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About Us

Bridging the gap between what exists and what people can truly access

Who We Are

Chizuk is a community-led mental and physical wellbeing charity working to fill the gaps that many individuals and families experience between everyday struggle and formal professional support.

Too often, people are expected either to manage alone or to wait until their difficulties become serious enough for crisis services. Others may find that existing provision is overstretched, difficult to access or does not fully understand their cultural and community context. Chizuk aims to create another way forward.

We bring together community knowledge, psychological understanding and professional expertise to create practical, culturally appropriate pathways towards stronger wellbeing. These may include peer groups, physical activity, parenting support, health education, life skills, advocacy, outreach and safe spaces for people to reflect and connect.

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Our Legacy

Formally established in 1996, Chizuk was created to support Jewish people experiencing mental illness or emotional distress, as well as those recovering from periods of poor mental health. From the beginning, it also recognised the importance of educating the wider community, increasing understanding and challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness.

  1. Then

    1996Chizuk is formally established to provide culturally appropriate mental health support.

  2. Growth

     Support expands through groups, advocacy, education and practical community-based care.

  3. Today

    2024A new board carries Chizuk's legacy forward through renewed programmes, partnerships and governance.

Board & Leadership

Experienced people guiding Chizuk with care, professionalism and accountability.

Meet the full board

A Message from Our CEO

“Over the past ten years, I have had the privilege of working alongside many organisations across London, witnessing people's extraordinary commitment to helping others live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I have also learned that, understandably, much of our support goes to those in greatest need or already in crisis. Yet there is a space before crisis where we can do far more. For me, this is where Chizuk belongs, listening carefully, identifying gaps, and creating opportunities for people to build confidence, self-efficacy and wellbeing before difficulties become crises.”

Our Impact

Every conversation, every resource, every act of support creates ripple effects that last a lifetime.

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Individuals supported

Walking alongside people in their hour of need.

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New programmes innovated

Responding to emerging gaps with accessible solutions.

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Years of support

With compassionate guidance and trusted care.

When the world lacks an answer, your action becomes the reply

Policies and Governance