All Events!
Mental Elf 2024
Our annual Mental Elf family fun run will return to Belfairs Wood for 2024!
Get ready to dust off that Elfy fancy dress and raise vital funds for local mental health services this Christmas. Take part in a 5K(ish) trail around the woodlands and enjoy a well deserved medal and mince pie at the finish line. All ages, abilities, families and dogs are welcome!
**DISCOUNTED EAGER ELF TICKETS ON SALE UNTIL THURS 31 OCTOBER **
(Full price tickets will continue to be available online until Fri 29 Nov and available to buy in-person on event day)
All funds raised will go to our charity to help us continue to raise mental health awareness in the community and keep our vital local mental health services running.
Registration will open from 10am with the race starting at approx. 10.30am
We will be in need of a lot of kind sponsors and volunteers to help make this event a success, if you would be interested in supporting us in some way please contact us via fundraising@secemind.org.uk
Unable to attend but still want to help? Please consider donating to our JustGiving page to help boost our fundraising total.
‘Go Blue’ fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Week
Join South East and Central Essex Mind in showing our community that mental health matters. This year, we’re asking our supporters to donate to our charity and going blue for the day during May to help mark Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s MHAW is running during 13-19 May, but you can take part at any point during the month.
Going blue can be as simple as wearing a blue tshirt, or as big as decorating your building! This fundraiser is open to anyone and you can take part from any location. Take part as a school, a workplace or as an individual.
Ready to set up your own fundraising page? Click Here!
Not able to take part but still want to donate? Donate directly to our JustGiving page.
Find out more info below and sign up to let us know you’re taking part!
Southend Winter Pride
We’ll be at this year’s Winter Pride supporting Southend Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.
Mental Elf 2023
Our annual Mental Elf family fun run returns to Belfairs Wood for 2023!
Get ready to dust off that Elfy fancy dress and raise vital funds for local mental health services this Christmas. Take part in a 5K(ish) trail around the woodlands and enjoy a well deserved medal and mince pie at the finish line. All ages, abilities, families and dogs are welcome!
**Tickets now on sale online and available in person on the day**
We will be in need of a lot of kind sponsors and volunteers to help make this event a success, if you would be interested in supporting us in some way please contact us via fundraising@secemind.org.uk
Leigh Pop Up Christmas Craft Market
We are taking part in this year’s Leigh Pop Up Christmas Artisan Craft Market!
Residents of our Support Housing facility have been enjoying taking part in art and craft sessions as part of their recovery. Many of these items will be available at our stall at the fair and all sales will help towards funding materials for future craft activities.
We will be at the fair on both the Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm.
Healthy Living Festival
Join us at the Healthy Living Festival on Saturday 7 October from 10am-3pm for food, drink and fun, family-friendly activities! Entry is FREE.
This event is hosted by CVS at Writtle University College, for more information visit: https://writtle.ac.uk/healthy-living-festival
Our charity will be having a stand at the event to help raise mental health awareness and donations to help support our local services.
We will be in need of volunteers to help us set up, pack down and help man our stand for all or part of the day. If you would like to join us and donate your time for this event (no experience needed!), please get in touch with us here
‘Wear It Blue’ fundraiser for World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day, join South East and Central Essex Mind in showing our community that mental health matters. This year, we’re asking our supporters to donate to our charity and wear blue for the day during October to help mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October.
Wearing blue can be as simple as wearing blue socks, or a blue t-shirt. This fundraiser is open to anyone and you can take part wherever you are on the day.
Find out more info below and sign up to let us know you’re taking part!
Feel Good Festival 2023
Southend's free Feel Good Festival is back at Garon Park!
Explore 4 Feel Good Zones: Eat Well, Move More, Stay Safe and Be Social. There will be something for all of the family! Together we can bring the community together to celebrate the feel-good power of all things health and wellbeing.
Our charity will be having a stand at the event to help raise mental health awareness and donations to help support our local services.
We will be in need of volunteers to help us set up, pack down and help man our stand for all or part of the day. If you would like to join us and donate your time for this event (no experience needed!), please get in touch with us here
Essex Pride 2023
Come to the biggest LGBTQ+ community celebration in Essex!
We will be teaming up with the other local minds in the area to raise awareness of the local charities covering the Essex areas and the services available.
Volfest - Volunteer Festival
Celebrate Volunteers Week with Chelmsford CVS with an exciting event running the length of Chelmsford High Street.
