Hello - I am raising money for MIND by doing a skinny dip in the North Sea with 1000 or so others ! If you know me you will know that raising awareness for Mental Health is a cause close to my heart both personally and professionally - if you can give a little to support MIND I would be humble and grateful (I promise not to share pics !).

One person in four in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point during their life.

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind are an independent, local charity that delivers mental health services across the whole of Tyneside and Northumberland. The charity offers a range of services, including counselling, a listening service, wellbeing groups, fundraising and training based on the principals of wellbeing, recovery, resilience and prevention. Tyneside & Northumberland Mind also offers a support line providing easy access to mental health and wellbeing information as well as practical and emotional help for anyone in need ages 16 and over.

We also have an online Self-care and Wellbeing Hub on our website that offers hints, tips and information on how to take care of your mental health which is free and accessible.

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind are reliant upon and very grateful for fundraising and donations that allow them to provide a range of services across the region