Every year, we need to raise the money to ensure that help is available to anyone struggling in emotional distress at the time they need it.
Your fundraising and support can transform lives. Just £10 a month can help us support someone struggling to cope with paralysing anxiety and low self-esteem caused by the loss of a job - either through counselling or supported volunteering, enabling that person to regain confidence to rebuild their life and gain employment.
By fundraising in your community for The Counselling & Family Centre you are helping to combat the harmful stigma surrounding mental distress by raising awareness of the need to think and talk about mental wellbeing - as well as raising vital funds to ensure help and support is available when it is needed most.
If you are interested in becoming a fundraiser for The Counselling & Family Centre, please contact us by telephone on 0161 941 7754 or by emailing mark.busby@thecfc.org.uk.
Download our complete guide to fundraising for CFC here.
These guys have done amazing things for CFC
Want to support or join them?
This year we were so lucky to have a number of people undertaking challenge activities to raise money for our charity. Read about their exploits below. Maybe make a donation... Maybe take on your own challenge for CFC in 2024... More about fundraising for CFC here >
Team CFC - Running Alty 10K
Lisa Reid, Marlene Neil, Matt Wild, Laura Nash, Anna Lowe, Naomi Ledwith, Reece Thompson and Ben Reid ran the Altrincham 10K for CFC on Sunday 17 September. They did brilliantly in their lovely t-shirts and have so far raised £1,135 for CFC. They are still hoping to get that to a target of £2000. You can add your donation to recognise their valour and the good work done by CFC.
Sponsor Team CFC Alty 10K on JustGiving here >
You could run for CFC in 2024! Visit the Altrincham 10K Official web site >
Jada - Skydiving for CFC
My Name's Jada.
I never thought I’d do a Sky Dive! This is something I’d been wanting to do for a while but kept putting it off. Not only was this a challenge to conquer my fears but to raise money for a Mental Health Charity who are saving lives everyday and making a difference to peoples lives. I can’t imagine what the world would be like without Mental Health facilities like CFC!
Thanks for your donations in helping CFC to continue saving lives and supporting those with Mental Health.
Jada completed her challenge on 27 August, and in drifting down to earth raised over £550 for our charity. Well done Jada!
Noor - Running for CFC
Hi, Noor Hemani here.
Thanks so much for even considering donating to CFC. I've run TWO half marathons to raise money for the Counselling & Family Centre:
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Bristol Half Marathon on 14 May 2023
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Edinburgh Half Marathon on 28 May 2023
These are the first half marathons I've ever run.
Well done Noor!
You can donate to CFC via Noor's JustGiving page >
Nuria - Walking for CFC
Nuria and a team of intrepid mountaineers (below) took on the challenge of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in April.
I'm Nuria!
I am pleased to report that ALL18 people who started the incredible challenge of walking the 3 peaks successfully completed the objective. The weather was better than expected and we all managed to finish under 12 hours. We are suffering from stiff and aching joints but as a group we have managed to raise £7,170 for CFC and still growing! Thank you for taking the time to follow my updates and THANK YOU for all your donations!
Nuria, that's simply amazing news. Well done to you all and thank you for choosing CFC!
Nuria's JustGiving page is still accepting donations >
Shout about CFC!
To help us spread the word further of the work we do, the events we run and to raise our profile, you can help.
Firstly, please do follow all of our socials on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. When you see a post from us please do think about sharing it to your own social media profile, either commenting or just reposting it. It only takes a couple of clicks and It all helps to get the word out.
You can also use the following hashtags to help even further:
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #trafford #selfcare #talkingtherapy #cypcounselling #teenager #couplescounselling #familycounselling #community #communitygroup #charity #altrincham #timperley #bury #charity #givingback #corporatesponsorship #fundraising #itsgoodtotalk #therapy #hale #counselling
Think about also posting or reposting on local community groups, Timperley Community is a good example but there will be loads in the area where you live.
Finally, one of the key areas we are hoping to work on is to find some ambassadors that will be the face and voice of CFC. Ideally this should be someone with a presence in the local, regional or national news and community. Perhaps someone who has shared their own struggle with mental health or a person who is a keen advocate for mental wellbeing. Please share any ideas or if know anyone we should approach then email with their details: matt@thecfc.org.uk. Having ambassadors will really help springboard our profile.