At Trowbridge Users Group, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Community Group Award at the BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards 2025! 🎉
This incredible recognition highlights the impact of our mental health support work in Trowbridge and the surrounding Wiltshire area. These awards celebrate individuals and groups who go the extra mile to support their communities through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy — and we’re proud to be among the final four in the Community Group category.
With hundreds of nominations received, being named a finalist is an amazing achievement for our dedicated team of volunteers, service users, and supporters. It’s a testament to the strength of our peer support model, which empowers individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to support each other in a safe, welcoming environment.
Why This Matters for Mental Health in Trowbridge
Mental health remains a pressing concern across the UK, and our work focuses on providing community-based support that’s accessible, non-judgmental, and rooted in empathy. Whether through drop-in sessions, peer-led discussions, or advocacy efforts, our mission has always been to make mental health support in Trowbridge more available and inclusive.
Being shortlisted for this award amplifies the importance of grassroots mental health initiatives and shines a light on how peer support can change lives.
Join Us in Celebrating!
The winner will be announced at the BBC awards ceremony on Sunday, 14th September 2025 at Bowood Hotel and Spa, near Chippenham. No matter the outcome, we’re incredibly proud to represent the Trowbridge mental health support community on this platform.
🙏 A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us — this recognition belongs to all of you.
📌 Want to learn more about the Make a Difference Awards?
Visit the official BBC page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3M4QTQxVtH3z7nbyZjDDS4p/make-a-difference-awards
Stay connected with us and explore how you can get involved in promoting better mental health support in Trowbridge:
👉 Visit our website
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