TETC Poetry Competition 2025

Do you have a story to tell about how mental health has touched your life? Whether it’s your journey, a loved one’s experience, or a message of hope and resilience, let your words make a difference!

Tough Enough To Care has been setup to raise awareness of mental health issues and to tackle the stigma surrounding it, head on in male dominated spaces. Our aim is to provide help and support to anyone affected by mental health issues. We support people, not labels 💙

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Poetry Competition

Write. Share. Inspire.

Do you have a story to tell about how mental health has touched your life? Whether it’s your journey, a loved one’s experience, or a message of hope and resilience, let your words make a difference!

How to Enter:

1. Write a poem about mental health and its impact on your life.

2. Donate £5 to our JustGiving page as your entry fee. This money will help us to continue to provide our vital services, including our support groups, our text helpline and mental health training.

3. Submit your poem and proof of donation here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-bXY_uxEgSUuOP0ykK5YWgFVMe_uir9f_ppkHtqVo95iWLA/viewform?usp=header

What’s in it for you?

• Your poem could be featured on our social media pages, sharing your voice with our community.

• Win an Amazon voucher to spend on your favourite literature!

Deadline: 23rd May 2025

Open to all – every entry helps to support our services.

Your words can inspire, comfort, and create change. Let’s come together to break the stigma surrounding mental health.

#PoetryForMentalHealth #FundraisingForACause #ShareYourVoice #BreakTheStigma

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Total
£15.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Online
£15.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£15.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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