Sound Minds

Sound Minds Sound Minds is a user led social enterprise using the arts to improve the lives of people with mental health problems

Bring sound to silence
colour to the concrete
bring rhythm to noise
bring sound minds to the people
- - Jean 'Binta' Breeze


We have a music studio/rehearsal space in Battersea where we run accredited courses in filmmaking, music technology, guitar and keyboards. We also take bookings for parties and events with music from reggae to jazz. Canerows and Plaits supports people in local mental hea

lth wards by a peer visiting service and consults service users to improve local mental health services. Awards:
Royal Society for Public Health arts Awards 2009: Special Commendation
2 Days Later Film Competition 2008: Best Student Film
Community Care Award for Mental Health 2004
Winner Dalerush Workshop Film Competition 2010

🎵 On the Playlist | Martin B Vol. 1Music has a way of telling stories, lifting moods and connecting us with each other.T...
11/08/2026

🎵 On the Playlist | Martin B Vol. 1

Music has a way of telling stories, lifting moods and connecting us with each other.

This week, we're sharing a playlist from Sound Minds member Martin B, whose excellent taste in music takes us from Massive Attack and Portishead to Mariah Carey, Parliament and beyond.

🎧 Listen via the link in our comments and let us know which track you'd add to the next volume! 💭🎶

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Music has the power to connect us, inspire us and remind us that we're never alone. đź’›Join Sound Minds for Stronger Toget...
30/07/2026

Music has the power to connect us, inspire us and remind us that we're never alone. đź’›

Join Sound Minds for Stronger Together: Music & Lived Experience, an uplifting evening of live music, spoken word and authentic stories celebrating mental health, resilience and community.

đź“… Thursday 15 October 2026
⏰ 7pm-10pm
📍 World Heartbeat, London

🎟️ Free tickets | Booking essential via QR code

Come along, bring a friend and be part of an evening where music and community come together.

We’re hiring: Head of Operations 🎨🎶 Sound Minds is looking for a passionate, organised and collaborative Head of Operati...
29/07/2026

We’re hiring: Head of Operations 🎨🎶

Sound Minds is looking for a passionate, organised and collaborative Head of Operations to join our senior leadership team in Wandsworth.

We’re a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art — building a creative community rooted in mental health, mutual learning and peer support.

In this role, you’ll help lead the day-to-day operations of our vibrant community premises, supporting our people, systems, programmes, safeguarding, evaluation and future growth.

Salary: ÂŁ42,833 pro rata + 3% pension contribution

Hours: 28 hours per week

Location: Wandsworth, London

Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 7 September 2026

First interviews: Friday 18 September 2026

Find the full job description and application pack on our website: https://soundminds.co.uk/news/recruitment/

Bridging Minds!From Monday 3rd August - Monday 15th October Bridging Minds will be running at Sound Minds!A creative hea...
28/07/2026

Bridging Minds!

From Monday 3rd August - Monday 15th October Bridging Minds will be running at Sound Minds!

A creative health and wellbeing art project for global majority Sound Minds members, families and cares (over 18s only).

If you're interested in joining please message Lindsey or email [email protected]

đź’š Meet Mia Morris.Mia runs Mama Low's, our Ward Visiting Programme and our Peer Support Service, bringing warmth, care a...
14/07/2026

đź’š Meet Mia Morris.
Mia runs Mama Low's, our Ward Visiting Programme and our Peer Support Service, bringing warmth, care and connection to so many people in our community.
This week, she swapped Sound Minds for Centre Court, enjoying a fantastic day at Wimbledon courtesy of Mayor of Wandsworth
We're thrilled she got to enjoy such a special experience.

🌿 Art inspired by nature.From natural pigments to creative mark-making, our recent workshop at Springfield Village Park ...
01/07/2026

🌿 Art inspired by nature.
From natural pigments to creative mark-making, our recent workshop at Springfield Village Park offered space to slow down, get creative, and connect with others.
Supported by Springfield Spark, helping local organisations deliver projects that strengthen wellbeing and build community connections.
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Huge congratulations to Councillor Emmeline Owens on being elected Mayor of Wandsworth for 2026/27 🎉We’re delighted that...
11/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Councillor Emmeline Owens on being elected Mayor of Wandsworth for 2026/27 🎉
We’re delighted that Sound Minds is one of her chosen charities this year 💛
Mayor of Wandsworth

✨ Bridging Minds – join us ✨Calling global majority adults (18+) with lived experience of mental health challenges, plus...
09/06/2026

✨ Bridging Minds – join us ✨

Calling global majority adults (18+) with lived experience of mental health challenges, plus families & carers 💛

🖌️ Creative, artist-led sessions
đź§  Focused on wellbeing, confidence & connection
📅 15 June – 12 Oct | Mondays 1–5pm
📍 Sound Minds, Battersea 20-22 York Rd SW11 3QA

No experience needed – just come as you are 🌱

đź“© [email protected]
📞 07756 345032

📣 We’re hiring at Sound Minds!We’re excited to be recruiting for two new roles to join our Peer Support Team 💛✨ Peer Sup...
02/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring at Sound Minds!

We’re excited to be recruiting for two new roles to join our Peer Support Team 💛

✨ Peer Support Worker
✨ Administrative Assistant (Peer Support Project Team)

Application links in the comments!

Both roles are part of our Peer Support Transformation Project, supporting people experiencing mental health challenges through creative, person-centred approaches.

At Sound Minds, peer support is rooted in lived experience, creativity, and community — helping people move towards their own goals with the right support around them.

If you have lived experience of mental health challenges and want to use that to support others, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Battersea-based (in-person roles)
đź“… Deadline: 10am, Monday 29 June
👉 Find out more via the link in our bio

Please share with your networks đź’«

✨ New exhibition opening✨Expressions of the Abstract Mind📍 Battersea🗓 From 2 June – 14 July🎉 Opening night: Tues 2 June,...
13/05/2026

✨ New exhibition opening✨
Expressions of the Abstract Mind
📍 Battersea
🗓 From 2 June – 14 July
🎉 Opening night: Tues 2 June, 4–6pm
Drop in, explore, and let the work speak for itself.

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20-22 York Road, Battersea
London
SW113QA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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