Mayfield Grammar is committed to help change young people's lives in Gravesham, supporting the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund during 2025.

Every £450 raised will fund nine sessions of mental health counselling for one young person. Your support can make a profound difference in the life of a young person in crisis, providing them with the help they need when they need it most.

The Challenge

Our young people are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented proportions. In Gravesham alone, the number of young people admitted to A&E at Darent Valley Hospital for deliberate self-harm, mental illness, or overdosing has surged from 73 in 2017 to 165 in 2024—a staggering 126% increase. We are truly in the midst of a mental health emergency.

Our Response

Since April 2022, the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund has been a lifeline for over 350 young people seeking support. There is no comparable service in the UK. A heart breaking 83% of the young people who self-refer have been unable to access the support they need elsewhere, with some on waiting lists for over three years.

Gravesham's Solution

The Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund offer a no-barriers approach, allowing young people to self-refer through their website and receive timely, effective support.

Be part of the solution

They need your help to continue providing this essential service. Please donate today and help them continue supporting the young people in Gravesham. Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you.