Why BASE Matters
The 2026 Children’s Commissioner’s report on children and young people’s mental health in England reveals that a record one million children had active mental health referrals last year, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2018-19.
Record demand
Mental health referrals rose by nearly 10% in the last year.
Severe Backlogs
60,000+ children waiting over two years for treatment.
Neurodevelopmental Delays
Children with suspected autism face the longest waits.
Inqualities in Access
Children from deprived areas are more likely to be referred. Black and Asian children are more likely to be in crisis by the time they access help.
“At BASE, I have time to myself to talk about the difficulties in my life.”
Mission
To support the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of individuals and communities through accessible, relationship-based and creative, body-based approaches that build resilience, confidence, and lifelong skills.
Vision
A world where schools and communities are equipped to nurture the whole person, where mental health is valued as much as physical health, and everyone has the tools, support, and safe spaces they need to thrive.
