+ Who are Bridging The Gap, Mind Matters?

*** Bridging the Gap, Mind Matters is a registered charity, providing practical support for individuals who are experiencing hardship. Their mission is to bridge the gap faced by those trying to access mental health services but not considered urgent enough for immediate care. This is the solution that is missing that will alter people's experiences and perceptions of mental health. Don't wait until it is a crisis situation, support those who need it and prevent worse-case scenarios.

+ Where do the funds you raise go?

*** By fundraising for BTG your efforts go directly into counselling sessions and physical fitness programmes for those in need with immediate effect - no waiting lists or risks of delayed vital support.

+ What does the help provided actually do?

*** 1 in 4 people will struggle with their mental health. 115 people die from suicide every week in the UK.

It’s not just exercise, and it’s not just counseling. It’s community. It’s a combination of care. It’s health. It’s better sleep. It’s practicing self-care. It’s social connection. It’s speaking out. It’s improved nutrition. It’s making new friends. It’s management techniques. It’s goal setting. It’s finding purpose. It’s wanting to live again.

+ Who can participate in this challenge and help?

*** Participate from the gym, home, work, on holiday anywhere you feel you can and do whatever variations of squat you like. Meaning you can include your alredy existing programme squats if you wish or if you don't currently exercise start with a simple chair squat. It really is so versitile. Check out the infomation in the link below on how to take part.