WaveForward

🌟 Join @WaveForward! 💼 Seeking Safeguarding & Finance Experts to shape Cumbria's youth future. Passionate about well-being? Contact hello@waveforward.org.uk to make a difference! 🌈 #TrusteeRoles #CumbriaYouth

Super excited to be one of the 2500 organisations that have been awarded a @TNLComFund grant to help change the lives of young people across #SouthLakes

Hey Cumbria👋We need your help celebrating our amazing youth volunteers. These local heroes support mental health - now let's show them some love! Have stationery, tech, clothes, books, experiences or other prizes to donate? Or know a biz, who'd wanna help? Tag/comment below👇

Last month our new youth hub launched with a Pizza Party! Read up on the success here: thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24493378.…

Kendal Youth Fest is coming!! Sat July 20th for ages 11-14. Details below 👇

Wow! Amazing to be namedropped and recognised for our alternative approach to mental health and counselling provision for young people on #bbcqt

🌊 Help us make waves of change! 🌟Take 30 secs to nominate our @WaveForward, by following this quick link 👉 [ bit.ly/3NZWRPp ] and you could help us win £1000 to help local young people and their mental health.

MEET OUR #ForgeFestival24 EARLY CAREER ARTISTS! We are so excited to be working with these 4 talented Early Career Artists who will each create an original solo performance for the festival, with support from team TKP! Here’s what they have to say about being involved...

"Keep striving for recovery but do not let these dips detract from the progress you have made” - Eve, YM Activist Graphic by letstalk.mentalhealth

Mayor's Winter Warmer this Sat 16th, Kendal Town Hall, at 10am. We're very excited to get our festive hats on and honored to be one of the Mayor's chosen charity this year. Will we see you there?

Early Career Artists aged 20-25! Apply for a £1K commission to create a live piece of theatre for #ForgeFestival24! You'll receive mentoring & support from TKP & get to work with a range of professional artists from across the North West! APPLY NOW! theknottedproject.co.uk/forge-festival/

Young people's mental health can only get better if we address the issues in society that make their mental health worse.

Are you an Early Career Artist (aged 20-25) that is keen to make new ambitious work for rural audiences? Apply for a £1K commission to create a live performance piece for #ForgeFestival24 whilst receiving a bespoke package of support! Deadline: 24th Nov theknottedproject.co.uk/forge-festival/

If you know a young person who is struggling with their mental health, here is our advice on how to listen. 1. Try not to interrupt, give them space to describe how they're feeling. 2. Reassure them to let them know you're glad they opened up to you. 3. Reflect the feelings they've described to you, so they know you've heard and understood them. E.g. 'that sounds really stressful' or 'I can't imagine how difficult it has been for you.' 4. Ask them how you can help. 5. Help them seek help from a professional. 6. Remember, it's not all on you. You don't have to have all the answers, and simply listening can go a really long way.

APPLY NOW to be an Early Career Artist as part of Forge Festival 2024! We're offering 3 Early Career Artists a £1K commission & a package of support to build their networks & create a unique live performance for #ForgeFestival24!  Apply here: theknottedproject.co.uk/forge-festival/

🧘‍♀️Want to create calming habits? Here's some ways to bring balance to your life: ✅ Take a few moments every day to practice mindfulness ✅ Get some fresh air - take a walk in nature ✅ Spend time organising & decluttering ✅ Incorporate activities that you enjoy

Self Care September - Day 4: Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept… #SelfCareSeptember

School is important. But it isn't worth sacrificing your mental health for. Your mental health always comes first, and you are worthy, regardless of your grades. A reminder for the new school year. From Laura, 17.

With limited spaces, we recommend signing up asap! bit.ly/TheHelmSignUp

If your child is 16-25 (and you live in Cumbria) they can benefit from: 🥰 Meeting like-minded people 🎥 Improving skills and access to FREE training 🏊 Enjoying wellbeing activities and away days ❤️ Discovering purpose and passions 🗣 Learning about mental health and wellbeing

**CALLING ALL PARENTS!!** Did you know that Wave Forward are launching a FREE youth group? Half of young people across Cumbria list mental health as their top concern and so we're here to offer something fun that also has connection, inclusion and wellbeing at its heart.