Community In Mind

At Drama In Mind CIC, we believe strong communities are key to the growth and wellbeing of children and young people. We recognise that every parent and carer’s role is unique, and that sometimes extra support is needed to help families thrive.

This September 2025, we’re excited to launch our wider community outreach programmes to include Parents & Carers, adults and the elderly. These programmes are designed to build stronger connections between home and community through inclusive, supportive, and engaging opportunities. We’ll also be offering specialist SENDCo support for families who need a professional ear to better understand and meet their child’s needs.

Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply connect with others, we’re here to support you through:

Creative workshops
Informal meetups to share experiences and build community
One-to-one support calls for advice, encouragement, or a listening ear particularly for Parents/Carers
Volunteer opportunities to be part of our work
Interactive projects engaging the elderly and hard to reach adults

Together, we can nurture confident, creative, and resilient communities—with families at the heart of it all.

Meet our Community Engagement / Project Coordinator

Mel Bramble

Community Engagement / Project Coordinator (Volunteer)

Mel brings warmth, dedication, and a deep sense of purpose to Drama in Mind as our Community Project Coordinator. With a strong background in both counselling and childcare, Mel combines practical experience with emotional insight to support individuals and families in creative, meaningful ways.

Passionate about advocating for marginalised communities, Mel has spent years volunteering across a range of grassroots initiatives—always with a focus on inclusion, empowerment, and wellbeing. Her work is rooted in compassion, and she believes deeply in the power of storytelling, drama, and safe spaces to help people heal, grow, and connect.

Mel’s calm leadership and commitment to community makes her an essential part of the Drama in Mind team.

New Launch!

Welcome to Belong

Our programme uses drama-based learning, roleplay, and creative expression to help participants build confidence, strengthen English skills, and better understand everyday UK systems—like booking GP appointments or accessing local services.

Through fun, interactive workshops, people can practise real-life situations in a safe space, explore their own stories, and connect with others through creativity. It’s about learning new skills while also building friendships and confidence along the way.

The journey ends with a community sharing event, where participants celebrate their progress—whether through a short performance, creative displays, or personal reflections. This final event brings people together and shines a light on the voices and experiences of our community.

Let's T.A.L.K. Youth Project

Let’s T.A.L.K (Training through Acting, Learning and Knowledge) Youth introduces NEET young people to careers working with children and teens. Through drama and role play, participants explore real-life youth work scenarios, build practical skills, gain knowledge and confidence to take the next step toward training or employment, potentially with DRAMA IN MIND C.I.C.

Parent & Carer Outreach Programmes

This project is designed to build stronger connections between home and community through inclusive, supportive, and engaging opportunities. We’ll also be offering specialist SENDCo support for families who need a professional ear to better understand and meet their child’s needs.

Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply connect with others, we’re here to support you through:
🎨 Creative workshops to enjoy with your child
☕ Informal meetups to share experiences and build community
🤝 One-to-one support calls for advice, encouragement, or a listening ear
🙋‍♀️ Volunteer opportunities to be part of our work

Together, we can nurture confident, creative, and resilient young people—with families at the heart of it all.

Stand By Me

We are launching a new project called ‘Stand By Me’ aimed at reaching young adults (up to 24 yrs old) experiencing isolation and loneliness, particularly those who have few or no family or friends. This lack of social contact can deeply affect emotional health, motivation, and overall quality of life.

Through creative drama-based workshops, gentle storytelling, and interactive group activities, we aim to:

Spark meaningful conversations and shared laughter whilst sharing our stories and life's ups and downs
Help participants build confidence and express themselves.
Offer companionship and a sense of belonging.
Relieve feelings of isolation and promote positive mental well-being.

For further information about any of these projects, please contact Mel by emailing:

mel@dramainmind.co.uk