The Big Track for Base 51

Did you know - young people in the UK have higher mental health needs than ever. 1 in 6 young people in England (aged 5 to 16) experienced a mental health problem in 2020, up from 1 in 9 in 2017. Not supporting young people who are struggling has huge detrimental effects on their whole lives.

So to raise awareness for young people’s mental health, we’re inviting you to take part in the The Big Track for Base 51 mental health walk! Come and join us on Thursday 5th September - it’s a great way boost your own mental health and have some team bonding/volunteering hours too!

Why the 5th September? It’s the International Day of Charity!

The Big Track 10 miles and will take around 3 hours! Starting at 10am from near the Train Station, we’ll walk along the Trent to Beeston Marina and then back to the city centre via the Canal (route attached). Wearing Blue or Red on the walk is encouraged! 

At Base 51 we offer a range of counselling for young people, including specialist counselling for those who have been through violent crime or have been, or are at risk of being, criminal or sexually exploited. Our Youth Club and OutBurst LGBTQIA+ groups also provide great support for mental health by giving young people a place to make new friends and chat to our amazing Youth Workers! 

Sign up by emailing [email protected], or registering on our website. We’re asking for a donation per person walking to our GoFundMe to help support Base 51’s mental health services for 11-25 year olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. https://gofund.me/90b929c6