MAST Wins National Award

We are delighted to announce that MAST has received the award for ‘Charity Collaboration of the Year’ at this year’s Charity Times Awards. Each year the awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the charity and non-profit sector.  

The aim of MAST is to work with individuals who are at risk of frequent hospital admissions, reducing pressure of NHS Emergency Departments. MAST, which is delivered in partnership with The Cellar Trust, Project 6, HALE, Keighley Healthy Living and Carers’ Resource, provides specialist support to patients, before and after discharge, both on the ward and then in the community to improve wellbeing and remove barriers that may lead to readmission.  

Kim Shutler, Chief Executive of the Cellar Trust said: 

“MAST is a perfect example of what can be achieved through partnership working, collaboration and dogged determination. This would only have been possible with the brave, innovative commissioning across Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, this way of working is the way forwards in the health and care sector.” 

Dr Lorraine O’Donnell, Chief Executive of Bradford Council said: 

“This is a great achievement for everyone involved and we are very proud of what the teams have accomplished. In the Bradford district we recognise that collaboration is central to tackling many complex social issues, and it’s good to see this approach being rewarded.? 

?”MAST highlights the importance of shared values across all the agencies involved, and working in partnership in this way allows our practitioners to fully understand complex care needs and provide more successful outcomes for people.” 

In 2023 MAST worked with 3656 people, supporting them with needs around mental health, substance use, frailty and other social barriers. The team includes specialist works form each of the partner organisations, sharing resources and expertise. Since it first began delivery, the project has expanded and now has a presence in Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary.  

Professor Mel Pickup, CEO of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundations Trust said: 

“MAST is a brilliant example of a collaborative working across the NHS, voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and local government. The team are a real asset within our hospital, helping us to deliver better support for the people of Bradford District” 

Caroline Britton, Director of Operations at Project 6 said: 

“This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of all the team member that make MAST such an effective service. It demonstrates how community rooted organisations are perfectly placed to respond to the local need and can play a vital role in improving people’s lives.” 

The awards ceremony took place on 25th September at Grosvenor Square, London and was attended by representatives of the charities in the MAST partnership. We’d like to express our gratitude to everyone involved in MAST and especially to Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership for continuing to fund this service. 

Exciting news for Shipley!

Work has started on Shipley’s new Health, Well-being and Community Campus (HWCC) at The Old School building on Farfield Road.

The £3m project, which has been Government funded through the Shipley Towns Fund, is intended to transform the way mental health and well-being services are delivered in Shipley.

The former school building will undergo a complete refurbishment, with work carried out by local contractors Whittaker and Leach.

It will include a new atrium, communal space and gardens for both building users and local people to enjoy.

A variety of health and well-being activities, along with early help and prevention support for all age groups, will be available at the state-of-the-art centre.

The facility will continue to be run by founding member charity, The Cellar Trust.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for regeneration, planning and transport, said: “It’s no understatement to say that this new community facility will be invaluable, delivering improved access to a wide-range of mental and physical health services.

“It will change the way people can access support and will ultimately help to change people’s lives for the better.”

The Cellar Trust CEO, Kim Shutler, said: “Our objective is to work in partnership to enhance health and well-being services in Shipley, improving access for local residents.

“The new centre will also serve as a hub for skills development, training, and enterprise through its support for new voluntary, community and social enterprises so they can innovate, collaborate and grow.

“By bringing people together, we also believe the centre will benefit other local businesses and services in Shipley.”

Chair of the Shipley Towns Fund Board, Adam Clerkin, added: “We’re thrilled at the progress made and excited to see the new facility take shape over the coming months.

“As a result of Government funding, with full support from Bradford Council, The Cellar Trust team are delivering on their mission to improve mental health support for Shipley and beyond.”

Services will be available for the whole community and will particularly focus on supporting vulnerable people.

There will be large rooms for groups and events, smaller activity rooms, consulting rooms for clinical and non-clinical interventions as well as a multi-faith and contemplation space.

Office and co-working space has also been set aside for health and well-being providers and social enterprises.

The new facilities are expected to open in summer 2025.

Safe Spaces wins 3rd Sector Care Award for collaboration

The Cellar Trust and Mind in Bradford are delighted Safe Spaces crisis service has been recognised at the 3rd Sector Care Awards today winning the Collaboration (Integration) Award for our partnership.

3rd Sector Care Awards announced: “[Safe Spaces] is the perfect example of collaboration and integration – working with nine other organisations to provide ‘all age’ support.”