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We are proud to be supporting local charity Letters of Hope at this year's event.
Letters of Hope is a mental health charity dedicated to spreading kindness and support through handwritten letters. Founded by mental health advocate Abbie Williams, the organisation was inspired by the comfort Abbie found in handwritten notes from her grandparents during difficult times. This personal experience sparked a global movement that has since reached 5,000 individuals across more than 27 countries.
At its core, Letters of Hope aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and create meaningful social connections. Volunteers from around the world, many of whom have lived experience of mental illness themselves, contribute heartfelt messages designed to uplift and encourage recipients facing mental health challenges. Beyond letter writing, the charity educates schools and the wider community about the importance of social connection as a protective factor for mental health, reaching 1,000 local school students in 2024. Letters of Hope also provides workplace mental health services, including Mental Health First Aid training and customised wellbeing programs, helping organisations cultivate supportive environments, and trained over 450 people as accredited mental health first aiders last year.
The impact of Letters of Hope extends beyond words—its efforts have been life-changing for many, fostering wellbeing, improving mental health, and encouraging people to seek help when they need it most. Through compassion and connection, Letters of Hope continues to inspire positive change and bring comfort to individuals worldwide. Not only have their letters saved multiple lives, but they have also improved help seeking behaviours and boosted mood amongst letter recipients.
Over 2000 Letters of hope were sent in 2024 bringing the total to over 5000 + letters worldwide!
How can YOU support Letters of Hope?
- Purchase a raffle ticket at the event for your chance to win one of our amazing partner prizes
- Volunteer - join Letters of Hope as a letter writer
- Make a donation which will go towards stamps, stationery, operational costs and our volunteer program. You can donate on the Letters of Hope website or via the QR code below.
