Sheffield Mind Ltd

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the Enhanced Standard for our Workplace Wellbeing Services from the Mind quality assurance framework. HURRAY!!!! We will be expanding our training portfolio in the coming weeks and looking to develop this area of our work. If you would like to talk to us about we can help you to improve workplace wellbeing and support people to be more aware and better informed about mental health, do get in touch, we would love to hear from you! training@sheffieldmind.co.uk https://lnkd.in/e9AzxqK8

We're recruiting - and it's a very special role! We're looking for a Corporate Relations & Fundraising Manager, to help Sheffield Mind Ltd build our sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with me and our Business Development Manager Lindsay Doyle-Price, to cultivate corporate partnerships and promote the fantastic range of Workplace Wellbeing packages we offer local employers. 🙂

We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to take on the role of Corporate Relations and Fundraising Manager. In this newly created role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and cultivating strategic corporate partnerships that will lead to increased donations and sponsorship and contribute to the building of a sustainable future. We are seeking someone with experience of building and nurturing customer relationships and turning interest into engagement. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the growth and success of our organisation. If you’re eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! See below for details https://lnkd.in/dbvMZ8G #jobopportunity #sheffieldjobs #charityjobs #workwithus #careerdevelopment

We've had a lovely visit from Graham Abercrombie, Head of Community from Sheffield FC - The World’s First Football Club. You may think - what were they talking about? Getting active and physical activity can improve our mood and it also opens up lots of opportunities to make friends and try something new. There are many studies which have shown that doing physical activity can improve mental health. For example, it can help with: Better sleep– by taking part in physical activity, we can really tire ourselves out, making us feel sleepier at the end of the day. (Also see our tips on sleep.) Happier moods– physical activity releases endorphins which are hormones that make us feel good and give us a burst of energy. Managing stress, anxiety or intrusive and racing thoughts –Being physically active can also relieve the mind and helps focus on other things- this can help us to cope with difficult times. Self-esteem- regularly exercising can help with self-esteem, because we not only improve ourselves physically but we also begin to believe in ourselves. Research suggests that no matter what our physical ability, our self-esteem will improve when we exercise because we’re more motivated and energetic. Watch this space, as we all left the meeting buzzing with excitement! Look at these happy faces! (Lindsay Doyle-Price, Edyta Bancer - Dunham) #mentalhealth #partnership #loveyourlocalcommunity #sport #beactive #football

Another fantastic New Beginnings group graduated! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 What is New Beginnings? The course has been designed to support individuals who are looking to gain and to develop new skills that they can take into the community or workplace. The course is free and sessions are run in small groups, creating a fun, relaxed and safe space in which people can share their experiences and connect with new people. Sounds like something you or your client may benefit from? The new group starts on Wednesday 26th March 10am - 1pm at Sheffield Mind Wellbeing Centre. For more info please contact Ieva Jacevičiūtė via training@sheffieldmind.co.uk Special thank you to our students Bingyan He and Heather Gamble for co-facilitation.

Did you know that Sheffield Mind Ltd runs a hoarding support service, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund? We offer brief CBT, one-to-one support, group support, plus training - and we're planning a national conference this year, to share our learning from the past 6 years. Hoarding is still a very misunderstood issue, so we're very proud of the work that our Magpies team do and all of this fantastic work has been made possible by players of the The National Lottery - so thank you! Here's service manager, Jon Friend, delivering some training earlier today. 😊

