Young people with mental health problems in Nottingham hosted a fun-filled street party in Mapperly to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
There was street dancing, Mehndi hand painting, music, food and drink, and stalls on Albert Road last week.
The event was organised by users of Young Diverse Minds, an outreach service run by charity Family First, which supports young people with mental health issues from African, Caribbean, Asian or dual heritage cultures.
Hip-hop street dance performers Ground Hogs entertained visitors with lessons for all to join in.
All the money raised will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust, which supports teenagers and young adults with cancer through their treatment and helps them rebuild their lives.
The young people have organised the fundraiser as part of a self-esteem building course, ‘Maximise’, run by Young Diverse Minds in partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust’s Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
Glenn Baptiste, Family First Mental Health Support Worker said: “The event was a great success and the group did a fantastic job organising it to raise money for this worthy cause.
“The idea behind this project was to give our young people difficult tasks they could attempt and succeed in, to show them that they can change things in their own life which may at first appear impossible. The tasks also involved group work, which helps them socialise with people their own age, make friends and build up trust and self esteem.”
The 16-week project has seen the group rock climbing, producing music and videos and blind-fold 4x4 driving, before planning and arranging an entire event, from food to entertainment, for the charity of their choice.
The course has been funded by the Nottingham Primary Care Trust.