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Powering Adolescent Wellbeing
BrainWaves is leading one of the most ambitious long-term studies of young people’s mental health and wellbeing ever undertaken. By collecting high-quality, long-term data and turning research into practical insights, we aim to improve how schools, families, and services support adolescents.
We can only do this with the support of people like you, teachers, students, researchers, and community supporters, working together to help us reach more young people and make a real difference.
Fund our priorities for 2026
Help fund our priorities for the coming year:
- Turning evidence into everyday support: We want to expand our range of wellbeing lessons and classroom resources – tools that help young people build real confidence and skills to manage their mental health, in classrooms right now.
- Reaching young people earlier: We started with 16–18-year-olds. Over the next year, we’re widening our research to include young people from age 11, the critical years when patterns around wellbeing first take shape.
- Making sure every young person’s experience counts: Research too often misses the communities that need it most – young people who are underrepresented or harder to engage. With your support, we can make sure that a wider range of experiences are considered and addressed.
By supporting these priorities, you help ensure that BrainWaves delivers evidence-based approaches that help young people build understanding and confidence in managing their wellbeing and mental health.
Fundraise your way
Not sure where to begin? The BrainWaves team is here to support you every step of the way.
There’s no single way to fundraise, choose what suits you:
- Challenge events: walks, runs, cycles, or personal goals
- School-based fundraising: non-uniform days, wellbeing weeks, assemblies
- Academic & professional events: lectures, panel discussions, conferences
- Community events: quizzes, bake sales, workshops, book clubs
- In celebration or memory: birthdays, retirements, or tributes
Every fundraiser helps power research that supports young people’s wellbeing!
Download our fundraising pack!
Whether you’re organising a bake sale, non-uniform day or a sponsored challenge, this pack is designed to make fundraising simple and enjoyable. Inside you’ll find ready-to-use resources to help you promote your event, stay organised and celebrate your success.
Need support with fundraising?
To discuss your support, partnership, or donation, please contact us using the link below.