Other UK Mental Health Charities
Loving the idea but want to support another charity? Here are some UK mental health charities and support organisations worth knowing about.
A quick note before you donate
I can track donations made through my own fundraising links, but I can’t verify donations made directly to the charities listed below.
If you do support one of them because of this page, I’d genuinely love to hear about it. Drop by the TikTok account and let me know — it would be brilliant to see the wider ripple effect of this challenge.
Mind
Information, advice and support for people experiencing mental health problems, plus campaigning for better services and less stigma.
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably is a suicide prevention charity offering support, resources and a helpline for people who are struggling.
Samaritans
Listening support for anyone who is struggling to cope, in distress, or needs someone to talk to.
YoungMinds
Support and information for children, young people, parents and carers, focused on young people’s mental health.
Rethink Mental Illness
Practical advice, services and campaigning for people severely affected by mental illness, as well as their families and carers.
Mental Health Foundation
A charity focused on prevention, research, policy and public understanding around mental health.
SANE
Emotional support, guidance and campaigning for people affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
Support and suicide prevention work for young people, including help for anyone worried about a young person.
Shout
A free, confidential text messaging support service for people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, overwhelmed or in crisis.
Anxiety UK
Support, information and services for people affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
MQ Mental Health Research
A mental health research charity funding science-led work to better understand, treat and prevent mental illness.
Scottish Action for Mental Health
SAMH works across Scotland to provide mental health support, services, campaigning and information.
Know another charity that should be here?
There are loads of brilliant organisations doing serious work in mental health, and this list can grow. If there’s a UK charity you think belongs here, send it over on TikTok.
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