Hounslow students to lead design of new Cranford wellbeing hub
Secondary school students across Hounslow have been invited to help build the identity of a new dedicated wellbeing space opening this summer. The Think Well hub, located at Beaver’s Children’s Centre in Cranford, aims to provide a relaxed environment where young people can access mental health support outside of traditional clinical settings.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 11 to 17 May, the initiative is placing young residents at the center of the development process. Beyond simply providing a service, the project is designed to be shaped by those who will use it, ensuring the environment and activities resonate with the local teenage population.
Creative competition for the Think Well logo
The first phase of youth involvement focuses on the visual identity of the hub. Secondary school-aged residents who live or attend school in Hounslow are eligible to submit original logo designs for the Think Well brand. The competition seeks to find a design that reflects a welcoming and positive atmosphere.
Entries must be submitted by Sunday, 24 May. Participants can enter by taking a photograph of their hand-drawn or digital design and uploading it via the official online form. The winning designer will receive a £20 voucher, and their artwork will serve as the primary inspiration for the final professional logo used at the Cranford site.
Co-designed mental health support in Cranford
The hub is situated at Beaver’s Children’s Centre and will be free for all local young people to access. A key feature of the project is the co-design of its daily operations. Rather than a top-down approach, the workshops and sessions held at the hub will be developed in collaboration with students.
This non-clinical approach is intended to lower the barrier for young people seeking support. By integrating mental health resources into a social and active setting, the hub aims to normalize wellbeing check-ins. Planned activities at the center include:
- Organized sports and fitness sessions to promote physical health.
- Arts and crafts workshops for creative expression.
- Relaxed social spaces for peer-to-peer connection.
- Structured wellbeing sessions led by trained facilitators.
Mental Health Awareness Week and local impact
The launch of this design phase coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, a national effort to highlight the challenges facing various demographics. In Hounslow, the focus on youth services addresses a growing need for accessible, community-based intervention. By placing the hub in Cranford, the project brings resources directly into a residential area, making it easier for students to visit after school hours.
The transition to non-clinical environments is a recognized trend in regional health strategy. These spaces allow for early intervention and the development of coping strategies before mental health concerns escalate to a level requiring hospital-based care. The Think Well hub represents a shift toward preventative, community-led care in West London.
Participation and entry requirements
To take part in the logo competition or to find out more about the upcoming sessions, students must meet the residency or school attendance criteria within the London Borough of Hounslow. Submissions are handled through the Let’s Talk Hounslow platform, where the digital entry form is hosted.
Following the May 24 deadline, the winning design will be selected and the final branding will be prepared for the hub’s official opening later this summer. Local schools are being encouraged to share the competition details with students to ensure a wide range of creative voices are represented in the final result.
Source: London Borough of Hounslow
