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Tellmi is transforming mental health support for young people, providing a safe, inclusive digital community where they can help themselves and each other.
The platform offers anonymous peer support, pre-emptive counsellor intervention, solution-focused therapy, and access to a comprehensive directory of local and national resources, all available 24/7 with no referrals or waiting lists.
Founded by Kerstyn and Suzi, Tellmi was created to tackle the growing mental health crisis, empowering young people while also reducing pressure and costs for health services.
Kerstyn Comley & Suzi Godson, Tellmi
Separation and divorce impacts every aspect of a person's life: where you live, how much money you have, your time with your kids, and your mental health. Navigating this complex process can be incredibly stressful, especially without knowing where to start and what to do.
SeparateSpace offers a digital platform that provides a calm, simple, and affordable way to navigate divorce.
Through their app they have developed personalised, interactive pathways that coach users through each stage of divorce as well as guides and templates tailored to individual needs.
AManda Bell & Victoria Nottage, SeparateSpace
Speek supports parents of children who are self-harming, offering practical guidance and emotional support in a space where stigma and isolation are common.
The platform provides group therapy, personalised support plans, and access to a helpline staffed by clinical psychologists, all at an affordable price with free options for those on low incomes.
Founded by Kanu and Ness, Speek is driven by the urgent need to help parents feel informed, supported, and empowered to be part of the solution.
Kanu Bhatra & Nessrin Younes, Speek
Temi is on a mission to make schools inclusive for young people, no matter who they are.
Inclusion Labs have developed a digital platform which enables schools to identify and prioritise their DEI activities with data-driven, focused actions. The platform takes schools through a DEI audit which assesses the experiences of inclusion of all stakeholders (students; parents; staff; and senior leadership team), detects the most pressing issues, determines what actions to take and how to prioritise those actions.
Inclusion Labs is already working with over 50 schools and you can find out how to get involved below.
Temi Akindele Barker, Inclusion labs
Simon Tucker, beanbag Health
Simon is committed to making sure that everyone struggling with eating disorders get the help they deserve. Inspired by seeing the impact of eating disorders on those closest to him, Simon set up Beanbag as part of the Zinc Venture Builder programme.
Beanbag have developed a Duo Lingo style app that provides users with a 20 week programme to treat their eating disorder. The programme can be self-guided or supported by a coach. From just £15 per month and with means tested discounts, this is an affordable way to treat an eating disorder.
The programme is based on CBT-E principles and was developed in partnership with leading psychiatrists and psychologists
SOPHIE O’BRIEN, POLLEN CAREERS
Sophie is on a mission to disrupt the entry-level careers market, creating a more inclusive and equitable space.
The team at Pollen are building a community of motivated job seekers, offering mentoring, curated job opportunities, and skill-building support to help young talent navigate the hiring process with confidence.
Founded in 2023 by Sophie, who drew on her own experiences seeing the barriers young candidates face, Pollen also connects employers with well-matched candidates, reducing bias and focusing on role suitability.
RITU KIRAN, AUBILITIES
Ritu is on a mission to transform workplaces into more neuro-inclusive and supportive environments.
Aubilities is empowering companies to embrace neurodiversity by providing tools and resources to support both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees.
Aubilities offers online education, digital assessments, and unique data insights to foster understanding, drive acceptance, and enable evidence-based decisions on neuro-inclusion.
Through these initiatives, Aubilities is creating workplaces where every individual can thrive, unlocking potential and productivity for all.
CHEN MAO-DAVIES, ANYA
Dr. Chen Mao-Davies is the visionary founder and CEO of Anya, a pioneering digital health platform transforming support for parents and women’s health.
With a background in innovation and a passion for solving real-world healthcare challenges, Chen launched Anya in 2021 to tackle long-overlooked areas such as postpartum care and breastfeeding support. Under her leadership, Anya has grown rapidly, now serving over seven million UK residents through multi-year NHS partnerships.
Driven by cutting-edge AI, Anya’s virtual assistant and personalised health tools offer round-the-clock support, proven to improve breastfeeding rates and reduce health inequalities.
Mahara Haque is the founder of My Landlord Cares, a socially driven property management agency supporting vulnerable tenants in South Yorkshire.
Since 2020, she has worked to make the rental market more inclusive for those on benefits or with unstable incomes—offering not just housing, but practical support like benefit guidance and access to local services.
With a strong background in property management and a deep commitment to community, Mahara has built a trusted model that improves tenancy stability while reducing costs for landlords. Her work is now laying the foundation for expansion across the UK.
Mahara Haque, my landlord cares
Ann-Marie is on a mission to remove childcare as a barrier to work for parents. As the founder of Kindhaus, she has created a flexible, pay-as-you-go crèche combined with an on-site coworking space, making it easier for parents to return to work on their own terms.
Based in Hackney, Kindhaus allows parents to book short childcare sessions and work nearby, saving time and money lost to travel.
Since launching a successful pilot, Ann-Marie has provided a vital solution for local families, reshaping childcare to support modern working lives with freedom and flexibility.
ann-marie kinlock, kindhaus
Motion is a live digital platform that helps care homes deliver personalised activities, capture real-time well-being data, and keep families connected.
Founded in 2023 by Zeezy, after first-hand experience volunteering in care homes, Motion supports improved mood, mobility, and social connection. By reducing inactivity and isolation, it enables care teams to provide a more holistic, person-centred experience for residents.
Zeezy’s incredible work has received national media coverage, including features on the BBC and in The Times.
Zeezy Izenman, motion
Voda is a mental-wellness app designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering self-guided digital therapy grounded in evidence-based practice.
Created with LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, Voda provides an affirming space for users to build confidence, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Founded by Jaron, whose experiences growing up gay in Southeast Asia shape the company’s mission, Voda blends science and empathy to deliver accessible, identity-affirming mental-health support
Jaron Soh, Voda
Uncommon is a digital platform creating safe, structured online spaces for neurodivergent young people to learn, socialise, and build confidence.
Founded in 2022 by Kirsten Jack, who draws on her own experiences as a neurodivergent individual and parent, Uncommon offers a mix of courses, clubs, and mentoring within a supportive community.
With a focus on mental health, inclusion, and personal growth, it empowers neurodivergent youth to thrive.