From Beckenbauers to the Right Plan: My Marathon Journey - So far! When I started running 12 years ago, the goal was simple, lose a bit of weight. My ‘running shoes’ of choice? A pair of Adidas Beckenbauers. Not because they were designed for running, but because they looked sporty. Soon, I realised I needed actual running shoes, so I grabbed the cheapest pair off the shelf at Sports Direct. I’d wear them until the soles disintegrated or a niggle forced me to buy another bargain-bin special, without a second thought about gait, foot strike, or what my body actually needed. I kept running, entered a few races, but never got any quicker. A half marathon felt like the absolute limit. Unsurprisingly, this approach caught up with me in 2021 when I developed a Morton’s Neuroma that sidelined me for months at a time. That was the wake-up call. I got a full gait analysis, sought expert advice, and invested in a pair of Altra Olympus, costing as much as my last three pairs combined! They weren’t as stylish as Adidas, but they were built for my feet, and that changed everything. By 2023, I had the right shoes and avoided injuries, but I had no structured plan—so progress was hit and miss. And 2024? The less said, the better. But I had a goal: run a marathon. I made multiple attempts to build a plan myself, but each time, I got sick or overdid it within five weeks. Over the festive break, I realised that if I was serious about this, I needed the right plan to match the right tools. Fast forward to now—week 10 of 18. I ran a half marathon last Saturday, just for fun, no medal, no crowds. I’ve had my strongest February since my Strava records began, and I feel stronger than ever. The difference? Discipline, pacing myself, and reluctantly accepting that fuelling properly actually matters! And in just 9 weeks, I’ll be running the Leeds Marathon, double the distance I’ve ever done before. I’m pushing myself further than I ever thought possible, and I’m doing it for a cause that means a lot to me raising money for Sheffield Mind Ltd, a fantastic mental health charity. And just like running, investing isn’t just about getting the latest gear and hoping for the best. Without a goal, discipline, and a clear strategy, you’re likely to fall short. But don’t take my word for it, i’ll let one of my fellow Skybound Wealth Management Striders (I like that, maybe we should set up a club?!) and experienced financial advisers such as Edmund Teasdale - Chartered MCSI David Neville ACSI, LLB (Hons) Kieron Donovan and Jeff Pollock explain that part! If you’d like to support my fundraising efforts, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/eshspTvW #running #marathontraining #leedsmarathon #mentalhealth #sheffieldmind #discipline #skyboundstriders

Still time to get your boots in and join is for our #Mindforward Mindfulness Walk. What better way to celebrate the oncoming of Spring than with a stroll around the #botanicalgardens with a friendly group under the guidance of our staff and volunteers. Walkers will be meeting at 2.00 p.m. at the park entrance on Clarkehouse Road. the walk is open and accessible to all and the pace will be gentle so everyone can tale part and enjoy the surroundings. Watch out for the squirrels, they are very cheeky and have no fear!! #mindfulness #forbettermentalhealthsheffield #peersupport

Feels like spring is in the air. For some of us, a time of reflection, decision-making, change, new beginnings. A therapist cannot make a decision for you, but they can help you look at the problem from different angles, think through the possible results of each option, ask questions that help you see the issue more clearly and completely. Revive @SheffieldMind is delivered by Sheffield Mind Ltd's empathetic therapists, who can support you to process difficult situations at home or at work, past or present, by providing a safe space where you can talk and reflect. We're convenient and flexible - we offer therapy appointments face-to-face in our offices on Sharrow Lane, over the phone, or on Zoom. Revive costs £50 per session for adults and £60 per session for children & young people. Appointments are available weekday, daytime, as well as evenings and Saturday mornings. All proceeds go towards supporting the charitable work of Sheffield Mind Ltd; helping to increase capacity and improve our services.

Thank you to Bilan Omer for organising last Saturdays’ event, Empowering Women to Take Care of Their Mental Health. Attitudes to - and experiences of - mental health issues vary across communities and all too often women put their own health needs to one side, to be mothers, daughters, wives, carers, work colleagues and other roles. Saturday’s event was all about encouraging women to support each other to prioritise their mental health – it was a lovely day and our Director of Services, Edyta Bancer - Dunham and our trainer, Ieva Jacevičiūtė spent their time talking to women about simple ways in which we can look after ourselves. If you’re looking for advice about mental health, you can visit our website https://lnkd.in/ej_bc3DW #mentalhealth #support #empowerement #localcharity #womentogether