Words by Blyth Brentnall
A record store in East London held a purpose-driven gig on Saturday - all for a good cause.
The exciting event raised funds for the life-saving services of the mental health charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).
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Performers included Floodlights, Human Interest, and singer-songwriter Hatchie.
Hundreds of tickets sold at £8.20 each, with all proceeds going to the charity.
But that’s not all…
Rough Trade customers and music fans can keep the funds flowing by donating in-store and online.
By donating just £3 you can fund ten conversations via WhatsApp, each of which could potentially save someone’s life.
“Music plays such an important part in so many lives and we’re delighted to become the legendary Rough Trade’s first official charity partner,” said Simon Gunning, Chief Executive at CALM.
“More people than ever are turning to CALM for support and advice. To put that into context, in 2022 we had over 3 million minutes of potentially lifesaving calls via our helpline and webchat services, and this year we are helping even more people. But we can’t do that alone.”
Simon hopes the support from Rough Trade will “make a real difference to people’s lives”, allowing them to continue offering vital services to anyone who is struggling.
You can support CALM via Rough Trade’s website or directly via their donations page.
Charity check-in
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Mind. An organisation offering a wide range of advice, support and other services. Support them here.
Young Minds. They focus on educating young people about mental health and ensuring they have an adult to listen to them. Find out more here.
United For Global Mental Health. This organisation is working hard to unite people for young people's mental health around the world. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health and Wellbeing.
