I’ve been wanting to create a piece of jewellery that will help raise a little bit of money and start a conversation on mental health for some time now. It was a no brainer that the charity I have chosen is The Invictus Trust. The Invictus is a brilliant small charity based in Cornwall supporting adolescent mental health in Cornwall.
The charity was set up by the Cowburn family in 2010 and is dedicated to the memory of Ben Cowburn, a wonderfully vibrant young man whose struggle with mental health issues had tragic consequences. The Invictus Trust is named after the poem that inspired Ben, written by Ernest Henley and used by Nelson Mandela as a source of strength during his jail sentence on Robben Island.
If you would like to read more about the Invictus Trust and see all the amazing things they get up to then head to the Invictus website here. Every £5 from the sale of an Invictus silver Pebble Necklace will go straight to the Invictus Trust Charity
If you need help with your mental health or emotional state, or you're worried about someone you know - help is available. You're not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery. Contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org
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