Welcome to Zest of Mind

We are committed to helping individuals and communities make positive choices, and improve their mental and physical wellbeing

Our Current Activities

HAF Basketball Winter Camp

Looking for a free, active and exciting way for your children to spend their holiday break? Join us for our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, proudly run by Zest of Mind.

What to Expect:
We’ll keep your kids engaged with a mix of fun, learning, and healthy living, including:
✨ Basketball Warm-Ups
🏀 Games, Matches, and Skills Building
🤝 Challenges & Team Activities
🧠 Mentoring, Life Skills, and Nutrition Workshops
💪 Gym Sessions

Dates, Times & Location:
📅 27th December 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 2nd January 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD

Register Now-  https://youngharrowfoundation.org/projects/details/haf-winter2024-zestofmind

Celebrating our Cornrows

Exciting news! We’re launching a heritage project to celebrate cornrows in our community! Collaborating with our local museum we’re creating a documentary & artwork. Join us in empowering youth through filmmaking, crafts & more! #CornrowCulture #CommunityHeritage
 
Starts 3rd May 2024 register here & the team will be in contact: https://forms.gle/Z7tMFeMAyL5vaQwB7
 

Basketball Sessions

Are you 10 to 18 years old? Every Saturday 2 to 4pm @ Willesden Sports Centre receive professional coaching from England international basketball star Mike Martin. Available to boys and girls of all abilities. Young people can learn to play and increase their basketball skills, whilst having plenty fun.
 

If you are unable to join these classes, then check out our videos where you can see workouts, challenges and much more. 

Also, be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel, and get notified of new videos as soon as they are released.

Advice and Support Services

No matter the issue you’re never alone. Please speak to one of our coaches for support, advice or further resources about the things that are concerning you.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying. Please refer to the ‘Advice & Support’ section of the site if you’re worried about bullying or want to find out where you can get help.

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

Whether you’re just starting out, upskilling, or looking for a career change – there’s an apprenticeship for everyone.

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

Activities and information for young people in Brent.

https://www.brentyouthzone.org.uk/

Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people.

https://www.brook.org.uk/

CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. If you’re worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating online let CEOP know.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Childline is a free service for children and young people. Whatever problems or dangers they’re facing Childline is available to listen 365 days a year.

Helpline: 0800 1111

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Childnet has tips, games and online safety advice to help young people get the best out of the internet and stay safe online. 

https://www.childnet.com/young-people/

To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Helpline: 116 123 

Email: jo@samaritans.org 

https://www.samaritans.org/

The Mayor of London’s volunteering team. Visit their website to find volunteering roles and start making a difference in your local community.

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/search/

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you may face from mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups and drugs 

https://www.themix.org.uk/

Upcoming Events

Community Christmas Lunch 

🎄 Join Zest of Mind at the TETH Community Christmas Lunch! 🎄
We’re thrilled to be part of TETH Youth & Adult Service’s Community Christmas Lunch, happening on 22nd December 2024, from 1pm to 6pm!
✨ Let’s come together to celebrate the holiday spirit with:
🎲 Fun games like Dominoes, Monopoly, Darts, Ludo & Bingo
🍽️ A delicious mix of cuisines to tickle your taste buds
🎤 Live performances & beats from DJ Bad Anju
🎅 Gifts from Santa for the young (and young at heart!)
This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories with our amazing community. Zest of Mind is proud to partner with TETH in creating a space filled with joy and holiday cheer.
📍 Save the date: 22nd December 2024
📍 Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
📍 Location: Silver jubilee park
🌟 We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this Christmas unforgettable.

What We Do

Find out more about us as well as our current projects and activities.

Activities & Projects

Take a look at our range of activities and projects that run, both independently and with our partners.

Accolades & Testimonials

See exactly how we have impacted various people and communities.

Partnerships

Check out our list of partners that help fuel our vision.

Key Dates

Children’s Mental Health Week

National Apprenticeship Week

London Job Show (Stratford)

Safer Internet Day 

World Book Day

Youth Voice Census

Earth Day 

Stephen Lawrence Day

London Job Show (W12)

Mental Health Awareness Week

Volunteers Week 

Healthy Eating Week 

Men’s Health Week

Bike Week 

Windrush Day

South Asian Heritage Month

International Youth Day

National Fitness Day 

Black History Month

World Mental Health Day  

Youth Work Week

Anti-Bullying Week

World Children’s Day

3rd – 9th February 2025

10th – 15th February 2025

7th – 8th February 2025

11th February 2025

6th March 2025

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22nd April 2025

22nd April 2025

25th – 26th April 2025

12th – 18th May 2025

Date TBC

9th – 13th June 2025

9th – 15th June 2025

10th – 16th June 2025

22nd June 2025

17th July – 18th August 2025

12th August 2025

17th September 2025

1st October – 31st October 2025

10th October 2025

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20th November 2025

Term Dates (2024 - 2025)

Autumn Term 2024 

Half Term

Christmas Holiday

Spring Term 2025

Half Term

Easter Holiday

Summer Term 2025

Half Term

Summer Holiday

2nd September – 20th December 2024

21st October to 25th October 2024

23rd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025

6th January to 4th April 2025

17th February to 21st February 2025

7th April to 21st April 2025

22nd April to 25th July 2025

26th May to 30th May 2025

26th July to 31st August 2025

Progress is Progress

No matter how small the achievement, it is still progress. Get in contact and start making positive changes with us today!

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