News Archive November 2020
Mind in Bradford is a national award winner!
We are extremely proud to announce that we have won the national Mind Network Excellence Award for Sustainability and Growth! The Mind Network Excellence Awards are presented annually, and this year’s winners were announced at the Mind Network Leaders Conference. Last month, we were delighted to hear that we had won the award for Service […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 27th November 2020
Mind in Bradford Business Appeal
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
Support us with a virtual fundraiser
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
Become a Community Companion this winter
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
Befriending Week 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
Services will continue to help during lockdown
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
Crafternoon on Saturday 5th December
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
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We’ve teamed up with Ilkley Food & Drink Festival who are generously giving away four free tickets to the lucky winners of our prize drawer – just fill in our survey to enter! ![]()
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The winner will be announced on Friday 30 April.![]()
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Take the survey at www.mindinbradford.org.uk/help-us-support-bradford-and-you/
We are delighted to share the news that we have been successful in securing the contract to be the new lead provider for the Youth in Mind partnership. Youth in Mind plays a pivotal role within the landscape of mental health and wellbeing services for children, young people and their families in Bradford District and Craven. We are really excited to start this work with the Youth in Mind partners, enabling support that our local communities need and want.![]()
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We are now recruiting for a Youth in Mind Programme Manager to join our team, who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and sub-contracted elements of the partnership, enabling effective linking with partners and communities across the Bradford District and Craven. If you are interested in finding out more about this role which will be key in evolving collaborative ways of working across multiple providers to promote, protect and improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people, visit this page: www.mindinbradford.org.uk/youth-in-mind-programme-manager/
We are looking for a Wellbeing Training Lead to join our team!![]()
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As Wellbeing Training Lead you will have the primary purpose to deliver training to public and private sector clients. There will also be the requirements of account managing clients, sales growth and supporting with new product development including designing, developing and enhancing training packages.![]()
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A good knowledge of mental health issues and wellbeing topics is essential.![]()
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For more information and to apply, visit www.mindinbradford.org.uk/wellbeing-training-lead/
Are you interested in joining our Women's Peer Support Group?![]()
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The group is a safe and welcoming space for women to share their experiences and know they are heard, valued and accepted. It is a group in which women can inspire each other and celebrate themselves.![]()
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The group is held weekly on Tuesdays, at 12pm-1:30pm over Zoom.![]()
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For more information and to book your place, visit www.mindinbradford.org.uk/news/new-womens-well-being-group-to-start-next-week/
Hello Crafter are hosting a weekend-long craftathon as their Mind in Bradford 2.6 Challenge!![]()
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They will be hosting 13 crafting sessions on Facebook throughout the weekend, and will be making a total of 26 beautiful crafts.![]()
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To get crafty while fundraising for us, sign up at www.hellocrafter.co.uk/product/26-crafts-in-1-weekend-for-mind/
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