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Beth and Daisy Abseil Spinnaker Tower for Youth Wellbeing

Local Fareham mother and daughter team Beth and Daisy Hunt are gearing up for a breathtaking 100-metre abseil. The pair will tackle Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower as part of the 2025 Brighterway Charity Abseil Challenge on June 21-22. Representing Team UNLOC, the pair will tackle their fear of heights while raising vital funds for Brighterway. […]
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UNLOC Team Abseils the Spinnaker Tower for Youth Wellbeing

Six courageous individuals from team UNLOC will abseil Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower in a shared mission to empower young people. You can support them directly – or even join them on the abseil yourself! On the weekend of 21 – 22 June 2025, six members of the UNLOC team will undertake a daring 100-meter abseil […]
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Brighterway’s Living Memory Trees Grow a Legacy Through Healing Spaces

Brighterway’s Living Memory tree planting initiative launched at Tatchbury Mount as part of its commitment to enhancing NHS green spaces and promoting emotional wellbeing. In partnership with the Hampshire Forest Partnership, 20 trees – such as Lime, Rowan, Indian Horse Chestnut, Hawthorn, and sturdy Elms – have been planted to help restore lost woodland and […]
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Transforming Antelope House Gardens for Better Mental Health

Brighterway recently helped transform the garden at Antelope House into a vibrant, restorative space where patients can not only sit surrounded by nature, but actively benefit from the therapeutic effects of gardening and growing their own food. When the team at Antelope House asked for help in creating “a better garden space,” we knew this […]
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Donate Nintendo Switch Games to Help NHS Patients

Do you have Nintendo Switch games you can donate to help NHS patients? Brighterway, the official charity of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, is seeking donations of Nintendo Switch games to support the mental health of NHS inpatients. These games provide an interactive, engaging, and fun way for patients to connect, relax, and heal. […]
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NHS Worker Ella Lucas Abseils for Brighterway

On June 21st and 22nd, NHS staff will conquer their fears and take on a thrilling challenge as they abseil 100 meters down the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Co-hosted by Brighterway, the event is more than just an adrenaline rush – it’s a powerful statement of support for mental health services across Hampshire and […]
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Brighterway Living Memory Tree Planting Initiative Promotes More Green Spaces

Brighterway’s Living Memory Tree Planting Initiative recently planted 20 young adult trees at Tatchbury Mount to support greener NHS spaces. This is part of an ambitious initiative to plant one million trees across the county by 2050, as per Brighterway’s collaboration with Hampshire County Council’s Hampshire Forest Partnership. The trees – including Lime, Rowan, Hawthorn, […]
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Make an Ongoing Difference to the NHS by Joining the Microhive Donation Scheme

We’re proud to share that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received a Silver Microhive Award, recognising the incredible generosity of staff who have helped raise over £18,500 for Brighterway through Microhive’s payroll giving scheme. This is a major achievement, and it’s also an opportunity to do even more. Right now, […]
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Steph Abseils Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower for Mental Health

On 21st and 22nd June 2025, NHS worker Steph Stinson will abseil Portmsouth’s Spinnaker Tower in the Brighterway 2025 Abseil Challenge to raise funds for young people’s mental health. Steph is a passionate advocate for young people’s mental health and a dedicated member of the New Forest CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) team […]