Strategic Objectives

Improve mental health awareness and reduce stigma.

Build community resilience through peer-led interventions.

Increase access to culturally appropriate mental health support.

Develop local leadership and employment pathways.

Strengthen partnerships with the NHS, DWP, schools, and local organisations.

Create a sustainable and replicable community wellbeing model.

Target Communities and Geographic Focus

Priority beneficiaries

The project prioritises communities most affected by:

Poverty

Social isolation

Discrimination

Digital exclusion

Limited access to mental health services

 Key beneficiary groups

Black, African, Caribbean, and minority ethnic communities

Refugees and asylum seekers

Young people aged 14–26

Women and single parents

Low-income households

Recently settled migrants

 Delivery areas

Primary delivery locations include SO14, SO15 and SO16

Services will operate through trusted community venues, faith centres, youth hubs, and
wellbeing cafés.