News Release, 1 December 2006
The Mental Health Foundation has been chosen as one of eight charities to benefit from the Guardian newspaper’s 2006 Christmas appeal. This year’s campaign focuses on mental health issues in the UK
Money raised by the Guardian Christmas appeal will be shared equally amongst the charities. It will pay for therapies, arts workshops, supported employment schemes, befriending projects, crisis support, research and campaigning activities.
Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, said;
“We are delighted that we are one of the chosen charities. Last year’s campaign raised over one and a half million pounds in total. With one in four people likely to experience a mental health problem every year, proceeds from the 2006 appeal will go a long way towards helping us continue our vital work.”
The Mental Health Foundation, founded in 1949, helps people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. For more information please visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk
The other charities chosen as recipients of the Guardian’s Christmas Appeal 2006 are:
- Mind
- First Step Trust
- Theatre Nemo
- South Tyneside Arts Studio
- Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture
- Awetu
- Maytree
For more about the appeal or to make a donation, please visit the Guardian Appeal (on the Guardian Website)
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Notes to editors
For further information please contact the Press Office on 020 7803 1128 / 1130 or email the press office
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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