Autumn engagement and events update

Building connections across our local communities helps us raise awareness of CPSL Mind, share our services and make a positive difference.

We were delighted to sponsor the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2026, celebrating local talent while raising just under £2,000 for CPSL Mind through the evening’s raffle. Our Trainer, Chloe Bland, also presented an award, describing it as “a real pinch-me moment”. A huge thank you to everyone involved!

Chloe also delivered Trauma-Informed Communication training with Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade, exploring how trauma can affect communication and relationships. The session received positive feedback, with one participant sharing: “Great reminder of how important communication is. I have a much better understanding of trauma now. A very valuable course for everyone!”

Meanwhile, Olivia Hubbard, Communications and Engagement Manager and Debbie Glonek, Fundraising and Events co-ordinator, visited St Neots Rotary Club to give a presentation about CPSL Mind and our work. The visit sparked plenty of questions and conversations, secured a regular donor, and opened up opportunities for further support in 2027. Our Engagement and Connect to Work team also supported the launch of the Citizen Hub in Peterborough.

Our Community Connector team has also been out and about at a range of local wellbeing events, including Cambridge City Football Club’s wellbeing event, Sew Positive’s Saturday Café and Fit for Your Future. These events provide valuable opportunities to meet local people, start conversations about mental health and share information about the support available in their communities.

At Cambridge City Football Club, the team spent the afternoon chatting with members of the public about mental health and the services offered by CPSL Mind. At Sew Positive’s Saturday Café, families came together to get creative and explore how activities such as sewing can support our wellbeing. The team also attended Fit for Your Future, an event for residents aged 50 and over, the team spoke with attendees about mental health and the local support, activities and opportunities available to help them stay active, connected and independent

It’s been another busy time for fundraising, with our community coming together to support local mental health services.

We enjoyed a lovely morning at Ferry Meadows for Walkies for Wellbeing, with people and their four-legged friends joining us for a walk in the sunshine while raising vital funds. A special thank you to Sew Positive Charity for creating bespoke bandanas for every pooch who took part.

We also had a brilliant day at the Great Eastern Run, cheering on our amazing Team CPSL Mind runners. A huge well done and thank you to everyone who took part, as well as the staff, volunteers and supporters. Every pound raised helps us continue supporting local people with their mental health.

Do you want to take on the challenge of a half marathon? A skydive? Or host a quiz? If you want to fundraise in Cambridgeshire, fundraise in Cambridge, fundraise in Peterborough or fundraise in South Lincolnshire, keep reading to find out how you can help us to support local people in their recovery from a range of mental health challenges.

Visit: https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/