This time of the year can prove very difficult for those experiencing mental health issues. For those who are struggling with their mental health, and are needing help, please see the list below of organisations open over the Christmas period who can provide information on services and information to access support. These organisations are for […]
Looking after another with a mental health condition can be tough. As a carer it tends to leave little room for time outside of caring. For many, becoming a carer of a loved one can mean the caring role becoming a carers full time job. To introduce some reprieve for those caring for a loved […]
Growing up at home, we were surrounded by food; Mum would bake Rock Cakes for when we got home from school and when we visited Dad’s restaurant we would be served big bowls of noodles or hot chicken soup and a crusty cob (‘roll’ if you live outside of Leicester). Every occasion was accentuated by […]
Knock, knock…it’s an hilarious charity comedy night in aid of Lamp! It’s no joke, we’re putting on a night of fun and laughter and we’d love you to come along. You’ll have to buy a ticket of course, but at just a tenner you can bring a mate or two, too. In fact, we think a […]
In recent years, mental health awareness has grown substantially. Through television ads, newspaper articles, social media posts and most importantly, in every day conversation, mental health has become a topic that has everyone’s attention – and rightly so. The statistic of 1 in 4 individuals experiencing a mental health issue, is shared far and wide. […]
With Christmas around the corner, have you thought about ways that you can positively impact your community during this season of giving and goodwill? On the 20th December 2019, Lamp are celebrating Christmas by hosting a Christmas Knitwear Day, and we would love for you to get involved! During winter, the drop in temperature, the […]
Wow! What a night! Lamp’s Gala dinner on Wednesday evening (Nov 20th) was a wonderful celebration of kindness, the support of so many local businesses and of course 30 years of our charity. It was fantastic to be able to thank a host of businesses across the county for their support by holding a glittering […]
Getting out into nature, being close to water, and gentle exercise has been proven to be good for your mental wellbeing. So, we have collaborated with a local charity to positively impact members of the community. Canal and River Trust have linked with Lamp and Mindfulness Leicester to provide short walks along the River Soar. […]
On Thursday 10th October, we were visited by Daniel Du Heaume at the Canal and River Trust. The Canal and River Trust are a charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways. They are working with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform canals and rivers into spaces where […]
As a independent charity, we rely on much of our funding to come from donations and fundraising. This allows us to continue to carry out services, help and support to those local to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our personal aim is to give those within our community the help and support they need, and so, […]
