Active Minds UK

03/06/2026

Great work last night by our Neurodiverse Ninjas. 🥷🥷

Huge thanks to and for the use of the Wellbeing Hub for the session. 💙💪🙌

05/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who completed our knife crime research.

We are currently discussing the results and community remedies with a number of key organisations and stakeholders across Ashfield.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.

29/04/2026

Special shout out today to AJ who has just celebrated 3 years training with us.

We remember the cute little dude that turned up brimming full of energy, character and chatter.

3 years later he has grown into a lovely young lad and has some serious skills too.

Congratulations AJ you are a superstar.

22/04/2026

Your Voice Matters. Knife crime

Please take 2 mins to complete the survey below.

Thanks to all that have responded so far.

This is an opportunity to gather feedback and solutions that can address the issues.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel5iSM5DowQfppWghUipm4MJ5q2Me68r8Sh02l3K4wXnhnyQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

21/04/2026

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20/04/2026

Your Voice Matters: Help Us Tackle Knife Crime

​Our community is stronger when we help each other. To understand the challenges we face, we are conducting a vital survey on knife crime in our area.

​Whether you have been directly impacted, have concerns as a parent, or simply want to see positive change, your perspective is invaluable.

We need honest feedback to guide what change needs to take place.

How to participate:

​Click the link below to share your thoughts. It is completely anonymous and takes less than 2 minutes to complete.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel5iSM5DowQfppWghUipm4MJ5q2Me68r8Sh02l3K4wXnhnyQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

​Please submit your responses by 25th April.

​Please Share!

The more voices we hear, the more accurate our data will be. Tag a friend or share this post . Let’s work together to support our local communities.

Research by Active Minds CIC to get views from the local community, on issues surrounding knife crime in Ashfield

17/04/2026

We are proud to say that we have now trained 3,000 children as Wellbeing Warriors.

Our award winning programme delivers a combination of mental health education as well as improving physical health through combat sports.

The children qualify as Wellbeing Warriors and become part of a growing community that promote positive health & wellbeing.

Thank you to all of the Schools, Academies, Teachers, Support Staff, Children and Young People that we have had the pleasure to work with.

Now let's go for 5K.

10/04/2026

some great feedback on a recent young peoples project we worked on.

We make every experience a positive one. 💙

09/04/2026

One of our key strengths is how we coach to support individuals who may not be in a good place.

We developed the DRIVE coaching model to help deliver great sessions for everyone, no matter what their circumstances.

D ➡️ Discover their specific strengths and needs.
R ➡️ Reframe challenges as differences rather than deficits.
I ➡️ Individualise your communication style.
V ➡️ Validate their lived experience and perspective.
E ➡️ Empower them with tools & techniques that help.

What's your best coaching tip or model?

24/03/2026

Supporting a child or young person who is self-harming requires a delicate balance of compassion, patience, and professional guidance.

It is important to remember that your role is to provide a safe harbor, not necessarily to "fix" the problem immediately on your own.

​Here are practical tips for supporting them through this difficult time:

Your initial reaction sets the tone for future communication. If you discover an injury or they disclose their behavior to you:

​Stay calm: Panicking or reacting with horror can make the child feel like a "monster" or increase their guilt, which may trigger the urge to self-harm again.

​Avoid judgment: Avoid phrases like "Why would you do that to yourself?" Instead, try: "I can see you’re going through a lot of pain right now, and I’m here to help."

​Focus on the feeling, not the wound: While you must tend to physical injuries, the conversation should eventually shift to the emotions that led to the act.