News Archive July 2019
Welfare Benefits Advice Line Temporary Summer Closure
From Tuesday 13th August to Tuesday 27th August the Welfare Benefits Advice Line will be closed.
Please refrain from leaving messages regarding general benefit enquiries in this period unless you have received a letter advising you of a date for your tribunal.
In the meantime you can contact:
- Croydon Council Benefits Service (Gateway)
0800 731 5920 - Citizens Advice Bureau
Walk-in service at Access Croydon, Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon, CR0 1EA - South West London Law Centre
020 8767 2777
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 31st July 2019
Charity Golf Day with The Mayor of Croydon
In aid of The Mayor’s Charities the Mayor of Croydon is holding a Charity Golf Day and dinner.
It is £60 per person or £220 for 4 golfers which includes breakfast, golf, a 3 course dinner and entertainment.
Alternatively if you would like to attend for the Dinner only it is £27.50 per person or £200 for a table of 8 starting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm sit down.
Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Tee Off: 11.58am
Venue: Farleigh Golf Club, Old Farleigh Road, Warlingham, CR6 9PE
To Purchase Tickets: complete the Charity Golf Day Flyer and return to The Mayor’s Office, The Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1XW
This year the Mayor is fundraising for 5 local charities.
Mind in Croydon, which promotes good mental health and seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
Croydon Vision helps those who are blind or visually impaired and their families, encouraging greater independence, confidence and development.
Apasen International (Croydon branch) is a social care provider offering personalised support to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
Ashdon Jazz Academy provides support to vulnerable young women and girls who may be suffering from self-esteem issues, feelings of isolation, peer pressure, relational bullying, family breakdowns, stress and anxiety.
Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a safe, friendly meeting place offering practical advice and support to all asylum seekers and refugees.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
PIP Supreme Court Ruling
Thousands of mental health sufferers could now be eligible for disability benefits following a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court.
A judge ruled on Thursday that entitlement to personal independence payment (PIP) should extend to cover more people who find social situations debilitating, in what has been hailed a “landmark moment” for disabled people.
Our Welfare Benefits Manager, Tom Goddard, helped give evidence in this case.
Read more at: The Independent
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Pension Protection Fund Charity Quiz Night
We are delighted that Mind in Croydon are now in our second year of being supported by our good friends from the Pension protection Fund. Fund raising activities continue in abundance! On the evening of the 27th June , the PPF ran a summer quiz at their offices in Croydon. Participants paid £30 per table of 6 and consisted mainly of PPF employees plus a MiC team too! Teams brought their own food and drink and all monies contributed to the PPF annual fund raising target for MiC. The atmosphere was competitive but jovial and great fun was had by all. Interesting that the Executives team (including our own Richard Pacitti) came top of the league board! A great evening of fund raising and fun, thanks to PPF.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 15th July 2019
We are looking for two Universal Credit Advice Workers
We are looking for two Universal Credit Advice Workers, one full time and one part time.
PLEASE NOTE THESE POSTS ARE FUNDED ONLY FOR TWO YEARS (there is a possibility the posts may be continued beyond this time limit if funding can be found)
Visit our jobs page for more information and an application pack.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 12th July 2019
Lunch with The Mayor of Croydon
Asian Resource of Croydon is delighted to host a 3 course Charity Lunch with The Mayor of Croydon Cllr. Humayun Kabir to raise funds for The Mayor’s Charities.
You are cordially invited to attend and support much needed services in Croydon. Book your tickets via eventbrite or call 020 8684 3784 or email info@arccltd.com.
Date: Thursday 25th July 2019
Time: 1pm-4pm
Venue: Croydon Town Hall, Katherine Street, CR0 1NX
This year the Mayor is fundraising for 5 local charities.
- Mind in Croydon, which promotes good mental health and seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
- Croydon Vision helps those who are blind or visually impaired and their families, encouraging greater independence, confidence and development.
- Apasen International (Croydon branch) is a social care provider offering personalised support to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
- Ashdon Jazz Academy provides support to vulnerable young women and girls who may be suffering from self-esteem issues, feelings of isolation, peer pressure, relational bullying, family breakdowns, stress and anxiety.
- Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a safe, friendly meeting place offering practical advice and support to all asylum seekers and refugees.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 12th July 2019
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Stuarts 100 Mile Bike Ride
Date: 30th September
“Mental health illnesses have become increasingly more recognized recently with it being said that 1 in 4 people will be affected in any given year.
I personally have been affected in more ways than one and so too have many people I know.
It’s so important that the charities involved in helping affected people are supported, so I am looking to do what I can to give something back and help others in similar situations to myself.”
Donate via JustGiving at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bansteadfitness
West End Gala at the Fairfield Halls
The Mayor of Croydon Councillor Humayun Kabir invites you to join him for a spectacular West End Gala at the Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG.
Sunday – 03rd November 6:30 PM
Book tickets at www.fairfield.co.uk/whats-on/west-end-gala/
Performers for the concert already confirmed include Peter Polycarpou (Oklahoma, EVITA, Les Miserables, Eastenders, Birds of a Feather plus many more) and Amy Lennox (currently in Holby City and has starred in Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde and more).
All profits from the West End gala will be going to charity. 75% to the Mayor of Croydon’s Charity fund and 25% to the Boury Academy.
The Mayor has chosen 5 local charities to support, to find out more about these at www.croydon.gov.uk/democracy/themayor/the-mayor-of-croydon/the-mayors-charities
The Boury Academy is a stage school for disadvantaged young people in Lambeth.
Mr Mayor looks forward to seeing you there!
West End Gala - Fairfield Halls
An exciting line up of leading cast members from West End Shows including Les Misérables, Wicked and We Will Rock You. Stars come together for a night of musical variety in aid of The Mayor of Croydon’s five Charities.Matt Conmee and Luke Doddimeade dropped by today to present us with funds that they have raised for Mind in Croydon. On 15th June this year they held the Harry Yardley Cup Football Tournament in memory of their friend. The event raised more than £2,200 for us and we are most grateful. They intend to run another tournament next June and Mind in Croydon will be there to support the event.
Support Our Supporters
Hartley Fowlers Tough Mudder Challenge
Date: 21st September
"Here at Hartley Fowler, we are taking part in Tough Mudder Classic at the London South course, which includes 10 miles of mud and 25 obstacles!
We will be represented by 11 brave participants taking on the challenge to raise money for Mind in Croydon, who work to promote good mental health in the local area."
Donate via JustGiving at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hartley-fowler-tough-mudder
Louis’s Wimbledon Half Marathon
Date: 27th October
"I’m running for MIND because mental health needs to be taken as seriously as any other health condition. Thousands of people in the UK alone take their own life every year. THOUSANDS. With the proper funding, awareness and – most importantly – conversation, we can show everyone that asking for help with a mental health issue is no different to asking for antibiotics for an infection."
Donate via JustGiving at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lbhalfmarathon
New Hoarding Group Starts 1st October 2019
The purpose of the project is to provide free group counselling sessions to participants, who reside in the Borough of Croydon, in order to help them examine why they collect items that clutter the home and what would it be like to consider letting some of these go.
As part of the project, if participants feel comfortable to do so, they will be introduced to De-Clutter Buddies who will come to your home on invitation and look at what could be done to support you in this decluttering. This offer is for an hour a week. If a client would prefer they can meet the De-Clutter Buddy outside of their home to start with.
For more information visit our Hoarding Project Page at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/counselling/hoarding-project/
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