Stronger together: Dorset Mind joins Solent Mind
Discover tips from Dorset Mind on how to help primary-aged children navigate back-to-school anxiety, recognise subtle behavioural changes, and ease the transition back into a structured daily routine.
Introducing Dorset Mind’s First Chatty Bench
Liam’s Bench has officially arrived at Furzy Cliff in Weymouth, bringing colour, comfort and a gentle encouragement to talk about mental health. Created in partnership with Dorset Tea and beautifully designed by local artist Helena Chessher, the bench is part of our growing Chatty Bench project.
It’s Local Minds’ Week!
Love Your Local Mind! August 4th – 10th 2025 is Local Minds’ Week! Here at Dorset Mind, we are an independent charity run by local people. Every penny raised locally, is spent locally. This means when you support us, you’re helping your friends, family, and neighbours right here.
Waterside Holiday Group raises £17,657 for Dorset Mind
Waterside Holiday Group is proud to share the results of its 2024 fundraising efforts, raising £34,864 in support of two incredible local charities: Dorset Mind and Weldmar Hospice care.
NEW Partnership with Dorset Tea!
Dorset Mind is delighted to share that we are partnering with Dorset Tea. The partnership aims to create a community where living with and talking about mental health becomes acceptable for everyone.
ANNOUNCED: New Access Wellbeing Partnership
Dorset Mind is delighted to announce a new five-year contract to deliver wellbeing hubs in North Dorset. The charity will work in partnership with Dorset Healthcare, BCHA, The Lantern, Help & Care and Harmony as part of the cross-county offer of transformational wellbeing support for adults.
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind announce NEW Trustees
Dorset Mind Welcomes New Trustees and Co-Chairs as their focus turns to calling on community and businesses to get involved this World Mental Health Day 2024.
Introducing our Gala Ball Sponsors
We’re are excited to announced our sponsors for our ‘Empowering Minds’ Gala Ball on October 26th! Thank you to, KGAL Consulting Engineers who will be sponsoring our auction, to Mercedes-Benz of Poole who will be sponsoring our gift bags and to Auris Ear Care for providing our backdrop.
NEW Partnership with The West Hants Club!
Dorset Mind is delighted to share that we are partnering with The West Hants Club, a fantastic compliment to our stable of valued partners and a recognition of the important link between physical activity and emotional wellbeing.
Dorset Mind Announces The ‘Empowering Minds’ Gala Ball!
Join us at the Marsham Court Hotel on 24th October for a luxurious gala ball to raise both vital funds AND awareness of our services. We're aiming to encourage local businesses, education and passionate people to come together and help us provide critical mental health and wellbeing services for people in Dorset.