Active Minds UK

Transitions are tough, but a single supportive conversation can change everything. 💙

​Whether it’s GCSE or A Level results, starting at a new school, or navigating fresh friendships, late summer brings a lot of big feelings for young people.

You don't need all the answers—just being there to listen makes a world of difference.
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Check out our top tips in the image  to help start positive, meaningful conversations with the young people in your life. 🗣️✨

Congratulations to everyone getting their GCSE results today. 👏🙌👏

Good, bad or indifferent. It's a step forward and you will create and define your future.

If anyone wants to let off some steam, drop us a message and we will get the pads out. 🥊💥

A level and GCSE result time can be challenging for many young people.

We have observed first-hand many of the challenges that young people face.

Self harm, peer pressures, relationships, work demands. the list is almost endless.

That's why we ensure all of our programmes are exclusive and accessible for all young people.

1:1 Mentoring. One Conversation. One Young Person. Unlimited Potential. 💙

At Active Minds, we know that sometimes one trusted adult can make a huge difference in a young person’s life.

Our 1:1 Mentoring Programme provides young people with a safe, supportive space to talk, be heard and develop the confidence to believe in themselves.

Through meaningful conversations, positive relationships and practical wellbeing support, we help young people to:

🤝 Build trust and stronger relationships
🎯 Boost confidence and self-belief
🧠 Improve mental wellbeing
📚 Support better behaviour and attendance
🌱 Develop the skills for a brighter future

We meet young people where they are.
We listen. We support. We inspire.

Because investing in a conversation today can help ignite a transformation tomorrow.

Active Minds – building stronger minds, stronger relationships and brighter futures. 💙

🥊 MORE THAN BOXING. WE CHANGE LIVES

At Active Minds, we use boxing, physical activity and education to help young people develop stronger minds, healthier bodies and greater confidence. 💙

From Wellbeing Warriors and Fight the Stigma to 1:1 mentoring, neurodiversity programmes and boxing-based wellbeing sessions, we create safe spaces where young people can talk, connect, learn and grow.

🏆 3,000+ young people supported through Wellbeing Warriors
🥊 1,000+ young people reached through Fight the Stigma
🧠 Supporting mental wellbeing
💪 Building confidence & resilience
🤝 Creating positive connections

Active Minds — changing lives through boxing, education and community connection.

We love hearing from the teachers that we work with.

Pupil experience is everything to us. so emails like this are wonderful to receive.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had some brilliant reviews from our recent Wellbeing Warriors programme.

It's great to hear from the pupils, so we can continue to evolve and innovate to prove amazing learning experiences.

The children’s mental health crisis in numbers:

🔴 Referrals up almost 10% in just one year
⏳ More than 1 in 3 children are still waiting for treatment
📅 60,000+ children waiting over two years for help — that’s 15,000 more than last year
⌛ 128 days is the typical wait for support
📈 Demand partly linked to suspected autism and neurodevelopmental conditions

Our kids can’t wait. Early support changes lives.

At Active Minds, we believe in positive mental health for all. Let’s fight for faster access. 💛

Wellbeing Warriors, you did it!

Thank you for bringing kindness, resilience, and energy to every session.

Your mental and physical health journey is just getting started, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way 🌱

Mental health discrimination is on the rise! This is primarily due to a sharp increase in workplace-related disputes, intense post-pandemic economic pressures, and strained healthcare systems. This surge is driven by several critical factors:

🚩 Workplace Conflicts: Mental health issues have overtaken age as the leading cause of discrimination claims in the workplace. There is a crucial disconnect between employees expecting better mental health support and employers attempting to scale back flexible working arrangements in a bid to optimise results.

🚩 Economic Pressures: Rising business costs and economic instability have led many organizations to become less accommodating to staff with mental health conditions.

🚩 Strained Healthcare Systems: Overwhelmed healthcare services and long waiting lists for mental health support have reduced public optimism about recovery, inadvertently increasing stigma and prejudice against those with mental illness.