During the financial year 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, De Butterfly CIC delivered community-focused programmes across Greater Manchester, improving mental health, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion and opportunities for personal development, particularly among Black African women, young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage. Our activities were designed to address inequalities in access to culturally appropriate mental health services, reduce social isolation, strengthen community resilience and empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. 1. Mental Health Support, Counselling and Psychotherapy We provided culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional distress and migration-related challenges. Through our counselling activities, including work associated with the AFRUCA BASNET programme, we helped individuals access supportive spaces where they could discuss difficult experiences, develop coping strategies and strengthen their emotional resilience. Our approach recognised the cultural, social and personal circumstances affecting service users, particularly those who might otherwise face barriers to accessing mainstream mental health provision. 2. Group Therapy, Peer Support and Community Wellbeing Through our involvement in the Manchester Health and Wellbeing Partnership (MHaPP) activities and other community wellbeing initiatives, we facilitated group-based support, therapeutic conversations and peer-support opportunities. These activities brought individuals together to share experiences, build supportive relationships and address loneliness, isolation and emotional vulnerability. They were particularly valuable for women navigating cultural displacement, family responsibilities, parenting pressures and challenges associated with settling into unfamiliar communities. 3. Skills Development, Creative Workshops and Personal Empowerment We delivered wellbeing and personal development activities, including bead-making workshops, creative sessions and workshops exploring emotional regulation, self-esteem, mindfulness, resilience and self-care. These activities offered participants opportunities to learn practical skills, express themselves creatively and develop confidence. They also provided accessible environments where individuals could build friendships, strengthen their sense of belonging and participate more actively in community life. Where appropriate, activities were informed by participants' lived experiences and cultural perspectives, helping ensure that our services remained relevant and inclusive. 4. Supporting Employment Readiness, Volunteering and Community Participation We supported individuals to develop confidence, interpersonal skills and readiness for employment, education and wider community participation. Through mentoring, volunteering opportunities, community projects and emotional support, participants were encouraged to recognise their strengths, build independence and explore opportunities for personal and professional development. Our community-led approach also created opportunities for local facilitators, sessional workers and practitioners to contribute their knowledge and expertise to programmes benefiting disadvantaged residents. 5. Community Research, Partnership Working and Social Inclusion During the year, we participated in community research and wellbeing initiatives, including activities associated with Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Live Well programme. Our work with community organisations, statutory bodies and voluntary-sector partners supported the development and delivery of services responsive to local needs. These partnerships helped create opportunities for engagement, strengthen community connections and promote greater understanding of the challenges experienced by marginalised groups. 6. Promoting Equality, Community Cohesion and Lasting Wellbeing A central objective of our work was to create safe, inclusive environments in which people from different backgrounds could access support, develop meaningful relationships and participate in community activities without stigma or discrimination. By combining therapeutic support, creative engagement, peer learning and practical empowerment, we helped participants strengthen their confidence, emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging. Our activities contributed to the wider public benefit by promoting social inclusion, improving access to culturally responsive support and encouraging positive participation in community life. Throughout the financial year, De Butterfly CIC remained committed to addressing mental health inequalities and strengthening the wellbeing of underserved communities across Greater Manchester. Our activities provided direct support to individuals experiencing emotional, social and economic challenges while contributing more broadly to community cohesion, resilience and empowerment. The company's programmes were delivered in pursuit of its community interest objectives, with resources directed towards activities intended to benefit the communities we serve rather than private financial gain.

During the financial year 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, De Butterfly CIC engaged with community stakeholders through its mental health, wellbeing, counselling, peer-support and community development activities across Greater Manchester. The company's principal stakeholders included service users and beneficiaries, particularly Black African women and young people; community volunteers; sessional facilitators; mental health practitioners; community organisations; funding partners; and organisations collaborating in the delivery of community programmes. 1. Consultation with Service Users and Community Beneficiaries Our community-led approach provided opportunities for participants to express their experiences, identify their needs and contribute to discussions about the accessibility and relevance of our services. Through individual counselling, group therapy, peer-support activities and wellbeing workshops, we engaged with participants on issues including mental health, social isolation, cultural adjustment, family pressures, emotional resilience and personal development. These interactions informed our understanding of the importance of culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support and the need for welcoming environments where individuals feel respected, understood and empowered. 2. Engagement with Community Partners and Funding Organisations We engaged with organisations supporting our community programmes, including those associated with the Manchester Health and Wellbeing Partnership (MHaPP), AFRUCA BASNET, Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Live Well initiatives and Support and Action projects. Our collaborative activities provided opportunities to discuss programme delivery, community needs, accessibility and the effectiveness of different approaches to supporting disadvantaged individuals. These relationships contributed to the delivery of counselling services, creative wellbeing workshops, community research, peer-support opportunities and other community-focused activities. 3. Consultation with Volunteers, Facilitators and Practitioners We worked with sessional practitioners, facilitators and community contributors involved in delivering therapeutic services, creative workshops, peer-support activities and community research. Their practical experiences provided opportunities to identify delivery challenges, consider participants' needs and reflect on appropriate methods of engagement. 4. How Stakeholder Engagement Informed Our Activities The community needs identified through our activities reinforced the importance of maintaining culturally responsive services and combining professional therapeutic support with accessible, community-based wellbeing opportunities. Our delivery therefore incorporated: Individual counselling and trauma-informed emotional support. Group discussions and peer-support opportunities to reduce isolation. Creative activities, including bead-making workshops, to encourage confidence, participation and social connection. Personal development and wellbeing sessions addressing resilience, self-esteem and emotional regulation. Community research and partnership activities supporting greater understanding of local needs. 5. Continuing Stakeholder Engagement De Butterfly CIC recognises that meaningful stakeholder engagement is essential to ensuring its activities remain relevant, inclusive and beneficial to the communities it serves. The company will continue encouraging participation, listening to service users and community partners, and using feedback to inform programme planning, accessibility and service development. Stakeholder engagement formed an important part of De Butterfly CIC's community-led approach during the financial year. Through its relationships with beneficiaries, practitioners, community organisations and programme partners, the company sought to ensure that its activities responded to the needs of underserved communities and delivered meaningful public benefit.

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