Category: Community news

Heads Together 2025 is Renew’s winter mental health campaign, raising funds to provide affordable counselling for people across Essex and East London during the season when support is needed most. With our biggest Christmas Hamper Raffle yet and a range of community fundraising activities, we’re inviting schools, workplaces, and local organisations to help ensure no one faces winter alone. Learn how you can get involved and support accessible mental health services in your community.

Please join us at our AGM on Monday 1 December 2025 at 12pm.

We’re delighted to share that The County Hotel in Chelmsford has chosen Renew Counselling as their Charity of the Year for 2025.

Thanks to a grant from the Nationwide Christian Trust, Renew is offering a bursary for individuals who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford mental health support.

Thanks to a grant from the Nationwide Christian Trust, Renew is offering a bursary for individuals who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford mental health support.

Why I Volunteer: Jean’s Story
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do at Renew. Whether they’re offering their time to support our counsellors, helping with admin, or simply bringing their skills and enthusiasm to the team, their contributions make a real difference. Volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s also a chance to learn new skills, meet great people, and be part of something meaningful.

Jean, one of our amazing volunteer administrators, shares why she got involved and what she’s gained from the experience.

Thanks to a £5,000 grant from the Mrs Smith and Mount Trust, Renew provided 120 counselling sessions to 12 individuals in Basildon who couldn’t afford mental health support. Clients faced challenges such as anxiety, depression, and isolation. This funding allowed them to access much-needed counselling, resulting in significant improvements in their well-being. Read more about the impact of this program and our gratitude for the Trust’s support.