Launched on World Mental Health Day, the Mindflow Mental Health Charter sets out ten core principles to help organisations strengthen mental health support and create healthier workplace cultures.

Drawing on the charity’s experience on construction sites and supported by a long-term research partnership with the University of Warwick, it gives businesses a clear approach to putting better mental health practices in place and measuring progress over time.

Following early adoption by leading construction businesses such as Balfour Beatty, Volker Stevin, Graham Group and Sisk, Mindflow is now inviting businesses of all sizes to explore the ten principles and register their commitment to better mental health.

The Charter gives businesses an actionable framework to set expectations for leaders and managers, encourage earlier conversations and make sure workers can access the right support when they need it. At its heart is a simple ambition: to make good mental health practice part of how construction businesses operate, not something that sits alongside the day job.

Trevor Steven, Mindflow CEO, said: “Construction has made significant progress in health and safety because the industry came together, set expectations and made improvements part of everyday working life. We believe mental health deserves that same level of commitment.

“We know the conversation around mental health is starting to open up across construction, and that is an important first step. Now, the industry must turn those conversations into action: practical, consistent support that helps people speak openly and get help early when they need it.

“The Mindflow Charter gives businesses a clear, practical route to take that next step. We are inviting construction businesses to become Charter registered and start their journey working towards systemic change within the industry.

“Every company that completes the self-assessment and takes its place on the Charter Register is sending its people an important message: your mental health matters here, just as much as your safety does.”

By inviting businesses across the construction industry to take part, Mindflow is working to create a shared approach to mental health that can be developed, measured and strengthened over time. Its long-term partnership with the University of Warwick will independently evaluate the Charter’s implementation and impact as participation grows, building evidence around what is working and where further improvement is needed.