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Making waves for mental health

Making waves for mental health

We're thrilled to share the inspiring journey of James and his daughter, who have gone above and beyond to support mental health in their community. Despite facing significant mental health challenges, James' daughter found purpose and pride through their fundraising...

A wet walk for Mental Health Awareness Week

A wet walk for Mental Health Awareness Week

Not even the heavy rain and dark clouds were going to stop staff and residents from our housing service from enjoying a wellbeing walk around Coombe Abbey for Mental Health Awareness Week. Accompanied by some trusty canine companions, the team walked around the...

Moving for mental health

Moving for mental health

The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week was 'finding moments for movement'. The team at our ecotherapy service, The Environment and Me, organised two wellbeing walks through Lake View Park to help service users and volunteers spend time in nature. The...

Scaling New Heights: Climbing the O2

Scaling New Heights: Climbing the O2

Julie Holley and her wife climbed to the top of the world's largest tent, the O2! They raised an amazing £150 for Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. This donation will go to help fund our 20+ services in the local area.

The ‘Big Bikeathon’ for mental health

The ‘Big Bikeathon’ for mental health

In February, The Yard, a Coventry venue where entertainment meets inclusivity, hosted another fundraising event in aid of Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. The staff challenged them to virtually ride the 600+ miles from John O'Groats to Land's End, with a fundraising...

No Mind Left Behind

No Mind Left Behind

Jo, Team Leader, tells us what Wellbeing for Warwickshire got up to during Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2024: 'We invited adults across the county to visit our hub in Nuneaton for a day of discussions on the theme 'no mind left behind', followed by a workshop...

Supporting Coventry’s gym-goers

Supporting Coventry’s gym-goers

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Dee visited Pure Gym and The Gym Group to raise awareness of our support services. The Gym Group, Coventry hosted a very busy coffee morning, opening up conversations about wellbeing and self-worth. Topics such as food restriction and...

Teaming up with McDonald’s to support mental health

Teaming up with McDonald’s to support mental health

Popping into McDonald's for a quick burger or cup of coffee, the last thing you'd probably expect to see is someone offering mental health support. Well, for Mental Health Awareness Week, that's exactly what Coventry and Warwickshire Mind did. Team Leader, Dee, hosted...

The Yard turns blue for Mental Health Awareness Week

The Yard turns blue for Mental Health Awareness Week

For Mental Health Awareness Week, The Yard turned its food and drinks menu blue in aid of Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. For each blue item sold, £1 was donated in aid of our charity.  The blue menu was just the start of a busy week of fundraising and awareness...

St Clair Gardens moves for mental health

St Clair Gardens moves for mental health

Hosted by one of St Clair Gardens' support workers, staff and residents came together to test out our new gym equipment. Despite some unexpected building issues meaning we couldn't unveil our new, permanent outdoor gym, everyone still had lots of fun using the mobile...