About us

Our mission

The Red Earth Collective uses the arts to create and inspire stories that stimulate
thinking and dialogue about mental health. Our aim is to support and improve the mental health and well-being of marginalised and racialised communities.

One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year

What we do

We work with professional and emerging artists, musicians and actors, that have experienced
mental health problems.

Together we create and deliver innovative and sustainable programmes, campaigns and events, that use, theatre, music. film and discussion to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes and support mental health and well-being.

Our partners

We collaborate with The NHS, Statutory Services, Mental Health Charities, Faith Communities,
Universities and Community Organisations to enhance their capacity to engage with and improve
health outcomes for those they work with and support

Our team

SANDRA GRIFFITHS

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Sandra has nearly 30 years’ experience of designing and delivering mental health services working mainly with African and Caribbean Communities across the UK. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of community engagement and user involvement.

NICK SCHLITTNER

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Nick is an experienced fundraising, programme and partnership manager who has extensive experience in the public and third sector, which has given him a deep understanding of the needs of community and charitable organisations and the people they support.

HELEN

JAMES

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Helen has nearly 20 years' experience in communications and digital in the not-for-profit sector. She has lead brand, communications and digital strategies and campaigns for global, national and local charities and civil society organisations.