The Gender & Ethnicity survey is part of a study exploring attitudes towards the collection of ethnicity and gender information by the Black and Mixed Heritage communities.

A new report from the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research, Birkbeck and Revolving Doors uses narrative interviewing to help research participants talk about their experiences.

Who is actually experiencing loneliness? While some might associate loneliness with an older demographic, data is increasingly suggesting Gen Z is one of the loneliest generations.

the NMPMFF are proud to present their third annual report of activities for 2025 and 2026. September 2025 marked 10 years since the National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund was founded.

Pathways to Independence was designed to help people in secure mental health services rebuild practical skills, and confidence so they can move on to meaningful lives beyond hospital.

In July 2026, Catalyst 4 Change brought together Black carers from Birmingham, Sandwell and Wolverhampton to share their experiences of caring for a loved one with mental ill health.

We are pleased to announce the return of the popular Mentoring & Advocacy Support Hub (MASH) Meet & Eat sessions starting in July 2026. The first eat-out took place in November 2017.

The Pathway to Independence programme was launched in October 2024, led by Catalyst 4 Change on behalf of Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).

The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund worked in close partnership with INQUEST and the Family Reference Group to host the Shine The Light event in Birmingham on 31 January 2026.

CHERP is a partnership between academia, community researchers, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector that enables communities to shape research and drive change.

The Ripple App transforms harmful online searches into a journey of hope by discreetly intercepting flagged search terms and signposting users to free, 24/7 mental health support.

In early 2025, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) were handed the keys to the Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre on Golden Hillock Road.

The new Mental Health Act, which has received Royal Assent, will address racial disparities in mental health treatment through clearer guidance for professionals and improved performance.

In May 2024 we launched our self-service platform, MemberSPACE. We encourage all members registered on our previous manual system to re-register on the new members platform.

It has been a year since the Pathways to Independence Project, also known as Sustainable Community Initiative (SCI), began, in partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust.

This conference will be full of inspirational speakers and also a number of engaging and thought-provoking seminars, plus plenty of opportunities to network and learn from your peers.

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.