About Mary Frances Trust

The Mary Frances Trust is a charity established in 1994.  Our aim is to support people with mental health issues.

As a voluntary sector organisation we see our role as adding value to the system, and bringing an innovative, solutions-led approach to challenge and develop services locally.

As a user led organisation, we see our role as challenging the status quo of the statutory sector and striving to ensure an holistic approach to mental health care

As a charity, we are supported by Advisors and a Board of  7 Trustees with expertise drawn from a range of professional backgrounds.  We currently employ 8 staff.  The number of people who use our services averages 30 a day and over 60 in any one month.

We take a non medical approach to mental health care, focusing on the consequences of mental ill health such as low self esteem, lack of confidence and social isolation.

We believe in the recovery potential of every individual, aiming always to be ready with the next step in supporting people to reach their goals.