At Sandland Packaging, we believe in supporting causes that truly make a difference. This year, the notorious Wolverhampton 10K (Hosted By RunThrough) took place on Sunday 23rd March 2025 and was not just as a fitness challenge but it was a commitment to raising awareness for mental health. Our chosen charity, MIND, does incredible work in providing support, advocacy, and resources for those facing mental health challenges and we wanted to make a difference and spread awareness of our slogan for this campaign: IT’S GOOD TO TALK!
Wolverhampton 10K – Sunday 23rd March 2025
The race started at Molineux Stadium on a wet but refreshing morning, heading downhill along the A449 before levelling out through Wolverhampton. Gentle inclines led back via scenic West Park, with a final push to finish at Molineux—despite the rain, it was still a great day for a run and an ideal course for personal bests.
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generosity of our staff across the entire company, friends, families, and wider community, we raised over £1,000 including GiftAid for MIND! This money will help fund vital services such as crisis support, mental health programs, and advocacy work, ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone. Our goal was to do one better than last year and raise £500, we are delighted to say we have doubled our donation goal and smashed our targets.
An Incredible Fundraising Achievement across the board
A huge thank you to everyone who supported, donated, shared and encouraged our fundraising efforts the whole way! Your generous contributions have made a real impact, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of such a compassionate and giving community. Without everyone being united, this would not be possible.
Why Mental Health and Talking Matters
Mental health affects all aspects of our lives, from how we think and feel to how we interact with others. By opening up and talking about mental health, we help break the stigma, encourage people to seek help, and create a more understanding society. We found the Wolverhampton 10K in 2024 and think it is an excellent opportunity to fundraise and shine a light on these important conversations and help raise much-needed funds for mental health support.
Results
A huge congratulations to our runners for their incredible performances at the Wolves10K!
🏅 Kieron Stoker led the way, finishing first among our team with an impressive 48-minute time (sub-50)—beating last year’s result and setting a new personal best!
🎉 Jake Francis completed his first official 10K in an excellent 52 minutes (sub-55), while George Garvey also smashed his first 10K, finishing in 53 minutes (sub-55).
💪 Mark Amyes was also setting pace with George crossing the line just seconds after!
Thank you all
A huge congratulations to our runners for their incredible performances at the Wolves10K! Sandland Packaging would like to thank everybody involved in taking part in this event for an incredible cause, it has been a fantastic effort across the board.
The Wolverhampton 10K was a fantastic opportunity to support MIND, a charity close to many hearts, doing life-changing work for mental health. I’m thrilled to see the company, friends, family, and even strangers come together for such an important cause.
As a strong believer in positivity and the power of conversation, I chose “It’s Good to Talk” as the event’s slogan—one I hope people remember in times of crisis. – Jake Francis
How You Can Continue to Help
Even though the race is over, our commitment to mental health doesn’t stop here. You can still make a difference by:
✅ Donating – Every contribution helps fund vital mental health services.
✅ Raising Awareness – Keep the conversation going and help end the stigma.
✅ Supporting Loved Ones – A listening ear can make all the difference.
Once again, thank you to the entire Sandland Packaging community for your generosity and support. Together, we’ve taken another step toward better mental health for all!
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINES – SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. There are many resources available to provide help, guidance, and support. Below, you’ll find links to trusted organisations, including MIND, that offer advice, helplines, and information to support your well-being.
Mind support line: Call Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
They are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Samaritans: You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:
– Call 116 123 (free from any phone)
– Call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day)
– Email jo@samaritans.org
– Visit some branches in person
Samaritans is there for anyone who wants to talk.
SANEline: If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.
You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you’re affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Shout: If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Papyrus HOPELINE UK: If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Nightline: If you’re a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
Switchboard: If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
C.A.L.L: If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text ‘help’ followed by a question to 81066.
Helplines Partnership: For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. If you’re outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
NHS 111 – urgent mental health helpline: You can contact NHS 111 any time to access support for your health. To get urgent mental health support, call 111 and select option 2.
Visit the NHS 111 England and NHS 111 Wales websites to learn more, including other ways to get support.
