We are launching the Mind in Bradford Business Appeal to help us raise vital funds this winter.  We are appealing to local businesses to support us by donating towards our shortfall in fundraising income, which we have seen as a result of the pandemic. Despite the increased demand for mental health support and the impact on […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 26th November 2020

We have created a webpage with several ideas of ways to fundraise for us virtually.  This year has been challenging for all of us, and at the same time, our fundraising income has massively declined due to numerous events and activities being cancelled in line with public health restrictions. It’s now more important than ever […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 24th November 2020

We are looking to recruit more volunteers for our befriending project, Community Companions.  Community Companions are trained volunteers who telephone over-55s to support their mental wellbeing and help them access local services. The project aims to improve the mental health of individuals aged 55 or over who are experiencing loneliness, social isolation or depression.  At this […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 19th November 2020

We would like to thank all our befriending volunteers and celebrate their work to mark Befriending Week 2020.   We currently have 54 befriending volunteers supporting over 70 clients who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Their work and dedication is more valuable than ever as we enter into another lockdown, and their kindness and support […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 6th November 2020

Following The Government’s announcement of a four-week lockdown in England, we want to confirm that our services will remain open and will continue to help people in person, over the phone and on-line. The lockdown begins today, Thursday 5 November, and is set to last through to Wednesday 2 December 2020. We are still here […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 5th November 2020

Get together with your favourite people on Saturday 5 December for a crafty virtual fundraiser. Raise money to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone with our Crafternoon. We’ll provide the kit and tools to fundraise – simply register on this page.

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 2nd November 2020

Mind in Bradford are excited to announce that our new service for children and young people, called ‘Know Your Mind’, is now open for referrals! If you are aged between 8 – 19 (or up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities) and are experiencing challenges around mental health and emotional wellbeing, we are […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 23rd October 2020

The Lived Experience Leadership Team at national Mind are inviting all local Mind staff and service users to come together and share good practise and any challenges relating to Influence & Participation (Involvement). The first one will be on Tuesday 27th October from 2-3.30pm, using video conferencing site Zoom, and will be an opportunity to […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 23rd October 2020

To celebrate World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October, we organised for Ruth’s Cakeaway to deliver cream tea boxes with a hand written card to 80 people who receive our befriending support. Our befriender volunteers made a total of 50 calls to their befriendees over the 9th and 10th of October, to mark World […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 23rd October 2020

We are very proud to announce that we have won a national Mind Network Excellence award for Service Design and Innovation!  We were also shortlisted in the People Category, which recognises leadership, and for the Partnership and Profile award.  Mind has a network of around 125 local branches, including Mind in Bradford, and presents awards […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 21st October 2020