Working Together for Systemic Change
In partnership with Mind in Haringey, Black Thrive Haringey is part of a UK-wide movement to address the deep-rooted inequalities that Black communities face—particularly those that negatively impact mental health and wellbeing. From education to employment, housing, healthcare, social care, and the criminal justice system, Black communities continue to encounter systemic barriers that affect every stage of life.
Black Thrive was established in Lambeth in 2016, and with funding from the National Lottery, its Haringey branch is now building on this legacy by working collaboratively with residents, organisations, and decision-makers to co-create lasting change in the borough.
We are proud to be a local voice contributing to Black Thrive Global’s vision—a world where Black people thriving is the norm.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.
Maya Angelou
What We’re Doing in Haringey
Our work in Haringey is rooted in collaboration, creativity and accountability. Everything we do is shaped by the lived experiences of Black residents — and focused on changing the systems that continue to fail us.
Some of the ways we’re doing this:
- Challenging racial injustice in mental health through peer-led research, NHS partnership work, and cultural competency training.
- Delivering Cultural Competency Training to organisations and public services to improve awareness, reduce disparities, and support more equitable and inclusive care.
- Creating space for healing and storytelling — including the production of powerful docufilms like SICKLE, Me, My Father and Mental Health, and Me, My Music and Mental Health.
- Bringing people together — through community assemblies, screenings, workshops and intergenerational dialogue.
- Pushing for policy change by making sure Black voices are heard in the spaces where decisions are made.
Spotlight: Our Work in Action
SICKLE – The Docufilm
- Made in partnership with the NHS Red Cell Network, this film tackles the realities of sickle cell disorder and the impact of systemic racism in healthcare.
Watch the trailer & learn more
City Hall Event
- We brought our work to City Hall — amplifying Black led systems change by community-led organisations.
Peer-led Research
- We trained over 30 local residents to design and lead research exploring the intersection of mental health and policing in Haringey. This work centres lived experience and challenges how systems interact with Black communities. The final report is now available to read:
Time2Heal: Our Community Healing App
The Time2Heal app was created to offer culturally relevant mental health and wellbeing resources to the Black community. Designed in response to community needs, the app includes:
- Curated directories of services, books, audio, and videos
- Daily affirmations
- Tailored content based on your personal healing goals
It’s a safe, accessible space to support your journey—whether you’re just starting or continuing your healing process.
Download now on iOS and Google Play:
Search “Time2Heal” in your app store
Creative Community Projects
- From murals to documentary films, we support art that reflects our values and helps our community heal, connect, and lead.
Fundraise for us
Your fundraising efforts and donations are very important to us; they will ensure that we can continue providing essential mental health services to the Haringey community.
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No one should face a mental health problem alone. Your donation will help us to ensure that anyone experiencing a mental health problem in Haringey has somewhere to turn for help.
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