Motivated Minds is an award winning social enterprise, founded by Carla Andrews MBE. Online and face to face (UK) support.
As a lifelong mental health and wellbeing provider, we deliver unique solutions to help people live happier, healthier and thrive. Our approach draws upon coaching techniques and positive psychology's emphasis of individual strengths and personal motivation. Our aim is to promote both physical and mental health, as well as achievement and fulfillment. We work in partnership with the NHS, Public Health, businesses, schools, and the third sector to create and deliver programmes that will make a lasting positive impact, not only to the individual but also the the environment they work/live/learn in. We also operate a one stop wellness shop, the HAPPY Hub, based in Basildon, Essex to support various communnity wellbeing programmes.
28/10/2025
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Local Youth Club – Wickford Area
EVERY FRIDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate volunteer to join our team supporting young people in our weekly youth club!
What You’ll Be Doing
✨ Helping to run sessions and activities
✨ Supporting young people with socialising and participation
✨ Creating a safe, fun, inclusive environment
✨ Working alongside experienced youth workers
What We’re Looking For
✅ Experience working with young people (SEN experience required)
✅ Friendly, patient and reliable personality
✅ Lives locally to Wickford or nearby
Desirable Qualifications/Skills
➕ Valid DBS
➕ Able to drive
➕ Background in Psychology, Youth Work, Education or Social Care
Why Volunteer With Us?
🌟 Gain valuable work experience
🌟 Build your confidence and skill set
🌟 Great for CVs and future employment
🌟 References provided
🌟 Make a real difference in your local community!
🧡 Come be part of something amazing for local young people!
28/10/2025
Change is inevitable, but how you manage it is a choice. 🔄 Our brains seek comfort, but growth lies in the unknown!
This week, we're navigating on Change. Change isn't just about Creating (Adding/Inventing) or Eliminating (Eradicating/Reducing) things. It's also about:
Keeping what works (Improving/Maintaining)
Accepting what you can't control (Delaying/Making Peace)
Where are you on the wheel right now? Take control of your well-being by choosing your next action. 💪
21/10/2025
At Happy Hub, we believe that everyone deserves support. But to continue our work, we need yours. ❤️
Our Fund-A-Need campaign shows you exactly how your contribution can change a life right here in our community.
From providing a safe space for a child at our youth club for just £25, to funding essential counselling sessions for £1000, every single donation makes a tangible impact. Your generosity helps us keep our doors open, our programmes running, and our community supported.
This week, we're exploring our theme: Strength. It’s not about heavy lifting, but about small, consistent habits that build resilience, improve focus, and cultivate positivity.
From starting your day with mindfulness to ending it with reflection, these 6 practices are a brilliant workout for your brain.
Save this post as a handy reminder for the week ahead!
20/10/2025
Big news! We're moving! 📦 Please note there will be NO activities this week as we prepare our new space.
We're looking for volunteers to help with the move! If you can lend a hand, please come to our current location (Unit 11, next to ASDA). Many hands make light work! 💪
17/10/2025
🎉 FREE WELL KIDS / YOUTH CLUB is Back! 🎉
Looking for a fun and supportive space for your children or teens? Our FREE Well Kids / Youth Club is the perfect place for them to connect, learn, and grow every week!
Join us Every Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM @ HAPPY Hub Basildon for a fantastic mix of activities designed to support their mental health & wellbeing:
🧠 Cognitive Activities: Puzzles, reading, and games to keep minds sharp and happy.
🤸 Physical Activities: Running, playing, and dancing to burn off energy and stress.
🎨 Mindful Activities: Our Calm Corner with coloring and drawing for focus and relaxation.
Who can join?
Aged 11-16 (SEN up to 25)
Kids 5-10 (with parents)
Give your child the gift of fun, friendship, and wellbeing! We can't wait to see them there!
17/10/2025
🍕🎮 FREE Pizza & Game Party for 17-25s! 🎮🍕
Your plans for October 18th are sorted! Join Motivated Minds for an epic afternoon of gaming, good company, and, most importantly, FREE PIZZA!
Escape the stress and come hang out. We've got everything from video games and the Nintendo Switch to board games and cards. It's the perfect chill zone.
