In the year we celebrate our 110th anniversary, Buckinghamshire Mind is delighted to share our refreshed strategy, building on all that we have achieved to date and setting out our direction and priorities to 2026.
The cost-of-living crisis, Covid-19 pandemic and growing levels of poverty have put unprecedented strain on too many people living in our communities. This, combined with a mental health system under strain, with ever increasing levels of need and complexity, compels us all to act. Local people need our services in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire more than ever.
Our work in the community looks to prevent problems before they arise, tackle long-standing inequalities to close the health gaps between different groups and put support in place so that everyone with mental ill-health can get the help they need, when they need it.
Since we published our last strategy, we have continued to expand our service provision, including the establishment of Mind in Berkshire. In 2023-24, 9,130 people were supported by our services, with 79% better able to manage their mental health and 84% feeling less isolated.
The priorities identified for the next two years include, targeting our work where we know we’ll have the greatest impact and, in particular, look to expand our support for children and young people and people experiencing health inequalities in our communities, including those living in poverty
We will also strengthen our understanding of the ways we involve people with lived experience to influence our work and participate in activities. Alongside this our golden threads – Inclusive, Informed and Innovative – lay the foundations to continually advance by describing the approach we take.
We hope everyone enjoys reading about the difference our work makes and our plans for the future. In this milestone year, we are calling on everyone to unite with us to fight for mental health across our communities. Together we can ensure no mind is left behind.
Our refreshed Strategy is available to read and download here.