Stigma around male mental health has inspired a team of prestige car technicians to embark on a year of raising cash and awareness.
Leading independent service centre Star Tech has announced a new partnership with local mental health charity Dorset Mind.
The Poole-based centre, which specialises in prestige German cars, will spend 2020 raising money, spreading awareness and working in partnership with the charity, which has been supporting people in Dorset with mental health challenges since 1946.
The company will be holding events, including a special open day this spring, collecting donations, and has pledged to donate a set amount to Dorset Mind for every invoice fulfilled across the next 12 months.
Not only that, Star Tech will also be training staff in mental health awareness and sharing information about Dorset Mind at its service centre and via its website and social media platforms.
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a diagnosable mental health problem each year, and while headway is being made to tackle the taboo, too often they don’t get the help they need in time.
Matt Peacock, Managing Director of Star Tech said:
“Dorset Mind does inspirational work in the local community, and we are so pleased to support them in that. This partnership is not just about raising vital funds, but also about raising awareness and challenging the stigma which sadly still exists around mental health.
“It is so important that we talk about mental health and wellbeing openly – especially as men. We want to start conversations, within the team, with clients, and the wider community.”
Marianne Storey, Chief Executive of Dorset Mind said:
“We are delighted that Matt and the Star Tech team have chosen to support us this year. Their generosity and effort will help us to continue to provide support in our communities. Our services are vital – they genuinely can save lives and our education programmes teach better understanding of mental ill health issues, banish stigma and promote mental wellbeing at schools and in the workplace.”
Star Tech is the leading independent service centre in Poole in Dorset, specialising in repairs and servicing for prestige car including Mercedes, BMW, Mini and Smart. Its expert technicians have a wealth of experience and offer a competitively priced superior service.
To learn more about Star Tech visit: https://www.star-tech.co.uk/
To learn more about Dorset Mind visit: https://dorsetmind.uk/