In 2022, we proudly launched Mindfulness for Life 2022—our first National Lottery funded programme. This marked an important milestone as it was the first time our organisation received support from The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF), allowing us to broaden our reach and impact within our local community.
The 10-week Mindfulness for Life 2022 Programme… delivered free to members of the local communities within the London Boroughs and beyond… had a strong emphasis and main focus on stress-management. The programme which was attentively designed and modified from previous successful programmes… combined two key elements: a 4-week Motivational Enhancement module followed by a 6-week Mindfulness module. The synergy of both approaches aimed to support participants in cultivating greater awareness of self, others and the world around them, to improve emotional resilience and intelligence, and develop skills and techniques for managing routine and acute stress effectively.
The programme was delivered at the fabulous Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in Peckham… standing adjacent to the iconic, award-winning Peckham Library. With each session taking place in a stunning dance studio with expansive glass windows offering views overlooking the green in the heart of the Peckham community, participants found inspiration in both the venue and the course content.
Mindfulness for Life 2022 was met with an enthusiastic response: 22 participants joined the course, with 18 successfully completed the entire programme. The positive feedback from attendees highlighted the value of combining motivational techniques with mindfulness practices in an inspiring, community-centred environment.
Thanks to the support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Mindfulness for Life 2022 became not just a pilot initiative but a celebrated success that set a precedent for future community Mindfulness well-being programmes.
