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New year’s resolutions – help or hindrance?

January 10 2025
Broken your New Year’s resolution already? We take a look at why this is such an understandable part of being human!
Tracey Gurr
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Tilly Prestridge
Being a youth ambassador for the Charlie Waller Trust
December 17 2024
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Wellbeing in the festive season
December 11 2024
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Mental health and school attendance difficulties
July 22 2024
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Fireworks in the sky
New year’s resolutions – help or hindrance?
Broken your New Year’s resolution already? We take a look at why this is such an understandable part of being human!
January 10 2025
Tracey Gurr
Tilly Prestridge
Being a youth ambassador for the Charlie Waller Trust
Tilly Prestridge told Stories and Content Manager Tracey Gurr why she's loved being a youth ambassador for the Trust.
December 17 2024
CWT Team
Wellbeing in the festive season
Our tips for taking care of your wellbeing at this busy time of year.
December 11 2024
CWT Team
A young black boy drawing
Boys' mental health: male role models, sports and hobbies
As Men’s Health Month draws to a close, Andy Caress considers ways of nurturing boys’ wellbeing, sharing some personal experience.
November 27 2024
Andy Caress
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Caring community
For children to flourish, they need an environment that nurtures their mental wellbeing. Our whole school approach shows teachers, pare…
November 01 2024
CWT Team
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The Colour of Madness: Mental Health and Race in Technicolour
Freya Gray reviews The Colour of Madness: Mental Health and Race in Technicolour, edited by Dr Samara Linton and Rianna Walcott.
October 31 2024
CWT Team
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Our Corporate partnership with the Kepler Cheuvreux Foundation
Kepler Cheuvreux is a European financial services company which set up its Foundation in June 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic.
October 16 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Walk for Wellbeing - an amazing day out
Sophie Watt told us all about the brilliant day she had on our Walk for Wellbeing.
October 01 2024
Lucy Llewellyn
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Charlie Waller at Cambridge: a very positive partnership
Dr Adam Welstead is Head of Student Wellbeing at the University of Cambridge. What does he value about working with us?
September 13 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Award for Charlie Waller lived experience partner
Charity founded by one of our lived experience partners wins national award.
September 11 2024
CWT Team
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World Suicide Prevention Day: starting the conversation
10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and, this year, the call is to ‘start the conversation’.
September 10 2024
Tracey Gurr
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The Grand Sandwich
A brilliant evening for rock lovers in Clapham on 12 September
September 02 2024
CWT Team
Beth and Harry in front of John O'Groats sign
Epic cycle for mental health
Beth Towler, our Fundraising Development Officer, shares how she cared for herself on her amazing cycling challenge.
August 16 2024
Tracey Gurr
University clearing: busting the myths
The university clearing system can be challenging for some. CEO Dr Hannah Vickery shares her thoughts and experience.
August 12 2024
Tracey Gurr
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The Yukon 1,000 challenge
Charlie and Justin, the ‘Cotswold Canoeists’, share the story of their 1,000-mile fundraising paddle.
August 01 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Mental health and school attendance difficulties
The reasons some children struggle to attend school can be complex. We look at the issues and offer hope.
July 22 2024
CWT Team
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Walk for Wellbeing? Just do it!
Taking part in our Walk for Wellbeing can boost your mental health whilst raising money for a vital cause. Agnese tells her story.
July 17 2024
CWT Team
Rosie Parish
Anxiety: Rosie's story
Anxiety is widespread in the UK, especially among young people. Rosie Parish, CWT’s Social Media Officer, shares her story.
June 17 2024
CWT Team
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Acne and mental health: Amy tells her story
Acne can have a major effect on young people’s mental health. Youth Ambassador Amy shares her story.
June 05 2024
CWT Team
CV Villas Launch Event May 2024
Travel companies choose to support the Charlie Waller Trust
Leading travel companies Jules Verne and CV Villas have chosen the Trust as their 2024 Charity of the Year.
May 20 2024
CWT Team
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Our new CEO – the first ten weeks!
It’s hard to believe our new CEO, Dr Hannah Vickery, has already been in post for 10 weeks. We caught up with her during Mental Health…
May 17 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Supporting the Black Mental Health Manifesto
CEO Hannah Vickery explains why the Trust is committed to getting behind the recently launched Black Mental Health Manifesto.
May 15 2024
CWT Team
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Couch to 5K and me
The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is ‘movement for mental health’. Trust supporter Lucy Llewelyn talks about the benefits…
May 08 2024
CWT Team
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A rewarding walk for wellbeing
Sarah told us about her Walk for Wellbeing on World Mental Health Day, raising money for the Trust.
May 08 2024
Tracey Gurr
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How full is your stress bucket?
April is Stress Awareness Month so we take a look at what we can all do to manage stress and keep well.
April 18 2024
CWT Team
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Stress in the workplace: Kirsty's story
Kirsty Smith is the Charlie Waller Trust’s Office & IT Coordinator. She shared her experience of severe stress in a previous workplace.
April 08 2024
CWT Team
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Raising the roof, lifting the spirits!
