Mind in Kingston

19/08/2026

🏊‍♂️ Meet Peter, one of our incredible volunteers!

In this month's newsletter, we're shining a spotlight on Peter, who volunteers with our Advice & Information Line and One-to-One Buddy Scheme, and is preparing to take on the Bosphorus Swim Challenge, a 6.5km open-water swim from Asia to Europe.

Read our exclusive Q&A to learn more about Peter's swimming journey, what inspires him to give back, and why supporting mental health in Kingston matters so much to him.

📖 Read the August newsletter: 👉👉👉https://canva.link/mindinkingstonaugust26newsletter

06/08/2026

Please support Peter, our Mind in Kingston volunteer, as he takes on the incredible challenge of swimming 6.5km across the Bosphorus from Asia to Europe in 2026 to raise money for local mental health support. Every donation helps 💙

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/peter-bosphorus-swim-2026-mind-kingston

03/08/2026

👟 Buxton Movers starts this September!

Join our friendly 12-week beginners' running group led by Mind in Kingston staff and volunteers.

📅 Starting mid-September
🕐 Thursdays at 1pm
📍 Weir Archer Athletics Track, KT1 3PB

No experience needed. Just come along and move at your own pace.

👉 Sign up or find out more:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/KDj05b51ru
📧 [email protected]

💚 We'd love to see you there!

01/07/2026

Something new is coming… 👀

We’re excited to introduce Kingston Buxton Water Movers — a friendly, beginner-focused running group designed to help you move more, feel better, and connect with others.

👟 No experience needed
💬 Supportive, welcoming sessions
💚 Led by Mind in Kingston staff and volunteers

Whether you’re starting from scratch or getting back into it, this is your space to take that first step.

✨ Stay tuned for more info.

29/06/2026

There is still time to vote for Mind in Kingston! Please share far and wide 💙😃

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

23/06/2026

Heatwave Service Update – Mind in Kingston Services
Please note that, due to this week’s heatwave, some of our services will be affected. Please see the updates below:

Drop-in Cafés (Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th):
Will be open as normal.

Football (Wednesday 24th June):
Training is cancelled.

Stepping Stones:
The service will continue to operate as scheduled. However, individuals are welcome to cancel their attendance if they feel this is necessary. Please contact the team if you wish to do so.

Peer Support:
This service will continue as planned. While some service users may choose to cancel their scheduled appointments, we are happy to reschedule at a mutually convenient time.

Alfriston Outreach:
Services will continue to operate as fully as possible. Welfare checks related to the heat will be carried out with service users throughout the week.

Thrive Together Reunion Group:
The session scheduled for today has been postponed. A new date will be confirmed and shared later in July.

Thank you for your understanding. Please take care in the heat and stay hydrated.

22/06/2026

💙 Your vote could help us secure vital funding to continue supporting health and wellbeing in our community.
It only takes a minute to vote, and every single vote counts 🙏
👉 Vote here:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community
Thank you so much for your support — please share with friends and family!

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

10/06/2026

may be over but we’re still thinking about and feeling incredibly grateful for everything our volunteers do. 💙Huge appreciation to all our volunteers for the time, care, and energy you give. You make everything we do possible.

10/06/2026

💙 Your vote could help us secure vital funding to continue supporting health and wellbeing in our community.
It only takes a minute to vote, and every single vote counts 🙏

👉 Vote here: https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing/
Thank you so much for your support — please share with friends and family!

09/06/2026

Everyturn appointed to provide new 111 mental health text support service for South London, launching today!

https://www.everyturn.org/crisis-support/crisis-text-support-south-london/