What is the name of the project?
Activity Projects
What is the service and what does it involve?
These are our weekly group activities that promote recovery and prevention of mental health problems. Activities are suggested by members of the community and delivered by Burton & District Mind, funded by partnerships and community fundraising.
Previous projects have included:
– Walk and Talk Football
– Bat and Chat Cricket
– Garden Crafts and Forest Bathing
– Mindfulness Online
– Mind Makeover Psychoeducation Workshops
– Table top Gaming and Painting Miniatures
We deliver projects across Burton on Trent, Burntwood and Lichfield, and Tamworth.
Who is eligible for the service/ project?
People aged 18 and over, (please note some projects are also aimed at 16 and over) and living in our charity area, East Staffordshire, Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough, with or at risk of having a mental health problem.
How can the service be used to support mental health?
Projects blend the activity with mental health provision, giving people new ideas on how to improve mental health and prevent problems from reoccurring through developing self-esteem, confidence, and friendships.
Who facilitates the projects?
Projects are overseen by Project Support Coordinators, Emma Godfrey for Burton and Tamworth, and Ben Longmore for Lichfield and Burntwood. Each project also has assigned associate facilitators, who are qualified and experienced to deliver the activities. This might include partnerships with other charities.
What is the time frame of service project?
Activities tend to be weekly for between 8-16 weeks., lasting 2 hours each session.
When is it?
Varies- usually Mon-Fridays between 10am and 4pm, some evenings and weekends depending on audience.
What costs are involved?
Free to join
Who funds the projects?
Varies from project to project
