Mind and Sole, a mental health and well-being charity based in Alnwick, is moving to new, larger premises in the town’s Bondgate Within.
Although it has been providing mental health support for several years from The Hub on Wagon Way Road, the organisation has recently been granted charity status. It offers a range of services including counselling, support groups, and community outreach.
The new location, a spacious three-storey building, offers numerous rooms that will allow the charity to expand its services and better support individuals dealing with mental health issues.
Chrissy Smith, the founder of Mind and Sole, expressed her enthusiasm for the move, stating, “This new location provides us with the space we need to enhance our services and reach more people in the community. It’s right in the heart of the town and means that more people can visit us when they need our help. It’s a significant step forward for us.”
However, the transition to the new premises requires substantial support, and Mind and Sole is reaching out to the local community for assistance. The charity is in urgent need of the following:
- Decorators to help refresh the new space.
- Electricians to ensure all electrical systems are safe and functional.
- Builders to carry out necessary structural work.
- Carpet Cleaners to prepare the floors.
- Wi-Fi Installers to set up essential internet connectivity.
- Plumbers to fit a new accessible toilet
“We are calling on local businesses and skilled people to assist us in making our new home ready for operation,” Chrissy said. “Any help, whether it’s time, skills, or donations of materials, will be immensely appreciated.”
The charity is gradually moving to the new building during August and will reopen fully in September once the essential maintenance and building work is completed.
“Here at Mind and Sole, local people have told us that we are a cornerstone of mental health support in Alnwick. We provide crucial services and a safe space for individuals facing mental health challenges. This move is an exciting opportunity to grow and improve what we can do for the people of Alnwick, but we rely on help, and we know community support is vital to make it a reality,” said Chrissy.
Anyone able to offer help can contact Chrissy at mindandsole1@gmail.com