Milton Keynes mental health charity Arthur Ellis has launched a Business Support Programme linking support for its community services with wellbeing resources for employees.

The programme invites businesses to fund the charity’s mental health work while receiving practical resources and activities to support their own workforce. It combines corporate social responsibility (CSR) with workplace wellbeing through a tiered partnership model.

Business contributions will help The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma and increase access to information, advice and early support for people who may otherwise struggle to find help.

Participating employers will receive benefits according to their level of support. These include educational resources, awareness initiatives, wellbeing activities and opportunities to engage directly with the charity’s expertise.

The Business Support Programme also aims to give employers greater insight into the wellbeing challenges affecting their staff and wider communities, helping them make informed decisions about workplace support.

Jon Manning, CEO and founder of Arthur Ellis, said: “Without the support of the business community, we couldn’t do what we do; providing support to thousands of individuals that need it. But we need to scale to meet demand. Since we started in 2017, demand for our service has increased over 800%.

“We provide emotional support to children, young people and vulnerable adults who are experiencing poor mental health and wellbeing, often under very challenging circumstances. This support helps people improve how they feel and how they engage in the world around them. Wellbeing is about being healthy, comfortable and happy; we want to help people achieve that.”

The charity is inviting businesses of all sizes to join the programme, supporting access to mental health services in the community while building understanding of wellbeing within their workplaces.

Businesses interested in becoming a Business Support Programme partner can contact Jon at [email protected], call 0333 052 2817 or visit www.arthurellismhs.com.