Mental Health Awareness Week – Make a Difference!
Covid-19 has created a mental health crisis in the U.K. Isolation, loneliness, grief and fear are just some of the things that have taken a hold throughout the pandemic and as a result there is increasing concern about the mental wellbeing of the nation. In England, the Centre for Mental Health has predicted that up to 10 million people – will need mental health support as a direct consequence of Covid-19, with 1.5 million of those expected to be children and young people under 18. And this means that our mental health charities, that have already had their income decimated throughout the last 14 months due to a lack of fundraising activities are under more pressure than ever!
We want to help. Skydiving is an activity that was able to continue to safely operate, with COVID-Secure measures in place, throughout the majority of 2020 and has been back up and running since April this year. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re calling on you, to help make a difference for one of the below charities by signing up for a Tandem Skydive and raising some much needed funds.
Skydive for Free!
Not only could you do something incredible for an amazing cause, but if you raise the minimum sponsorship amount, you could have your skydive costs paid for you!
Once you’ve chosen the charity you’d like to fundraise for, find your nearest airfield, and simply complete your booking and raise your airfield’s minimum sponsorship amount – and your costs will be paid for you!
Choose your Charity
Mind
We’re Mind. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Because of Mind, millions more people have access to advice and support thanks to our information and services nationally and locally, in England and Wales. We’re building on change, but we know there is much more to do.
SOS Silence of Suicide
SOS Silence of Suicide offers support to anyone struggling to cope, for whatever reason, with their emotional health.
We began in 2015, following the deaths by suicide of family/friends/colleagues our founders, Michael and Yvette Mansfield. We work hard to eradicate the shame, stigma and silence surrounding mental health and suicide conversations. Our theme this year is Compassion in Society , encouraging kindness, understanding and communication.
Our telephone support line is open 7 days a week between the hours of 4pm and midnight and we also offer support through online meetings and meetings within communities (subject to Covid19 restrictions and guidelines)
Mental Health UK
With everything that has happened over the last year, Mental Health UK knows that the need for support with wellbeing and mental health is more urgent than ever before. 1 in 4 of us may experience a mental health problem at one time in our lives, but all of us will be affected by it in some way. A friend, a family member, a work colleague…You can help us to be there for everyone that needs it.