Community In Mind is a podcast created by the Youth Ambassador team at Charlie Waller. Each episode brings together young people, practitioners, and changemakers to explore what meaningful, inclusive mental health support really looks like in practice. Through open, honest conversations, we centre youth voice, lived experience, and the realities of building services that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice. Whether you’re a young person, educator, practitioner or parent, this podcast invites you to reflect, learn, and reimagine support alongside us.
In this episode of Community In Mind, we explore the power of youth-led storytelling through Migrant Moods, a podcast created by young people at We Belong.
Young migrants in the UK often face uncertainty, exclusion and multiple barriers, yet their voices are frequently missing from mainstream conversations. Migrant Moods challenges this by centring lived experience and creating space for young migrants to share their stories in their own words.
We’re joined by Hillary and Abdullahi, two of the creators behind the podcast and volunteers at We Belong. Together, they reflect on how Migrant Moods came to life, the issues it highlights, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for connection, identity and change.
This episode also connects to the Charlie Waller Trust’s commitment to lived experience, recognising that people are more than any single label, and that meaningful engagement comes from listening to and working alongside communities. It will be particularly relevant for those working in education and community settings who want to better understand and support young migrants.
Further Information
We Belong (https://www.webelong.org.uk/ ) - Learn more about We Belong and their work supporting young migrants:
10 Apr 2026
Ep 4: Connection Through Creation
In this episode of Community In Mind, we explore the power of creativity to build connection, community and belonging.
We’re joined by Anna Vu Thompson, Creative Director and CEO of Community Arts North West (CAN). CAN works with diasporic and marginalised communities to create more inclusive and accessible spaces in the arts.
Anna shares insights on representation, storytelling and breaking down barriers to participation. She also reflects on intergenerational experiences of culture, language and creativity.
While this episode focuses on community arts, it connects strongly to young people’s wellbeing. It highlights the importance of feeling seen, heard and represented. It also explores how safe, inclusive spaces can support connection and identity.
This conversation reflects the Charlie Waller Trust’s commitment to becoming more inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. It also highlights the importance of listening, learning and recognising power and privilege in community engagement.
Further Information
Community Arts North West (CAN)
Find out more about their work:
https://www.communityartsnw.org/ (https://www.communityartsnw.org/)
Charlie Waller Trust
Free training and consultancy to support young people’s mental health, with a focus on listening and co-creating approaches with communities:
📧 training@charliewaller.org (mailto:training@charliewaller.org)
27 Mar 2026
Episode 3: Who cares for young carers?
In this episode of Community In Mind, we explore the experiences of young carers and the importance of recognition, respite and community-based support.
Young carers often take on significant responsibilities at home, balancing education, friendships and personal development alongside caring roles. Evidence shows they are at higher risk of anxiety, depression and emotional distress than their peers, yet they are frequently overlooked by professionals — and some may not even recognise themselves as carers. This can limit early support and impact their wellbeing and opportunities.
We’re joined by Rosie from Skills and Volunteering Cymru (SVC), a Cardiff-based organisation delivering community projects that support young carers, and Freya, a Youth Ambassador at the Charlie Waller Trust, who brings lived experience as a young carer. Together, they discuss the realities young carers face, the value of respite services, and what schools, universities and community organisations can do to better notice and respond.
This episode will be particularly valuable for organisations supporting children and young people who are looking to strengthen their understanding of young carers’ needs and develop more inclusive, responsive support.
Further Resources
Charlie Waller Trust Evidence-informed resources on anxiety, depression and the Wellbeing Action Plan, alongside training for schools, universities, workplaces and community organisations. https://www.charliewaller.org/ (https://www.charliewaller.org/)
Skills and Volunteering Cymru (SVC) Learn more about SVC’s Young Carers Project and their wider community work: https://www.svcymru.org/ (https://www.svcymru.org/)
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4.9 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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