South Kent Mind’s First Dip for Mind Raises Over £5,500!

On Sunday 26th April 2026, South Kent Mind hosted our first-ever Dip for Mind sponsored sea dip at Sunny Sands in Folkestone, bringing together over 50 brave participants for a chilly morning of fundraising and community spirit!

Despite the cold water, our fantastic dippers took the plunge to raise vital funds and awareness for local mental health support. Together, they raised an incredible £5,500+, with every pound going directly towards supporting South Kent Mind’s services across the local community.

The event was made possible thanks to the generosity and support of local businesses, volunteers and supporters. A special thank you goes to Amdell Ltd for sponsoring the event, Kirsty Hogben  for partnering with us, and Folkestone Rescue for helping to keep everyone safe on the day.

We would also like to thank everyone who took part, donated, volunteered or came along to cheer from the beach!

Your support helped make our first Dip for Mind a fantastic success, and we hope to see even more people taking the plunge next year!