Black Minds Matter UK

Pardner Hand Giving Circle

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FUNDS RAISED

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In 2020, we made a promise to show up for the Black community with free, culturally appropriate mental health services so individuals can recover fully from mental illness and thrive. We've raised over £3 million, delivered thousands of free culturally appropriate therapy sessions and supported hundreds of individuals.

We’re celebrating this incredible milestone by building a Black mental health fund, by us, for us, and launching something powerful: The Black Minds Matter UK Pardner Hand.

We’re drawing inspiration from a tradition many of us know well: Pardner Hand / Susu / Sou-Sou, Ajo,  a system built on trust, accountability, and the strength of community. A culturally rooted way of pooling resources for mutual support and we’re using it to fund mental health. Why, because we recognise that mental health cannot be addressed in isolation and healing is a collective act. 

With just £1 a month or more, your Pardner contribution will help us reshape the mental health landscape for Black communities across the UK. 

You will become part of our growing community of trailblazers, with access to culturally relevant mental health resources, powerful stories from both our therapists and those we support, behind the scenes content, and plenty more.

Together, we move forward: in partnership, in solidarity, and in strength, and make a lasting impact! Together, we can build a future where Black mental health is prioritised!

 FAQs

  • On 22 June 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush brought hundreds of Commonwealth citizens from the Caribbean to help rebuild Britain after the war.

    Despite their hard work, many were denied bank accounts and loans because they had no UK credit history, making things like buying a home nearly impossible. So, the community pulled together and created Pardner Hand, a simple, trust-based savings club where everyone chipped in to help each other get ahead.

  • The Pardner Hand is rooted in traditions of mutual support within Black communities, where people come together to pool resources and uplift one another. By using this model, we’re not only raising funds but also building solidarity and accountability. It reflects the belief that mental health is not an isolated journey but a collective act of healing.

  • We opened up our therapy waiting list on the 6th May 2025, as of August, we currently have 527 people waiting to receive therapy, our current budget will only afford ……., We’re asking you to join our Pardener community to support us in clearing our therapy waiting list and continue to provide support for generations to come.

  • Your contribution goes directly towards providing free, culturally appropriate therapy sessions for Black individuals across the UK.

     

    Just like in a traditional pardner, your monthly contribution helps someone today, and builds a system that can support you or your loved ones tomorrow.

    Even £1 a month helps us extend access to life-changing support.

  • In addition to your monthly contribution, you can support the Pardner Hand by spreading the word within your networks, family, friends, workplaces, and community groups. Every conversation helps break the stigma around mental health and brings more people into the Pardner Hand Giving Circle.

  • Yes! If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can add Gift Aid to your donation at no extra cost to you. This allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give.