Tag: Mind

Buxton Water and Mind Team Up with Sir Mo Farah to Encourage The Nation To Move Different

Stuart Mitchell

New research revealed today shows nearly half (49%) of UK adults admit that a fear of being judged has actively stopped them from trying a new sport, fitness class, or physical activity. The study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Buxton Natural Mineral Water, exposes a nationwide crisis of confidence when it comes to stepping outside our comfort zones. While 31% of people say social media inspires them to get moving, 65% agree social platforms make exercise look more perfect than it really is. In fact, fitness content from influencers leaves…

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Buxton and Mind unite with Sir Mo Farah to run ‘Side by Side’ with London Marathon participants in a powerful show of mental support

Stuart Mitchell

Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah recently took on an unprecedented role at the TCS London Marathon, not chasing a podium finish, but joining runners on the course to help them through the race’s most punishing stretch.  While the London Marathon is seen as one of the ultimate tests of human endurance, the mental battle is often the invisible challenge, with fatigue, isolation and self-doubt typically peaking in the final miles. In a first for the event, this year, Sir Mo Farah entered the course at mile 24 along the…

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Sir Mo Farah joins Buxton and Mind to support the nation, as more than a third (35%) say their mental wellbeing this winter is worse than previous winters

Stuart Mitchell

New research reveals this winter is set to be the most challenging for mental wellbeing. Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah partners with Buxton Water and Mind on a year-long mission. Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, Buxton Natural Mineral Water, and national mental health charity Mind have united to champion physical and mental resilience in a year-long collaboration. The launch comes at an important moment, as new research highlights that this winter is shaping up to be a particularly significant time for mental wellbeing, with more than a third (35%)1  of…

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E.ON marks half a million pounds raised for Mind as mental health pressures continue to rise across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

E.ON is marking more than £500,000 raised by its employees for national mental health charity partner, Mind, supporting vital services across the UK. The milestone reflects four years of the partnership, with the energy supplier raising the funds through a number of initiatives including: Over £220,000 in match funding, doubling the impact of colleague fundraising More than £110,000 raised through sponsored challenges and events Around £55,000 for the Help through Hardship fund, supporting people facing financial and mental health pressures Over £30,000 from the donation bag scheme, helping stock Mind…

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Victoria Centre Announces Nottinghamshire Mind As 2026 Charity Of The Year

Stuart Mitchell

Victoria Centre has announced that Nottinghamshire Mind will be its Charity of the Year for 2026, strengthening the centre’s commitment to supporting the communities across Nottingham. The announcement follows the completion of a successful two-year charity partnership with Nottinghamshire Hospice, during which the centre raised a total of £24,972 in support of vital local services. In 2025, fundraising reached new heights thanks to activities such as the Christmas gift wrap activation, Christmas Mog Trail and a toy collection initiative to support families and children in need. Following a strong first…

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