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How to support an autistic child's mental health

June 18 2023

When your child is autistic, how can you help them thrive? Our Social Media Officer Sabita joined forces with her mum, Kitty, to share their experiences.

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Music and mental health

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Introducing our youth involvement team

December 21 2022

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Mental health and the cost of living crisis: how can workplaces help?

October 20 2022

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Suicide prevention in the workplace: what can organisations do?

The tragedy of a suicide in the workplace has repercussions for the whole organisation. What can be done to minimise the risk of such t…

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Talking Mental Health at Flackstock Festival

We were delighted to be at Flackstock festival in honour of Caroline Flack's life, and our team had an amazing time.

Art Auction for Mental Health

Cranleigh Arts invites you to an art auction in support of Charlie Waller!

Book Review: How to Cope when your Child Can't

How to Cope aims to give comfort, help and hope to parents of children who are having a difficult time, whether due to physical or men…

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Join our Senior Mental Health Leads Training

Join our Senior Mental Health Leads training in partnership with the Charlie Waller Institute.

Co-founder of the Charlie Waller Trust, Rachel Waller, awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours

Lady Waller, who, with her husband Sir Mark Waller, founded the Charlie Waller Trust, has been awarded an OBE for Services to Mental He…

January 20 2022

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Mental health project grant for practice nurses and allied healthcare professionals – applications now open

Each year, the Charlie Waller Trust awards the Beaulieu Beaufort Foundation Ted Fort grant of £3,000 for a project in primary care rela…

November 30 2021

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Runners on track to raise funds for Charlie Waller at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon

Fifty runners from around the UK are taking part in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon in support of Charlie Waller.

October 14 2021

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Two charities share one goal to support university students

We have launched six online guides for students to help with the transition to university, in partnership with the Charlie Watkins Foun…

Charlie Waller becomes PACE charity of the year

We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of two charities to be supported by business transformation specialists,…

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100 days until Jeremy’s 100 miles

Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis is running 100 miles – in a single day!

Thames Marvels’ epic swim for Charlie Waller

Six valiant open water swimmers are set to cross the busiest shipping lane in the world when they swim the Channel in relay to raise fu…

Charlie's University Challenge

Eight people who knew and loved Charlie are taking on a gruelling 300-mile cycle to raise funds for the Trust.

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Youngsters swim on despite injury

Determined to raise money for Charlie Waller, six young swimmers are taking on the Channel despite Covid and a broken hand.

New one-minute mental health videos for busy academics

In partnership with the University of Edinburgh, we have created a series of short animations to help personal tutors support students’…

Improving mental wellbeing - new tool for colleges

Introducing C-MET – a new way to measure and improve the mental wellbeing of college students and staff

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: nature and mental health

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10 to 16 May 2021. This year, the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is nature.

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Berkshire teacher takes on 7 marathons in 7 days for Charlie Waller

Elstree School teacher Luke Owens is taking on a marathon challenge to raise funds.

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Michelmores extends charity partnership

We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Michelmores in 2021, helping support mental health at the legal Firm and raising i…

Oxford School joins the Fit4Feb challenge

This year, Charlie Waller launched Fit4Feb, a fitness challenge for anyone who may have missed the boat in January!

February 16 2021

Joining forces with NHS England and Health Education England to improve physical health of people with severe mental illness

Improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness is the focus of new online training led by our Nurse Lead Dr Sheila…

February 12 2021

Damian Lewis Reading Carol Service

Thank you for making Christmas so special

We had a very festive and busy Christmas time here at the Trust. It started with a bang when we launched our Christmas Raffle on 13th N…

January 30 2021

BRIT 2021 Challenge: Charlie Waller partnering with UK-wide student mental health fundraiser

Charlie Waller will benefit from mental health fundraiser, the BRIT 2021 Challenge.

January 29 2021

Notification Of Death Suicide Bereavement

A practical resource for people who’ve been bereaved

A new document to help people who have been bereaved deal with notifying relevant organisations and people about the death.

