Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Minority Ethnic Groups Grants 2024

Almost £85,000 has been invested in 10 Community Organisations through Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Minority Ethnic Groups Grants, in partnership with Synergi. 

In Leeds, as across the country, people from minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience mental health problems and less likely to receive good quality, timely support that meets their needs. These grants will enable Community Organisations to support the mental health of young people aged 16-25 from minority ethnic communities. 

The organisations that were awarded funding are:  

• • • •  Chapeltown & Harehills Learning Project 

• • • • Creative Frame 

• • • • Firstbase 

• • • • Flourished Minds Ltd 

• • • • GIPSIL 

• • • • Good Deeds 

• • • • Heritage Crew 

• • • • Meshebah Community Interest Company 

• • • • RJC Dance 

• • • • Shantona Women and Family Centre 

 

The funded activities include:  

• • • • A Coaching for Health and Wellbeing life coaching course, supporting people to lead healthy lifestyles, maintain wellbeing and develop confidence, motivation and resilience. 

• • • • A creative writing project to support young men with challenging mental health who have been affected by stigma to explore themes of resilience and recovery. 

• • • • Supporting BAME university students who are at risk of academic failure due to mental health struggles stemming from racial bias, stigma and discrimination. 

• • • • Music sessions for young people to produce their own music and lyrics, and use DJ equipment, software and instruments, learning new skills and building confidence. 

 

These organisations join 12 funded through Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Minority Ethnic Groups Grants in 2021. So far, 5 have finished their activities and they’ve supported 630 people in total.