William Melrose

The Charlie Watkins Foundation

Fundraising for Essex Community Foundation
£1,050
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: Outlaw Half Holkham 2021, on 4 July 2021
Help us to raise funds for the Charlie Watkins Foundation that provides funding to projects that support young people suffering from mental illness and associated issues

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I am taking part in the Outlaw Holkham Half (Half Ironman) on the 4th July alongside Toby Waddington with the hope of raising awareness and funds in memory of our friend, Charlie Watkins. 

Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or social background. Despite this however, studies have shown that certain mental illnesses affect men and women differently. Perhaps the most interesting (and worrying) finding is that while on average more women are diagnosed with common mental health problems than men, the rate of male suicide is significantly higher. According to the Mental Health Foundation, every year in the UK 70 million workdays are lost due to mental illness, including anxiety, depression and stress related conditions. This means mental illness is the leading cause of sickness and absence from work. In 2015, 75% of all suicides in the UK were male. It is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 35 in the UK.

Your donations will actively support those in need as we seek to tackle mental health issues. Anything you are able to give would be greatly appreciated! 

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About the campaign

Help us to raise funds for the Charlie Watkins Foundation that provides funding to projects that support young people suffering from mental illness and associated issues

About the charity

Essex Community Foundation is playing a leading role in the development of local philanthropy and resources to sustain communities. It works to improve the quality of life of people in our community by investing and distributing funds on behalf of individuals, companies and public agencies.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,050.00
+ £212.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,050.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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