OUR 2024 PICNIC RAISED £10k
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE BIG PICNIC
Supporters, families, and workplaces came together on Thursday, August 29, for the first-ever Big Picnic, raising funds and awareness for parents supporting children with mental health challenges. Families, friends, neighbours, and colleagues from around the world joined in the event, making it a truly global celebration.
Participants enjoyed a range of activities, with access to an exclusive recipe from Bake Off’s Dan Hunter and contributions from our community members, alongside fundraising packs and ticketed events. It was a day of connection, delicious food, and meaningful impact, all in support of parents navigating extraordinary challenges.
Stay tuned for updates on future events, and thank you to everyone who made the Big Picnic such a success!
THE HOSTING
When supporters signed up to host a picnic, they received a free fundraising kit (with the option to donate towards it).
The kit included practical tips and suggestions for hosting the perfect picnic—from who to invite to thanking everyone for their support. It also featured inspiring stories from individuals who helped make a significant impact and an exclusive cupcake recipe to create a memorable picnic feast.
Every pound raised contributed to creating a supportive and empathetic space for parents navigating the daily challenges of raising a family affected by poor mental health.
YOU CAN STILL JOIN IN
JOIN THE PMH BIG WELLBEING PICNIC
The Big Wellbeing Picnic has now taken place, but you can still access tickets for just £2.50.
We understood that one of the many challenges of parenting a child with poor mental health is the feeling of isolation, with no time for yourself and certainly not the headspace to host a picnic. That’s why we created this special online event to ensure no one missed out.
The Big Wellbeing Picnic featured sessions on Clay Therapy, Therapeutic Journaling, Doodling, Creative Writing, and more..
Tickets grant you access to all the sessions, allowing you to watch back at your leisure and enjoy the ones that resonate most with you. See below for more details or click the button to get your tickets!
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CLICK FOR MORE INFOThe Woodland of Wellbeing
A Creative Visualisation
A 30-minute guided meditation is a journey into a serene and magical forest
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CLICK FOR MORE INFOHamsa Hands
A Clay Therapy Experience
Learn to mould your own beautiful Hamsa hand from clay
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CLICK FOR MORE INFOExpress Your Stress
Abstract Art Doodles
Discover how abstract art and doodling can serve as a powerful tool for resetting and calming the mind
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CLICK FOR MORE INFOExpressive Art Journaling
Express emotions and feelings in a creative and less conventional way with your own creative voice
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WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
This year, we’re aiming to help more parents than ever before, and your fundraising is helping us to:
- Maintain and build our peer-to-peer community where support is provided 24/7 - this currently cost £28 an hour
- Provide free places on our ‘Partnering not Parenting’ course - this costs £150 per parent
- Share free copies of the book ‘Never Let Go – How To Parent Your Child Through Mental Illness’ - this costs £15 per parent
