Rooted in identity.
Growing in confidence.
RootedMinds Youth CIC supports the wellbeing, identity and resilience of young people from African and Caribbean diaspora backgrounds. Through culturally-specific, psychologically-informed programmes, we help young people understand who they are, navigate life with confidence, and build the resilience to thrive.
We exist because too many young people navigating dual cultural identities do so without support that truly understands their experience.
RootedMinds Youth CIC is a social enterprise (Community Interest Company) founded to support young people aged 10–18 from African and Caribbean diaspora communities.
Our work is preventative, strengths-based and rooted in lived experience. We combine established psychological understanding with genuine cultural insight to create a safe space where young people feel seen, understood and valued.
What we stand for
(02) Our values
Identity
Helping young people understand and take pride in who they are
Culture
Honouring heritage while navigating life in the UK
Wellbeing
Supporting emotional and mental health early as a preventative measure before challenges escalate
Resilience
Building the confidence and coping skills to thrive
A structured, culturally-specific wellbeing programme.
We deliver a structured, culturally-specific wellbeing programme for young people, working in partnership with schools and community settings.
How we work
(04) ApproachIn partnership with schools, delivering during or alongside the school day
Delivered by trained, culturally-aware practitioners
Focused on early, preventative support — reaching young people before challenges escalate
Changing the trajectory of young people's lives.
When young people feel lost, unseen or unsupported in their identity and mental health, they can become vulnerable to serious harm. Early, culturally-relevant support helps protect against:
Our impact & aims →County lines exploitation and criminal grooming
Young people who feel they belong and are valued are far less vulnerable to those who seek to exploit them
School exclusion and disengagement
Supporting wellbeing and identity helps young people stay engaged with education
Deteriorating mental health
Early, preventative support reduces the risk of crisis later
Social isolation and low self-worth
Building connection, belonging and confidence
Involvement in violence or anti-social behaviour
Offering positive identity, purpose and belonging as protective factors
“When young people are secure in their identity and supported in their wellbeing, they flourish.”
Work with us
(07) Get involved
For schools & settings →Interested in bringing RootedMinds to your students? Get in touch to discuss how our programme could support your school community.
For practitioners →We train and license practitioners to deliver the RootedMinds programme. If you share our passion for supporting diaspora young people, we'd love to hear from you.
For partners & funders →We welcome partnerships with organisations and funders who share our mission of supporting young people's wellbeing, identity and resilience.