Publish date: 10 October 2025
6 ways you can get involved with Mersey Cares this World Mental Health Day
Mersey Cares is proud to be one of over 230 local and specialist NHS charities across the UK. We exist to make a real difference across Mersey Care’s mental health and community services, bringing to life projects that go beyond the scope of NHS funding — from wellbeing initiatives to essential support for service users and staff.
This World Mental Health Day, we’re inviting you to be part of our journey.
There are so many meaningful ways to get involved — whether giving your time, your voice, or a small donation. Together, we can create lasting change for patients, service users, carers, volunteers and colleagues across Cheshire and Merseyside.
1. Sign up to a Mersey Cares fundraiser
Get active for a great cause! Upcoming events include:
- Run Alton Towers (adult and Kids event – with ride access!) November 15
- Liverpool Santa Dash (join thousands of Santas for a festive 5k) December 7
- Run Aintree (a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the famous racecourse) December 14
Whether you're a runner or just looking for a fun way to get involved, there's something for everyone. Full events programme: https://www.merseycares.org/support-us/fundraise/register-fundraising-event
2. Become a Charity Champion
Join our network of passionate staff who help spread the word, inspire others, and support our charity’s mission across the organisation. The role can be shaped around you – and can be a simple as putting some posters up for us in your team staff area!
Find out more: Charity Champions :: YourSpace Mersey Care
3. Sign up to Microhive!
This is one of the simplest (and quickest) things you can do! Donate the spare pennies from your monthly pay to support staff wellbeing projects. It’s easy, impactful, and will help us fund initiatives like Wellbeing Through Wildlife and Wellbeing on Wheels that make a real difference. Takes just 30 seconds to register: Small Change, Big Difference for #TeamMerseyCare :: YourSpace Mersey Care
4. Follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter
Stay informed and inspired and help us spread the word so we can support more people! Get the latest updates, stories, and opportunities to support our work delivered straight to your feed or inbox.
Our handles: @MerseyCares
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter
Register for our newsletter here
5. Join our bi-monthly Charity Network Meeting
Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and hear updates on our charity’s work. It’s a great way to stay involved, learn more, and us to help shape future initiatives.
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6. Become a Friend of Mersey Cares
Give a regular gift and become part of a community committed to long-term support for mental health and wellbeing. Your generosity helps us plan and grow. Working closely with our staff and services, we identify the areas where extra help is most needed — so every gift goes towards projects that we know will make a real difference.
Find out more: Become a Friend of Mersey Cares – and help change lives every month :: Mersey Care Charity
