Referrals
Donate

Season of Support Christmas Appeal

You don’t have to carry it alone this winter.

As the weather turns colder and the festive season approaches, the pressure can start to build. While Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, for many people in our local community, winter brings added isolation, anxiety, feelings of overwhelm and stress.

Mental health doesn’t take a holiday.

That’s why we’re launching our Season of Support appeal. Across 12 days – we’re calling it the 12 days of Winter Wellbeing – we’ll be sharing positive messages and actions to help ease some of the pressures of Christmas. By supporting the appeal, you’ll be helping us raise vital funds to ensure our local wellbeing projects, therapeutic gardens, and safe spaces remain open for anyone who needs them across Essex.

How Your Support Helps 🎁

Christmas can place unique demands on our wellbeing. Through our Season of Support appeal, we are raising essential funds to keep our vital services running when our community needs us most.

  • 🫶 £5 can bring warmth, conversation and companionship to someone who might otherwise spend winter feeling isolated.
  • 💚 £15 can help nurture hope and resilience through therapeutic gardening that supports mental health recovery.
  • 💝 £30 can provide life-changing one-to-one support, giving someone the tools and confidence to move forward.

Gentle Reminders for Your Wellbeing This Winter ❄️

Whether you are looking for support or hoping to help others, here are a few gentle reminders from our team to protect your peace this season:

  • Set Boundaries: It’s okay to say no. Protecting your peace during the holidays isn’t selfish – it’s essential.
  • Ground Yourself in Small Joys: When the festive rush gets chaotic, pause for a crisp winter walk, a warm brew, or five minutes of deep breathing.
  • Normalise Difficult Feelings: Not everyone feels “merry and bright” at Christmas, and that is completely okay. Give yourself permission to feel whatever you’re feeling.

Follow the Trust Links Facebook page for more wellbeing tips this Christmas.

Christmas Can be Hard. Your Support Can Make a Difference Today.

Your contribution directly funds local mental health services, therapeutic gardening groups, and community connection across Essex.

Ways to Give:

  • Donate Online: Fill in our quick and secure donation form below to make a single or recurring gift.
  • Facebook Fundraiser: Visit our Facebook page to donate or share our pinned campaign with your friends and family.
  • Spread the Word: Share our message with someone who might need a reminder that reaching out is a sign of strength.

Visit our projects page to find out more.