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Who we are

Bradford District and Craven Mind is an independent mental health charity with a rich history spanning over 30 years of delivering person-focused mental health support.

We are affiliated with national Mind but rely on our own resources to provide support to local communities. 

Our vision
No one in Bradford District and Craven has to face a mental health issue alone.

Our mission
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.

Impact Report 23-24

Strategy 24-28

Our values

Our workforce is made up of over 200 staff members and volunteers working across a variety of roles from service delivery to central services and income generation.

Every one of our workforce lives and breaths our values, they are a continuous thread through everything we do, from how we treat our Service Members and each other to how we develop as an impactful organisation in the community.

Meet the team

Caring always

Being kind and compassionate; listening to / valuing people

Improving continually

Making the biggest positive difference; listening and being creative to make the biggest positive difference.

Enabling all

Making things possible; giving hope and resources to make positive change.

Supporting everyone

Understanding, celebrating uniqueness and respecting all; reaching out, engaging and helping people feel safe.

Working Together

Working together for a shared purpose. Work together to make the biggest positive difference.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity, inclusion and lived experience when recruiting our paid and voluntary workforce.

Learn about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our workforce (staff and volunteers) recently took part in a voluntary EDI survey:

  • 28% of our workforce are male, typical of a healthcare setting.
  • 15% of our workforce are LGBTIQA+ compared to less than 3% of the population locally.
  • Our workforce reflects the diversity of our local community, with around 60% identifying as white British and 40% from other ethnic backgrounds, compared to 81% and 19% nationally.
  • 32% of our workforce told us they are from a south Asian background (Pakistani and Bangladeshi), this is similar to the local population. 

Data sources: BDC Mind voluntary EDI Survey (Jan 2025), Census 2021: Bradford District, NHS Equality Data 22-23

Our people say

Hisham

I feel I am saving lives by supporting people with their mental health and giving them hope.

Reshma

Working here allows me to support isolated people and bring my personal experiences to support others.

Steven

Here I can clearly see how every penny we generate is spent to maximum benefit – and in a community I care about.

Mehnaz

My journey has been very rewarding, no two days are the same which is what I love most about my role.

Workforce in action

Staff Engagement Day at Bradley Woods Activity Centre 

 

Staff, volunteers and fundraisers at the Great Yorkshire Abseil

Staff and Volunteers at Bradford Pride in Centenary Square

Benefits

Current Vacancies

 

Wellbeing Practitioner (Stepping Stones)

  • Closing date 5pm, 13th March 2025
  • Salary £13.67 per hour
View vacancy

Corporate Partnerships Lead

  • Closing date 10am, 10th March 2025
  • Salary £28,753 - £ 30,753
View vacancy

Community and Events Fundraising Lead

  • Closing date 10am, 10th March 2025
  • Salary £28,753 - £ 30,753
View vacancy

Community Engagement Worker (Central and Eastern European communities)

  • Closing date 9am, 3rd March 2025
  • Salary £12.48 - £14.36 per hour
View vacancy

Relief Worker – Wellbeing Groups

  • Closing date N/A
  • Salary £13.67 per hour
View vacancy

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Volunteer

Give back to your local community, learn new skills, build confidence and meet new friends.

Bradford District and Craven Mind are proud to have over 100 volunteers supporting our mental health services and outreach in the community.  Whether you can spare a few hours every month or more we have a range of opportunities for you to get involved. 

Volunteering can also be a great way to gain valuable work experience, many of our volunteers have gone on to become staff members at Bradford District and Craven Mind. 

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer as a Community Companion

Latest News

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Five Actions Towards Race Equality 

Five Actions Towards Race Equality 

This week (3rd – 9th February 2025) is Race Equality Week, a UK-wide campaign led […]

Posted on: 3rd February 2025

Volunteer Placement Award – University of Bradford

Volunteer Placement Award – University of Bradford

We are delighted to win an award for ‘The Most Outstanding and Supportive Learning Environment’ […]

Posted on: 2nd January 2025

Meet Uzma – Guide-Line Support Worker

Meet Uzma – Guide-Line Support Worker

Uzma is one of our longest-serving members of staff having worked at Bradford District and […]

Posted on: 17th December 2024

£2.5m funding granted for young people’s mental health across Bradford District

£2.5m funding granted for young people’s mental health across Bradford District

Support for young people’s mental health has been given a huge boost across Bradford district, […]

Posted on: 11th December 2024

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