Motivated-Minds

Motivated-Minds 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.

Join Carla and the team next week as we host our Wellness Events in partnership with Peabody Communties - Essex. Free fo...
25/02/2026

Join Carla and the team next week as we host our Wellness Events in partnership with Peabody Communties - Essex. Free food tasting, Wellness activities and of course our Psychology team onhand to answer your mental health questions.

25/02/2026

Love letters to yourself. Cup of Kindness exercise for our self-love theme.

We've been looking at the brain this week in Well Youth Club. Very interesting conversations.
25/02/2026

We've been looking at the brain this week in Well Youth Club. Very interesting conversations.

True compassion starts with you. 🌿✨As we close our theme of the week on Self-Kindness, we leave you with this reminder: ...
13/02/2026

True compassion starts with you. 🌿✨

As we close our theme of the week on Self-Kindness, we leave you with this reminder: "If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." We often spend our energy caring for others, but your own wellbeing is the foundation that allows you to show up for the world.

By practicing self-kindness, you aren't just "being nice" to yourself—you are building a more positive self-image, managing stress, and cultivating the resilience needed to face life's challenges.

How will you show yourself a little extra grace this weekend? 👇

Discover your local sanctuary. ✨🌿Ready to find a space where you can truly connect, relax, and support your community? C...
13/02/2026

Discover your local sanctuary. ✨🌿

Ready to find a space where you can truly connect, relax, and support your community? Come and visit the HAPPY Hub! We’ve created a "One Stop Wellness Shop" designed to support your mental health and provide a welcoming environment for everyone.

Here’s what you can discover:

Supportive Programmes: Activities tailored to boost your mental health.

Wellness Shop: Explore an array of products curated for your wellbeing.

Communi-Tea Cafe: A local spot where every cuppa supports the community.

Step inside and see how you can be part of something special. We can't wait to meet you!

Our Communi-Tea Cafe is growing, and we need your help to keep serving our community! 🍲✨We are currently looking for pas...
13/02/2026

Our Communi-Tea Cafe is growing, and we need your help to keep serving our community! 🍲✨

We are currently looking for passionate individuals to join our kitchen team as volunteers. If you have a heart for helping others and a love for the kitchen, we would love to hear from you!

How you can help:

Help with meal preparation.

Clean kitchen areas and equipment.

Serve our wonderful customers.

What we're looking for:

Experience: Ideally, we are looking for volunteers with previous kitchen experience.

Training: Don't worry, full training will still be provided to help you settle in!

By joining our kitchen team, you aren't just prepping food—you're helping provide a warm, welcoming space for everyone who visits the HAPPY Hub.

📧 Interested? Contact us today at: Volunteer@motivated-minds.co.uk

Get back in the saddle with new skills! 🛠️🚲Looking to pick up some practical skills while connecting with others? Our ME...
12/02/2026

Get back in the saddle with new skills! 🛠️🚲

Looking to pick up some practical skills while connecting with others? Our MEN’d Bike repairing group offers a supportive, hands-on environment where you can learn the ins and outs of bike maintenance and repair. It’s a great way to stay active, keep your bike in top shape, and meet a fantastic group of people.

When: Every Friday

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Where: @ HAPPY Hub

No experience is necessary—just a willingness to get stuck in!

Your journey to self-awareness starts here. 💙🌿Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to have someone walk beside you...
12/02/2026

Your journey to self-awareness starts here. 💙🌿

Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to have someone walk beside you. Our professional counselling service is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, leading to improved coping skills and stronger emotional regulation.

What we offer:

Support for All: Dedicated counselling services for both adults and children.

Free Initial Step: We provide a free mental health assessment to help get you started.

Flexible Options: Connect with us in person or over the phone—whatever feels most comfortable for you.

Invest in your mental health today. It’s the first step toward stronger relationships and a more resilient you.

📩 Email us to book: Therapy@motivated-minds.co.uk

Ready to lace up your trainers? Whether you want to walk, hop, or sprint, this Saturday is the perfect time to take on a...
12/02/2026

Ready to lace up your trainers? Whether you want to walk, hop, or sprint, this Saturday is the perfect time to take on a personal challenge with your local community. 🏃‍♀️✨

Join us for Parkrun this Saturday, 14 February 2026, at 9 AM. It’s a free, supportive, and inclusive environment designed to help you stay active on your own terms.

You can find us at these local spots:

Memorial Park, Wickford

Northlands Park, Pitsea

Lake Meadows Park, Billericay

Getting active is a brilliant way to support your mental wellbeing while connecting with a fantastic group of people. No pressure, no timers—just you and the open air!

📍 Find your nearest run and see the course maps here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/events/events/

See you at the starting line! 🧡

Yoga that meets you exactly where you are. 🧘‍♀️🪑Looking to improve your flexibility and calm your mind without the strai...
11/02/2026

Yoga that meets you exactly where you are. 🧘‍♀️🪑

Looking to improve your flexibility and calm your mind without the strain of a traditional floor class? Our Seated Yoga sessions are the perfect way to move your body in a gentle, supportive way. It’s all about making wellness accessible to everyone!

When: Every Thursday

Time: 1:00 pm

Where: Meet at the HAPPY Hub

Cost: £5 contribution

Whether you have limited mobility or just want a mindful midday stretch, join us this Thursday to breathe, move, and relax.

Be the change you want to see in healthcare. 🤝✨Are you passionate about making healthcare better for everyone? We are lo...
11/02/2026

Be the change you want to see in healthcare. 🤝✨

Are you passionate about making healthcare better for everyone? We are looking for Community Research Volunteers to join our REN Project! This is your chance to help bridge the gap between healthcare research and our diverse community.

How you can help:

Be the Bridge: Connect with diverse groups to explain the importance of health research.

Drive Equality: Help reach underrepresented groups to ensure healthcare improvements benefit everyone.

Flexible Commitment: Give back on a schedule that works for you as part of a supportive team.

Ready to make a difference? Let’s join forces!

📧 Contact us at: Volunteer@motivated-minds.co.uk

Good food, great company, even better cause. ☕🥪Looking for a friendly spot to grab lunch? Our Communi-Tea Cafe at the HA...
11/02/2026

Good food, great company, even better cause. ☕🥪

Looking for a friendly spot to grab lunch? Our Communi-Tea Cafe at the HAPPY Hub is open and ready to serve you! Whether you’re after a hearty hot meal or a fresh sandwich, it’s the perfect place to refuel and connect with your community.

On the Menu: Hearty Lasagna, a variety of fresh Sandwiches (Tuna Mayo, Chicken & Bacon, and more!), and delicious treats.

Drinks: Teas starting from £1.60, Coffees from £1.90, and chilled cans for £1.50.

Stop by, grab a cuppa, and stay for the conversation. 🧡

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HAPPY Hub, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Basildon
SS141AE

Telephone

+441268520785

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Our Story

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.