Challenge yourself. Inspire others.
Help fund mental health services that change lives.
By fundraising for Rochdale and District Mind, you’re directly supporting vital mental health services for people in our community.
£5 will cover the cost of a 3 minute phone call with an information worker who can provide practical support to someone who has mental health problems.
£10 will provide 10 people with mental health information booklets, helping them to understand their symptoms and the treatment and support available.
£50 provides a support group for people dealing with mental health problems to help them with tools and techniques to deal with everyday tasks in a more manageable way.
£100 covers the cost of a mental health awareness course for 10 people , giving them the skills and confidence to support someone who is struggling with mental health problems.
Whether you choose to fundraise or make a donation, we’re here to make supporting us simple and rewarding. From fundraising tips and promotional materials to encouragement and advice, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Whenever possible, we’ll even come along to support your event in person.
Are we the same as National Mind?
No, we’re not the same—but we are affiliated with them.
Rochdale and District Mind is a Local Mind. Local Minds are spread across the UK, each managing their own funding to provide mental health services in their communities. While they operate independently, they work closely with National Mind to ensure coordinated support nationwide.
We raise our own funds to provide essential mental health support within the Borough of Rochdale. We are governed by our own board of trustees and collaborate with local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups to meet the specific needs of our community.
How are we funded?
We are independently responsible for securing our own funding.
We receive financial support through donations, grants, and income from services provided on behalf of local councils, the NHS, and private organisations. Additionally, we may receive funding from National Mind via a grant scheme, for which we apply for annually.
Most of our mental health services are provided free of charge, with a small fee for some. This makes our services more accessible to the communities we support, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get the help they need.
What could you do to fundraise for us?
There are numerous ways, both big and small, that you can help fundraise for us.
Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
- Do a sponsored walk or run
- Put together a concert or talent show
- Create a social media challenge
- Run a bake sale or craft sale
- Host a charity dinner party or gala
- Organise an event in your workplace
- Collaborate with a local restaurant or bar to host a charity night
- Run a raffle
- Host a charity sports tournament
- Share your story on a crowdfunding platform
- Gather items donated by local businesses and auction them off
- Host a storytelling night where you share someone’s story and invite guests to donate in their honour
- Help local community groups or schools to run an event
- Run a trivia night at a local venue
- Organise a Dance-a-thon
- Organise a crafting day where people can make items to sell
- Try a 30-day challenge where you give something up for 30 days
Find out more
For further information and advice on fundraising for Rochdale and District Mind
Call 07842 310628
