On the weekend of June 16th 2023, Baily Garner colleagues from both our offices are going to take on a self-organised Three Peaks Challenge. The challenge will involve two teams of 15 colleagues tackling the three peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) in 24 hours. Our target is to raise £10,000 for the Clive Smith Foundation, and help to raise awareness of mental health issues, particularly in the built environment. The challenge will require a huge effort from the teams and bags of determination both physically and mentally and we thank you in advance for your support and generosity in helping us to reach our target fundraising goal, encourage awareness and complete the challenge. We will be sharing our journey and challenge highlights over the weekend via our Baily Garner social media accounts and using the hashtag #CliveSmith3Peaks so stay tuned!

The Clive Smith Foundation (CSF) aims to offer understanding and support to people experiencing mental health problems, particularly in the housing sector. Clive Smith a highly respected architect, was a brilliant husband, father, son, brother, colleague and friend who unexpectedly took his own life on 5th April 2021. This was a terrible shock to all who knew and loved him. Sadly, whilst evidence suggests women appear to think about suicide more often, men are four times more likely to take their own lives, a situation exasperated by the pandemic.

​ By creating a wider awareness of mental health issues affecting men and women in both personal and professional lives, The Clive Smith Foundation hopes to:

-Provide a better understanding of mental health issues that can lead to suicide

-Encourage sympathetic, open debate on mental health issues facing men

-Build a friendly community of people determined to help combat stigmas around mental health

For more information, visit:

https://www.theclivesmithfoundation.com/