In 2025 Catalyst will be proudly marking 10 years since its inception. The organisation was first conceived in 2015 by founders Tippa Naphtali and Sandra Griffiths.

We are very pleased to announce that The National Lottery Fund has awarded £19,984 in grant funding to the NMPMFF to further their development plans.

We are very pleased to announce that the MASH Meet & Eat sessions are back. The sessions were popular until they were discontinued in 2019 due to a lack of funding.

A lack of supported housing was the biggest reason for delayed discharges from mental health hospitals in England last year, costing the NHS about £71m, according to a report.

A new, round-the-clock mental health text service is now available to people living in Birmingham and Solihull, offering free and confidential support at the touch of a button.

The chair of England's first public inquiry into mental health deaths vowed to "seek out the truth" - despite difficulties getting documents from the NHS.

The Power of Us conference was a step forward, but it is only one step in a much larger journey. The hope is that we continue to challenge and think critically about inclusion and equity.

Over the past 12 months, we've had over 200 conversations with Black carers, patients and users of mental health services about the things that matter to them when receiving services.

Catalyst 4 Change is proud to serve as the lead and accountable organisation for the Pathways to Independence project, delivered in partnership with a range of community-led organisations.

The UK charity sector stands at a crossroads in 2025, facing an evolving landscape that is shaped by economic pressures, policy changes, and shifting public expectations.

In 2024 Catalyst launched its new self-service member platform, MemberSPACE. Basic membership includes addition to our e-newsletter, discounts, and limited signposting.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is from 12 to 18 May. The theme for 2025 is 'Community'. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for mental health and wellbeing.

The objective of this Black emancipatory action research project was to explore the role of Black-led community organisations in supporting Black mental health and wellbeing in the UK.

Pathway to Independence is a collaborative programme designed to support individuals transitioning from secure care into independent community with essential life skills.

At Catalyst 4 Change, we’re very excited to be working on three main research projects alongside Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), local academics and Flourish.

Black Thrive Global (BTG) has announced the official publication of 'Black Voices on Policing', a series of reports produced by Black Thrive Global in collaboration with Psi.

The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line.

A new mental health initiative that will help inpatients adjust to life outside of hospital environments, will be rolled out by BSMHFT this autumn with support of Catalyst.

Regrettably, we were unable to announce the Summer 2024 return of the MASH Meet & Eat sessions due to staffing problems. We hope to commence the scheme in 2025.