Mind, our fundraising charity partner for 2025 and 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have chosen Mind, the national mental health charity as our fundraising partner for 2025 and 2026. The decision to support Mind was based on strong employee support, with many employees having personal connections to the charity.

We’ve been inspired by Mind’s decades-long commitment to supporting and empowering those experiencing mental health problems. Operating across England and Wales, Mind campaigns to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health issues.

Through this partnership, we will support Mind in ensuring that individuals experiencing mental health problems can access the life-changing support they need. This is particularly important as one in four people will experience a mental health problem, and more than two million people—including 1.5 million adults and over half a million children and young people—are currently on the waiting list for mental health care in England.

Catherine Brown our People and Culture Director, said: “When choosing which charity to support we engaged with staff from across the network asking for suggestions, and it came as no surprise that the most talked about charity was Mind. The decision to support Mind was personal for many employees and we were thoroughly impressed by the heart-warming passion and admiration surrounding this life-supporting charity.

“It is said that one in four people will experience a mental health problem, this is truly an alarming statistic. We’re proud to support Mind in ensuring those with mental health problems get the support they need and we’re confident that together we can make a difference.”

Andrew Berrie, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Mind, said: “We are excited about this new partnership with MAN Truck & Bus Ltd. We’re looking forward to working with MAN Truck & Bus Ltd over the next two years and want to say a huge thank you to them for choosing to support Mind.

“We’re in the middle of a mental health crisis and those of us experiencing mental health problems need our support now more than ever. That’s why the money raised through this partnership is crucial. It will allow us to be there for those who need us most through our vital services such as Mind’s Infoline, legal line, support line and our online peer support community Side by Side.”

Stefan Thyssen our Managing Director, added, “As a people focussed business, we are extremely excited to be partnering with Mind, an organisation that has, for over the last seven decades, helped millions of people, treating them with dignity, support and respect.”

“Over the next two years we will hold a number of fundraising events across the business in support of this fantastic charity. The easiest and first step to making a change is to simply listen and support.

“MAN already has an Employee Assistance Programme that offers a range of employee support and counselling services and a network of Mental Health First Aiders. We feel that through our partnership with Mind we will be able to further enhance the support for our employees and assist this fantastic charity in their work with the public.” Concluded Stefan.

Some alarming facts about Mental Health

• 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England.
• 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week.
• 2 million people are currently stuck on waiting lists for NHS mental health services. Many will reach crisis point.
• 1 in 5 people have suicidal thoughts, 1 in 14 people self-harm, and 1 in 15 people attempt suicide (Suicidal thoughts and self-harm are not mental health diagnoses, but they are related to mental health). Women are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and make more suicide attempts than men, but men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
• Approximately only 1 in 3 adults with common mental health problems are currently getting treatment in the form of talking therapies (counselling) medication or both.

To learn more about Mind visit mind.org.uk

About Mind:

• Mind, the mental health charity, provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. They won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
• Mind has several mental health helplines:
  • Mind support line: advisors are trained to listen and help find specialist support if needed. Call 0300 102 1234 (lines open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
  • Mind Infoline: a confidential information and support line available on 0300 123 3393 (lines open 9am - 6pm, Monday – Friday)
  • Welfare benefits line: for anyone with mental health problems who is navigating the benefits and welfare system. Call 0300 222 5782 (lines open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
  • Legal line: offers legal information and general advice on mental health related law in England and Wales. Call 0300 466 6463 (lines open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
• The ongoing cost-of-living crisis is affecting many people's mental health. For more information on managing money and your mental health, visit the Mind website 
• Mind’s online mental health community Side by Side is a safe space where anyone aged 18 and over with experience of a mental health problem can share their story, connect with others, access Mind’s wider information and resources, and give support in return. Find out more at www.sidebyside.mind.org.uk 

Mind operates nationally and locally, with more than 100 local Minds across England and Wales. Find your nearest Local Mind here.