Charlie Watkins Foundation

A vital new article from the @CentreforMH that challenges the oversimplified idea that social media is the only cause of the current youth mental health crisis. centreformentalhealth.org.uk/children-and-y… #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwareness

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and the Mental Health Foundation is calling on all of us to take action for positive mental health for ourselves, for others, and for our communities. For more information and to get involved, visit mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

A quick reminder to join us for The Great British Harvest Festival at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on 26th Sept! We are honoured to be a key beneficiary of this incredible evening of music, food, and community! Read more about the event and register here: cwfoundation.co.uk/2026/03/24/the…

Happy Easter from all of us at the Charlie Watkins Foundation! As we celebrate new beginnings, let’s remain dedicated to breaking the stigma and fostering a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Together, we grow stronger every day. 💙 #HappyEaster

Save the date! We are proud to announce that we will be a key beneficiary of ‘The Great British Harvest Festival’ at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on Saturday 26 September 2026! Read more about the event here: cwfoundation.co.uk/2026/03/24/the… Tickets will go on sale shortly.

Last week, we took a moment to pause and remember our dear Charlie. While the days pass, our mission remains as clear as ever. We continue to work tirelessly in Charlie’s memory, ensuring that no young person has to face mental health challenges alone. #MentalHealthMatters

Today is #UniMentalHealthDay The transition to university life is one of the biggest leaps you’ll ever take. No student has to face their challenges in silence. If you’re struggling, check your university’s student wellbeing services or visit studentminds.org.uk/get-support/

We're delighted to announce the CWF Golf Day for 2026. This event will once again be at the beautiful Westerham Golf Club on Monday, 5th October! Entry is £900 for a team of 4. Email hello@cwfoundation.co.uk to register your interest. Discover more via: westerhamgc.co.uk/golf/

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? Today marks #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! Get involved and find fundraising resources here: childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/resources/ Let’s make a difference together. 💙 #CMHW2026 #MentalHealthMatters @Place2Be

A recent piece by @Rethink_ highlights five critical factors beyond social media that are impacting the 18-25 generation, from loneliness and isolation to the job market. rethink.org/news-and-stori… Let’s keep talking, keep listening, and keep supporting. #MentalHealthMatters

From all of us at the Charlie Watkins Foundation, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

As the year nears its end, we’re looking back at the incredible impact we've achieved for young people’s mental health. 💙 Read our full 2025 roundup here: cwfoundation.co.uk/2025/12/18/a-r… #MentalHealth #CharlieWatkinsFoundation #MentalHealthMatters

We are so proud of our ongoing collaboration with Essex and Suffolk YES and the tangible difference it makes in the lives of young people. Read about our latest support in match funding for in-school counselling here: cwfoundation.co.uk/2025/11/27/yes… #mentalhealthawareness

November marks men’s mental health awareness month. Statistics from NHS Digital show that 12.5 of men in England have a mental health disorder. Your mental health matters, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. #MentalHealthMatters #MensMentalHealthMonth

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 💙 This year's theme focuses on mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. Check out a range of resources, tips and more at @mentalhealth: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publi… Together, we can make a difference. #WMHD #MentalHealthMatters

We had a fantastic autumnal day last week at the beautiful Westerham Golf Club for The CWF Golf Day, raising over £10,000 for the Foundation. This means the world to us and will go directly towards helping us continue our vital work. #charitygolfday

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. Find out more by visiting samaritans.org/WSPD #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

A massive congratulations to Harry, Joe, Freddie, and Sam for completing the Three Peaks Challenge in just 25 hours and 6 minutes, raising a fantastic £9,242! An incredible achievement. Read about their epic journey via cwfoundation.co.uk/2025/07/14/thr… #ThreePeaksChallenge #CharityHike

Our incredible champions – Joe, Freddie, Sam, and Harry are so close to hitting their fundraising target for the Three Peaks Challenge this summer! A huge thank you to everyone that has donated already! Help them reach their target today essexcommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/3-peaks-cha…

2025 mark's what would have been Charlie's 30th birthday. Our champions Joe, Freddie, Sam & Harry are tackling the Three Peaks this summer, all in under 24 hours! Show your support via: essexcommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/3-peaks-cha… #MentalHealthMatters #ThreePeaksChallenge #Charity