STRATEGIC CHARITY PARTNER
THE MIX
The Mix is the UK's leading digital charity for young people and has reached over 4.1 million youth in 2019. Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them - via their website, over the phone or via social media. They connect young people to experts and their peers to talk about everything from money to mental health, homelessness to jobs, break-ups to body kindness and more.
Their vision is that all young people should be able to make informed choices about their physical and mental wellbeing so that they can live better lives.
As the Foundation’s Strategic Charity Partner in the United Kingdom, The Mix has received monetary grants totaling over £246,000 since 2020. Together, we’ve impacted 291,719 youth and counting through this funding.
GET INVOLVED
- Share Skill Up, The Mix's e-learning hub
- Spread the word about The Mix's online community
- Find out more about The Mix's Volunteering Opportunities
- Join the conversation on social and get updates on all the latest content
YOUNG ADULTS + MENTAL HEALTH
- 1 in 6 young people aged 16-24 has symptoms of a common mental disorder such as depression or an anxiety disorder.(National Health Service Digital, Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey: Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2016)
- 50% of all mental illness begins by the time a young person reaches the age of 14 (World Health Organization, Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World, 2018)
- Less than 1 in 3 children and young people with a diagnosable mental health condition get access to NHS care and treatment.(National Audit Office, Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services, 2018)
- 1 in 3 young people under the age of 25 have self-harmed at some point in their lives. (The Mix, Ground-breaking research reveals 1 in 3 young people have self-harmed, 2020)
OUR GLOBAL STRATEGIC CHARITY PARTNERS
UNITED STATES
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Through education, research, advocacy, and a robust presence in high school and college campuses, they are changing the culture around mental health.
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CANADA
Jack.org is Canada’s only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health in every province and territory. Through Do Something, Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. And through ambitious innovations in youth mental health like Be There, Jack.org gives people the mental health resources they need to educate themselves.
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AUSTRALIA
batyr exists to smash the stigma around mental health and increase help seeking rates. Through sharing real, relatable and resilient mental health stories in a safe and impactful way, batyr are changing the way young people view and talk about mental health and access support. Created by young people, for young people, batyr are taking a positive approach to mental health education and prevention.
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NEW ZEALAND
Lifeline’s counsellors have supported New Zealanders for 58 years through their trusted, well-known 24/7 community helpline (0800 LIFELINE). They provide free, safe, confidential support that can be accessed anywhere in New Zealand, at any time – as they believe every young New Zealander should be able to access support when they need it.