Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page in support of Evolve, Community Counselling Charity.

Evolve is an amazing charity providing affordable counselling to those most in need. Typically individuals requiring counselling will wait on average 12-18 weeks for a NHS referral, sadly this is too late for many who desperately need access to these services. 

Private counselling referrals, although quicker, can be costly and this cost becomes a barrier for individuals who simply cannot afford to access private services.  

Nicki, head of HRYBM is a HR Trustee for the charity and along with the HRYBM team, through its Community Commitment Charter, wants to raise much needed funding for the charity who are under an immense amount of pressure in the current climate. 

Did you know that according to Mental Health Org/UK, citied by a Department of Health Report, advised that a massive 75% of people with poor mental health in England may not get the treatment they need.  

With no additional funding available for Evolve, its 40+ counselling members work incredibly hard to provide the services they can, however, there just simply isn't enough funding available to be able to provide more counselling sessions.  

Nicki stated "The increased awareness around mental health over recent years has been great, however this alone isn't enough. Unfortunately most people will experience some level of poor mental health within their lifetime and we are all likely to know of someone who has suffered poor mental health and seen first hand just how debilitating it can be, impacting not only on their ability to live a normal life, but also on those family and friends closest to them too. A global pandemic, bereavement, financial and health concerns, not to mention the increase in domestic violence and the increasing number of suicides, especially in younger people and men is heart breaking and we feel passionate that we have to do something - even if it is jump out of a plane!

This is an opportunity for everyone to get involved and support us with whatever they can to make a difference, every pound will help us. If we can play even the tiniest part to supporting people get the help they need, then we will be happy"

We would love to be able to raise £2,000 for Evolve which will go towards providing additional counselling sessions for those in need at a time when it is needed most. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.