West Kent Mind

09/12/2025

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 💙

ImagBig Giveng to wait 18 weeks for your child to receive mental health support.
Sadly, that’s the reality for many families in West Kent, and we need your help to change it.

We’re determined to reach our fundraising target, but we can’t get there without your help.
The Big Give 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 closes at 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, so there’s still time to donate and help us fund our 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Every donation we receive will be doubled, so £2.50 becomes £5.
£25 becomes £50, enough to fund an assessment for a young person new to our service.

✨ Head to the link below and do something amazing today.

🎁 bit.ly/WKM-BigGive

Thank you for your generosity. 💙

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

A HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run! 🎉 Your energy, smiles, and festive spirit made it truly unforgettable. We can’t wait for next year, it’s going to be even bigger, better, and full of more fun! 🏃‍♂️✨

📷 John Knight Photography

06/12/2025

Were you being a cheeky elf and waiting on the weather?!
The good news is you can still join our 5K Festive Fun Run today at Racecourse Park, Tonbridge! 🌟

We’re kicking off at midday, and you can register there and then. Come along, have fun, and be part of the day with us, we can’t wait to see you there!

05/12/2025

✨𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀!✨

The 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 is live but only until 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!

A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated so far. You’re amazing! 💙

Your support will help fund our 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, providing tailored mental health programmes for 11–18-year-olds.

Children and young people who’ve used the service have told us how much it’s helped; from feeling less isolated to learning tools that make managing emotions easier.

"𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴... 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘳."

We urgently need your continued support to continue funding this vital service. Together, we can help children and young people in West Kent 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲.

🎁 Tap the link below to donate now and make a real difference this Christmas!

🔗 bit.ly/WKM-BigGive

02/12/2025

🎁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!🎁

From now until 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, every penny you donate to West Kent Mind through the Big Give website will be DOUBLED thanks to match funding.

✨ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 = 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! ✨

This year, we’re raising funds for our 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. A vital programme supporting ages 11–18 with quick, professional mental health help when they need it most.

💙 Head to the link below and donate today.

bit.ly/WKM-BigGive

Together, we can make sure every child and young person in West Kent gets the support they truly deserve.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🤩

01/12/2025

🎄✨ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆! ✨🎄

The Benefact Group is back with 12 Days of Giving, the final festive chapter of their in 2025.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭-𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, they’ll be gifting £𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 over 12 magical days… and 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 to be in the draw!

It takes just 𝟯𝟬 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 to nominate 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, and that one click could make a huge difference. £1,000 would help us provide vital mental health support to people across West Kent, ensuring they get the care they need and deserve.

👉 Tap the 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 link below to nominate us today.

👉 movementforgood.com/

The more nominations we receive, the better our chances. So, please 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 and spread the word!

Thank you for being amazing and supporting mental health in our community. 💙

Benefact Trust

28/11/2025

✨𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗽. ✨

As December approaches, remember this: you can’t give your best if you’re running on empty.

This weekend, take time to refill your cup. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Whether it’s enjoying a quiet coffee, putting up your Christmas tree, taking a walk in nature, or simply saying “no” when you need to, make your wellbeing a priority.

26/11/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻? 💙

Join our 12-week 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 wellbeing group to connect with others, gain a deeper understanding of your wellbeing and mental health, and develop effective coping strategies.

Facilitated by a qualified West Kent Mind Wellbeing Worker, this group offers a compassionate, safe space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and emotions, while learning new skills to manage your wellbeing and build resilience.

✨ Whether you’re seeking support or want to deepen your self-understanding, this group is here for you.

📅 Thursdays, 10:00–11:30am, starting Thursday 8 January 2026
📍 West Kent Mind Wellbeing Centre, Sevenoaks (online participation via Teams may also be available)

🔷 Spaces are limited – sign up today!

Interested? Tap the link below for more details and to register.

👉 https://ow.ly/1gZY50Xxom9

24/11/2025

🏃‍♂️Scott and his family are taking on the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run to raise even more funds for West Kent Mind, another step in a journey that’s deeply personal to him.

Scott’s connection to West Kent Mind started with his dad, Barry, who volunteered as a gardener for over a decade. After losing his dad and facing his own mental health problems, Scott found support through counselling, medication, and the love of family and friends 💙

In Scott’s words, “Getting well is possible, even when it feels impossible.” 💫

Earlier this year, he turned recovery into action, completing a triathlon with friends David and Neil in memory of his dad and raising an incredible £3,400!

Read Scott’s full story and help him support our vital mental health services
🔗https://westkentmind.org.uk/scotts-story/

21/11/2025

⭐ 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨! ⭐

We absolutely love saying thank you to our amazing supporters, and Friday feels like the perfect day for a big shout-out!

Today, we’re giving a massive thumbs-up to two incredible schools who’ve raised funds for 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱:

💙 Sevenoaks School hosted a Can Do Concert featuring performances from staff, with students helping to plan and promote the event, and even running a bake sale! Staff chose West Kent Mind as their charity to support, and we’re so grateful for their generosity.

💙 Weald of Kent Grammar School selected West Kent Mind as one of their charities of the year for 2024–25. They’ve been fundraising through school events all year, bringing their whole community together for a fantastic cause.

We’re beyond grateful for this incredible support. Thank you. You're all amazing! 🤩

19/11/2025

✨ 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 ✨

You’re doing better than you think. Progress isn’t always loud. It's in the small steps, the quiet wins, and the effort you put in every day. ⭐

Take a deep breath, keep going, and remember: 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲. 💙