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Please try again or contact site support. - [Donor dashboard](https://nsmind.org.uk/donor-dashboard/) - [Recurring Donations](https://nsmind.org.uk/recurring-donations/) - [How to find us](https://nsmind.org.uk/about-us/how-to-find-us/) - [Mind A-Z](https://nsmind.org.uk/information-and-support/mind-a-z/) ## News - [MindFest Davenham raises £14,730.54 for Cheshire Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/mindfest-davenham-raises-14680-54-for-cheshire-mind/) - A family-friendly music festival has raised an incredible £14,680.54 for Cheshire Mind, helping to fund vital local mental health services across Cheshire. - [The Carriers Inn raises £885 for Cheshire Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/the-carriers-inn-raises-885-for-cheshire-mind/) - The Carriers Inn at Hatchmere has raised £885 for Cheshire Mind through quiz nights, raffles and charity golf days, continuing a valued community partnership. - [Local Mind Week at North Staffs and Cheshire Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/local-mind-week-at-north-staffs-and-cheshire-mind/) - Learn about Local Mind Week 2026, North Staffs and Cheshire Mind, and how we support people across North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Cheshire. - [Aspire Housing team takes to the skies in support of North Staffs and Cheshire Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/aspire-housing-team-takes-to-the-skies-in-support-of-north-staffs-cheshire-mind/) - Five Aspire Housing colleagues completed a charity skydive, raising more than £3,000 in sponsorship for North Staffs & Cheshire Mind. - [Winsford wellbeing garden project to launch for Mental Health Awareness Week](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/winsford-wellbeing-garden-project-to-launch-for-mental-health-awareness-week/) - North Staffs and Cheshire Mind staff take action for Mental Health Awareness Week to transform green space into a community wellbeing garden. - [Staffordshire housing team takes on a skydive challenge to raise funds for local mental health services](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/staffordshire-housing-team-takes-on-a-skydive-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-local-mental-health-services/) - A brave team from a Newcastle-under-Lyme-based housing group is preparing to take fundraising to new heights this June, as they gear up for a thrilling 13,000ft skydive challenge in support of North Staffs and Cheshire Mind. Seven colleagues from Aspire Housing have signed up to take the leap on 6 June, all with the - [50 Voices for 50 Years: Dorota’s Placement Experience](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/50-voices-for-50-years-dorotas-placement-experience/) - Dorota shares her university placement experience in mental health services, supporting housing and independent living in Staffordshire. - [North Staffs Mind part of £11.45m Destination:Home expansion](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/north-staffs-mind-part-of-11-45m-destination-home-expansion/) - Consortium of Stoke-on-Trent providers awarded £11.45m to expand Destination:Home – the city’s homelessness accommodation, recovery, prevention and outreach service. The consortium of local providers - Concrete (part of Honeycomb Group), North Staffs Mind, Adullam, and new partner Brighter Futures, has been awarded £11.45m to enhance and expand Destination: Home, Stoke‑on‑Trent’s established homelessness, accommodation, recovery, prevention - [Christmas Gift from Wychwood](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/christmas-gift-from-wychwood/) - After a full year of fundraising, Wychwood Gold Club raised an amazing £5,750 from it's generous members through a range of initiatives such as:- Captain's Day, Captain's Drive In, 'Hit the Gong', an AGM auction and various raffles etc. The Captain behind the 2025 fundraising is Oliver Scopes, who commented:- “One of the privileges that - [Mental Elf Prize Draw Results!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/mental-elf-prize-draw-results/) - Mental Elf 2025 Prize Draw Winners Announced! North Staffs Mind is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Mental Elf Prize Draw. A huge thank you to everyone who entered and supported the event — your generosity helps us continue providing vital mental health services across our community. After another fantastic year, here are - [Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health this November with Premiership Names.](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/lets-talk-about-mens-mental-health-this-november-with-premiership-names/) - We’re proud to announce that Mind North Staffs and Cheshire are partnering with Jonty Sargeant, the Professional Footballers Association, Prem Management and a host of special guests for a month-long campaign dedicated to raising awareness of Men’s Mental Health throughout November. Across the month, big names in football will share their experiences, the highs, the - [Izzy Malkin had something to prove. ](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/izzy-malkin-had-something-to-prove/) - As one of the Conveyancing Team at local solicitors - Step Legal, Izzy Malkin wanted her 'STEPS' to really count! That is why she did almost 180,000 of them in one month! - Case closed. Here is her story..... "I took part in the 60 miles for September this year in honour of - [The Blues CAN have a positive impact on Mental Health!