Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have noticed a large increase in the number of my friends who have begun to suffer from a decline in mental well-being. I think everyone can agree that it is clear that the last 2 years has taken a huge toll on everyone’s mental well-being.

I wasn’t originally planning on raising money for my race at the Brighton marathon this year, however I see this as a chance to raise some donations. Specifically to an outstanding local charity who support people of all ages in our community.

South East and Central Essex Mind, your local independent charity based in Southend. We are an independent charity and a Local Mind. Local Minds like us are actually separate registered charities from National Mind, and while we have similar aims and values, we fulfil different roles. Money donated to National Mind does not help fund your local mental health services.At SECE Mind we provide supported housing, counselling for both adults and children, PACE support, mental health training and mental health signposting to anyone who needs it. We serve the Chelmsford, Castle Point, Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers and Southend areas helping support local people with their mental health and wellbeing needs.