Wickes colleagues will be taking on the daunting challenge of kayaking 180 miles of the Thames over a period of 5 days in July . This challenge won't be for the faint hearted!

Whilst this challenge will be gruelling at times, they're hoping to raise £50,000 and in doing so to raise awareness of the work YoungMinds do. This event is part of the extraordinary commitment Wickes have towards YoungMinds, and will be an amazing milestone in their partnership which finishes at the end of this year.

About YoungMinds

YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity fighting for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.

They are here to make sure children and young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's difficulties.

The crisis in children and young people's mental health is real and it is urgent. More children and young people than ever before are reaching out for help with their mental health. But for those who take that brave step, help is much too hard to find.

YoungMinds are changing this. They're fighting for young people's mental health. Join their fight.

Did you know?

- One in four children show some evidence of mental ill health.

- Half of all mental health problems appear before the age of 14, with one in four enduring mental health conditions present by the age of 24.

- Three in four children with a diagnosable mental health condition do not get access to the support they need.

Find help

Find out more about what support is available for children and young people.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/

If you're a parent worried about your child, visit the YoungMinds parents section.

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/