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Active Minds UK

Wellbeing service that specialises in supporting people with mental health & neurodiverse conditions. We provide a safe community gym for everyone 💙

We utilise boxing, kickboxing and MMA to help anyone and everyone manage their challenges.

12/10/2026

Active Minds CIC welcomes the release of the Fonaghy review and hopes this is a step change moment for children & young peoples mental health.

Every single week we have interactions with young people trying to navigate a world that doesn't meet their needs.

The report is comprehensive and now action needs to be prompt and swift to create a better world for everyone.

01/10/2026

Active Minds CIC are thrilled to launch the Safer Streets - Knife Crime Prevention Programme, a brand-new, fully funded initiative designed to help keep young people safe and equip them to make positive choices.

Delivered directly in school classrooms , this interactive programme is 100% FREE for schools/academies located in Kirkby in Ashfield and is tailored for Year 6 to year 11 students.

The programme has been built based on research and insight from children and young people and is designed to meet their needs.

How it works:
The programme is split into 3 dynamic 30 minute workshops focusing on:

🔹 Engagement: Interactive discussions that meet young people at their level.

🔹 Education: Clear, age-appropriate facts on knife crime, the law, and consequences.

🔹 Awareness: Practical tools to build resilience, handle peer pressure, and make safe decisions.

➡️ Schools & Academies
Drop us a message or email us today to secure your sessions.

➡️ Parents
Please share this information to your children's schools.

29/09/2026

Huge thank you to one of the families we coach for this amazing handmade gift.

Such a lovely gesture 🙌💙🙌

16/09/2026

Active Minds doesn't just teach children about the beauty of combat sports, education is a huge part of the services we offer.

Teaching children about mental health isn't about complex therapy concepts, it's about giving them the tools to understand and navigate their inner world.

When we introduce emotional literacy and regulation early, we give children lifelong superpowers

💥 Emotional Vocabulary: Helping them name feelings (angry, overwhelmed, sad) so they can express them instead of acting them out.

💥 Coping Mechanisms: Teaching simple tools like deep breathing, boxing, taking a break, or asking for help when big emotions hit.

💥 Empathy: Building the capacity to recognise and respect how others are feeling.

💥 Stigma Reduction: Normalizing mental health so children grow up knowing it's okay to not be okay.

A child who learns to process their emotions early can grow into a resilient, self-aware adult.

10/09/2026

WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY

Don’t fight your battles alone.

💬 Start the conversation.
👂 Listen without judgement.
🤝 Let people know they’re not alone.
❤️ Check in on the people around you.

You never know how much a simple conversation could mean to someone.

There is alwaysnsomeone who who listen and help 🩵

03/09/2026

It feels like there is a story about mental health crisis every other week.

Active Minds are a big believer in early intervention and helping children and young people understand and take positve action for their mental health.

More needs to be done urgently.

26/08/2026

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.

Check out our top tips in the image to help start positive, meaningful conversations with the young people in your life. 🗣️✨

20/08/2026

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. 🥊💥

19/08/2026

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.

13/08/2026

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. 💙

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