Talented conductor and longstanding Trust supporter, Charlie Grace, shares his thoughts on music and mental health
April 03 2024
CWT Team
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Meet our new CEO
Dr Hannah Vickery, the new chief executive of the Charlie Waller Trust, talks about her aims for the charity and the challenges ahead.
March 11 2024
CWT Team
Komel Jalil
Becoming a therapist, inspiring a community
Komel Jalil recently qualified as a therapist from the Charlie Waller Institute and is working within the South Asian community.
March 04 2024
CWT Team
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Recovering from bulimia – a personal story
Emily Wyatt, our Digital Marketing Lead, shares her story about bulimia and what has helped her towards recovery
February 29 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Binge eating disorder – the road to recovery
Beth Towler, our Fundraising Development Officer, shares her story and how she is recovering from binge eating disorder.
February 27 2024
Tracey Gurr
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Exciting new partnership with ING sets £100,000 fundraising goal
We're thrilled to announce a two-year corporate partnership with ING in the UK.
February 14 2024
CWT Team
Dunhumby employees running the Bath Half Marathon for us
The Charlie Waller Trust and dunnhumby - a dream corporate partnership
The Charlie Waller Trust is thrilled to have multi-national data services company dunnhumby as a corporate partner.
February 05 2024
CWT Team
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Young mums and mental health
Young mums aged 16-24 are at higher risk of mental health problems but a report finds they can struggle to get support.
January 15 2024
CWT Team
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Ofsted and mental health - a new approach?
Charlie Waller schools trainer Sarah Ashworth shares her views on assessing schools and its effects on mental health.
January 03 2024
Sarah Ashworth
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Stigma to strength podcast: Life transitions
Throughout life, even at our young age, you’re always going through some sort of transition, whether it’s big or small. Eliza and Kyann…
December 22 2023
Tracey Gurr
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Stigma to strength podcast: Spending Time Alone
Welcome to episode 2 of our podcast series, with Kyanne and Eliza.
November 20 2023
CWT Team
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25 years of extraordinary support
The Trust’s 25th anniversary year culminated in a glittering fundraising ball. Chairman Richard Waller explained its significance.
November 09 2023
CWT Team
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Flying off the virtual shelf!
The ready-to-go mental health resources we launched with CoRAY are proving popular with teachers, parents and carers.
October 03 2023
CWT Team
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Charlie Waller podcast: Stigma to Strength
We’re excited to share our new podcast series – Stigma to Strength. Episode 1 is all about Freshers Week at university.
September 27 2023
CWT Team
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Tackling loneliness at university
This autumn, with millions starting university, Stuart Andrew, Minister for Loneliness, launched a campaign to tackle the issue. Will i…
September 27 2023
Clare Stafford
Clare Balding and Ben Shephard holding a CWT flag
BGC Charity Trading Day: a truly special event
The Trust was honoured to be chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for the annual BGC Charity Day in memory of employees who lost…
September 13 2023
CWT Team
Kyanne Graham
Not all facemasks and bubblebath!
Kyanne is 18 and sat her A-level exams this year. She talks about mental health and why she wanted to be a Charlie Waller ambassador.
August 01 2023
CWT Team
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Music and mental health
Many of us turn to music to help us through tough periods of our lives and celebrate good times. Mental health trainer Ian Macdonald ta…
July 18 2023
CWT Team
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How to support an autistic child's mental health
When your child is autistic, how can you help them thrive? Our Social Media Officer Sabita joined forces with her mum, Kitty, to share…
June 18 2023
Sabita Burke
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What is children's behaviour telling us?
A new report calls for a shift on how schools view children's behaviour. Our CEO is Vice Chair of the coalition that published it.
June 12 2023
Clare Stafford
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Protecting people in mental health crisis
If the Met Police only attend mental health calls where there's immediate threat to life, what's the impact on people in crisis?
May 31 2023
Clare Stafford
The more we talk, the more we find we’re not alone
Angela, our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer shared her experience of anxiety with us for Mental Health Awareness Week.
May 15 2023
Tracey Gurr
Swimming 70k for mental health
Rob West, Guy Bowring and 13 others took on the Geneva 70k swimming relay to raise money for Charlie Waller. Rob shared the highlights…
January 30 2023
Natasha Austen
Four young people sat on a wall
Introducing our youth involvement team
Amplifying the voices of young people on mental health issues is central to our work. We'd love you to meet Alice and Haleem from our y…
December 21 2022
Alice Palmer
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New mental health book for nurses
A new book by Charlie Waller trainer Dr Sheila Hardy offers guidance to nurses and allied healthcare professionals on supporting people…
December 08 2022
CWT Team
Hand Holding
Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Annie's story
Recent times have seen a surge in eating disorders. Our expert trainer, Jenny Langley, supports parents and carers to help their loved…
December 01 2022
CWT Team
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Young people with mental health problems: supporting parents and carers
The new NHS Digital report suggests one in four 17- to 19-year-olds in England had a probable mental health disorder in 2022. CEO Clare…
November 30 2022
Clare Stafford
Father with arm around son
Mental health and the cost of living crisis: supporting children and young people
Many children and young people are affected by the cost of living crisis. We look at ways parents, carers and school staff can support…
November 01 2022
CWT Team
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Mental health and the cost of living crisis: how can workplaces help?
