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100 days until Jeremy’s 100 miles

July 08 2021
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis is running 100 miles – in a single day!
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Grimsby Water Rats Team
Youngsters swim on despite injury
June 02 2021
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New one-minute mental health videos for busy academics
May 18 2021
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Improving mental wellbeing - new tool for colleges
May 11 2021
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100 days until Jeremy’s 100 miles
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis is running 100 miles – in a single day!
July 08 2021
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Thames Marvels’ epic swim for Charlie Waller
Six valiant open water swimmers are set to cross the busiest shipping lane in the world when they swim the Channel in relay to raise fu…
June 14 2021
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Grimsby Water Rats Team
Youngsters swim on despite injury
Determined to raise money for Charlie Waller, six young swimmers are taking on the Channel despite Covid and a broken hand.
June 02 2021
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Charlie's University Challenge
Eight people who knew and loved Charlie are taking on a gruelling 300-mile cycle to raise funds for the Trust.
June 02 2021
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New one-minute mental health videos for busy academics
In partnership with the University of Edinburgh, we have created a series of short animations to help personal tutors support students’…
May 18 2021
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Improving mental wellbeing - new tool for colleges
Introducing C-MET – a new way to measure and improve the mental wellbeing of college students and staff
May 11 2021
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: nature and mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10 to 16 May 2021. This year, the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is nature.
May 06 2021
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Berkshire teacher takes on 7 marathons in 7 days for Charlie Waller
Elstree School teacher Luke Owens is taking on a marathon challenge to raise funds.
March 12 2021
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Michelmores extends charity partnership
We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Michelmores in 2021, helping support mental health at the legal Firm and raising i…
March 01 2021
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Oxford School joins the Fit4Feb challenge
This year, Charlie Waller launched Fit4Feb, a fitness challenge for anyone who may have missed the boat in January!
February 16 2021
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Joining forces with NHS England and Health Education England to improve physical health of people with severe mental illness
Improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness is the focus of new online training led by our Nurse Lead Dr Sheila…
February 12 2021
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Thank you for making Christmas so special
We had a very festive and busy Christmas time here at the Trust. It started with a bang when we launched our Christmas Raffle on 13th N…
January 30 2021
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BRIT 2021 Challenge: Charlie Waller partnering with UK-wide student mental health fundraiser
Charlie Waller will benefit from mental health fundraiser, the BRIT 2021 Challenge.
January 29 2021
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Notification Of Death Suicide Bereavement
A practical resource for people who’ve been bereaved
A new document to help people who have been bereaved deal with notifying relevant organisations and people about the death.
January 11 2021
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Charlie Waller Institute awards first Caroline Gilbey Scholarship
Hewa Khalilifar has won the first Caroline Gilbey Scholarship which provides funding to train therapists in high intensity psychologica…
December 07 2020
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Trustee puts the focus on student wellbeing during COVID-19
Nearly 400 people attended a lecture on student mental health delivered by Charlie Waller trustee Professor Roz Shafran last week
November 19 2020
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Leading British designer holds bespoke cushion sale in support of Charlie Waller
Interior designer Lucy Marsh has put on sale a range of beautifully crafted limited-edition cushions to help support mental health duri…
November 18 2020
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‘This can happen!’ Charlie Waller partners with international mental health workplace conference
Charlie Waller is supporting a three-day online conference which aims to empower workplace mental health
November 17 2020
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Shiplake College turns November into ‘Rowvember’ for Charlie Waller
Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames has launched ‘Rowvember’, encouraging staff, pupils, parents and the wider local community to row…
November 17 2020
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Delectable online art exhibition raises valuable funds for Charlie Waller
Artist Alice Straker has raised funds and awareness of mental health with an online exhibition inspired by her own experience of lockdo…
November 02 2020
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Charlie Waller featured on BBC Radio Leeds for World Mental Health Day
Our Consultant Trainer Penelope Aspinall was interviewed by BBC Radio Leeds
October 20 2020
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Every Mind Matters – to Charlie Waller and other partner charities
We're a proud partner of the Better Health #EveryMindMatters campaign, which is providing tips and advice for parents and carers suppor…
October 12 2020
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Art you want to eat! Exhibition to raise funds for Charlie Waller
A new online exhibition will open on Saturday, 10 October, raising money for Charlie Waller. ‘Art you want to Eat’ is a brand new seri…
October 08 2020
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Tom’s lockdown lengths
Seeking a challenge during lockdown, 10-year-old Tom decided to swim the equivalent of the English Channel and raise funds for Charlie…
September 22 2020
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A message from our CEO, Clare Stafford
Clare Stafford, Chief Executive of the Charlie Waller Trust introduces our new website:
September 07 2020
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Charlie Waller Trust strengthens senior team
Abigail Hirshman joins as Director of Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme
September 02 2020
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The Charlie Waller Trust: A new look for a new chapter
For those who have known us for a while, you will notice that we look a little different today. We have new branding, and a new websit…
September 02 2020
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Be kind to your mind this A-level results day
New wellbeing guide for prospective students going through University Clearing
August 10 2020
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Mental health project grant for practice nurses and allied healthcare professionals – applications now open
Each year, The Charlie Waller Trust awards the Ted Fort grant of £3,000 for a project carried out in primary care relating to patients…
July 16 2020
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New Wellbeing Action Plan for life after lockdown
Life is gradually starting to return to normal following lockdown and many of us now have the opportunity to go back to work for the fi…
July 13 2020
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New wellbeing guide for patent and trade mark professionals
The patent and trademark profession can be highly rewarding and exciting but it also brings huge pressures.
July 08 2020
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Charlie Waller joins over 150 organisations calling on Government
We are one of 152 organisations making a call to Government to put babies, children and young people at the heart of the coronavirus re…
June 30 2020
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And the winner is...Wellbeing Challenge 2020 winners
As ever, the standard of entries has been exceptionally high but we’re delighted to announce the two winners of the Wellbeing Challenge…
June 18 2020
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New webinars on mental health
Our experienced mental health trainers have produced a new series of webinars to help people look after their mental health
June 02 2020
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Supporters go the extra mile for the 2.6 Challenge
Gardening, batting cricket balls and PE are amongst the activities supporters have been undertaking for the 2.6 Challenge
May 11 2020
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Guide to support wellbeing of remote workers
Protecting and supporting your staff’s mental health: a line manager’s guide is the latest resource to support mental health during the…
April 28 2020
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Mercers Solicitors as charity of the year | Charlie Waller Trust
We're delighted to announce that Mercers Solicitors, based in Henley-on-Thames, have chosen us as their charity of the year
March 04 2020
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E-learning resource for Further Education college staff
A new e-learning platform designed for non-specialist college staff aims to help build confidence in supporting students around mental…
February 05 2020
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Run For Wellbeing campaign to champion the benefits of exercise for mental wellbeing
We have launched a new campaign that encourages the nation to consider the benefits of physical activity on mental health
January 22 2020
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Michelmores announces us as their charity of the year
We are thrilled to be announced as Michelmores' chosen charity for a two-year partnership
December 20 2019
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