Businesses invited to abseil down council building to raise money for mental health charity

Businesses in Stockport are being invited to abseil down Stockport Council’s Stopford House building to raise money for local mental health charity, Beacon Counselling.

The charity was selected by Cllr Dean Fitzpatrick to be the Mayor’s Charity during his tenure in the role, and is asking businesses to nominate a colleague to take part in the abseil on 17th April as part of his fundraising for counselling provider.

Less adventurous businesses can also participate in the Stockport Business Quiz 2021 to support Beacon Counselling.

Team entries will compete against other businesses in an online quizzing evening followed by a small auction and hosted by High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Eamonn O’Neal, on Thursday 25^th March from 7pm.

Participating businesses are asked to make a suggestion donation of £100 with their entry to support Beacon Counselling, a Stockport based mental health charity that is responding to the mental health crisis and working to improve mental health, resilience, and well-being through counselling, group support, targeted projects, and volunteering.

Cllr Dean Fitzpatrick, Mayor of Stockport said

This is an exciting opportunity to join me in my fundraising efforts, in aid of an incredible cause that supports people suffering with mental and emotional distress.

“The effects of Covid-19 has brought upheaval and uncertainty to all our lives; nationally there is evidence of an emerging mental health crisis. Through isolation and stress, a lot of people are struggling right now, with depression, anxiety, bereavement & loss, and through very tough economic circumstances. There has never been a more important time to focus on mental health, ensuring people can be resilient – Beacon is a critical part of this urgent response, for the people of Stockport.”

To nominate a team for the Stockport Business Quiz of 2021, donate a gift for the auction or to participate in the abseil you can register your interest at the Mayor’s office on 0161 474 3300 or via email.

Businesses and individuals can otherwise join the Mayor of Stockport in his campaign to raise funds for Beacon Counselling by simply sending a donation via his Virgin Money Giving page.

The latest government rules indicate that the abseil event is hopeful; on the day of the abseil it will comply with the law and the advice of Council Officers.