Organise a Tea & Talk for World Mental Health Day

Organise a Tea & Talk in your community, school or workplace this World Mental Health Day, and help raise vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation.

Research shows that talking is good for your mental health, and that’s what Tea & Talk is all about! On October 10 every year, we encourage you to come together and join the conversation about mental health. Register below to download your free fundraising pack!
 

Download your pack

In the community

Download your pack

In your workplace

Download your pack

In your school

Download your pack
A group of smiling people sitting and standing a table with cake, biscuits and cups of tea on it

How to get started

Step 1: Set a time and place

Decide when and where you’ll hold your Tea & Talk. A great time to hold your Tea & Talk 10 October for World Mental Health Day.

Step 2: Spread the word

Tell the world! Use email and social media to invite as many people as possible, and use our posters to spread the word in your workplace or school.

Step 3: Get baking

Use your signature bake or try one of our tasty treats. Remember shop bought cakes or a pack of biscuits are great too!

Step 4: Get talking

About anything! It doesn’t have to be about mental health. Talking about anything and building relationships is good for your mental health. Use the conversation cards in the fundraising pack to get the conversation flowing.

Step 5: Get fundraising

We’ve got loads of resources and ideas to help you fundraise. Get in touch with us at [email protected] if you'd like some help or for us to send you fundraising resources.

Step 6: Donate & Share!

The easiest way to pay in your donation is by doing so on our donation page. And we’d love to hear about your event! Share your story on social media using the #TeaAndTalk and tagging us.

We know that Tea & Talk can sometimes trigger emotional responses

If you are worried about your or one of your attendees' mental or emotional state, please be aware that you can contact Samaritans completely confidentially and free of charge by calling 116 123.

We are also well aware that people's relationships with food may vary. If Tea & Talk triggers a negative reaction for someone with an eating disorder, we recommend contacting Beat on 0808 801 0677.