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HOW A CHARITY CHALLENGE CAN IMPROVE WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH 

October 10, 2024

Today marks World Mental Health Day – and this year’s theme is mental health in the workplace. It’s no secret that mental wellbeing and work are closely related. Whilst work can provide individuals with a sense of purpose and satisfaction – it can also be the place where life’s stresses and poor mental health can take over if not closely looked after. 

With the post-pandemic increase in people working remotely, now more than ever it’s vital for the workplace to offer dynamic mental health support. 

Getting together, outdoors, in fresh air and amongst nature, connecting with colleagues and supporting a charitable cause is a great way to reignite a sense of community and lift team spirit. At Charity Challenge, we offer a range of motivating outdoor challenges that can enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals and teams alike.

We’ve listed some of the top benefits below… 

Martin Brower Canal Trek with Charity Challenge along the grand union canal

1) Building Better Relationships 

Joining a group challenge can help foster a closer sense of community within your workplace. Working together towards a common goal and overcoming obstacles whilst supporting one another creates lasting connections that benefit the strength of a team.

Team of trekkers posing for selfie on charity challenge

2) Improve Self Confidence 

Every step is a win with Charity Challenge – from signing up, starting your training, reaching your fundraising goals to crossing the finish line. Our challenges are designed to help get the best out of individuals – by improving physical health, raising money for good causes and achieving exciting goals! 

Charity challenge medal

3) Supporting Others 

Over the last 25 years, our challenge participants have helped raise over £78,000,000, for thousands of charities. We believe every challenger makes a difference, no matter how small. We offer a range of treks and challenges, from challenging to extreme, in the UK and across the world – so there’s plenty of ways to inspire your employees and promote your company’s social agenda. 

Click here for our fundraising tips! 

Trekkers supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities on Charity Challenge

4) Healthier Productivity 

Research shows regular outdoor exercise increases health and energy levels. Joining a challenge and following our fitness training guides can lead to a healthier sense of productivity and motivation in the workplace. Getting outdoors and moving regularly also helps promote a healthier work-life-balance that is so important to our mental health. 

Lloyds Banking Group colleagues on a charity challenge in aid of Mental Health UK

5) Reduce Stress Levels 

Life stresses and poor mental health can impact workplace performance and even attendance. Research supports that spending time reconnecting with nature and with others, and increasing your physical activity can help reduce cortisol levels and boost feel-good endorphins. 

HSBC employee on a Charity Challenge

Your Corporate Challenge 

These are just a few of the many proven benefits of getting outdoors, connecting with nature and helping others. At Charity Challenge, we’ve worked closely with HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Capital One, Société Generale and loads more. 

For further information on how to set up your own corporate Charity Challenge with us, please click here! 

Have you also heard of our Minds in the Wild Challenges? These challenges offer additional specialist mental health inspiration from professionals along the way. Click here for more inspiration.

“Health and energy are the most important drivers of performance. You can have all the right skills, knowledge and behaviours, but without your health and energy you cannot and will not perform at your best.” – Geoff McDonald, Former Global VP HR Unilever, Global Advocate & Consultant for Health in Workplaces

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