MSH Foundations

We are thrilled to invite everyone to a marvellous, uplifting afternoon at the Intergenerational Dementia Cafe on 4th August 2026 at Coulsdon Methodist Church! Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, this brilliant event features relaxing Tai Chi and therapeutic sound healing by Bronwyn Rich to ensure a joyful time for all. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our sponsor @maudsleycharity and our fantastic partners @LondonFire, @JRuskinCollege and @AgeUKCroydon for their incredible support in bringing this wonderful day to life. @ManjuShahul

Knowing that some of our guests experience loneliness, we never stop running our hospital Dementia Cafe during the holidays, an initiative proudly organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health. Even though it took place during the summer holidays, we enjoyed a brilliantly packed session with 30 guests for an insightful cancer talk by Estelle Le Galliot from the @CUHMacmillan alongside gentle yoga and meditation. We send our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors @maudsleycharity for helping us bring so much warmth, connection and positivity to everyone who attended! @ManjuShahul

Our Intergenerational Dementia Café at Coulsdon Temple was a wonderfully uplifting gathering filled with warmth, joy and community spirit. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health earlier this month, the afternoon featured a revitalising yoga session led by Fiona Wong and a delicious lunch. A heartfelt thank you goes to our sponsor @maudsleycharity for helping us bring such a marvellous and memorable day to life. @ManjuShahul

It was an honour to be interviewed for the @KingsCollegeLon “MSc in Policy and Service Development for Ageing Populations”, representing @MSHFoundations . I was pleased to share how our work through Empower Dementia Network and the One King’s Impact Fund has used co-production and creative community engagement to better understand the needs of local communities. Proud that our charity’s partnership with King’s College London is helping shape the learning of future professionals and promote more equitable, community centred approaches to ageing and dementia care. #empowerdementianetwork

On Tuesday 28th July, we are delighted to host our Living Well with Psychosis event, a pop-up mental health hub organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health to bring free support and vital guidance to our local community. We warmly invite you to join us at the @welfare_ltd Bangladesh Welfare Association Croydon for an uplifting session with well-being specialist Bronwyn Rich. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful partner, @welfare_ltd, and sponsors including @ThisWayUpWellbe, @DementiaFriends, @MHFAEngland, ASIST, SFA and @guidedogs for making this invaluable event possible.

We send our most heartfelt gratitude to Nandakumar for kindly donating food in celebration of his daughter Ashwini Nandakumar's birthday, as well as to Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant in Croydon for their wonderful support! Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, our Feeding the Homeless programme brings vital warmth and nourishment to those in need. If you would like to fund a session or sponsor meals to celebrate a special milestone just like Ashwini's family did, please contact us to make a difference. @ManjuShahul

Our Intergenerational Dementia Café at Croydon’s Clocktower Café was a resounding success, bringing local community members together for an uplifting afternoon of laughter yoga, gentle exercise and delicious refreshments. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, this brilliant event created a warm and inspiring space where everyone could connect, relax and enrich their lives. A huge thank you goes to our wonderful sponsors, @maudsleycharity and The Phoenix Fund, for supporting such a meaningful occasion. @ManjuShahul

Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, the Croydon University Hospital Intergenerational Dementia Cafe is set to bring everyone together for a delightfully warm afternoon of connection and community spirit. Happening on Monday 27th July 2026 at St Barnabas Worship Centre, guests can enjoy a gentle stretch, a spot of meditation and helpful guidance over a cosy cup of tea and tasty refreshments. A huge, heartfelt thank you goes to our fantastic sponsors, @maudsleycharity, and our partners, @chestnutcroydon and NHS Trust Croydon Health Services for making this lovely event possible! @ManjuShahul

We are absolutely delighted to invite you to our uplifting Intergenerational Dementia Cafe next Monday 20th July at the Clocktower Café in Croydon. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, this vibrant session promises a wonderful afternoon of laughter yoga, light exercise and a tasty lunch. A huge thank you goes to our fantastic sponsors @maudsleycharity and The Phoenix Fund for helping us bring our community together.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the flower arrangement and creative art and crafts sessions at our wonderful Intergenerational Dementia Cafe. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, the event was a brilliant success that brought everyone together to relax and have fun. We would like to say a massive thank you to our sponsor, @maudsleycharity , and all our amazing partners, @JRuskinCollege , @LondonFire and @AgeUKCroydon for their incredible support. @ManjuShahul

A beautiful atmosphere of warmth and connection filled the room at our recent Coffee with Counsellor Michelle. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, the event provided a safe space for local residents to find vital wellbeing support and share meaningful conversations. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our brilliant sponsors @maudsleycharity, @rowlandbrothers and @EvolveLDN for making this impactful day possible. @ManjuShahul

We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to the upcoming Intergenerational Dementia Cafe, organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, at the Coulsdon Temple on Friday 10th July. This uplifting afternoon will feature a wonderful yoga workshop and a delicious lunch comprising samosas, rice, curry and dessert. We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support from @maudsleycharity and our partners who have made this positive community event possible.

