Local musician Jobie Baker today releases his first solo single ‘Hello’. The single has been written in loving memory of his grandmother Margaret and in response to the terrible attacks which happened in the UK and abroad earlier this summer. … Continued
We recently celebrated a year of partnership with Colchester Institute. Staff and students at the College have worked hard over the past academic year in order to raise funds through a wide range of events such as bake sales, a Christmas … Continued
We are delighted to announce that local musician Jobie Baker, part of the band Reno & Rome will be supporting us with his upcoming single ‘Hello’. Jobie has suffered with anxiety for many years which has had a huge impact … Continued
We are delighted to have been nominated as the Charity of the Year from Sainsbury’s on Layer Road. Thank you to all the staff and customers who have voted for us. We will be working with the store over the … Continued
On Friday 7th July, a student-run event called BlueFest took place at the Chelmsford County High School for Girls, organised by the school’s Senior Prefects. Their aim was to raise awareness and funds for our organisation whilst creating a fun … Continued
We are encouraging all pubs in the local area take part in our brand new fundraising challenge ‘MasterMinds’ and host a quiz night any time during June, July or August to help raise vital funds for our services. … Continued
Sam’s story begins as a 16 year old school leaver subjected to a horrible unprovoked attack on the streets near where he lived in Colchester. He and some friends were on the way to the local shop one evening to … Continued
Audrey* was just 16 when she was admitted to an adolescent mental health inpatient unit in Essex. Leading up to her admission she’d been in hospital for 7 weeks with her pain syndrome and her mother had walked out, leaving … Continued
Ruth’s* story is a difficult one. It begins when her and husband are told by their private landlord that he is serving them notice on their home because he wants to sell the property. Ruth, her husband and their young … Continued
Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. They are: connect, be active, … Continued