Mid Essex Buddhist Centre is hoping to raise funds to refurbish its new premises with a disabled toilet and kitchen facilities making it accessible to all service users.

Mid Essex opened its new premises in January 2017, providing a centre where people can come and learn about mindfulness, meditation, Buddism and general wellbeing. As a group we do a lot of community work, regularly donating to a homeless charity and Chelmsford food bank.

My personal story with Mid Essex Buddhist group began last year when I started to experience overwhelming stress and anxiety. I was slowly feeling suffocated with life in general. My year continued to get more difficult with various personal stresses, work issues, bereavement and constant anxiety attacks. Finding Mediation and Mindfulness has helped me gain control and find happiness again.

We need accessible affordable classes to assist in our mental wellbeing and Mid Essex Buddhist group provide invaluable teachings to help people find a happier self!

Our aim is to provide a place of wellbeing, to give people the opportunity to come and learn how to deal with stress and be happier through meditation and mindfulness, art classes, talks, workshops, massage, reiki and day retreats.

We are Funded purely on donations.

Mid Essex is now in a converted sweetshop located at South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex.

We have managed to do up the old store room upstairs into a lovely meditating space but sadly the downstairs still doesn't have a kitchen or disabled toilet facilities. The cost of these much needed facilities will be in teh region of £3,000. Every pound donated really will make a difference if everyone just donated a small amount and asked their friends and family we can continue to provide mental health assistance and support community services.

Any donations are gratefully received

metta xx