No, we’re not the same, but we are affiliated with them.

Rochdale and District Mind is a Local Mind.

Local Minds are spread across the UK, each managing their own funding to provide mental health services in their communities. While they operate independently, they work closely with National Mind to ensure coordinated support nationwide.

We raise our own funds to provide essential mental health support within the Borough of Rochdale.

We are governed by our own board of trustees and collaborate with local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups to meet the specific needs of our community

We are independently responsible for securing our own funding.

We receive financial support through donations, grants, and income from services provided on behalf of local councils, the NHS, and private organisations. Additionally, we may receive funding from National Mind via a grant scheme, for which we apply for annually.

Most of our mental health services are provided free of charge, with a small fee for some. This makes our services more accessible to the communities we support, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get the help they need.

We are proud to be registered with the Fundraising Regulator, giving our supporters confidence that all donations and fundraising are ethical and transparent.

All funds raised on our behalf go directly towards the running of our mental health services in the Borough of Rochdale.

We’re always looking to partner with local businesses in Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood, Littleborough, and surrounding areas, especially those who champion mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Whether you want to organise a small team fundraiser or you’re looking for a Charity of the Year, we’d love to hear from you.

Corporate Support

We understand that fundraising in memory of someone you love can be emotional. Your effort means so much, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We’ll make sure your donation is honoured with care, respect, and gratitude.

Email us to talk about fundraising in memory.

We help hundreds of people with their mental health each year. We provide a wide range of services which included care for those in a mental health crisis, dementia and carers support, mental health support groups and courses, diverse communities support and so much more.

A few quotes from our service users:

Accessing the Listening Lounge saved my life.

They gave me the strength to leave, to heal, and to start over.

Coming here helps me feel normal again.

Read stories from people we’ve helped.