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At Cast A Thought CIC, we believe fishing can be far more than a pastime. It can be a welcoming, practical way for young people to build confidence, form positive relationships, manage challenges and discover what they are capable of.

Young people across Essex, Kent & Medway are facing a mental health landscape that is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. Recent analysis from the University of Essex, Mind the Gap – The Inequalities of Youth Mental Health, highlights something we witness every day in our work: communities are struggling to support their youngest residents. The data is stark — but it also reinforces why community‑led, relational, nature‑based support like ours is not just helpful, bu

The Mental Health Foundation’s latest national report highlights a clear message: prevention, early intervention, and community‑led support are essential to improving mental health across the UK. Programmes that focus on strengthening wellbeing for children, young people, adults and communities through evidence‑informed, accessible approaches that reduce isolation and help people build resilience are key to improving the nations mental health. Cast A Thought is already delive

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Last night I had the privilege of attending a Hackathon organised by Future Coders South East, an organisation doing fantastic work helping young people develop coding, digital and problem-solving skills. The challenge for the evening was simple: charities and community organisations pitched real-world problems, and teams of young developers worked together to design digital apps.