Basildon Mind

03/06/2026

Yoga for your Mental Health
Back next week (Friday 12th June)
To book your free slot, please visit https://instabook.io/s2/totallyyoga?m=book Totally Yoga

🧘‍♀️ Take a moment for YOU 🧘‍♂️

Looking for a gentle way to support your mental wellbeing, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself? Join our friendly weekly yoga session 💜 Totally Yoga

✨ 60 minutes of gentle yoga, breathwork & mindfulness
✨ Followed by refreshments and a relaxed chat
✨ No experience needed — just wear comfy clothes and come as you are

📍 King Edward Community Centre, Laindon
🕚 Fridays | 11:15am – 12:45pm

Spaces are limited, so please book via 📧 emailing [email protected] , or by visiting https://instabook.io/s2/totallyyoga?m=book

03/06/2026

💙 From Volunteers to Lifelong Friends 💙

Volunteering is about so much more than giving your time — it’s about connection, community, and the friendships that grow along the way.

Gill and Anne’s story is a wonderful reminder of the positive impact volunteering can have on both volunteers and the people they support. Through shared laughter, encouragement, and being there for one another, they’ve built a friendship that has become truly meaningful.

As Gill shared:
“...we discovered a shared sense of humour and have shared our ups and downs over time. We support each other.”

And Anne highlights the wider impact volunteering can have:
“...being a volunteer helps to form friendships, help others and become more active in your community.”

Volunteering can boost confidence, reduce loneliness, create purpose, and bring people together — while making a real difference to the lives of others.

To read more of Gill and Anne's story please visit https://www.basmind.org/testimonials--staff-volunteers-and-service-users/

01/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity, promote equality, and stand together against discrimination and marginalisation. At Basildon Mind, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are. 💙

We’re proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community and recognise the importance of inclusive spaces where everyone can feel connected and valued. Discrimination and exclusion can harm mental health, which is why inclusive, supportive communities matter so much.

Together, we can continue to challenge stigma and build a kinder, more accepting community for all.

We’re excited to be attending Basildon Pride on Saturday 5th September and look forward to celebrating with our community! 🌈✨

01/06/2026

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to every single volunteer who helps make Basildon Mind what it is. 💙

From the friendly voices on our helpline providing support and arranging referrals, to our amazing volunteers at the Human Kind Café creating a welcoming and supportive space for our community — your kindness and dedication make a real difference every day.

Thank you to our volunteer and student counsellors who give their time and skills to support people through difficult moments, and to all of our behind-the-scenes volunteers working across admin, IT, fundraising, social media, policies and procedures, those who volunteer for fundraising events, and so much more.

We are also incredibly grateful to our trustees, chair, treasurer, secretary, and our fantastic charity shop volunteers, whose hard work helps keep our charity running and growing.

It truly takes a community of caring people to support a community, and we are so lucky to have so many passionate individuals involved in our small charity. Because of you, we are able to continue providing vital support, wellbeing activities, and safe spaces for people across our local community.

To every volunteer, thank you for the amazing work you do all year round. Your time, compassion, energy, and commitment never go unnoticed, and we simply couldn’t do it without you. 💙

31/05/2026

This Week's Upcoming Wellbeing Activities 1st – 5th June

Funded Weekly Wellbeing Activities taking place this week across Basildon, Wickford & Billericay:
👟 Wellbeing Walking Groups – Enjoy guided, gentle walks and great company.
👥 Human Kind Café Drop-In – Pop in for a listening ear or signposting to local services Human Kind Cafe
🧘 Yoga for your Mental Health – No Yoga this week. Yoga will be back next Friday, 12th June
🌱 Allotment Activities – Get outdoors, enjoy nature, and help our community garden thrive this Tuesday. Interested in coming along? Email [email protected]

Come along, meet new people, and take some time for your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!
Basildon Mind Charity Shop

28/05/2026

A gentle reminder that you don’t have to face things alone 💙

At Basildon Mind, we offer private one-to-one counselling in a safe and confidential space with experienced counsellors.

📞 To enquire or book a session, please call 01268 284130, or email us at [email protected]

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in need of someone to talk to? You don’t have to face it alone. 💙

At Basildon Mind, we offer one-to-one counselling in a safe, confidential space where you can be heard without judgement.

Taking that first step can be hard—but it could make all the difference.

To book your session today, or to find out more -
📞 01268 284130
📩 [email protected]

28/05/2026

💚 Take a walk for your wellbeing 💚

Our FREE weekly wellbeing walking groups are here to help you get moving, meet others, and enjoy some fresh air in a friendly and supportive environment 🌿

Whether you come for the conversation, the exercise, or simply to get out of the house, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our team and fellow walkers.

🚶 Weekly walks take place across:
📍 Billericay
📍 Basildon
📍 Pitsea
📍 Wickford

🗓 Morning walks available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, plus an evening walk every Tuesday.

No pressure, no booking, and no experience needed — just turn up and walk with us 😊

📞 Want to know more? Call us on 01268 289700

Please share to help us reach anyone who may benefit from joining 💚

🚶‍♀️ Step into better wellbeing with us 🌿

Our FREE weekly wellbeing walking groups are a great way to get moving, meet new people, and support your mental health in a friendly and welcoming environment 💚

Whether you’re looking to boost your mood, reduce isolation, or simply enjoy some fresh air and conversation, everyone is welcome — just turn up!

✨ Friendly & supportive groups
✨ Led by qualified walk leaders
✨ Additional support from talking therapists
✨ No pressure, just a relaxed walk at your own pace

📍 Walks take place across Basildon, Billericay, Wickford & Pitsea
📅 Weekly sessions Monday to Friday

Join us for connection, conversation, and wellbeing one step at a time 👣

📞 For the latest details call 01268 289700 or follow our social media pages.

28/05/2026

A massive thank you to those who attended and took part in the Kick 4 Kindness event last week. An incredible £5,000 was raised to go towards local mental health charities, including Basildon Mind.

Events like this bring people together and, whilst the fundraising itself is incredible, the awareness, support, and community spirit shown throughout the event make an even greater impact. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success. c2c Rail Southend United Football Club

28/05/2026

We are Hiring: Senior Community Connector

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Senior Community Connector to support people with mental health and wellbeing needs within the community.

The role involves providing person-centred, recovery-focused support, helping individuals access local services and opportunities, and promoting independence and social inclusion. You will also work closely with community organisations and support the wider team to create positive outcomes for local people.

Requirement - Use of own vehicle and the ability to travel across South West Essex.

For more details or to apply, please visit - www.basmind.org/paid-roles, download and complete the application form and return to [email protected]

⏰Applications close: Thursday 18th June 2026

28/05/2026

We Are Hiring!
We are recruiting for a Crisis Sanctuary Senior Outreach Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing emotional or mental distress.

This permanent, part-time role (14 hours per week) includes one-to-one and group support, collaborative working, and outreach across the local community. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, a recovery-focused approach, and a commitment to mental health.

For more details or to apply, please visit - www.basmind.org/paid-roles, download and complete the application form and return to [email protected]

⏰Applications close: Friday 12th June 2026