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Mental Health & Wellbeing

We invest in organisations that strengthen emotional, psychological, and community wellbeing. Mental health is a foundational pillar of thriving societies, and we are committed to supporting ventures that make support more accessible, ethical, and culturally sensitive. We look for organisations that prioritise safety, dignity, and inclusion, and that work to reduce stigma and inequality. Whether through counselling services, reflective practice models, community initiatives, or innovative wellbeing tools, we support organisations that help people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

We support organisations that:

• Increase access to mental health support
• Reduce stigma and inequality
• Create safe, ethical, culturally sensitive services
• Support practitioners, counsellors, and community workers
• Develop new models of wellbeing and reflective practice

Health & Holistic Care

Beyond mental health, we invest in organisations that improve health outcomes more broadly. We believe that health is not just the absence of illness — it is the presence of knowledge, access, and community support. We are drawn to ventures that strengthen preventative care, empower communities, and create accessible health education. We also support ethical health technologies and initiatives that bridge gaps in underserved areas, ensuring that health is treated as a human right rather than a privilege.

We support organisations that:

• Strengthen community health and preventative care
• Improve access to health education
• Develop ethical, accessible health technologies
• Support underserved or marginalised communities
• Promote holistic, person‑centred approaches to wellbeing

Technology with Purpose

We invest in technology that solves real problems and supports human connection. Our interest is not in rapid‑growth tech for its own sake, but in digital tools and platforms that genuinely improve lives. We support ventures that prioritise accessibility, ethical design, and meaningful impact. Whether it’s technology that enhances learning, improves service delivery, or increases access to support, we invest in solutions that help people thrive rather than replace them.

We support organisations that:

• Build digital tools that improve wellbeing or learning
• Create platforms that increase accessibility and inclusion
• Develop ethical, human‑centred technology
• Support small organisations with operational tools
• Strengthen community connection and service delivery

Sustainability & Ethical Development

Sustainability is at the heart of our investment philosophy. We believe in supporting organisations that prioritise long‑term impact over short‑term gain, and that operate with transparency, responsibility, and care for the world around them. Sustainability includes environmental responsibility, but also organisational resilience, ethical governance, and community benefit. We invest in ventures that reduce harm, increase resilience, and build systems that last.

We support organisations that:

• Prioritise long‑term, ethical impact
• Build transparent and responsible systems
• Reduce harm and increase resilience
• Support environmental sustainability and regeneration
• Create circular or community‑benefiting models

Early‑Stage Organisations with Potential

10 Thousand Hours specialises in supporting organisations that have passion and purpose but need structure, clarity, or guidance. We are drawn to founders who care deeply about their work but may lack the resources, confidence, or networks to grow. We invest in potential — in people who are willing to learn, reflect, and build ethically. Our support helps organisations develop strong foundations, sustainable systems, and a clear sense of direction.

We support organisations that:

• Have strong values but limited resources
• Have vision but need clarity and structure
• Have potential but need guidance to grow
• Want to build ethically, not aggressively
• Are open to learning, reflection, and development

Organisations That Benefit from Non‑Financial Investment

Our model is unique because we invest far more than money. We offer time, expertise, operational support, ethical guidance, and connection. Many early‑stage organisations don’t need capital first — they need clarity, structure, and someone who believes in their potential. We provide the kind of investment that builds confidence, competence, and long‑term sustainability.

We support organisations that need:

• Strategic guidance and expertise
• Operational structure and clarity
• Ethical frameworks and reflective practice
• Branding and communication support
• Accessible resource design
• Cross‑cultural adaptation
• Pricing and sustainability strategy
• Community connection and networking

Community‑Focused and Impact‑Driven Ventures

We invest in organisations that strengthen communities and create positive social change. Whether through health, technology, sustainability, or wellbeing, we support ventures that build connection, increase access, and empower people. We believe that when organisations grow ethically, communities grow with them — and this ripple effect is central to our mission.

We support organisations that:

• Build connection and belonging
• Increase access to essential services
• Reduce inequality
• Empower people and communities
• Create safe, ethical, inclusive environments