Connection to nature, connection to others and connection to self
The Wild Mind Project, originally a community interest company, is now part of Impact Initiatives based in Brighton. We support the mental health of young people aged 11 to 25 through nature connectedness. We have designed an intervention programme that complements or offers an alternative to one-to-one counselling.
The unique combination of nature, mindfulness and creative activities can provide a real benefit to young people living with stress, depression and anxiety. Importantly, the young people form a network of supportive new friends that will last well beyond the programmes.
The Wild Mind Project’s programmes are fully grant-funded, meaning they are free for young people.
Our general programmes are for young people experiencing mental ill-health and we also run programmes specifically to support the young LGBTQ+ community. Occasionally, we run programmes for particularly vulnerable groups, such as young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities or young carers.
160
Young people supported annually
58,551
Funding secured this financial year
58
Programmes delivered annually
Meet the team
Staff and volunteers at The Wild Mind Project share a belief that nature offers innumerable benefits for mental health. We have come together from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of expertise and lived experience, to support young people experiencing mental ill-health in the city of Brighton and Sussex.
Jennifer has worked with communities and people for over 22 years, with qualifications in Community Education and Social Work and has been championing children and young people’s right to feel safe, know who to go to if they don’t and develop strategies to cope with life’s challenges. Jennifer has a real passion for nature and is often involved in walk and talk sessions.
The Nature of Creating Wellbeing
The Wild Mind Project, now part of Impact Initiatives, is grant funded, enabling us to offer programmes to young people in need, free of charge.
Safe guarding
The Wild Mind Project recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all young people in our care, staff and volunteers.
Our funders and supporters
We would not be able to support the mental wellbeing of young people without the support of our funders and the organisations that also support our work in other ways. Thank you.
FAQ
Do you have a question? Attending anything new when you are feeling anxious is daunting. Our FAQ may well help.
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The Wild Mind Project is now part of Impact Initiatives. Any surplus funds are reinvested to support our work with young people. Thank you for your support!