January 11 2021

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Charlie Waller Institute awards first Caroline Gilbey Scholarship

Hewa Khalilifar has won the first Caroline Gilbey Scholarship which provides funding to train therapists in high intensity psychologica…

December 07 2020

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Trustee puts the focus on student wellbeing during COVID-19

Nearly 400 people attended a lecture on student mental health delivered by Charlie Waller trustee Professor Roz Shafran last week

November 19 2020

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Leading British designer holds bespoke cushion sale in support of Charlie Waller

Interior designer Lucy Marsh has put on sale a range of beautifully crafted limited-edition cushions to help support mental health duri…

November 18 2020

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Shiplake College turns November into ‘Rowvember’ for Charlie Waller

Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames has launched ‘Rowvember’, encouraging staff, pupils, parents and the wider local community to row…

November 17 2020

‘This can happen!’ Charlie Waller partners with international mental health workplace conference

Charlie Waller is supporting a three-day online conference which aims to empower workplace mental health

November 17 2020

Delectable online art exhibition raises valuable funds for Charlie Waller

Artist Alice Straker has raised funds and awareness of mental health with an online exhibition inspired by her own experience of lockdo…

November 02 2020

Charlie Waller featured on BBC Radio Leeds for World Mental Health Day

Our Consultant Trainer Penelope Aspinall was interviewed by BBC Radio Leeds

October 20 2020

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Every Mind Matters – to Charlie Waller and other partner charities

We're a proud partner of the Better Health #EveryMindMatters campaign, which is providing tips and advice for parents and carers suppor…

October 12 2020

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Art you want to eat! Exhibition to raise funds for Charlie Waller

A new online exhibition will open on Saturday, 10 October, raising money for Charlie Waller. ‘Art you want to Eat’ is a brand new seri…

October 08 2020

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Tom’s lockdown lengths

Seeking a challenge during lockdown, 10-year-old Tom decided to swim the equivalent of the English Channel and raise funds for Charlie…

September 22 2020

A message from our CEO, Clare Stafford

Clare Stafford, Chief Executive of the Charlie Waller Trust introduces our new website:

September 07 2020

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Charlie Waller Trust strengthens senior team

Abigail Hirshman joins as Director of Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

September 02 2020

The Charlie Waller Trust: A new look for a new chapter

For those who have known us for a while, you will notice that we look a little different today. We have new branding, and a new websit…

September 02 2020

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Be kind to your mind this A-level results day

New wellbeing guide for prospective students going through University Clearing

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New Wellbeing Action Plan for life after lockdown

Life is gradually starting to return to normal following lockdown and many of us now have the opportunity to go back to work for the fi…

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New wellbeing guide for patent and trade mark professionals

The patent and trademark profession can be highly rewarding and exciting but it also brings huge pressures.

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Charlie Waller joins over 150 organisations calling on Government

We are one of 152 organisations making a call to Government to put babies, children and young people at the heart of the coronavirus re…

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And the winner is...Wellbeing Challenge 2020 winners

As ever, the standard of entries has been exceptionally high but we’re delighted to announce the two winners of the Wellbeing Challenge…

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New webinars on mental health

Our experienced mental health trainers have produced a new series of webinars to help people look after their mental health

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Supporters go the extra mile for the 2.6 Challenge

Gardening, batting cricket balls and PE are amongst the activities supporters have been undertaking for the 2.6 Challenge

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Guide to support wellbeing of remote workers

Protecting and supporting your staff’s mental health: a line manager’s guide is the latest resource to support mental health during the…

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Mercers Solicitors as charity of the year | Charlie Waller Trust

We're delighted to announce that Mercers Solicitors, based in Henley-on-Thames, have chosen us as their charity of the year

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E-learning resource for Further Education college staff

A new e-learning platform designed for non-specialist college staff aims to help build confidence in supporting students around mental…

February 05 2020

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Run For Wellbeing campaign to champion the benefits of exercise for mental wellbeing

We have launched a new campaign that encourages the nation to consider the benefits of physical activity on mental health

January 22 2020

Michelmores announces us as their charity of the year

We are thrilled to be announced as Michelmores' chosen charity for a two-year partnership

December 20 2019

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The Charlie Waller Trust

The Charlie Waller Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales 1109984. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales 5447902. Registered address: The Charlie Waller Trust, First Floor, 23 Kingfisher Court, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5SJ.

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