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/the-blues-can-have-a-positive-impact-on-mental-health/) - Young Toby Lee is an amazing blues/rock guitarist who came to many peoples attention when he performed on Jules Holland's 'Hootenanny' last Christmas. Since then he has been touring with Jules as the support act to his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as well as his own 40 date (sell out) tour. He isn't even 21 - [Radius Supports Cheshire Mind with Dress-Down Day](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/radius-supports-cheshire-mind-with-dress-down-day/) - Cheshire Mind is delighted to announce that Radius recently held a dress-down day in support of our local mental health services. The company’s initiative will help make sure vital support continues to be available to people across our community. The idea for the dress-down day came from team members at Radius, who wanted to find - [Our 15th Skydiver this year!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/our-15th-skydiver-this-year/) - Liz Salmon decided she wanted to give something back in memory of her Aunt and thanks to our earlier jumpers in Summer from Reaseheath College and Synectics-Solutions, she became our 15th Skydiver of 2025. Here is her story..... "On the 1st October 2024 my lovely Auntie Caroline took the tragic decision to end her - [Celox Medical have done it again](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/celox-medical-have-done-it-again/) - Pulling together money raised from various fundraising events and having the company generously match the total raised, Celox Medical based in Crewe have proudly donated £1,140 to support Cheshire Mind. The donation was presented to Corporate Engagement Lead Steve Channon (left) by Celox CEO Russ Mably (centre) and Head of HR Diane Bullock (right). Diane - [Portmeirion support their Charity of the Year with £5000!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/portmeirion-support-their-charity-of-the-year-with-5000/) - Julie Twigg - Portmeirion's UK Learning & Development Manager stated:- "At Portmeirion we asked our colleagues to nominate a charity they would like to support during 2025 and they chose to support North Staffs Mind. We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We are delighted to announce that our team has - [Prestbury Golf Club Raises Over £2,900 for Cheshire Mind as Charity of the Year 2025](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/prestbury-golf-club-raises-over-2900-for-cheshire-mind-as-charity-of-the-year-2025/) - Cheshire Mind is delighted to announce that Prestbury Golf Club has raised over £2,900 in support of our local mental health services after selecting us as their Charity of the Year for 2025. The nomination came from Club Captain, Martin Prescott, who chose Mind in recognition of the growing importance of mental wellbeing and the - [Lunar Restaurant Marks World Mental Health Day with Donation to North Staffs Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/lunar-restaurant-marks-world-mental-health-day-with-donation-to-north-staffs-mind/) - Staffordshire, UK – This World Mental Health Day (10th October), Lunar Restaurant is showing its support for the community by donating a meal for two in aid of North Staffs Mind, a local mental health charity that has been serving the area for nearly 50 years. The donation is part of Lunar’s commitment to giving - [A Goal for Good: The Soccer Store Partners with Mind to Support Local Mental Health](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/a-goal-for-good-the-soccer-store-partners-with-mind-to-support-local-mental-health/) - We are proud to announce a new partnership with The Soccer Store in Cheshire, who are supporting an upcoming charity football match with the donation of a brand-new goal. This collaboration is about more than equipment—it demonstrates the power of local businesses working alongside Mind to promote positive mental health and strengthen communities. By partnering - [We've been awarded the Enhanced Quality Mark for 2025 from Mind!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/weve-been-awarded-the-enhanced-quality-mark-for-2025-from-mind/) - We are proud to announce that our Training team has been awarded the Enhanced Quality Mark for 2025 from Mind! This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it signifies that our workshops and training programmes are recognized on a national level for the high quality and value they - [The HEX Group - a dedicated supporter of our charity.](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/the-hex-group-a-dedicated-supporter-of-our-charity/) - We are delighted to announce that the HEX group, based near Stafford, has been a dedicated supporter of our charity for the past two years. Through a series of successful fundraisers, they have raised over £15,000 to support our vital work in providing counselling and therapy services to those in need. One of the highlights - [Blue Bay Travel fundraising for North Staffs Mind.](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/blue-bay-travel-fundraising-for-north-staffs-mind/) - Trentham based Blue Bay Travel selected North Staffs Mind as their ‘Charity of the Year’ in April last year. And what a year it has been! And they have generously pledged to support us for two years not just one! An amazing mixture of activities has already seen over £9,000 raised for us since our - [Roy Evans and Sons - Thank you for the ongoing support](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/roy-evans-and-sons-thank-you-for-the-ongoing-support/) - Roy Evans and Sons continue to provide amazingly generous support to North Staffs Mind – including an awesome donation of £500 in December. There are so many benefits of working with North Staffs Mind as your chosen charity. From increasing mental health support for local communities to raising awareness about workplace wellbeing within your own - [James M Brown - Thank you](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/james-m-brown-thank-you/) - We are incredibly grateful to James M Brown for their generous donation of £2,000. Donations to North Staffs Mind make a massive difference to our work – allowing us to reach out and support the mental health needs of more local people each year. Thank you James M Brown! - [Bright Friday 2024](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/bright-friday-2024/) - We’re mixing it up this year – Welcome to Bright Friday! 