Active Minds Day Centre & Social Club

14/11/2025

What an honour to share this, slightly delayed, but filled with gratitude.
I was privileged to be invited by Dr Sylvia Likambi to take part in the International Global Women’s Summit 2025 as a mentor on the panel. The entire experience was powerful, insightful, and truly uplifting. Being surrounded by so many phenomenal women, leaders, universities, and the inspiring Deputy Lieutenant Natalie Reeves was something I won’t forget.
To my complete shock, and deep humility, I received the Innovation and Impact Award, presented by Deputy Lieutenant Natalie Reeves herself. It was a moment that took my breath away and reminded me why this work matters so deeply.
The evening was incredible: fantastic food, vibrant entertainment, an electric atmosphere, and the best company one could ask for.
Thank you to everyone who nominated me for this award, your belief in me means more than you know. And a heartfelt thank you to Sylvia for creating such an empowering platform and for the opportunity to be part of it.
Huge congratulations to all the other award winners, what an inspiring group of women.
Here’s to continued impact, collaboration, and lifting each other higher. 💛✨

14/11/2025

We’re delighted to share that Active Minds, in partnership with the Liverpool Carers Centre, will be hosting a free community workshop and awareness session – open to everyone in our community.

This event is designed to shine a light on the support available for individuals living with memory challenges, carers navigating daily pressures, and families seeking guidance. Our aim is simple: to make sure no one feels alone, confused, or unsupported.

📣 It’s completely free to attend
📍 Full details are included on the attached flyer

Please share widely with your networks, colleagues, families, and community groups. The more people who know what support is available, the more lives we can strengthen together.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Let’s raise awareness, empower carers, and build a more connected community. 💛

25/09/2025

🌟 Support us while you shop – and it won’t cost you a penny! 🌟
Did you know you can help support our day centre & social club every time you shop online?
We’ve joined easyfundraising – which means when you're shopping online for groceries, gifts, clothes, or even booking a holiday you could be raising, over 8000+ retailers like Tesco, M&S, John Lewis, eBay, Argos, ASOS, Booking.com and many more will donate to us for FREE through easyfundraising! It's that simple (and free!) way to help us continue what we do best:
💜 Providing a safe, welcoming place for people living with dementia, social isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression.
💜 Running brain-boosting activities like music, dancing, live entertainment, trips out, arts & crafts, and even caring for our chickens and ducks.
💜 Supporting carers with advice, workshops, and a 24/7 helpline.
👉 All you have to do is sign up, shop as normal, and the brands take care of the rest. Easy, right?
Every click, every purchase, every penny adds up to help us keep people connected, independent, and living well. ✨
Join us today – it only takes 2 minutes to sign up!

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/active-minds-day-centre-and-social-club/

Thank you for your continued support!

05/08/2025

🌟 Proud Moment for Active Minds! 🌟

We were honoured to be interviewed by the amazing Andy Bonner from ITV News, and our story aired last night! 🎥📺 What a proud and powerful moment for the entire Active Minds team, our wonderful members, and their incredible families.

At Active Minds, we are more than just a day centre — we are a lifeline. A much-needed service, dedicated to helping people live well with dementia, while offering support and respite for their carers. 💜

Our impact speaks volumes:
✅ Helping people stay in their own homes longer
✅ Giving carers the chance to breathe, to live, and to cope without burning out
✅ Creating a safe, culturally inclusive, joyful space that brings people together

Whether someone is living with dementia, experiencing social isolation, or struggling with depression or anxiety, we help them reconnect — with themselves, with others, and with life.

We are here to enhance well-being holistically, bringing light and meaning to lives that may otherwise feel stressful or overwhelmed.

🗣️ Please help us reach more people. Share our service with your friends, family, and community. No one should struggle in silence. There is help. There is hope. There is Active Minds.

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/former-nurse-sets-up-new-dementia-care-site-in-sefton/s250k59

Watch the latest from ITV News - Michelle King set up Active Minds in Sefton on Merseyside seven years ago because of a lack of provision for people with the condition.