Our Year
This year has been one of growth, resilience, and hope for PoetsIN. As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, we are reminded of the strength of the community we serve and the unwavering support of our partners, donors, and team members. Together, we have made strides in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and providing essential support and resources to those in need.
Achievements
Over 6500 individuals received free mental health support this year. That’s 6500 people who directly benefitted from our support across our services with 19500 people benefitting from our support indirectly, too. Over 1100 individuals have downloaded our free resources to help them independently heal.
Project Highlights
- We launched our Growing Around Grief support aimed at targeting those who are struggling with loss, and we rolled out our Understanding Anger support, which helps to remove the stigma surrounding being angry and provides creative ways to manage the emotion.
- Partnered with many employers, including HACRO and Heaven Media to provide Wellbeing in the Workplace support.
- Hosted an Away Day Event for NHS Hackney Psychiatrists. – A room full of doctors rapping was a definite highlight.
Advocacy Wins
- Played a key role in multidisciplinary teams that work to provide person-centred support for children and young people.
- Delivered multiple educational sessions to schools, local authorities and places of work, increasing mental health awareness at a systemic level.
Spotlights:
- Client A: After facing significant domestic abuse and deteriorating mental health, Client A found hope and healing through our Creative Mentorship Programme. “Life changing. So helpful and so grateful for all the help and support I’ve been given. I was in a bad way before, was referred to PoetsIN and what a lifeline. Genuinely the most highly respected people in my life, purely because they have helped me with my mental health, to bring me peace back into my life using coping mechanisms and just manage my mental health more. I will forever be indebted to PoetsIN for all their help. The most selfless, understanding and caring team ever. I hope everyone gets the kind of help and support I have received.”
- Team Highlight: Carly shared the impact of gaining employment with PoetsIN on her own mental health, stating that while her role of delivering our support changes lives, it has also changed her life, too.
Adapting to Demand
This year brought an unprecedented demand for mental health services. Within the last 8 months alone, we have seen children and young people referrals increase by 678% and adult referrals increase by 220%. We’ve seen the age of children being referred fall to 3 years upwards, in comparison to previous years of 7 years upwards.
With such an increase of referrals and an ethos of turning no one away, we found ourselves struggling to make ends meet towards the end of this year. To support everyone, we needed more staff and to do this, we needed more funding. We worked tirelessly to apply for more funding, building relationships with corporate donors, and to work with the community who so generously donate their time to fundraise for the charity. Doing this, we were able to employ another member of the team who helps to lighten the load. With continued referral increases, we are going to continue focusing on fundraising in the new year to ensure there is always a member of staff on hand to help whenever anyone needs us, rather than having to implement strict referral criteria and turning people away.
Our Gratitude
We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, community, volunteers, and team members. Your contributions fuel our mission and make a lasting impact in the lives of so many. Without you all, we couldn’t do what we do best; save and change the lives of adults, children and young people across the country.
PoetsIN is personal to all of the team. A team who have all experienced poor mental health and/or caring for someone who is struggling with mental ill-health. If we can provide a torch for those currently lost in the dark, our past pain holds meaning. Lived-experience is an incredibly powerful tool; paired with our creative resources, tools and programmes, the difference we make can be the difference between life and death.
Our Team
Before we take a peek at next year. We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible work our team does every day. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to supporting mental health make a profound difference in the lives of so many.
The impact of their efforts goes beyond providing help—it offers hope. They create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard and valued, and they empower individuals to find strength even in the most challenging times. That is no small feat, and it’s a testament to the passion and care their bring to our vital cause.
Team PoetsIN, thank you for your courage in facing difficult conversations, your resilience in navigating challenges and your kindness in offering comfort and guidance to those in need. You inspire not only those you serve but also everyone fortunate enough to witness the transformative power of your work.
Please know that your contributions do not go unnoticed. The ripples of your efforts extend far and wide, leaving a lasting legacy of hope and healing.
Looking Ahead: A Vision for 2025
Future Plans
- Expanding our service offering to cover a broader range of emotions.
- Launching a new community offering (stay tuned for this)
- Setting a goal to directly support 7000 individuals and 21000 individuals indirectly.
As we step into the new year, we invite you to continue supporting our mission. Together, we can create a world where mental health resources are accessible to all. You can help us by sharing the charity with those you meet, talking to your employer about using PoetsIN to support the wellbeing in your workplace, support our content on social media or fundraise for us.
Thank you for standing by us this year. With your support, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Here’s to another year of hope and progress.
Until next year.
Team PoetsIN.
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Our Year
This year has been one of growth, resilience, and hope for PoetsIN. As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, we are reminded of the strength of the community we serve and the unwavering support of our partners, donors, and team members. Together, we have made strides in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and providing essential support and resources to those in need.
Achievements
Over 6500 individuals received free mental health support this year. That’s 6500 people who directly benefitted from our support across our services with 19500 people benefitting from our support indirectly, too. Over 1100 individuals have downloaded our free resources to help them independently heal.
Project Highlights
Advocacy Wins
Spotlights:
Adapting to Demand
This year brought an unprecedented demand for mental health services. Within the last 8 months alone, we have seen children and young people referrals increase by 678% and adult referrals increase by 220%. We’ve seen the age of children being referred fall to 3 years upwards, in comparison to previous years of 7 years upwards.
With such an increase of referrals and an ethos of turning no one away, we found ourselves struggling to make ends meet towards the end of this year. To support everyone, we needed more staff and to do this, we needed more funding. We worked tirelessly to apply for more funding, building relationships with corporate donors, and to work with the community who so generously donate their time to fundraise for the charity. Doing this, we were able to employ another member of the team who helps to lighten the load. With continued referral increases, we are going to continue focusing on fundraising in the new year to ensure there is always a member of staff on hand to help whenever anyone needs us, rather than having to implement strict referral criteria and turning people away.
Our Gratitude
We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, community, volunteers, and team members. Your contributions fuel our mission and make a lasting impact in the lives of so many. Without you all, we couldn’t do what we do best; save and change the lives of adults, children and young people across the country.
PoetsIN is personal to all of the team. A team who have all experienced poor mental health and/or caring for someone who is struggling with mental ill-health. If we can provide a torch for those currently lost in the dark, our past pain holds meaning. Lived-experience is an incredibly powerful tool; paired with our creative resources, tools and programmes, the difference we make can be the difference between life and death.
Our Team
Before we take a peek at next year. We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible work our team does every day. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to supporting mental health make a profound difference in the lives of so many.
The impact of their efforts goes beyond providing help—it offers hope. They create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard and valued, and they empower individuals to find strength even in the most challenging times. That is no small feat, and it’s a testament to the passion and care their bring to our vital cause.
Team PoetsIN, thank you for your courage in facing difficult conversations, your resilience in navigating challenges and your kindness in offering comfort and guidance to those in need. You inspire not only those you serve but also everyone fortunate enough to witness the transformative power of your work.
Please know that your contributions do not go unnoticed. The ripples of your efforts extend far and wide, leaving a lasting legacy of hope and healing.
Looking Ahead: A Vision for 2025
Future Plans
As we step into the new year, we invite you to continue supporting our mission. Together, we can create a world where mental health resources are accessible to all. You can help us by sharing the charity with those you meet, talking to your employer about using PoetsIN to support the wellbeing in your workplace, support our content on social media or fundraise for us.
Thank you for standing by us this year. With your support, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Here’s to another year of hope and progress.
Until next year.
Team PoetsIN.
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