Championing Change:
Hunting Aberdeen's 2024 Commitment to Mental Health Charities.
In Aberdeen, a remarkable movement is underway in 2024, spearheaded by the dedicated offices of Badentoy and Fordoun.
This year marks a significant commitment from our offices in Aberdeen to supporting mental health charities and organisations, with the aim of creating maximum impact across a number of local and regional initiatives rather than focussing on one cause. Through a combination of fundraising efforts and strategic financial support, Hunting Aberdeen is making strides to champion change in the mental health sector.
This year, the Charity Committee has been actively involved in a range of impactful activities:
June
The Kiltwalk
A team of five Hunting employees, with moral support and from friends and family, took on the challenge of walking 18 miles from Aberdeen to Banchory donning a touch of tartan and successfully raising £1,197 for Mental Health Aberdeen.
Summer Fundraisers
Euro Football sweeper and bake sale events collectively raised £1,139, with proceeds aiding mental health initiatives including donating £700 worth of Chromebooks and tablets to Penumbra Mental Health Aberdeen, and purchasing conferencing equipment for Horseback UK, a charity based in Aboyne that supports wounded veterans, individuals with PTSD, and disengaged school children through equine-assisted therapy.
August
Northern Lights Tower
Participants bravely descended the Northern Lights Tower in Aberdeen. At a towering 131 ft above ground, the efforts raised over £1,263 for the Mental Health Foundation.
Mamacita Foundation
We were able to donate a £200 supermarket voucher to the Mamacita Foundation in Aberdeen. The Mamacita Foundation supports vulnerable individuals, particularly those from migrants, asylum seekers and members of Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and those experiencing extreme hardship. This voucher will support one of their ‘Meet and Greet’ events which brings people together in a positive way to foster connections.
September
We have been to donate £200 to Avenue – A New Direction to put towards a new sofa for their Aberdeen playroom. Avenue are an organisation provides support to families in the North East of Scotland with family therapy, mediation, play therapy and family counselling.
October
MHAstermind Quiz
We have twenty employees participating in the Mental Health Aberdeen quiz night.
Mental Health Week
Our incredible team came together this week to champion mental well-being, recognising its vital role in fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. Across our Aberdeen offices, we organised a series of activities which included Tea and Talk!, Yoga Sessions, A Group Walk, Neck and Shoulder Massages, Mindfulness , Suicide Awareness and a visit from Therapets.
We look forward to continuing our efforts throughout the year!