Learn about all the different opportunities for you to get involved as a volunteer and see first-hand some of the wonderful ways in which charities support the city, and find out how you and your loved ones can access that help.
Hamlet Court Road in Harmony
We’ll be back at this year’s festival!
Hamlet Court Road in Harmony is a multi-cultural family friendly street festival with music, poetry, art, community stalls, kids corner and activities.
Southend Winter Pride
We’ll be at this year’s Winter Pride supporting Southend Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.
2022 AGM
South East and Central Essex Mind would like to invite you to attend its AGM for the Financial Year 2021/22.
Mental Elf Run 2022
Our annual Mental Elf Run returns to London Southend Airport Runway!
Dig out that festive fancy dress and see how many times your can run, walk or jog the runway on 3 December and help raise funds for vital local mental health services this winter.
Leigh Pop Up Christmas Craft Market
We are taking part in this year’s Leigh Pop Up Christmas Artisan Craft Market!
Residents of our Support Housing facility have been enjoying taking part in art and craft sessions as part of their recovery. Many of these items will be available at our stall at the fair and all sales will help towards funding materials for future craft activities.
We will be at the fair on both the Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm.
‘Meet The Charity’ Networking Event - Hosted by SECE Mind
South East and Central Essex Mind would like to invite to this free event on Thursday 29 September.
Whether you are part of a business interested in improving workplace wellbeing or an individual looking to fundraise - All are welcome!
Suicide Awareness Online - Morning Course
We are holding this special 2 hour online event in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, to help raise awareness and reduce stigma. We are asking for a minimum £1 donation to help towards costs.
Fundraiser Thank You Event 2022
We’re taking the opportunity to show our appreciation to you, our fantastic fundraisers, and highlight how your hard work has helped our services and work in the community. We hope you can join us.
Forest Bathing Session - Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Held by SECE Mind for Mental Health Awareness Week. Join us for a 90 min session at Belfairs Wood with Ruth of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy.
South East and Central Essex Mind 2020/21 AGM
South East and Central Essex Mind would like to invite you to attend its AGM for the Financial Year 2020/21. This year's event will be held online via Zoom.
LSA Runway Fundraiser for Mental Elf
Take part in a special fundraising event with our charity partner, London Southend Airport!
Mental Elf 2021
Join in with our annual Mental Elf fundraiser!
Virtual Event Date: 1 - 24 December
Online 2 day Mental Health First Aid Course (MHFA England Accredited)
Become a fully qualified Mental Health First Aider online this October and gain the confidence to help prevent a mental health crisis, no previous experience need.
Early Bird discounted ticket price available until 5 September, limited places available!
Suicide Awareness Online - Evening Course
We are holding these special 2 hour online events in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, to help raise awareness and reduce stigma. 3 session times are available throughout the day and we are asking for a £1 donation to help cover costs.
Suicide Awareness Online - Afternoon Course
We are holding these special 2 hour online events in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, to help raise awareness and reduce stigma. 3 session times are available throughout the day and we are asking for a £1 donation to help cover costs.
Suicide Awareness Online - Morning Course
We are holding these special 2 hour online events in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, to help raise awareness and reduce stigma. 3 session times are available throughout the day and we are asking for a £1 donation to help cover costs.
Dawn Chorus Forest Bathing
Join us for the Dawn Chorus and an early morning 2hr session at Belfairs Woods with Ruth of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy.
Forest Bathing on the Beach
An early morning mindfulness session in nature. Hosted by SECE Mind for Wellness Month and run by Ruth of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy.
Online 2 day Mental Health First Aid Course (MHFA England Accredited)
Become a fully qualified Mental Health First Aider online and gain the confidence to help prevent a mental health crisis, no previous experience need. Limited places available.
The Mind Walk
On the 3rd July, the Mind Walk will fly the flag for mental health. Across South East Essex, we'll be walking for mental health, for support and respect.
Walk up to 10km on a route of your choice and make a donation to SECE Mind, or ask friends and family to sponsor you.
UK Unplugging Day 2021
UK Unplugging Day is a UK-wide 24 hour break from the digital world to enable us to disconnect from our devices and reconnect with our family, friends, loved ones and communities in real life.
Join in and unplug for the day - Pledge to take part with a £5 donation and help support your local mental health charity at the same time!