The cost of living crisis is still dominating the headlines and affecting people's mental health. Here we look at ways of supporting pe…
October 20 2022
CWT Team
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The cost of living crisis: What can colleges and universities do?
The growing cost of living crisis will have serious consequences for student mental health. Here's how, and what universities and colle…
September 16 2022
Tracey Gurr
Father talking to son
Suicide: The warning signs and how to support someone at risk
Find out how to spot the signs early to be able to offer your support and empathy
September 09 2022
Sabita Burke
How to cope when your child can’t: 5 top tips
Some guidance on how to support yourself if your child is struggling
August 05 2022
Sabita Burke
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How to create a university mental health strategy that works
We're excited to launch a toolkit to help universities create an evidence-based, whole-university strategy to mental health!
June 09 2022
CWT Team
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Catering for mental health in the hospitality industry
Many people in the hospitality industry struggle with mental health problems. Our guest blogger, Sam Harrison, is a restaurateur and lo…
May 24 2022
CWT Team
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The last taboo? Talking about the menopause at work
Two of our trainers, Gemma and Penny, recount their experiences from going through the menopause to developing training for others stru…
May 18 2022
Penny Aspinall
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Children, war and mental health
The people most affected by war are those caught up in it. However, it can also have a major impact on the mental health of people watc…
May 16 2022
Tracey Gurr
One Man and his Bike
Our supporters pursue extraordinary challenges for us. 23-year-old Connor Kelly is no exception, cycling from Paris to Istanbul in 50 d…
May 11 2022
CWT Team
The Voices of Young People
Here at the Charlie Waller Trust, young people are at the heart of what we do. We've created a series of short videos interviewing stud…
March 30 2022
CWT Team
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10 Winter Wellbeing Tips
Our top tips for on looking after your mental wellbeing in the winter months
January 14 2022
CWT Team
Mother and daughter talking
Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Sarah's story
Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Sarah's story
January 14 2022
CWT Team
How will we stay mentally well in 2022?
Our CEO Clare Stafford looks back on the things that have made our work at the Charlie Waller Trust thrive over the past year and refle…
January 10 2022
Clare Stafford
Jeremy Ellis on a cliff
Jeremy Ellis' reflections on running 100 miles in a day
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis looks back on his epic fundraising run...
November 22 2021
CWT Team
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Running 100 miles in a day - a mental and physical challenge
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis reflects on how running helps his own mental wellbeing as he prepares to take part in the Autumn…
October 09 2021
CWT Team
Trees in a forest
Eating disorders: support for families
Our expert trainer Jenny Langley talks about the vital work she does with parents and carers of young people experiencing eating disord…
September 13 2021
Jenny Langley
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Mental health has been thrust into the spotlight, but some stigma still lingers in the shadows.
One of our new interns, Eve, writes about her journey with grief and loss as a young person and what she has done to improve fellow sch…
August 11 2021
Sabita Burke
Mountain amongst clouds
Down in the garden: can anything help when you lose someone to suicide?
Graeme Hannington shares the story of his son, Gordon, and finding strength and hope in music, nature and kindness.
March 30 2021
CWT Team
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Lost generation? Changing the narrative
CEO Clare Stafford talks about realism, hope and optimism for the future of young people’s mental health
March 09 2021
Clare Stafford
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Is the Coronavirus crisis causing a rise in mental health problems?
CEO Clare Stafford looks at the current picture of the mental health impact of Covid-19
January 28 2021
Clare Stafford
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Not taking exams is the biggest test of all
Rachel Welch discusses the impact of cancelling GCSE and A-level exams for a second time
January 24 2021
Rachel Welch
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Men and Depression
Recognising depression in men can be challenging but it’s the first step towards addressing a widespread issue.
July 22 2020
Penny Aspinall
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Time off work for my mental health - personal story
Earlier this year, Tracey had to take some time off work due to anxiety.
July 06 2020
Tracey Gurr
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Reflecting on privilege and mental wellbeing
In 2015, the NHS Constitution incorporated the concept of parity of esteem, the requirement to treat mental and physical health equally…
June 08 2020
Andy Caress
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Living with borderline personality disorder
You may not be aware of this, but May is BPD Awareness Month, and so it seemed an appropriate time to reflect upon my own experience li…
May 20 2020
Andy Caress
Gus Carroll
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I would like to share my story
24 February 2005 was the worst day of my life.
May 08 2020
Gus Carroll
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Young Muslims’ Mental Health – Reflections on Ramadan and COVID-19
Various studies have looked at the mental health impact of religiosity, and have identified that religious people are better able to co…
May 06 2020
Andy Caress
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Pets and mental wellbeing during lockdown
April was National Pet Month, a celebration of the positive impact of pet ownership for people throughout the UK.
April 13 2020
Andy Caress
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