Hope and Light

Mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European and South Asian communities.

Hope and Light

Mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European and South Asian communities.

Hope and Light

Mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European and South Asian communities.

Hope and Light is a programme of culturally responsive mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European, and South Asian communities.

Our approach is built on cultural awareness, ensuring our services align with the community’s values and lived experiences. Your perspective matters to us. By actively listening and collaborating with you, we develop mental health services that are meaningful and impactful – for the community in the community.

Hope and Light strives to build strong, community-focused mental health services that cater to diverse needs while respecting cultural identities through group and one to one support.

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It’s South Asian Heritage Month – 18 July to 17 August 2025

Check out our Roots to Routes campaign to hear real stories from people past and present on leaving their South Asia roots and migrating to Bradford District and Craven.

South Asian Heritage Month

Hope and Light Partners

Hope and Light on BCB Radio

8-minute recording

Hear Service Manager, Daniel Sintim-Aboagye, and Claudia McFarlane from African Caribbean Achievement Project talk about the programme and why it’s needed.

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Ayesha’s Story

Ayesha is a Community Engagement Worker for Hope and Light.

Read Ayesha’s Story

Aston’s Story

Aston is a Community Engagement Worker for Hope and Light.

Read Aston’s Story

Talk of the Village Webinar

43-minute recording

Sharing learning from South Asian, Eastern European, African and Caribbean communities as part of the Healthy Minds Roadshow.

Hear from the Hope and Light team:

Masira Hans, Programme Director
Daniel Sintim-Aboagye, Service Manager
Aston Knight, Community Engagement Worker (African and Caribbean communities)
Ayesha Butt, Community Engagement Worker (South Asian communities)

Acknowledging our privilege and commitment to equity

At Bradford District and Craven Mind, we recognise that it is a huge privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility and funding to work within the communities that this programme serves. This is not an honour we take lightly, nor is it one we take for granted.

We understand the unique position we hold, and acknowledge the history of systemic inequalities that have shaped the allocation of opportunities, resources, and leadership within our sector. We are deeply committed to using this platform not to dominate, but to listen, learn, and work in true partnership with our ethnically and culturally diverse communities across Bradford District and Craven.

This work is not about competition; it is about collaboration. Just as a village works together with many hands to build a stronger, more resilient community, we stand committed to ensuring that our efforts uplift and empower, rather than overshadow. We see ourselves not as leaders from above, but as partners who walk alongside – guided by the wisdom, strength, and voices of those whose experiences and expertise have long been overlooked.

We are committed to constantly challenging our own privileges, biases, and systems of power to ensure that our work truly reflects the values of equity, courage, and connection. Together, we can dismantle the barriers that contribute to mental health inequalities, and build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Hope and Light

Hope and Light

Hope and Light

Hope and Light is a programme of culturally responsive mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European, and South Asian communities.