Partnerships & Collaborations
mdeducational foundation collaborates with like-minded organisations to shape the future together by pushing for change – aiming for a world in which every student has access to wellbeing support they need – without delay
Our Partnerships & Collaborations
mdeducational foundation is a charity prioritising student wellbeing. We are on a mission for all post-16 students to feel supported in every aspect of their wellbeing, helping them on their journey to a brighter future.
At mdeducational foundation, we believe in the power of collaboration to create lasting impact. By partnering with like-minded organisations, we extend our reach and enhance our ability to support the wellbeing of students across the UK and Ireland. Our partnerships & collaborations are built on shared values and a common goal: to provide every student with the support they need to thrive, through education and beyond.
Through our collaborations, we join forces by sharing valuable resources and support with leading charities and organisations to address the wellbeing challenges faced by young people today. With our key partnerships & collaborations, we work together on equipping our Wellbeing Leads with up-to-date skills and knowledge, continuously developing our wellbeing curriculum and finding effective solutions to help us pioneer a brighter future for our young people.
mdeducational foundation Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty and CEO, Leah Iles, meeting with Ulster University
mdeducational foundation Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty and CEO, Leah Iles, meeting with Ulster University
mdeducational foundation Senior Administrative Officer, Coleen McLaughlin with Pneuma Healthcare at Ulster University
mdeducational foundation Senior Administrative Officer, Coleen McLaughlin with Pneuma Healthcare at Ulster University
mdeducational foundation Clinical Supervisor, Catherine Llewellyn and Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty with Childline
mdeducational foundation Clinical Supervisor, Catherine Llewellyn and Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty with Childline
mdeducational foundation Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty meeting with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
mdeducational foundation Director of Schools & Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty meeting with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
mdeducational foundation is delighted to join as members of the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, a group of charities working together to drive for wellbeing of children and young people.
Working together with CYPMHC, mdeducational foundation has the opportunity to join the group of leading charities that jointly push for change and raise their voice on the ongoing wellbeing issues of children and young people.
Childline
mdeducational foundation is thrilled to collaborate with Childline, a free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 in the UK – they can talk to Childline about any issue they’re going through.
Our collaboration with Childline provides mdeducational foundation with high-quality resources that help our Wellbeing Leads to support young people’s wellbeing – these resources can be meetings, resource papers or different sessions with the Wellbeing Leads.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to Childline:
- by calling 0800 1111
- by email
- through 1-2-1 counsellor chat
You can also learn more on Childline’s website.
See one of the sessions our Wellbeing Leads participated in with Childline here.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
mdeducational foundation is delighted to collaborate with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide; a leading charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
PAPYRUS exists to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by shattering the stigma surrounding suicide and equipping young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress. PAPYRUS believes that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
Our collaboration with PAPYRUS will provide mdeducational foundation with resources that help our Wellbeing Leads in the promotion of positive mental health and overall wellbeing for students. This includes suicide prevention training and access to debrief services for the schools we work with.
PAPYRUS offers a helpline called HOPELINE247; a free and confidential call, text, email and webchat service, which is available 24/7, every day of the year. HOPELINE247 is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers to help keep young people safe from suicide.
You can talk to them:
- By calling 0800 068 4141
- By texting 88247
- By email [email protected]
- By webchat service
You can also learn more on PAPYRUS’s website.
Read how one of our most recent meetings with PAPYRUS went here.
Ulster University
mdeducational foundation is thrilled to partner with Ulster University, a university in Northern Ireland with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and research.
Our partnership with the university provides mdeducational foundation with excellent tools and resources for research and innovation to continue our journey prioritising student wellbeing. This will help us further develop and improve our wellbeing curriculum and support our approach to normalising student psychological fitness and resilience through guidance and early intervention.
We’re proud to provide funding for one of the schools, St Mary’s College, that participated in research with Ulster University. Students from this school presented at the Second International Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in 2024, a conference showcasing digital innovation in mental health interventions, e.g. mental healthcare apps and web apps to support a person’s mental health and wellbeing.
mdeducational foundation joined this international gathering to share insights into our coproduction work with 16-18-year-olds. Putting young people at the centre of our wellbeing programme. mdeducational foundation was also delighted to attend and exhibit at this event.
See how the event went here.
Pneuma Healthcare
mdeducational foundation is delighted to partner with Pneuma Healthcare, an organisation prioritising staff wellbeing, motivation and development while highlighting the importance of evidence-based practice and embracing the opportunities of digital innovation and invention in mental health.
Working together with Pneuma Healthcare opens doors for mdeducational foundation to learn more about digital mental health and effective solutions when prioritising wellbeing. Young people live in an increasingly digital world. With support from Pneuma Healthcare, we can explore options to implement and improve our digital solutions as we put the spotlight on student wellbeing.
See how our most recent event with Pneuma Healthcare went here.
Explore Partnership & Collaboration Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in the work of mdeducational foundation. We are open to exploring new partnerships and collaborations. If you have an idea or would like to discuss potential opportunities, please fill out the form below. Our team will review your message and get back to you.
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