What we’ve achieved

The UK’s first advice line and website helping thousands of people every year who are experiencing difficulties with both their mental health and money. 4 million people in the UK have both mental health and money problems, and a further 4 million are at risk because they’re having financial difficulties.

We have improved existing support groups as well as opening 40 new ones across the country. Support groups are volunteer-led centres for those experiencing mental health problems. They provide a safe space for people to learn new skills, meet new people and talk about their experiences without discrimination.

In September 2019 we launched a new UK-wide young people’s programme supporting 14-18-year-olds mental health resilience. Delivered in schools and colleges, Bloom equips young people with the tools and knowledge to maintain their mental health through life’s transitions, both now and in the future.

TV ad run with Lloyds Banking Group on Channel 4 aimed to encourage more people to feel comfortable talking about their mental health to make it easier to offer the right support. The campaign featured celebrities, colleagues and members of the public talking about misconceptions in mental health.