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They helped me when I had nowhere else to turn.

After years of mental health struggles, I reached a breaking point and was admitted to CNWL. Their care changed my life. Now, I’m sharing my story — to thank those who helped me and to give back through a challenge that celebrates my recovery.

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Supporter Stories
Published: 4 September 2025

Luke’s 2000-mile motorbike ride to thank Milton Keynes mental health services

Luke shares his incredible story of resilience, recovery, and giving back. Luke raised £2,900, which funded patient-focused projects in the Campbell Centre, where he was treated.

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Oli and Cornelius at Paris Marathon
Fundraising
Supporter Stories
Published: 8 May 2025

Oli and Lucy run their first Marathon for CNWL NHS Charity

Last month, Oli and Lucy, laced up their running shoes and joined 57,000 others in the 2025 Paris Marathon. What made their run stand out? Not only was it was their very first marathon, but that they ran every mile in support of CNWL NHS Health Charity — a cause close to their heart.

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Gym Opening - Ryan, Chloe, Neil, Ricardo and Matt
Published: 4 April 2025

New gym equipment to boost patient wellbeing at St Charles

Thanks to funding from CNWL NHS Health Charity, a new Talking Therapies gym at St Charles Health and Wellbeing Centre has the equipment it needs to support CNWL patients with their physical and mental wellbeing.

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Royal Ballet Group Practice
Published: 14 January 2025

New community project explores the impact of dance on wellbeing with the Royal Ballet and Opera

CNWL NHS Health Charity is proud to have funded a new community project bringing the transformative power of dance to individuals living with mental health conditions.

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Tracey's Team and Neil
Published: 19 December 2024

A Christmas Thank You: Wellbeing boxes delivered to staff across CNWL

We have been busy visiting sites this week, delivering wellbeing boxes for staff at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) working on Christmas Day.

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A group of people in front of Big Ben
Published: 19 November 2024

Walking for Wellbeing: South Kensington Mental Health Team take on Thames Bridges trek

On 28 September 2024, staff members from the South Kensington and Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub embarked on the Thames Bridges Trek as one of many initiatives to raise money for the CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Tony an Tommy Elliott
Published: 5 November 2024

Father and son duo set to run Brighton Marathon 2025

In an inspiring show of support, father and son Tony and Tommy Elliott are gearing up for the 2025 Brighton Marathon to raise funds for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Sarah Hulme and Joshua Greaves
Published: 23 August 2024

Making waves for a cause: Sarah and Joshua take on Swim Serpentine

Joshua Greaves, Camden Children’s Nutritionist, and Sarah Hulme, Inner London’s Community Services Director, are swimming the Serpentine on 14 September 2024 to raise money for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Toyeeb in the CNWL Health Charity Running Vest
Fundraising
Supporter Stories
Published: 21 August 2024

Toyeeb takes on the Big Half to support CNWL’s Charity

Toyeeb Lawal, a Registration Authority Agent at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), is gearing up to take on the Big Half this Sunday to support our work.

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