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START A Mental Health charity based in the heart of the city of Salford. Start is a registered charity no:1078837.

Founded in 1993, we provide various services that are available to the Salford community, for more information please visit our website.

Making art can engage brain networks involved in creativity, focus and problem-solving. When we are in crisis, our brain...
13/10/2026

Making art can engage brain networks involved in creativity, focus and problem-solving. When we are in crisis, our brain can become focused on threat and survival. Creative activity can offer a different focus, helping us pause, express ourselves and support wellbeing.

Painting can support the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice of colour and detail, Keep Learning new techniques, Be Acti...
08/10/2026

Painting can support the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Take Notice of colour and detail, Keep Learning new techniques, Be Active through creativity, Connect with others, and Give by sharing your work. Five simple ways to support positive mental wellbeing.

Flowers have inspired artists for centuries, from detailed botanical illustrations to expressive paintings. Taking time...
06/10/2026

Flowers have inspired artists for centuries, from detailed botanical illustrations to expressive paintings. Taking time to observe and draw flowers can encourage mindfulness, focus and creativity, helping us slow down and support our mental wellbeing.

Cubist art challenges us to see the world differently. By exploring shapes, perspectives and ideas, we can step outside ...
30/09/2026

Cubist art challenges us to see the world differently. By exploring shapes, perspectives and ideas, we can step outside familiar ways of thinking. Creativity can encourage curiosity, self-expression and mindfulness—reminding us that there’s often more than one way to see things.

Nature painting brings the Five Ways to Wellbeing together. 🌿🎨 Take Notice of colours, shapes and textures, Keep Learnin...
29/09/2026

Nature painting brings the Five Ways to Wellbeing together. 🌿🎨 Take Notice of colours, shapes and textures, Keep Learning new techniques, Be Active through creativity, Connect with others and Give by sharing your artwork.

Music has the power to lift our mood and brighten our day. 🎶💚 Whether we listen, sing or play, music can help us relax, ...
25/09/2026

Music has the power to lift our mood and brighten our day. 🎶💚 Whether we listen, sing or play, music can help us relax, express emotions, reduce stress and feel more connected. Sometimes, the right song can make all the difference.

Artists have long been inspired by the sea. Its changing colours, moods and movement can reflect our own emotions—from c...
24/09/2026

Artists have long been inspired by the sea. Its changing colours, moods and movement can reflect our own emotions—from calm and peaceful to stormy and turbulent. Like the sea, our feelings change, and every mood is part of our journey.

Learning a musical instrument can support positive mental wellbeing. Practising encourages focus, creativity and patienc...
23/09/2026

Learning a musical instrument can support positive mental wellbeing. Practising encourages focus, creativity and patience, while playing music can provide a sense of achievement, boost confidence and offer a positive way to express yourself and unwind.

Sketching is a simple creative activity you can enjoy almost anywhere. Taking a few moments to draw can help you slow d...
22/09/2026

Sketching is a simple creative activity you can enjoy almost anywhere. Taking a few moments to draw can help you slow down, focus on the present, reduce stress and express yourself. You don’t need a studio—just a pencil, paper and a little imagination.

Drawing from your imagination gives you the freedom to create without limits. ✏️💚 Exploring ideas through art can encour...
21/09/2026

Drawing from your imagination gives you the freedom to create without limits. ✏️💚 Exploring ideas through art can encourage self-expression, boost confidence, reduce stress and help quiet a busy mind. There’s no right or wrong—just the freedom to create.

Address

Brunswick House, 62 Broad Street
Salford
M65BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441613516000

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