Who we are Why Support Us Choosing a charity to fundraise for can be a very personal decision, we know there are lots of charities and lots of very worthy causes out there, and we really appreciate every single person who chooses us. Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind supports 6000 a year who are struggling with their mental health. We are the leading local mental health charity and we are passionate about making sure everyone can get help. The North East of England have the highest rates of suicide than any other part of the country and people in our local communities need access to mental health support more than ever. The money you raise supports the organisation to reach people who need our help the most. The people who fundraise for Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind have told us some of the reasons why they chose us as their charity: “Lots of people in my family and some of my friends have been affected by mental health issues, and I understand how important it is for people to get access to the help they need” 34 year old woman Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind believes in recovery, and supporting people to make choices that mean they can live their best possible life, regardless of any mental health diagnosis they may have. “I see lots of people struggling with mental health in my day to day work, and this is my way of doing a bit to make a difference” 40 year old man We support people from all walks of life, we don’t judge and we get to know who they are as individuals, and these are the reasons people like to come to us for help. Begin your fundraising journey