On Friday 13th of September I'll be joining colleagues from Virgin Money to raise some much needed funds for Mind and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), walking 16 miles from our Gosforth office, along the River Tyne, out to the beautiful Tynemouth Priory.

Every year, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in the UK. And the support that people need isn’t available, with millions on waiting lists for mental health treatments. That’s why Mind and SAMH’s services are more important than ever.

Walking is proven to have many positive effects on mental health, including improving mood, reducing stress and anxiety, improving quality of life, and preventing mental health problems.

All donations will be 100% matched by Virgin Money, and split equally between Mind and SAMH.