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CultureMindsUK CIC MINDSPACE

Beneficiaries

  • The General Public / Mankind

    MindSpace is building a resilient minority community among men and women in Newport, promoting awareness, and empowering the community through training, and open dialogue. This has led to over 1700 subscribers to our channel

  • Community

    MindSpace supports the minority community in Newport by offering a safe space to discuss mental health and social issues, while promoting awareness and skills through live media chats and free training, strengthening wellbeing within the community.

  • Children / Young People

    MindSpace empowering young people by promoting positive mental health role models, increasing awareness, and providing training that helps break seclusion. It also builds intergenerational understanding and builds safer, more supportive communities.

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    The project will contribute to the ongoing mental health awareness drive by CultureMindsUK in African communities, promoting a better understanding of mental health and well-being, tackling biases, and stigma associated with it.

  • Reach of your work

    This project will benefit children and young people in Wales

  • Number of beneficiaries - 0

    This project will benefit men and women in Newport

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

MindSpace: is a project by CultureMindsUK. The project provides ongoing discussions and training on mental health awareness in minority communities for men and women. This is a transforming space for conversations, and knowledge/skills acquisition. MindSpace has hosted MH awareness training sessions in partnership with a recognised trainer, and certificates issued for free. Over 80 persons (men and women) in Newport are expected to be trained in mental health awareness by end of October 2025.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

0

This project will benefit the entire populace in Newport.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£38,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Help people be healthier by addressing health inequalities

Create inclusive virtual spaces for minority men and women who struggle to come together

Improve knowledge, accessibility and affordability of mental health services for people in Newport

Project Activities

  • Drop -in Wellbeing & Warm Hub Sessions: informal sessions where people can connect and engage.

  • Hosting live call in sessions from members of the minority communities to discuss social challenges

  • Ongoing mental health awareness training space and signposting

  • Host a live session for women to discuss mental and social health challenges in Newport

  • Organise a warm hub session during the winter months to share warm materials and clothings

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Money is needed to secure a hub/space, cover running costs, train volunteers, and deliver creative wellbeing activities. £9,200 Flexible Grants enables safe hub, creative circles & drop-ins, boosting confidence, connection & cultural pride
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We have two volunteers who are experts on MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning)

Frameworks

Support for local community projects through volunteering

Accredited training for new employees

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

The UK Government

Sponsorship through the NCC SPF Grant
OTHER PARTNERS

Swift Care Services

Health and Social Care Professionals