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The cost-of-living crisis is leaving people in Northern Ireland less able to do things that support good mental health, a charity has warned. The Mental Health Foundation said concerns over finances are negatively impacting people’s quality of life. In a survey of 1,498 people, 27% of adults reported poorer quality sleep, while 22% said theyContinue reading “Cost of living: Charity warns of mental health pandemic”

Dear Mr Shah and the Trustees, I hope this letter finds you safe and well. December 14th 2022 It’s my pleasure to reach out today to confirm receipt a grant from the Koolesh Shah Family Foundation, which we received this morning. I want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your choosingContinue reading “Letter of support from St Mungo’s”

Public attitudes to mental health have transformed, as increasing numbers reject the stigma historically attached to conditions such as anxiety and depression. In 2021, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy conducted a survey of more than 6,000 people and found that, compared to five years ago, 83 per cent think it is more sociallyContinue reading “Mental health services are creaking under the pressure of rising demand”

Mental health nurses and psychiatrists will work in 999 call centres and accompany paramedics on ambulance callouts, it has been announced. People facing mental health crises can access immediate help with the new scheme, it’s hoped. The move, announced by NHS England today, comes after demand for mental health crisis services doubled since 2017. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, it has increased byContinue reading “Mental health staff to work in ambulances and 999 call centres as crisis hits UK”

Congratulations to our founder and Chairman, Koolesh Shah winner of the Philanthropy award at the Asian Business Awards 2022 by Asian Media Group.  It was a privilege to be a part of the Asian Business Awards held at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel. Asian entrepreneurship and business success are honoured at the annual gathering ofContinue reading “Winner Philanthropy Award 2022”

The streets and alleyways of Kenya’s cities are no place for children, yet tens of thousands of boys and girls call these harsh, violent and hungry places their home.  I Afrika was established more than a decade ago to offer street children an alternative – a place of support, safety and family. A place where kids can againContinue reading “I Afrika provides a safe and loving home away from the streets”

We are delighted to have funded the drilling and creation of a new borehole on the I Afrika property in Kenya.  I Afrika is a grassroots organization which provides holistic care for children rescued from the brutal streets of Nairobi. Many of these children, some as young as five, have complex emotional and physical needsContinue reading “New Borehole for the I Afrika Property in Kenya”

A wonderful blog from a service user at our charity partner First Steps. I have a lot of problems with eating because of my weight – I know, rationally, that I’m a healthy weight, but it never feels like it. Looking in the mirror disgusts me because all I see is someone who is fatContinue reading “Tellmi Made Me Feel So Much Less Alone”

Ben* was living with his brother upon release from prison. When his brother was evicted, Ben was left homeless and was placed in hostel accommodation. Ben was supported to make applications to housing providers and to attend meetings and assessments. Due to his offending history (which classed him as high-risk), Ben was unable to accessContinue reading “A wonderful case study from Ben utilising the Framework Housing Association services”