A new helpline will provide support for those who identify as Trans, across the country. MindLine Trans+, which is manned by volunteers, will offer support for issues relating to gender identity. MindLine Trans+ will offer a confidential, non-judgemental listening service,… Read more
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Birmingham Mind celebrates being named ‘Charity of the Year’
Birmingham Mind has been praised for its efforts in supporting mental health services in Birmingham. We were named Charity of the Year at the Birmingham Awards 2017 – an award which is aimed at organisations who use their own initiative… Read more
55th Annual General Meeting – Thursday 12th October 2017
Last Thursday, we hosted our 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the AGM, we welcomed a new Trustee Diane Markham who had been a co-opted Trustee since 2016 and has now been appointed to our Trustee Board bringing a wealth of… Read more
Recovery Service Timetable – October – December 2017
Our October – December 2017 Recovery Timetable is now available to download HERE
Birmingham Awards 2017
We are extremely proud to be a finalist in two categories in the 2017 Birmingham Awards We are finalists in the category of Charity of the Year and our very own Mike Jeffries (Trainer) who is a finalist for Contribution towards… Read more
Mind Wellbeing Hub Evaluation Report
Here at Birmingham Mind, we have been able to reflect on what has been an excellent period for our Wellbeing Hub, that launched with enthusiasm back in March 2016. An independent report from Merida has examined the Hub’s performance, which… Read more
Rainy Day Fun in Weston-Super-Mare
On 26th July a group of residents and staff from Pershore Road (Residential Care Home) hired a mini bus and had planned a fabulous day out to Weston Super Mare. Despite it being a very wet day and the weather clearly… Read more
Axa Insurance Transform Beechroft Garden
A massive thank you is needed to the wonderful team from AXA Insurance, who volunteered their day to give Beechcroft Centre’s garden a massive overhaul. The space has been completely transformed and service users are now enjoying the sights of… Read more
We Love Volunteers – Thank You HS2 Ltd
On the 14th July 2017, 15 of us from HS2 Ltd decided to use our company community day to help paint the upstairs space at the Beechcroft Office in Erdington. We all arrived ready and raring to go at 9am… Read more
Introducing Birmingham Mind & BII’s puffing and panting President
In our latest blog, the BII’s President, Nikki Southwick-Gough provides an insight into the reasons the Birmingham Insurance Institute are supporting Birmingham Mind during her Presidential year. A lot of wriggling, contortion, puffing and panting goes on in my house… Read more