Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) Charity, EPUT Charitable Funds, is an independent NHS charity supporting local mental health services across Essex.
The charity raises money to support people using EPUT’s mental health and community services across Essex. Donations help fund projects, activities, equipment and improvements that aren’t covered by NHS funding, helping to create better experiences for people using our services, their families and our staff.
Why your support matters
Your donations help EPUT Charitable Funds provide extra support for people using our services. From creating welcoming spaces and funding activities to providing equipment and supporting new ideas, this support can help make people’s experience of care more positive.
🌿 Better spaces
Help create welcoming gardens and spaces where people can relax, recover and feel more at ease.
🎵 Extra support
Help fund activities such as music therapy and other experiences that support people’s wellbeing.
🎨 Equipment and activities
Help provide equipment and activities that can make someone’s time in our services more positive.
💙 New ideas
Help us try new ways of improving care for people using EPUT services.
See where your support goes
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| Creating spaces to feel at home Find out how charitable funding has helped create therapy gardens for people using our services. | Supporting wellbeing through music Discover how music therapy can make a difference to people’s experience of care. | Making everyday moments better See how charitable funding has provided equipment and activities for people using our services. |
How would you like to support us?
💙 Donate
Every donation, big or small, can help improve care and people’s experience of our services.
🏃 Fundraise for us
Take on a challenge, organise an event or create your own fundraiser.
💜 Remember someone
Make a lasting difference by remembering EPUT Charity in your will or making a donation in someone’s memory.
Find out more →
Get involved
Fancy taking on a challenge?
You don’t need to take part in a big event to fundraise for EPUT Charity. Whether you’re running, walking, baking, organising a coffee morning, workplace challenge or your own fundraising event, every effort makes a difference.
Take a look at some of the events coming up, or get in touch with us if you have your own fundraising idea. We’re here to help you get started and can send you a fundraising pack.
| Date | Event | How to get involved |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 7 November 2026 | Essex Nuclear Fallout Race | Book your place today |
| Thursday, 6 February 2027 | Time to Talk Day | Contact us to help plan your event |
| Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May 2027 | Essex Nuclear Rush Race | Book your place today |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | Colchester Stampede 10K | Book your place today |
| April 2027 | London Marathon ballot opens | Enter ballot to be selected for a place in the London Marathon 2028 |
| July 2027 | NHS Big Tea | Contact us to help plan your event |
Information about our charity
EPUT Charitable Funds is an independent NHS charity supporting local mental health services across Essex.
The charity is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for charitable tax reliefs and Gift Aid. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission under Charity Registration Number 1053793.
Registered address:
Thurrock Community Hospital
Thameside House
Long Lane
Grays
Essex
RM16 2PX


