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Start a journey towards finding YOUR activity focus for better mental health.
A more active world for better mental health
Three decades of science make it clear that exercise and activity is important to the prevention and treatment of mental illness.
If you are living with a mental health issue, you are not alone. As you read this around 15% of people will be struggling with their mental health, over 1.5m people are being supported by mental health teams in the UK, and a further 8m people are taking prescription medications to help with a mental health issue.
Helping you to find YOUR activity focus
Our activity grants will enable and inspire you to find YOUR activity focus, giving you a "little push" towards better mental wellbeing.
We help those being supported by mental health professionals through providing grants for a whole range of activities, helping you build a more active life for better mental health.
The NHS "5 steps to mental wellbeing"
All our grants help activate YOUR way to better mental health, by allowing you to focus on things that are proven to better your mental wellbeing. The NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing provide the framework by which we develop our support for you through the grants we provide.
1
Connect with other people
Good relationships are important to your mental wellbeing, and many of our activities help you to build a sense of belonging and self worth, developing contacts with others, helping you to feel more positive and supported.
2
Be physically active
Physical activity can positively change mood, boosting self esteem and confidence. It is best to find something you enjoy, and which takes account of your general health and physical capabilities. Decades of research shows this helps mental wellbeing and is therefore our primary focus !!
3
Learn new skills
Learning new skills helps develop a sense of purpose and a focus, and perhaps might help you to take a different path in life. This could be new interesting hobbies, practical skills, art, music or even photography. Many of our grants are about learning new things.
4
Give to others
Volunteering helps you to engage with the local community, building support, friendships and connections. Being involved in helping others can create a sense of purpose and is rewarding. We connect you with local organisations that offer opportunities to get involved, alongside the grants we offer to find your activity focus.
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Mindfulness
Many of our grants have immersive qualities, helping you to focus on the present moment. This is an important way to help you get the most from life, focussing in the moment on your chosen activity.
How we help - our grants
What is most important is that you find an activity that YOU want to do. That is why we offer a range of grants covering physical activity, music, arts, photography and learning. Explore our world of opportunity to find YOUR focus for better mental health. We work with people struggling with their mental health and currently being supported by Community Mental Health teams or NHS "talking therapy" services. It only takes ONE HOUR of your time to receive a grant that can help you take a positive step to better mental wellbeing. Please press the button below to understand how you can receive our support and access a wide range of activities.
