The need for mental health support for people in West Cumbria is greater than ever. The suicide rate is the second highest in England, and hospital admissions for mental health conditions and self-harm are far higher than the national average.

Cumbria Community Foundation and Sellafield Ltd are running a match funding challenge, giving businesses, community groups and individuals the chance to help fund vital, community-based mental health support for local people.

Since the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership (WCMHP) was launched in 2021, more than 20 charitable organisations have been funded by Sellafield Ltd, through the Social impact, multiplied (SiX) programme, to deliver accessible, low-level mental health services. These prevent mental ill health and promote emotional wellbeing. More than 5,000 adults and 2,000 children and young people have already benefited from this support.

Now Sellafield Ltd has generously pledged a match funding pot of £200,000 to support future mental health service delivery. For every pound donated to the appeal, Sellafield Ltd will match it £1 for £1, offering businesses, groups and individuals the opportunity to make double the difference.

Please give what you can to help us support people when they need it most.