Every year students and staff at Exeter College select a charity to become the College Charity of the Year. This year we are excited to announce that our chosen charity is Mind.

Students and staff now have till next July to raise as much money as they can for this charity. Past charities have included Devon Air Ambulance and The Teenage Cancer Trust. The amount to beat is a staggering £21,313. This amount was raised through various innovative ways including cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats and waxing lecturers legs!

Did you know that every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem? Sadly, hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Deputy Head of Student Experience, Megan Snell said:

We are delighted Mind has been chosen as the College’s charity of the year. The college community have shown how committed they are to supporting the needs of young people and are focused on the College’s priorities”.

At Exeter College we offer a wide range of onsite services to ensure our students are safe and happy, however if you think Mind could help you then please take a look at their website for further information.