Livestock

Livestock

01273 235336

We enable people to share their histories and stories to connect, communicate and support each other

Livestock is an arts production and wellbeing company with charitable aims. We run projects that engage groups within the community on issues of mental health, psychology and well being. Our projects include Mothers Uncovered, The Teen Years and SoulFood

Mothers Uncovered gives participants a chance to explore their feelings and experiences in a safe, structured environment. Our activities, comprising facilitated discussion and arts activities aid mothers' mental health by offering an outlet for their experiences. Our work is based largely in Brighton and Hove and all of our facilitators are not only mothers, but past participants.

Why the community needs Mothers UncoveredHere is what some of our participants have said: 'A truly valuable experience which pulled me from the brink of post-natal depression. Considerate and understanding facilitators' (Participant 2014); 'There isn't enough support for new mums. Just felt vital to take stock of my experiences and understand what other mothers are going through - fantastic not to feel so alone in this' (Your Stories Participant, 2010). 'A group properly for the mother is essential for her sanity & well-being' (2012)

Our impact on the communityMothers Uncovered fills the gap between informal mum and baby groups and the medical scrutiny and social stigma of PND groups. The supportive atmosphere builds a strong sense of community. We show that women's post-natal mental health is as important as antenatal physical health.
We also run The Teen Years for parents and carers of older children.

SoulFood
We employ a chef and facilitators to help particpants engage with food in a positive and encouraging environment. Our aims are to for participants to feel...

Physically well
There is widespread concern about obesity and its related illnesses, which is also on the rise due to the increase of fast food culture. Participants share food experiences, prepare and sample new and healthy ingredients.

Teach essential skills
There are a decreasing number of people cooking from scratch; consequently young people are growing up with limited cooking skills and food knowledge.
Be positively empowered
With this project, participants connect into an ongoing network of peer support; a safe and reassuring space is provided to become aware of health and wellbeing. New skills are acquired to gain confidence and self-worth and to feel empowered by their food choices.

Volunteers needed

We would like part-time volunteers who have skills with fund-raising or governance

What your gift could provide

£15

room hire to run a workshop for 8 mothers and their babies

£25

course fees to allow a disadvantaged mother to attend a 5 week online support group

£30

food to create a meal for 30 disadvantaged children

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Charity Information

Telephone: 01273 235336

Established in: 2007