The Grassroots Runners are an amazing group of fundraisers who play a vital role in protecting our communities from suicide. Their fundraising breaks stigma, empowers communities and helps people get the support they need.
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How do you train for a marathon? We asked the man who ran every day for a year
Rich Williamson has wholeheartedly dedicated his life to running. In March, Rich completed a full 365 days of running consecutively – he motivates others to use running as a means to positively impact their mental health and overall wellbeing. We spoke to Rich about what running means to him and why he chose to support the Grassroots Runners.
ARXX: Starting a Conversation on Mental Health Through Their Music
ARXX are an all-girl alt-rock duo from Brighton who have something to say. With influences of grunge, pop and punk, their eclectic, powerfully written music can’t be neatly placed into a single genre. They use their music and platform to speak up for what they believe in and support causes close to their hearts. We chatted to ARXX about being a band in a pandemic, mental health and the role music plays in it, and dream first gigs.
What it’s like to be a Grassroots Runner – Spotlight on Melis Trimmer and the Sussex Uni Women’s Football Club
The Grassroots Runners are an amazing group of fundraisers who play a vital role in protecting our communities from suicide. Their fundraising breaks stigma, empowers communities and helps people get the support they need.
What it’s like to be a Grassroots Runner – Spotlight on Jo Phillimore and friends
The Grassroots Runners are an amazing group of fundraisers who play a vital role in protecting our communities from suicide. Their fundraising breaks stigma, empowers communities and helps people get the support they need.
Ripple Suicide Prevention
Alice Hendy tragically lost her brother, Josh, on the 25th November 2020 from suicide. Josh was her only sibling, and sadly passed away too soon at just 21 years of age.
The Acorn Project launches 2000-mile bike ride in aid of suicide prevention
In September, our friend and supporter Natty will be cycling solo from Brighton 2000 miles around the UK. Find out about his challenge and what it means to him.
Volunteering: What, Why, and How?
This week is National Volunteering Week. All of us, at some time in our lives, will hopefully get the chance to volunteer in some way for a cause we feel is important.
Engage Health Group Offers Grassroots Free Health Cover
We’ve been extended free health cover by Engage Charity Health Fund. Funded by employee benefits specialist, Engage Health Group, the fund is designed to provide employees of small charities with free dental and optical care, physiotherapy, massage, virtual GP, CBT and counselling services.
Helpful things you can do during Covid19
These are uncertain and anxious times for everyone. But, especially for vulnerable people in our community and the services working hard to provide support – hats off to everyone.
Exciting new street art!
We wanted you to be the first to see our new street art design coming to a street in Brighton soon!
Discount Sticker Printing are supporting our vital work
Last week, Discount Sticker Printing, a custom sticker and label printing company, offered to print us thousands of stickers and a banner.