Get thready to love. Thank you sew much for signing up to Crafternoon. You ve just made the first step towards raising vital funds for Mind.

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2 Get thready to love Thank you sew much for signing up to Crafternoon. You ve just made the first step towards raising vital funds for Mind. You really are doing so much to champion for better mental health, and we want you to know how much we appreciate it. The conversations you have and the money you raise from your Crafternoon means so much to us. Together we ll make sure everyone with a mental health problem gets support and respect. You re our hero! What is Crafternoon? Crafternoon means getting together with a few friends, family or colleagues to get crafty and raise money for Mind. 97% of people who took part in Crafternoon said they d want to hold another one. We hope you love Crafternoon just as much as they did! Every penny you raise will help us make sure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

3 3 things to remember You don t have to be an expert crafter Never crafted before? No problem. Crafternoon is as simple as getting together and creating something. It could be sewing, painting, papercraft or even woodwork. Whatever takes your fancy. Hold the Crafternoon that s right for you Feel free to start small by inviting one or two close friends for a catch-up and a cuppa, and try out a few crafts together. You can always go bigger next time! It s about having fun Have a go, make a mess, and don t worry too much about the finished product.

4 My CrafternoonChecklist Stick this checklist on your fridge and tick it off as you go along. Make the decision to raise money for Mind Sign up for my Crafternoon pack Organise my crafts It can be as simple as mug painting, card making or something more traditional like knitting. Think about what your guests want to do and what you d enjoy best. Pick a date and time We ve found that Saturday afternoons are the most popular, but Crafternoons can be held at any time of the day or night. Why not tie it into something you re doing with friends or family already? Once you have your date planned, let the Mind team know so that you can get the best possible support in making your Crafternoon a success. Need some craft-spiration? Check out our crafty templates and suggested suppliers list at mind.org.uk/craftcupboard Invite my guests Use the invites and poster in this pack or set up an event on Facebook and share it with all of your friends. Don t worry if you ve only got a few people coming, you re still making a difference to Mind. Choose a venue Most people hold their Crafternoon at home. However if you did want to use a different venue then try a cafe, pub or community hall. Create a buzz by sharing updates leading up to your Crafternoon on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Use #Crafternoon

5 Want more s? Drop us a line at crafternoon@mind.org.uk Hold my Crafternoon Decorate your space using the balloons, banner, and collection box in your pack. And most importantly have fun! Keep a list of ingredients and label everything in case anyone is allergic to something. Visit food.gov.uk if you re unsure. Extra ways to fundraise Holding a raffle can be a fun addition to your Crafternoon. For more info on holding a raffle drop us an at crafternoon@mind.org.uk The Great Crafty Cake Off To make it more interesting and to get your guests to help out with providing refreshments, why not hold a bake off? Or you can always provide refreshments and ask for extra donations. Send in my donations to Mind Join our Facebook group for heaps of inspiration and support from other Crafternooners at bit.ly/crafternoonfb Need some help? Confused about fundraising, need some help with organising, or have any other questions? Give us a call on

6 How to send in your donation By post Fill in your donation form with cheques or your credit or debit card details (please do not send cash). Make sure to include your name and address so we know the money came from you. Put everything in the freepost envelope included in your pack and pop it in the post. Over the phone Call our Supporter Relations team on to make a credit or debit card payment. Online Donate on our website at mind.org.uk/donate, and remember to include Crafternoon in your reference How you re making a difference could offer a lifeline to someone in desperate need of support by letting the Mind Infoline team answer their call. could help us campaign for better access to talking therapies, crisis care and other essential mental health services. could keep Elefriends, our online support community, running for one hour.

7 In 2016/ m times our information was accessed 76,323 queries answered by our helplines 107,607 people accessing peer support through Elefriends, Friends in Need and Mindfunded networks If you need mental health support or information Online: mind.org.uk/information-support Mind Infoline: , 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday SMS: Mind brought me back from the edge. Without them, I don t know how I would ve found a way out.

8 Thank you so much for holding a Crafternoon for Mind. Every penny you raise is making a difference in helping make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. For more information or support please contact the Crafternoon Team crafternoon@mind.org.uk mind.org.uk/crafternoon Join us on Facebook f bit.ly/crafternoonfb Follow us on Twitter #crafternoon Crafternoon Team Broadway Stratford London E15 4BQ Mind is a registered charity No