As we all know, mental health and wellbeing is a massive issue. As a youth worker and teacher I have seen first hand the impact it has on our young people. An overwhelmed NHS and CAMHS system is simply unable to cater to the sheer volume of young people needing help.

As such, I have elected to champion this cause as the Mayoral Charity for my Civic year.

It is my intention to fundraise using as many methods as possible, and to distribute those funds to any local services and charities that focus on our younger residents, and help them through whatever struggles they may be facing.