornwall's Suicide Liaison Service and all agencies working to prevent suicide.
• Devon MindminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2025New collaboration for joint fundraising events. First-time partnership aimed at maximizing reach and fundraising through combined events. Watch for upcoming high-profile partnerships and joint initiatives.
• Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Partnership for Lived Experience Network events bringing together people with lived experience of mental health services. Collaboration includes workshops, honest conversations, and shared learning to shape mental health services across Cornwall. Also collaborated on World Mental Health Day 2024 event at Royal Cornwall Showground.
• Little Orchard Cider & Music FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2025Chosen charity partner for 2025 festival. Donation ticket added to festival ticket sales for customer contributions.
• Circo KernowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Partnership for 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme at Chyan Farm, Penryn. Circo Kernow delivers outdoor activities and circus skills integrated with wellbeing framework.
• Edhen Vets TrurominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2025Event sponsor for Bark Run 2025. Also provides doggy bags and prizes for event participants.
• Rotary Club of Truro BoscawenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2025Event partner for Bark Run 2025 at National Trust Trelissick.
• National Trust TrelissickminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2025Venue partner for Bark Run 2025, providing exclusive garden access and bespoke 5K route.
• The Great Estate FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 December 2024Charity partner for 2025 festival. Festival goers donated via ticket page raising £6,672. Cornwall Mind present with wellbeing tent and in-person donations at event. Partnership includes future event mental health spaces.
• RSPCA Cornwall BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024Joint delivery of the Noah Project pilot, a specialized mental health support service for people affected by Noah Syndrome (animal hoarding disorder). Funded by Cornwall Community Fund, National Lottery, and RSPCA Cornwall Branch. Cornwall Mind provides wellbeing support while RSPCA handles animal welfare aspects.
• Source FM (Falmouth and Penryn)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 September 2024Community radio station partnership producing 'A Space To Speak Your Mind' radio show and podcast. Also airs on CHBN Radio Truro and Chaos Radio. Show made by people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
• National MindcoreOthersAffiliated through membership agreement to the national Mind federation of around 100 local Minds in England, Wales, and Channel Islands. Shares ideas, best practices, and standards. Cornwall Mind maintains independence while benefiting from brand affiliation and quality standards (MQM).
• PANArt HangminorOthersMusical instruments used in Healthy Rhythms Music Workshop in Penzance. Hang instruments used for therapeutic music-making.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mind (National Association): The national federation of which Cornwall Mind is a local member. Provides brand standards, MQM accreditation, national campaigns, and shared resources. Operates nationally rather than regionally, but directly comparable in mission, mental health focus, and service ethos.
• SANE: National UK mental health charity offering emotional support, information and campaigns. Comparable in mission and donor-funded charity model, though operating nationally with a focus on severe mental illness.
• Rethink Mental Illness: A major national UK mental health charity providing support services, advice, and campaigning. Comparable mission and service category (mental health support, peer groups, NHS partnership) but with national scope and broader policy influence.
• Together for Mental Wellbeing: National UK mental health charity providing community-based support, recovery services and peer support. Operates across multiple regions with comparable service categories including wellbeing groups and recovery coaching.
• Samaritans: UK-wide mental health charity providing emotional support via phone, email and in-person branches. Comparable as a UK mental health charity with volunteer-led service delivery, though focused on crisis/suicide prevention rather than ongoing peer support.

Emerging players

• Anxiety UK: UK charity providing support specifically for people with anxiety disorders. Partial overlap with Cornwall Mind's anxiety/depression referral categories but focused on a narrower condition. Comparable as a donation-funded, peer-support oriented UK mental health charity.

Others

• Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: The NHS mental health provider that Cornwall Mind partners with for referral pathways and joint events. Not a direct competitor but a key strategic partner and ecosystem participant in mental health service delivery across Cornwall.

Direct peers

• Devon Mind: Another local Mind-affiliated mental health charity serving a neighbouring Southwest England county. Directly comparable as a regional Mind charity with peer support, wellbeing groups, fundraising events, and NHS referrals. Cornwall Mind and Devon Mind have just announced a new joint fundraising partnership, reinforcing their direct comparability.
• Dorset Mind: Another regional Mind charity in Southwest England with a comparable operating model: wellbeing groups, peer support, fundraising events, and NHS referrals. Same brand affiliation through National Mind federation.
• Somerset Mind: A local Mind charity serving Somerset with the same federation affiliation, mission, and operating model. Directly comparable in service portfolio (peer support groups, wellbeing activities), fundraising approach (challenge events), and NHS integration pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/cornwallmind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornwall-mind
• Instagraminstagram.com/cornwallmind

Compliance6 records

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