One in four people in the UK will experience mental ill health in their lifetime, but people can, and do, recover.

Restore is an Oxfordshire mental health charity whose work benefits thousands of people a year through coaching, training, and structured therapeutic activity. Each year, Restore supports over 500 individuals towards recovery from mental ill health.

86% of Restore's members reported that they felt empowered and well-supported, and 41% of coached members moved into work. Restore’s programmes provide hope, structure, and a pathway to recovery.

The tragic death of my friend Tom last year it served as an important personal reminder how important mental health is and what can happen if it’s left unchecked.