Our Group Our Services News Careers Contact Us Branch Search see all news Html.Raw(Model.Title) Connells Group Connells Group 2021-10-11 News / 11 Oct 2021 Connells Group embarks on 10 mile charity challenge Leading estate agency and property services provider Connells Group has raised over £12,000 for its corporate charity partner Mind by organising a 10 mile walk between two of its head office locations. The event, which coincided with World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, saw a team of over 80 colleagues walk or run 10 miles along the Grand Union Canal – from Cumbria House in Leighton Buzzard to Countrywide House in Milton Keynes. As well as being an opportunity to raise essential funds to support Mind in the fight for better mental health, the event brought together teams from across both Connells and Countrywide and, for some, the first time to catch up with colleagues in person safely since the start of the pandemic. Connells Group CEO David Livesey, says: “Well done and thank you to all those who walked, ran, volunteered and donated to our challenge. It was a fantastic day bringing everyone together for such a worthwhile cause. We feel this is an important year in particular to support and promote mental wellbeing given the past 18 months – and the day certainly proved just the tonic being out in the fresh air and seeing many colleagues. This has been our first significant charity event since the pandemic and we look forward to many more to come.” Emma Ishan, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Mind said: “We’re so thankful to the teams from Connells Group for completing their 10 miles for Mind challenge on World Mental Health Day. The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the nation’s mental health, especially for those of us with existing mental health problems, and it is vital that everyone has access to the right support, advice and information when they need it. The money raised by Connells Group will enable us to continue to provide support so that no one has to face their mental health problem alone.” Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. A very special thank you goes to the following businesses who supported the event either through donating or supplying resources for the day: Agency Express, Apogee, Coach Kelly, Kremer Signs, Morrisons Leighton Buzzard, Office Team, SCC, Softcat PLC, Ian Chapman at Sópers House and Twin Technology. For more information about Mind visit the website at www.mind.org.uk or to make donation to the company’s fundraising, visit: www.justgiving.com/team/ConnellstoCountrywide10milesforMind Highlights of the event are available here: Contact our press office: If you require more information, do get in touch with the press office. 01525 218536 press.office@connellsgroup.co.uk Cumbria House 16-20 Hockliffe Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1GN We use cookies to make our site work and to continuously improve it. You can control these by clicking 'cookie preferences'. cookie preferences accept all cookies follow us on LinkedIn follow us on Twitter © Copyright Connells Group 2021 Legal Notices Required Disclosures (inc. Modern Slavery Act Statement) Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Coronavirus Update Connells Group describes companies and brands within the Connells Limited group of companies. Connells Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 3187394. Registered Office is Cumbria House, 16-20 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1GN. VAT Registration Number is 500 2481 05. For activities relating to regulated mortgages and non-investment insurance contracts, Connells Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Connells Limited’s Financial Services Register number is 302221.