Minds To Media

Who we are

Minds To Media (MTM) is a creative engine for youth. Our studios in Brentford give young people access to tools, mentorship, and real gigs. Founded with a powerful mission: to harness the potential of media to foster resilience, creativity, and community in addressing mental health challenges faced by young people. Our aim is to create meaningful outlets and opportunities that motivates young people to engage with the creative industry, providing them with rewarding experiences and pathways to success.

Our culture and values

Our Foundation

Vision:

Creativity as a pathway to wellness, opportunity, and leadership.

Impact:

Workshops across music, film, fashion, art and game development — engaging youth across West London

Values:

Authenticity. Collaboration. Bold action. Youth first.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

1. Purpose: MTM is committed to fair access, dignity, inclusion and non-discrimination.
2. Scope: Applies to staff, directors, volunteers, participants, freelancers, partners and suppliers.
3. Protected characteristics: MTM will comply with applicable equality law and prevent unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
4. Inclusive delivery: Programmes should be designed to reduce barriers relating to disability, communication, culture, socioeconomic circumstances, confidence, access and other relevant factors.
5. Reasonable adjustments: MTM will consider reasonable adjustments and accessible alternatives.
6. Recruitment: Recruitment decisions must be based on role-related criteria and should use inclusive, transparent processes.
7. Anti-discrimination: Discriminatory language or behaviour will be challenged and managed through appropriate procedures.
8. Monitoring: Where lawful and proportionate, MTM may monitor participation and workforce equality data to identify barriers and improve access.
9. Complaints: Concerns may be raised through complaints, grievance or safeguarding routes.