On 26th May I will be running my first marathon in Edinburgh. As part of this I am raising money for the Scottish Action for Mental Health. This charity helps those struggling with mental health to get the help and support they need. All of us know someone who is or has been affected by Mental health and as part of that I want to do my part in making sure that people get the support they deserve.

The new joiners of the Deloitte Edinburgh ITSC team will be hosting a range of activities and events for our charity partner in Edinburgh through the 5 Million Futures initiative, the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).

SAMH operates in over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing social care support for mental health, addictions, employment services, and more. The charity has been dedicated to supporting people in need and ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues in Scotland for more than a century. For example, SAMH is introducing the Individual Placement Service (IPS) for individuals aged 16 and over, benefiting our local community in finding work.

Any donations, large or small, would be greatly appreciated and will be matched by Deloitte. Please visit the page for further updates on events and activities. Thank you for your support!