We are absolutely delighted to invite you to "Coffee with Counsellor Michelle", a wonderful event organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health to support mental health and community wellbeing. This is a brilliant opportunity to connect with others, share compassionate conversations and enjoy some complimentary refreshments in a warm and welcoming space. A massive thank you to our incredible sponsors, @maudsleycharity, @rowlandbrothers and @EvolveLDN, for making this vital community initiative possible! #communitysupport #coffeewithcounsellor

We are absolutely thrilled to invite everyone to the wonderful Intergenerational Dementia Cafe, an uplifting event organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health to bring the community together for lovely flower arrangement and creative arts and crafts session from the students of @JRuskinCollege. This special afternoon at Coulsdon Methodist Church promises plenty of smiles, relaxation and fantastic fun. A massive thank you goes out to our incredible sponsor, @maudsleycharity, for supporting this brilliant initiative!

We are delighted to announce that the Leeds Youth Conference 2026 is now FULLY BOOKED. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health @MSHFoundations as part of the National Commission for Mental Health UK, and following the success of our conferences at the @HouseofCommons , @UKHouseofLords and @msmpowerhouse in #Manchester, this event will bring together young people, professionals, policymakers, businesses , Councillors, MP and community leaders to tackle mental health challenges, reduce violence and create positive opportunities for the next generation. Together, we are building a movement that empowers young voices, inspires hope and drives lasting change. ❤️ #YouthConference2026 #Leeds #MentalHealthMatters #YouthVoice #EndYouthViolence #MSHFoundations #NationalCommissionForMentalHealthUK

We had a fantastic turnout today at the Intergenerational Dementia Cafe, which was proudly organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health. Rosanne Dourado, a @TheStrokeAssoc Community Connector, gave a deeply engaging and vital talk on stroke awareness that truly resonated with everyone in attendance. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, @TNLComFund and @maudsleycharity, for supporting such an uplifting day. @ManjuShahul #DementiaCafe #communitysupport #intergenerationalcare

We had a truly fantastic turnout yesterday at our "Living Well with Psychosis" Pop-Up Mental Health Hub hosted at @SoulPurpose360. Organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, this session brought the community together for incredibly positive and inspiring conversations about mental health, psychosis and PTSD. A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors @maudsleycharity and our partner @mmtnuk for making this impactful day possible! @ManjuShahul

Organised by Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health @MSHFoundations . We were absolutely thrilled to host the fully booked Manchester Youth Conference at @msmpowerhouse, bringing together an incredible group of inspiring young minds and community leaders. Young people took part in discussions on overcoming educational barriers, mental health and emotional wellbeing, alternatives to crime and anti-social behaviour and building positive peer networks. A massive thank you to all of our phenomenal speakers, including @afzalkhanmcr Afzal Khan MP, Nick Lynch (@Barclays Local Specialist, North West), Dr Roshelle Ramkisson (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, @PennineCareNHS @RamkissonR1 )and Damian Dallimore (Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit @GM_VRU Director) for sharing their vital expertise – from the power of entrepreneurship to mental health and violence reduction. A special thank you to Scott and Alex for being wonderful hosts and helping the day run so smoothly. This day wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing organisations who brought their young people along to engage, share and lead the conversation. A huge shoutout to Keem Kemoy Walker, @42ndStreetmcrx, @NigeriaCommuni4, Moss Side & Hulme Training and Community Enterprise CIC, and @trinityhousecrc. Grateful to @Esha4MossSide , Anna (Illustrator) and everyone involved for your incredible dedication to empowering the next generation. Together, we are making a real difference and building a brighter, safer and more supportive future for our young people. Looking forward to the next youth conference in #Leeds. ❤️ #ManchesterYouthConference #YouthEmpowerment #MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #ViolenceReduction #CommunityLeadership

We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Living Well with Psychosis event, organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, this Saturday to bring free mental health support directly to the community. It promises to be a wonderfully positive session filled with vital discussions and practical self-care tools for young people. A massive thank you goes to @SoulPurpose360 for hosting us so beautifully, to @mmtnuk for partnering with us and to our wonderful sponsors @maudsleycharity for making this invaluable day possible.

Our upcoming Intergenerational Dementia Cafe, organised by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health, will feature an essential Stroke Awareness & Support Session delivered by the @TheStrokeAssoc to highlight vital health resources. This fantastic afternoon will also include a wonderful intergenerational session led by the brilliant students of @chestnutcroydon alongside light exercise and relaxing meditation. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing sponsors, the @TNLComFund and @maudsleycharity , for making this incredible community event possible. @ManjuShahul