Working with Schools, Colleges & Universities
We are always delighted to be invited in to schools, colleges and universities to talk to students and parents about our services and also how to support their own mental health.
How we can partner together to make a difference
*Freshers’ Fairs: Invite us along to showcase our free support services
*We’ll work with you on your First Give project – invite us in to talk to your students about MFT.
*Fundraising: Partner with us for a meaningful cause—we can help with ideas, promotion, and set up your fundraising page
A Reminder About Our Free, Accessible Support (16+)
Many of our services are free, easy to access and available with no waiting lists for anyone aged 16+ registered with a Surrey GP. No referral is needed – just sign up online.
Our Community Connections service offers:
*Bi-weekly young people games group
*Autism and LGBTQ+ peer support groups
*Bereavement support
*Wellbeing activities like yoga, art, football and more (in person and online)
Safe Haven (Epsom)
We run a Safe Haven in Epsom, open every evening of the year from 6–11pm for anyone in crisis. Support is also available virtually.
Support for Parents & Carers
We also offer a Parenting Support Group – helping parents connect, share experiences and learn how best to support their child’s mental health.
Is your school involved in The First Give project? We can help you!
For schools taking part in the social responsibility and citizenship project, First Give, let us help you when it comes to choosing a local charity to research.
In the last 4 years we’ve been involved in the First Give project on a number of occasions. We’ve been invited in to local state and independent schools to talk about MFT and the work we do. The First Give project is an excellent learning tool for school years 8-10 to learn about citizenship and social responsibility.
If your school is taking part in the programme and would like to know more about MFT, then please do contact us. We can tell you about how our charity works, the history of our charity, how we support our Surrey community and the positive outcomes we have. We can also help you with any marketing and design your students might need for the project, or help with some fundraising ideas and we can also help you with the presentation and presenting tips for the final judging day.
We’re proud to say that students at Therfield School in Leatherhead have twice won the end of project prize of £1,000 for MFT (in 2023 and 2026). Congrats to them!
Please contact Biba, our fundraising officer, on biba@maryfrancestrust.org.uk for more information and to organise a date when she can come in and speak to your students.
Keen to find out more?
If you would like to hear more about how we work with our local schools, businesses and community groups, please contact Biba, our Fundraising Officer, on 07877 846392 or at biba@maryfrancestrust.org.uk