Basildon Mind Charity Shop

01/06/2026

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to every single volunteer who helps make Basildon Mind what it is. 💙

From the friendly voices on our helpline providing support and arranging referrals, to our amazing volunteers at the Human Kind Café creating a welcoming and supportive space for our community — your kindness and dedication make a real difference every day.

Thank you to our volunteer and student counsellors who give their time and skills to support people through difficult moments, and to all of our behind-the-scenes volunteers working across admin, IT, fundraising, social media, policies and procedures, those who volunteer for fundraising events, and so much more.

We are also incredibly grateful to our trustees, chair, treasurer, secretary, and our fantastic charity shop volunteers, whose hard work helps keep our charity running and growing.

It truly takes a community of caring people to support a community, and we are so lucky to have so many passionate individuals involved in our small charity. Because of you, we are able to continue providing vital support, wellbeing activities, and safe spaces for people across our local community.

To every volunteer, thank you for the amazing work you do all year round. Your time, compassion, energy, and commitment never go unnoticed, and we simply couldn’t do it without you. 💙

21/05/2026

Please be advised we are closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
So if you need Adventure Island or
Sea life tickets please come in and get them before Monday.

Adventure Island -£18

Sea life £12

Adventure Island UK
Basildon Mind

20/05/2026

🥽How could Virtual Reality help me with my mental wellbeing?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that creates fully immersive environments, where you can interact with a virtual world as if you were physically present in it.

It provides a soothing setting where you can explore techniques like mindfulness, breath control, and reframing in a practical interactive way - without the pressure of talking to someone else, and allowing you to progress at your own pace.

That’s why we’re excited to bring you a groundbreaking new VR mindfulness-based programme from Tend, available at Basildon Mind. Designed by mental health experts and created by digital artists, Tend is a unique experience that is helping people across the UK. Book your spot now!
Across eight 45-minute sessions, you’ll gain mindfulness basics, breathing techniques, thought noticing and more - all aimed at easing stress and managing anxious thoughts. With no GP referral needed and each weekly session just £25, you can start Tend VR immediately.

Interested?
- You can start with a free introductory session to get familiar with VR, and see if this is right for you
- Continuing the course costs just £25 per session, with each weekly session taking place at – Basildon Mind at a time that best suits you.
- You can find out more by clicking the link in our bio, calling us on 01268 284130 or emailing us at [email protected]

Gain practical tools for your mental wellbeing with Tend at Basildon Mind

12/05/2026

Come and see us Basildon Mind Charity Shop for à look at our new Tend Vr service

12/05/2026

We are outside Basildon Mind Charity Shop until 2pm to promote our new Tend VR

Would you like to try our new Tend VR service?
We’ll be at our charity shop on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving you the chance to experience this innovative form of therapy and see if it’s right for you. There’s absolutely no pressure—just come along and give it a go.

🗓 Tuesday 12th May - 11am - 2pm
🗓 Wednesday 13th May - 11am - 1pm
📍Location - Basildon Mind Charity Shop, 37 East Walk, Basildon, SS14 1HA

10/05/2026

Good Luck to Dave, who at the age of 83 years of age, is starting his sponsored 50 Mile cycle today to raise money for Basildon Mind.

We wish you the best of luck and thank you and all those who have donated so far. If you wish to donate and support Dave on his journey, please visit - https://basmind.enthuse.com/pf/dave

All money raised goes towards our low cost counselling services and wellbeing activities.

02/05/2026

Basildon Mind Charity Shop will be closed Bank Holiday Monday.

We are open 10-4 Sunday.
Come and have a browse in the shop.
We have a whole large rail of summer dresses at just £2!!
They are not below standard, we have excess stock so can offer them at this amazing price.
There are some amazing dresses up for grabs.
We also have our popular £1 rail full of bargains and refreshed daily.
Also ladies trousers at half price !
Come and have a look and top up your summer wardrobe.
Basildon Mind

01/05/2026

NEW WELLBEING WALK !!
Starting this Saturday.

We are very excited to announce a new monthly Wellbeing Walk in partnership with Essex Wildlife Trust

This walk will run once a month (Every 4th Saturday of the month). The funded walks will be led by an Essex Wildlife Trust Ranger who will point out and speak about the local wildlife and nature reserve. A Basildon Mind counsellor will support the walk.

- 75 Minute Walk led by Ranger
- Followed by 45 minutes of refreshments and chat at the Langdon Nature Reserve Discovery Park.

The first walk is to take place this Saturday at 10am at Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6EJ.

We look forward to seeing you there : )

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Want to try a pioneering virtual reality VR mindfulness-based tool for low mood and anxiety - for free?

Following a successful trial with Tend VR Tend last year, we’re delighted to launch this innovative mindfulness course for all eligible service users 🎉
Tend is a structured virtual reality programme designed to help you break free from negative thinking patterns.

Using a VR headset (provided by Mind), you’ll be immersed in a calm, focused environment that helps you manage low mood and anxiety. Across eight 45-minute sessions, you’ll gain practical, evidence-based techniques to manage negative thoughts and reduce stress in your day-to-day life - without the pressure of talking to someone else, and allowing you to progress at your own pace.

We know that if you haven't tried VR before (most people haven’t!) you might not want to commit - so we’re offering a free introductory session so you can get familiar with VR, and see if it works for you, with no referral required
If you like it and want more, continuing the course costs just £25 per session. Plus you’ll also receive free access to Tend’s mobile app, offering short mindfulness practices and breathing exercises to support you between sessions.

Interested?
📝 You can book a free intro session or find out more by visiting www.basmind.org/counselling contacting us on 01268 284130 or via email at [email protected]
📽️ You can watch a short video on our website or page about the course to see what it’s all about.

Gain practical tools for your mental wellbeing with Tend at Basildon Mind