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Get baking for better mental health
The classic bake sale is a fantastic way to raise vital funds for local mental health services, as well as creating a space to gather together with a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Bake a difference in your community or workplace in three easy steps:
- Sign up to Bake a difference
- Select a date and set up a fundraising page
- Gather your bakers and go!
To help you make the most of your baking, we’ve provided some fab resources including:
- Bunting
- Cake labels
- Poster templates
- Recipes to inspire you!
Why should you get baking?
Bake your way to better mental health
Did you know that baking has many therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress and creating social connection?
Read our blog post to learn about the therapeutic benefits of baking.
87p out of every £1 we receive from fundraising is spent on charitable work.
Read our 2022-23 Impact Report to understand how Mind in Bradford supports people in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
The difference you make
By choosing to support Mind in Bradford you are helping us to provide free mental health support when and where people need it in Bradford District and Craven.
£150 could fund a confidential phone call for 10 people needing emotional support.
Learn more about Guide-Line.
£500 could fund a crisis support session for 20 people in emotional distress.
Learn more about Safe Spaces.
£1,500 could fund a one-to-one support session for 23 children.
Learn more about Youth in Mind.
Be inspired
Here are a handful of stories from clients that have used our services to support their mental health and wellbeing:
Bisexuality and mental health: Patrick’s story of self-acceptance
Bipolar and routine: Cerys’ story
Bullying, body image and getting better: Aditi’s story
Mental health and getting better: David’s story
Running for mental health: Jack’s story
