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Vaisakhi Festival of Sport: supporting mental health through movement
On Saturday 4th May, Dee, Suki, and Beth attended the annual Vaisakhi Festival of Sport, joining the celebration with the organisation’s outreach vehicle. The event, held to mark the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, brought together hundreds of people for a day of sport,...
Connecting communities: a visit to the Coventry Irish Society
This week, our Outreach Officer, Dee, had the pleasure of spending some time with the Coventry Irish Society and meeting Simon, Caroline, Maisha and Liz. Their warmth and passion for the community was evident from the moment Dee arrived and the conversation was as...
Finding my inner optimist: life throws you a curveball!
Written by Paol, Trainer and Volunteer How we decide to catch or dodge those curveballs can make all the difference. I recently attended an excellent Positive Thinking course run by the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy. These courses are free to residents of Coventry...
Kicking off conversations: our wellbeing vehicle hits the road and visits the Sky Blues
Yesterday, we had the incredible opportunity to bring our wellbeing vehicle to the Coventry Building Society Arena for the Coventry City v Portsmouth match. Football has a unique way of bringing people together and we were proud to be right at the heart of it all,...
Family fun day with a purpose. Hosted by Charli Carter
On Saturday 5 April 2025, the Bedworth Ex-Servicemen’s Club was buzzing with energy and community spirit for a Family Fun Day hosted by the passionate and dedicated Charlie Carter. The event was a fantastic celebration of togetherness, raising vital funds to support...
When spring isn’t so sunny: understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in spring
Most of us associate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with the gloom of winter – dark days, cold nights, and feeling down. But what happens when the sun comes out, the flowers bloom and you're still not feeling better? For some people, spring can actually trigger...
The Strictly Experience 2025 raises a show-stopping £26,952 for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind!
Glitter, glamour, and generosity lit up The Albany Theatre on Saturday, 8 March, as The Strictly Experience 2025 wowed a packed crowd, raising a sensational £26,952 for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind! With 506 guests in attendance, the night was packed...
Supporting women’s wellbeing: HM Prisons Probation Service’s IWD event
On Friday, 14th March, staff members, Dawn and Dee, attended the HM Prisons Probation Service International Women’s Day event, which focused on supporting women through various services. The event highlighted key areas of support, including: Mental health support...
Grace’s reality check – the challenges of being a first-year uni student
This University Mental Health Day, Grace shares her experiences adjusting to university life and its impact on her wellbeing. I'm loving uni—my course, new friendships, and the independence. I’ve embraced the challenges and feel proud of how far I’ve come. But moving...
Volunteer, Paul Stokes, takes on London Marathon 2025
Paul Stokes, a dedicated volunteer with Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind, is preparing to take on the London Marathon on 27 April 2025. For Paul, this is more than just a personal challenge—it’s a way of giving back to a charity that has played a huge...
Celebrating the women who lift us up: International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to recognise the women who make a difference in our lives – not just in big, life-changing ways, but in the everyday moments that support our wellbeing. At Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind, our team...
Spencer Gardner Dickins raises an incredible £8656 for Coventry and Warwickshire Mind
We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable fundraising efforts of Spencer Gardner Dickins, who have raised an astounding £8,656 for Coventry and Warwickshire Mind during their dedicated two-year partnership with us. As a firm committed to giving back to the local...