Category Archives: Mind in Croydon

Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding

Posted on January 27, 2023 by insidecroydon

Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading →

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Council’s latest cuts force mental health services to close

Posted on September 21, 2022 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: MP says the latest round of funding cuts to services delivered by mental health charity are ‘devastating’. By STEVEN DOWNES Mind in Croydon is to close two of its support services for people living with complex, long-term … Continue reading →

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Job interview workshop, Mind In Croydon, Jun 22

Posted on May 26, 2022 by insidecroydon
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Keeping Well in the Workplace, Mind in Croydon, Jun 8

Posted on May 25, 2022 by insidecroydon
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Labour wants to cut voluntary sector funding by a ‘full Negrini’

Posted on October 13, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: A year after they gave a ‘golden handshake’ to the council CEO who helped bankrupt the borough, part of the £38.4m Town Hall budget cuts will impact dozens of charities and community groups. EXCLUSIVE By STEVEN DOWNES … Continue reading →

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BME Forum to open second health space in Whitgift Centre

Posted on July 21, 2021 by insidecroydon

By SANJANA IDNANI The Croydon BME Forum is to open a Health and Wellbeing Space in the Whitgift Centre in October. The space will provide services similar to that available at Croydon BME Forum’s other space, The Wellness Centre, which … Continue reading →

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We shouldn’t take mental health for granted in the ‘new normal’

Posted on February 27, 2021 by insidecroydon

Earlier this week, RICHARD PACITTI, right, who spent much of his career working for a charity specialising in dealing with the issues raised around mental health, outlined how people have used well-established techniques to help them cope with the past … Continue reading →

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We can all deal with lockdown if we put our minds to it

Posted on February 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: It has still been possible to lead a ‘mentally healthy lifestyle’, even under pandemic conditions. RICHARD PACITTI offers some helpful advice Like so much else concerned with covid-19, we are “learning as we go” as far as the … Continue reading →

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National government needs to take the adult social care burden

Posted on January 21, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: After spending his career working in senior positions in the voluntary sector, RICHARD PACITTI (pictured left) says that if we funded adult social care differently, it would solve a lot of problems Most people are aware of the … Continue reading →

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12-year-old Ellis draws in the money to help Mind in Croydon

Posted on December 5, 2020 by insidecroydon

Twelve-year-old Ellis Jurado supports Mind in Croydon each year with fundraising events. This year he set himself an art challenge to produce 31 drawings in 31 days in October: he raised £1,250 online. Ellis’s Mum, Lucie, said, “We knew that … Continue reading →

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Mind in Croydon carers counselling sessions for 2020

Posted on January 22, 2020 by insidecroydon
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Take the challenge with Red January for Mind in Croydon

Posted on November 28, 2019 by insidecroydon
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Mental Health Day Comedy Show, Fairfield Halls, Oct 10

Posted on October 5, 2019 by insidecroydon
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Mind in Croydon women’s football, Sanderstead, every Thu

Posted on March 28, 2018 by insidecroydon
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Reverse Jobs Fair matches applicants with employers

Posted on September 28, 2017 by insidecroydon

A council-backed event for local businesses to hire applicants with disabilities returns in October. The Reverse Jobs Fair, which is open to applicants with disabilities looking for everything from a permanent post to a temporary work placement, will be held … Continue reading →

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Addiction workshop, St John’s Upper Norwood, Oct 14-15

Posted on August 27, 2017 by insidecroydon
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Soul Symphony Choir spring concert, South Croydon, Apr 29

Posted on April 26, 2017 by insidecroydon
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Charity walk is our chance to make a difference, says Day

Posted on June 20, 2016 by insidecroydon

Kevin Day, the stand-up comedian, scriptwriter and football pundit, is calling on the people of Croydon to turn up in force on Sunday to help raise as much money as possible for Mind in Croydon, the local mental health charity. … Continue reading →

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Comedian Kevin Day takes Positive Steps for charity, Jun 26

Posted on June 12, 2016 by insidecroydon

Kevin Day, the comedian, scriptwriter and Palace fan, will be the celebrity starter of this year’s Positive Steps event on Sunday June 26 around Lloyd Park for Mind in Croydon. A sponsored walk of anything from five kilometres – a … Continue reading →

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Mind In Croydon Positive Steps 2016, Lloyd Park, Jun 26

Posted on March 25, 2016 by insidecroydon
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Mind in Croydon’s Positive Steps 2016, June 26

Posted on November 27, 2015 by insidecroydon
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Murder, mystery and turkey dinner – all for Mayor’s charities

Posted on November 4, 2015 by insidecroydon

The Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Patricia Hay-Justice, is seeking people’s support to a couple of events being held in aid of her nominated charities in the run-up to Christmas. The Mayor’s charities are: MIND in Croydon – an active charity … Continue reading →

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Mayor of Croydon’s charity wine tasting evening, Oct 23

Posted on September 30, 2015 by insidecroydon
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Mind in Croydon Summer Fair, Gravel Hill, Sep 5

Posted on September 1, 2015 by insidecroydon
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Your first steps towards a marathon are a walk in the park

Posted on April 27, 2015 by insidecroydon

Were you inspired by yesterday’s London Marathon? Fancy entering next year’s, but don’t know how to get into shape? If a journey of 26 miles begins with the first step, then a 10-mile charity walk around Croydon next month could … Continue reading →

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