Mortal Fools - Belta wellbeing app

Mortal Fools is developing BELTA – a new web-based tool designed to strengthen how adults support children and young people’s mental health. With support from the Kavli Trust, the project aims to make preventive, everyday wellbeing work more accessible and effective.

About the project

BELTA is a web-based app that combines practical tools, training and coaching for professionals working with children and young people across education, arts and community settings.

Its goal is simple: to embed mental health and wellbeing into everyday practice – not as an add-on, but as a core part of how activities are designed and delivered.

The app builds on Mortal Fools’ proven methodology and uses the PERMA framework to help users plan, deliver and evaluate activities that support wellbeing. It also generates meaningful data to evidence impact.

The need is clear: more young people are struggling with their mental health, while many adults lack the tools and training to support them effectively and early enough.

What will the Kavli Trust funding support?

Funding from the Kavli Trust will support the full development and rollout of BELTA, including:

• app design and technical development
• testing with children, young people and practitioners
• development of training and guidance materials
• launch and national distribution across the UK

The ambition is to create a scalable tool that can strengthen practice across sectors – and ultimately improve outcomes for large numbers of children and young people.

About Mortal Fools

Mortal Fools is a UK-based charity using theatre and creative practice to support children and young people in building positive relationships and improving mental wellbeing.

Founded in 2012, the organisation combines high-quality artistic work with a strong social purpose, working closely with schools, communities and cross-sector partners.

Their approach emphasises early intervention, prevention and strong local connections.

Mortal Fools has previously received support from the Kavli Trust for its Creative Health programme, which uses creative participation to improve mental health outcomes.