This year’s Impact Report marks a milestone in our journey to support children’s mental health and wellbeing across the North West. In the school year 2024–2025, a record 2,231 pupils from 29 schools took part in our six-week Positive Psychology programme, which introduces practical skills for improving mental health and wellbeing, such as mindfulness, gratitude, resilience and hope. A new controlled trial confirmed that the project significantly reduces emotional distress and boosts wellbeing and optimism for the future.
The year also saw several exciting developments: our first-ever Hummingbird Project Conference at the University of Greater Manchester, and new research to adapt the course for pupils with special educational needs. Altogether, the project has now reached over 9,000 pupils since its launch in 2017.
The Hummingbird Project Impact Report 2024–2025 is available to download below.