Ages: 17-25 ONLY
When: 18th October | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Unit 11, HAPPY Hub, Eastgate Shopping Center
Cost: FREE!
See you there!
16/10/2025
🛠️ Men's Bike Maintenance & Mental Health Support Group 🧠
Looking for a supportive space to connect, learn a new skill, and focus on your mental wellbeing? Join the Men's Bike Group every Friday!
This is more than just fixing bikes—it's a hands-on way to build confidence, community, and resilience.
Need a drop-off? We're always looking for unwanted or broken bikes to work on! Bring them to the Hub.
When: Every Friday @ 10 AM
Where: HAPPY Hub, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon
Find connection and purpose with us this Friday!
16/10/2025
💚 Pay-It-Forward: Give Help Exactly Where It's Needed Most! 💚
Our Pay-It-Forward scheme makes it easy for you to purchase essential, tangible items that we then deliver directly to individuals and families facing hardship across the Basildon Borough.
Working closely with schools and youth services, we ensure the right help gets to the right person, right now.
Swipe to see our shopping list suggestions! You can choose to provide:
A New Born Baby Bundle
A week's Food Parcel for a family or individual
Funding for a Counselling Session
Support for Pets or the Elderly
Your act of kindness creates lifelong wellbeing. What will you Pay-It-Forward today?
16/10/2025
15/10/2025
🛍️ TABLE TOP SALE ALERT! Come Find a Bargain at the HAPPY Hub! 🛍️
Join us at the HAPPY Hub in the Eastgate Shopping Centre for our huge Table Top Sale!
It's the perfect opportunity to snag some amazing deals and support lifelong wellbeing in the community. We have a massive selection of:
Books, Toys, Games & DVDs
Clothes, Shoes
Handmade Goods
Plus, fantastic Raffle Prizes!
Come down and find your next treasure!
15/10/2025
🧘♀️ Find Your Thursday Calm with Seated Yoga! 🧘
Take a moment for your mind and body every week. Join Lucy at the HAPPY Hub for our gentle Seated Yoga session.
It's perfect for all abilities, focusing on:
Strength & Flexibility with accessible postures.
Yoga Breathing Techniques for deep relaxation.
Guided Meditation to calm and focus your mind.
It's a wonderful, low-impact way to support your lifelong wellbeing!
When: Every Thursday at 1 PM
Cost: Just £3 per person
Come experience the benefits of yoga in a comfortable, supportive environment!
Address
HAPPY Hub, Eastgate Shopping Centre Basildon SS141AE
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As a non-profit 'Community Interest Company' (CIC) we design and facilitate sustainable health and wellbeing solutions. Our focus is both preventative, as well as offering a range of one-stop-shop services to meet the needs of those suffering from mental ill health, as well as offer support for those who would like to enhance their life chances.
Our aim is to reduce stigma of mental ill health and support individuals through positive psychological/behaviour change, enabling them to live happier and healthier lives. We offer a variety of services including: advocacy, practical support, training and workshops.
As a life-long wellbeing provider, we work right across the life course creating bespoke programmes for each stage. Furthermore, we actively promote wellbeing with: educational establishments, Job Centres, employers, the NHS, as well as directly in the community, which gives us the ability to reach out and make a real difference.
As a CIC, we believe in having our customers at the heart of what we do. Over the years our customers and volunteers have steered the direction of Motivated Minds and helped us recognise the various barriers which challenge optimum health. Our bottom up approach has enabled us to build unique provisions which engage and empower, and help our customers thrive by the most unique, creative and person-centred means.
Our success is driven by our passion, high standards, and our ability to fill the current health gaps and move our customers into improved health. The key to our achievement though has been our customers, who have changed their life for the better and gone on to spread the word of Motivated Minds.
The foundation of our provision stems from the NHS five ways to wellbeing; Connecting with others, being active, continued learning, giving to others and mindfulness.
In support of these elements our staff and associates have expertise in positive psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy and coaching interventions.
Focus is given to individual strengths and facilitating skill-sets which aid achievement and fulfill potential, as well as promote good mental and physical health.
Based in Essex but working across the UK, we offer a vast range of wellbeing solutions, and because we believe in going that extra mile it makes us a provider of choice. We will always listen to your needs and support your values. So give us a call and we will happily discuss your requirements.