🌟 Forget Black Friday – NS Mind are switching it up. Bright Friday is a day to focus on wellbeing, mental health, and making a lasting difference. On 29th November, we’ve got exclusive deals to help you and your team shine: ✨ 10% off - [New "Mindful Men" physical and emotional wellbeing group.](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/new-mindful-men-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing-group/) - Are you a man over 18 looking to take charge of your physical and emotional wellbeing? Look no further! Our qualified therapist and personal trainer is here to support you on your journey to a healthier, happier you. We offer a unique combination of fitness training and talking therapy, taking a holistic approach to enhance - [Mental Elf is back!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/mental-elf-is-back/) - Join us for the family fun run at Trentham Gardens on Sunday, December 1st. Whether you prefer to walk or run, you can take part in our beautifully scenic 5km route to support better mental wellbeing in Staffordshire. This event is inclusive and perfect for all ages and abilities, kids under 16 must be accompanied - [Mid Cheshire Mind joins North Staffs Mind](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/merging-minds/) - We are delighted to announce that Mid Cheshire Mind has joined North Staffs Mind following a successful merger. Both organisations have a proud and long history of providing mental wellbeing services in their respective areas – with collective experience totalling more than 60 years. Mid Cheshire Mind will retain its name and will continue to - [Time To Talk - parenting/caregiver drop-in](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/time-to-talk-parenting-caregiver-drop-in/) - Parenting can be challenging but it doesn't have to be a journey you go through alone. Our new parent drop ins provide a supportive and welcoming environment where you can connect with others, find resources, share your experiences and gain valuable support. Join us every Friday until 7th June between 10am and 12pm at - [Move it May 2024](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/move-it-may-2024/) - Move it May! A whole month dedicated to fitness to improve the mental wellbeing of our community! With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, we encourage everyone to join us in improving their physical health to support their mental health. Studies show that there is around a 25% lower risk of depression - [A world first!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/a-world-first/) - Mike Copeland will be climbing 19,340ft up Mt Kilimanjaro with a fridge on his back for North Staffs Mind. - ["Have your elf a merry little Christmas"](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/have-your-elf-a-merry-little-christmas/) - Over 290 runners joined us at our first Mental Elf Festive Fun Run on Sunday. Our 5k course took our elf entrants – many decked out in their finest Christmas fancy dress – round the picturesque Trentham Gardens. Kate Boundy, Chief Executive at North Staffs Mind was part of the finish line welcoming party during - [Travelworld Sponsors Mental Elf](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/travelworld-sponsors-mental-elf/) - Travelworld - One of the Uk's largest premium motorhome distributors are sponsoring our festive fun run - Mental Elf 2023. - [Our Skydiving Heroes](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/skydiving-heroes/) - Saturday 21st October was a memorable day for 4 intrepid very brave ladies having agreed to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft at 10,000ft to raise money for North Staffs Mind! - [Let the Show Begin](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/let-the-show-begin/) - The management and staff at the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall have formally nominated us their Charity of the Year. - [Mind the Grass](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/mind-the-grass/) - 'Eric' and his band - The Wishlist' took a break from their hectic schedule to perform for FREE at Lawton Hall ... - [Celebrity Signing!](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/celebrity-signing/) - We have recently been given a significant bass guitar as a generous donation. Guess who signed it for us? - [The HEX Living Golf Day](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/the-hex-living-golf-day/) - One of our generous sponsors - The HEX Group held a corporate golf day for their clients at the prestigious JCB Golf and Country Club. - [The Sherlock Homes Gala Dinner](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/the-sherlock-homes-gala-dinner/) - WOW! What an amazing evening that was, courtesy of our sponsor – Sherlock Homes Letting Agents in Newcastle. - [Travelworld Partnership](https://nsmind.org.uk/news/travelworld-partnership/) - We are proud to announce that one of the UK’s leading Motorhome dealerships the- Erwin Hymer Centre (Travelworld) based in Stafford, have teamed up with North Staffs Mind by appointing us their ‘Charity of the Year’. ## Flexi Popups - [Newsletter Signup](https://nsmind.org.uk/modal-pages/newsletter-signup/) - [emailoctopus form_id="cad561f6-3741-11f1-84aa-29a1c96cf3ba"] - [Business Membership](https://nsmind.org.uk/modal-pages/business-membership/) - Business Membership form to appear here! ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://nsmind.org.uk/category/uncategorized/) - [fundraising](https://nsmind.org.uk/category/fundraising/) ## Tags - [fundraising](https://nsmind.org.uk/tag/fundraising/) ## Form Categories - [In Memory](https://nsmind.org.uk/donations/category/in-memory/) ## News Categories - [Latest news](https://nsmind.org.uk/news_category/latest-news/) - [50 voices](https://nsmind.org.uk/news_category/50-voices/)