Oakleaf Enterprise

Community Organisation Award

Community Organisation Award for Multi-Strand: Sponsor - Auto Trader UK

Nominee Profile

Location: Guildford
Oakleaf Enterprise is a community-based, accessible mental health charity based in Guildford, supporting local people aged 16 and over.

With over 27 years of experience, Oakleaf aims to transform lives by providing tailored support, practical training, and well-being activities that help adults manage their mental health and build new futures.

Oakleaf offers a safe, welcoming space for those experiencing mental ill-health, delivering 1-to-1 support, counselling, community well-being activities, and workplace training across Surrey.

The charity is also home to the Guildford Safe Haven, a crucial out-of-hours service open 365 days a year from 6–11pm. Operated in partnership with the NHS and local charity Catalyst, the Safe Haven provides immediate support to individuals in mental health crisis.

Our Vision: People are empowered to manage their mental health and wellbeing and are supported to achieve their goals.

Our Mission: To transform lives through the provision of support, training, and wellbeing activities, building new futures with adults managing their mental health.

Our Values: Respect, Empathy, Support, Inclusivity, Excellence and Integrity.