Blog

Our Director celebrates the rich landscape of creative mental health activity in Scotland just in time for Hogmanay.

Sanchita Hosali looks ahead at the outlook for the Human Rights Act, and says that BIHR's work reveals that human rights are not as unpopular as many commentators seem to believe.

The Foundation's Communications and Research Manager visits a therapeutic art studio and a mental health arts festival in Germany.

In January 2024, the Baring Foundation gave a grant to support Y-Fem, a community organisation supporting LBT communities and the feminist movement in Namibia, to buy their own property. In this blog, Y-Fem’s Director, Florence, explains what this means to them.

A team at the University of Surrey and London Bubble Theatre have used story-telling and animation to explore with older LGBTI adults their stories and concerns about ageing and going into care in a heteronormative society.

Jonathan and Caroline, evaluators of the past five years of our Strengthening Civil Society programme (Law and Social Change), share some reflections on their findings.

Human rights commitments remain a vital part of the Northern Irish peace process. Daniel Holder of CAJ (Committee for the Administration of Justice) shares recent developments and challenges to their delivery.

What happens when you combine the magic of walking, nature, and creativity? This blog explores projects offering creative walks to people with mental health problems. Could there be more?

Mark Robinson, lead evaluator of our Arts and Mental Health programme, introduces their evaluation, published today. It is accompanied by a response from the Chair of our Arts Committee, Nick Capaldi.

As the Notting Hill carnival passes for another year, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is busy preparing for its own, the glorious annual Snail Parade around its grounds...