Progressing Together
NEWS & UPDATES
FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT:
NURTURINGIMAGINATION & WELL-BEING IN YOUNG MINDSTHROUGH SUMMERENTERPRISE
November 15 2023
CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSONS
SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT.
One of the core elements of First Person Project is Community. Community drives what we do, we exist because the community asks us to. We enter a community upon invitation. So when a community member discussed with us a desire to run a children and young peoples program for the summer holidays we, alongside the community, began imagining the ways we could bring this to fruition.
I USED TO HAVE MORE DOGS THAN BONES, BUT NOW, TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A NEW FUTURE FOR MENTAL HEALTH - THE FIRST PERSON PROJECT WAY!
November 15 2023
LinkedIn article written by Matty Caine (Founder/CEO)
I used to have more dogs than bones, but now, as I reflect on my journey from the heart of Everton, Liverpool 6, I can't help but marvel at the resilience and strength instilled in me by a community that faced its fair share of challenges.
WE ARE A LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER!
April 27 2023
We are delighted to announce that First Person Project CIC is now an accredited Living Wage Employer! This means that every member of staff working for First Person Project will earn a real Living Wage.
The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. It is calculated each year and is announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week. It is currently £10.90 in the UK, with a higher rate of £11.95 for London, reflecting the higher costs of living in the capital.
PLUS DANE HOUSING HAS TEAMED UP WITH A SPECIALIST ORGANISATION TO DELIVER BESPOKE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO ITS CUSTOMERS IN THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION.
March 10, 2023
Plus Dane Housing has teamed up with a specialist organisation to deliver bespoke mental health support to its customers in the Liverpool City Region.
“DID YOU EVER WONDER IF THE PERSON IN THE PUDDLE IS REAL, AND YOU'RE JUST A REFLECTION OF HIM?”
February, 2023
LinkedIn article written by Matty Caine (Founder/CEO)
EASE IS A GREATER THREAT TO PROGRESS THAN HARDSHIP: REFLECTIONS OF A SHY, RELUCTANT AND, SOMEWHAT, DISBELIEVING SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONER.
January, 2023
LinkedIn article written by Matty Caine (Founder/CEO)
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SOCIALLY PROGRESSIVE MENTAL HEALTH - MAKING PEOPLE POWERED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES A REALITY.
January, 2023
LinkedIn article written by Matty Caine (Founder/CEO)
HOW ONE LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB IS KICKING DOWN MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA
November , 2022
Set up by two young Muslims, Granby Toxteth Athletic draws on the city’s community spirit to help young people. First Person Project supported with fully-funded mental health education.
FREE COUNSELLING OFFERED TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN LIVERPOOL THANKS TO NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
September, 2022
Young people across Liverpool are to receive free counselling sessions thanks to a new mental health project, Talk It Out.
'MY MUM'S LAST WORD HAUNTED ME TILL I GOT THE HELP I NEEDED'
August, 2022
Matty has used his experiences to help others and make a difference for his community
SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT
2021 EDITION
April, 2021
Overcoming adversity and progressing together.
"Now more than ever it is vital that we come together and tackle the issues we are faced with. Only by working together will we overcome this adversity."
Click on the image to read our latest social impact report to see what we have achieved over the last 12 months.