Optimum Creator Network supports a number of charities, one of the ones we support is MIND, who helps with mental health.
About Mind: The mental health charity for all
At Mind, we believe mental health matters. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Find out more about Mind, what we do, and how we’re making a difference across England and Wales.
What is Mind?
Mind is one of the leading mental health charities in the UK. For over 70 years our work has ensured that anyone struggling with their mental health has somewhere to turn to.
We offer vital support services and campaign for better mental health polices. And we work to break down stigmas surrounding mental health in society.
What we do
At Mind, we’re fighting for the mental health of people in England and Wales by:
- Mental health support – Anyone can use our Infoline, legal help, and online advice when they need it
- Campaigning for change – We push for better mental health services and workplace support
- Offering workplace training – We help businesses create mentally healthy environments
- Working with local Minds – We want to help communities by offering local support across England and Wales
The impact of our work
How does Mind make a difference? Each year we publish an annual report highlighting what impact our work has in England and Wales.
In the last year we have:
- Responded to thousands of queries through our support and information helplines
- Helped more people get the mental health help they need, with our resources used over 25 million times.
- Encouraged peer support with our Side by Side online support community
- Driven change with over 30,000 of you campaigning with us to improve mental health services
What we’ve achieved
For over 70 years, Mind has worked to make life better for people with mental health problems.
Here are some of the things we’ve done:
- Helped change the law to reduce the use of force in mental health units
- Pushed for shorter waiting times and helped get £1 billion in funding for mental health care
- Led big campaigns like Time to Change and helped stop unfair treatment of people with mental health problems
- Made sure mental health spending is clear, improved crisis care, and worked to change the benefits system
Mind Cymru
Mind Cymru is part of Mind, but with a focus on improving mental health services in Wales. We’re working to make sure everyone in Wales has access to mental health information, support and services when they need it most.
Local Minds
Mind supports over 100 local Minds across England and Wales. Local Minds support communities with essential mental health support including:
- Supported housing – assisting those who need a safe space to call home
- Crisis helplines – helping those who need immediate support
- Drop-in centres – establishing a place for people to connect
- Employment schemes – supporting people in getting back into work
- Counselling and befriending – helping people feel heard and supported
How we raise and spend our money
Mind relies on donations to fund our life-changing work. We’re so grateful to everyone who supports us. That’s why we’re committed to being open about how we’re funded and managed.
Our funding comes from:
- Generous public donations and corporate partnerships
- Fundraising events and charity challenges
- Sales from Mind charity shops
- Grants and support from trusts and foundations
Learn more about fundraising for Mind
Our strategy
While mental health affects everyone, some of us face greater challenges in getting support. Our strategy focuses on supporting people disproportionately affected by mental health issues. We prioritise:
- People from racialised communities
- Young people
- People living in poverty
Our policy work
We don’t just give support – we also push for change. Our policy work helps shape government decisions so people with mental health problems get the help and respect they need.
We campaign for things like:
- Better laws to protect people in mental health crises
- Better care in hospitals, more talking therapies, and good online support
- Ending stigma, unfair treatment, and harmful things like conversion ‘therapy’
- Working with leaders to get funding, improve NHS plans, and keep mental health a top priority