In October Catalyst 4 Change celebrated a dual anniversary – its 10th year of driving change and its 5th as a Black Thrive partner. This wasn't just an event; it was a powerful assembly.

We are proud to share that Black Thrive Global has been awarded £5 million from The National Lottery Fund to deliver a five-year programme: Thriving Futures - Scaling Systems Change.

This funding will be instrumental in supporting our ongoing work with African and Caribbean men and women from Birmingham and Solihull who have lived experience of mental health.

Part of a recent Lottery grant will support the Therapy Care Initiative Pilot, a 1-year programme that will identify up to 10 recently bereaved UK families that require therapeutic support.

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs (BSMHWH) is a service delivered to local people in partnership by Birmingham Mind and Creative Support.

If you are 14 or older and have a learning disability, you are entitled to have a free health check at your doctor’s GP surgery every year. This is called an Annual Health Check.

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.

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.

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.

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.