I’m running the Bristol half marathon on May 11th 2025.

Self expression and mental health regulation through creative outlets is something very close to my heart. I’ve chosen to raise funds for a local charity that provide creative performance art/workshops and productions for and with those who have experience of mental health challenges, Many Minds.

Many Minds is a Bristol-based mental health and performance charity that creates connection and community through creative experiences that are joyful, playful and inclusive.

Over the years, Many Minds has worked with 330+ members to create 20 original theatre pieces – performed at Bristol Old Vic, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Windmill Hill City Farm, and more.

Your donation will help:

• Keep workshops free and accessible

• Invest in creative tools and equipment

• Support people to express themselves through theatre

• Build a community rooted in care, creativity and joy

Currently they need your support to start a new project bringing together theatre, technology and nature – using telescopic cameras and biosonification to explore new ways of creating and connecting. It’ll be based at Knowle West Media Centre and Springfield Allotments, and will be co-created with members who have lived experience of mental health challenges.

If you can, please donate – you’ll be helping keep something truly special alive.

https://many-minds.org/

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