Our work with marginalised communities

Physical activity has so many benefits for our overall wellbeing. It can boost confidence, improve mood, help us sleep better and even reduce the risk of depression.

We’re championing physical activity and sport for everyone. But those of us from marginalised communities often have fewer opportunities to participate. And it can be harder to talk about thoughts and feelings. At Mind, we work with partners to support the mental health of marginalised communities through physical activity.

Our approach

We’ve worked with:

Muslim Sports Foundation

We’re working together to raise awareness of mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. We want to address mental health stigma for Muslim communities.

To do this, we've worked in partnership on the Mindful Sunnah campaign. The campaign includes a nationwide survey exploring the mental health experiences of British Muslims.

The survey results and input from our Lived Experience Advisors have helped to develop the Mindful Sunnah resource. The resource unites Islamic tradition with modern psychology and physical activity. It aims to help Muslims reconnect mind, body and soul through faith, movement and mindfulness.

Access the survey report

Access the resource

Sporting Equals

Mind is proud to once again sponsor the Wellbeing Award at the Sporting Equals Awards.

Across the country, organisations and community groups are using physical activity to support mental wellbeing, connection, and confidence. 

Together with Sporting Equals, we are raising awareness, sharing learning, and strengthening mental health support through sport.

Muslimah Sports Association (MSA)

We’ve worked with MSA and Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge. Together, the ‘Positive Minds’ programme has been relaunched. Positive Minds supports women’s wellbeing through physical activity and peer to peer support. Read how Zohra has benefitted from being involved in Positive Minds.  

Resources for coaches working with marginalised communities

Useful links and information

Racism and mental health – If racism is affecting your mental health, we're here for you.

Our work with young Black men – On this page, you can read about the projects we've run with Black men.

Our work with Muslim communities – We worked with Suffolk Mind and local Muslim groups to learn about their emotional and mental health needs.

Information and helplines:

Local Minds

Muslim Youth Helpline

Hub of Hope

Inspirited Minds

BAYO

The Delicate Mind