Category: Fundraising

🎄 Bring Joy This Christmas with a Card That Makes a Difference 💚 Eight Bells Christmas Cards carry more than just festive cheer, they carry a story of hope, creativity, and community. Mike, one of our members at Eight Bells for Mental Health has faced his share of challenges with mental health, but he’s found […]

We recently enjoyed a wonderful festive evening of ceramic bauble decorating at our Baubles & Bubbles event. Guided by Jo from Grey Card Creative, a lovely group of ladies came together to support Eight Bells, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and hand-paint three beautiful ceramic baubles, each one completely unique. The Mulberry Bush in Thatcham proved to […]

July has been a busy and brilliant month at Eight Bells! We’re thrilled to welcome two new trustees to the team: Debbie Walter (Member Trustee) and Sharon Watkin. Their support brings us to a strong team of 10 dedicated trustees, all generously volunteering their time to help shape and support our community. A huge well […]

💚 A Huge Thank You from Everyone at Eight Bells 💚 We want to say a heartfelt thank you to local businesses and generous individuals who’ve supported Eight Bells recently. Your kindness and community spirit truly make a difference. Pub Patrons Making Change Count 🍻A big shoutout to the lovely patrons of The Monument and […]

Wow – what a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday it was for everyone at Eight Bells HQ! We kicked off the day in Newbury Market Place for the Newbury 10K, where our staff, volunteers, and supporters came together to cheer on our amazing runners and raise awareness of mental health. Our runners did us proud, thank […]

This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was Community – something that’s at the core of everything we do at Eight Bells for Mental Health. Based in Newbury, we’re a small, member-led charity supporting adults across West Berkshire facing mental health challenges, loneliness, or isolation. Our drop-in sessions offer a safe, welcoming space where […]

At Eight Bells for Mental Health, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our local community. We would like to extend a huge thank you to St John’s Church, Newbury, and their amazing congregation for their recent donation. As part of their Community Christmas Tree Festival, St John’s Church collected funds to […]

Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit! Throw on your favourite Christmas jumper and join us for a fun-filled Festive Coffee Morning on Thursday 12th December, from 10 am to 12 pm at St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury. 🎂 Indulge in delicious homemade cakes🎁 Try your luck at our fantastic raffle🍫 Guess the […]

Eight Bells Celebrate Kathy Stevenson’s Inspiring Channel Swim, Raising £7,330 for Mental Health Support Members of Eight Bells for Mental Health recently celebrated Kathy Stevenson, who raised an incredible £7,330 through her solo swim across the English Channel in July, with match funding from Greenham Trust. Kathy chose Eight Bells because she felt her late […]

This summer has been a whirlwind of community spirit, generosity, and impactful events! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us, whether through attending events, volunteering, or spreading the word about our mission. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. Mayor’s Coffee Morning at Newbury Town Hall In April, we kicked […]