--- title: "Gaming the Mind — charity 1186983" description: "Gaming the Mind (charity 1186983). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gaming-the-mind retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:11.811Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gaming the Mind is listed as a registered charity (number 1186983) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £10,479 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Gaming the Mind? Registered charity number 1186983 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,479 Website [gamingthemind.org](https://gamingthemind.org/) ## What does Gaming the Mind do? We promote positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry by raising awareness of mental health challenges and reducing the stigma surrounding these issues. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Gaming the Mind registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gaming the Mind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gaming the Mind is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gaming the Mind? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gaming-the-mind&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://gamingthemind.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gaming the Mind a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gaming the Mind as a registered charity (number 1186983) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Gaming the Mind's charity number? Gaming the Mind's charity number is 1186983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186983? Search 1186983 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Gaming the Mind do? We promote positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry by raising awareness of mental health challenges and reducing the stigma surrounding these issues. Does Gaming the Mind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gaming the Mind. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Gaming the Mind? Gaming the Mind's website listed in our register data is https://gamingthemind.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1186983&subId=0).