Blog

An inspiring evening of singing in Stockton-on-Tees prompts David Cutler, Director of the Baring Foundation, to explore the singing and choir projects we are funding through our Arts and Mental Health programme.

Boys' mental health has been in the headlines, but are boys engaging equally in the creative mental health sector?

The Art House Sheffield is striving to become self-sustaining and independent from grant income. Its Strategic Director, Ben Clowes, describes their journey so far.

Jen Ang, director of Lawmanity and founder of JustRight Scotland, chooses her five key developments in terms of the law, social justice and human rights in Scotland over the past five years and looks ahead to the next five.

The Foundation's Communications and Research Manager discovers arts and mental health in Melbourne, visiting the Dax Centre and the Australian National Veterans Art Museum.

Portugal Prints, hosted by Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster, sadly closed this week after nearly half a century as an arts studio for people living with complex mental health in London. The staff team explains what made it special.

In this blog, our Programmes Manager, Jannat, outlines plans for our Strengthening Civil Society programme in 2025 and beyond.

Portraits of Recovery in Manchester is a visual arts charity supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use – find out more in this blog by its founder and director, Mark Prest.

Understanding the effects of trauma helps our cultural spaces to be welcoming to all audiences, writes museums and wellbeing consultant, Louise Thompson.

Our Chair of Trustees, Lucy de Groot, reflects on the Baring Foundation's 2024.