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We’ve got something new coming to YMM — our very own podcast!

We’re creating a series of conversations that will give you a chance to hear more about YMM, the people behind our work and, most importantly, the young people and communities we support.

Our first podcast features Eliza, who shares her own story and talks about her experience with YMM.

We’re really excited to share it with you and hope it will give you a different insight into the people, experiences and stories behind our work.

The first episode is coming soon… so watch this space! 

We’re delighted to announce that YMM has been shortlisted for Charity of the Year at the Stratford Herald Business and Tourism Awards 2026 ! It’s wonderful to see our work supporting young people across our local communities recognised in this way. We’re incredibly proud of our team, mentors, volunteers and supporters who help make our free, one-to-one mentoring possible for schools and young people. Thank you to everyone who continues to support YMM! 

We’re so proud of our amazing founder, Sue, and her daughter, Ella, who along with a team from Procure4 (for whom we are their charity of the year), and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd (who Sue works for), ran the Stratford upon Avon 10K and Half Marathon last week and raised a fabulous £1,842! This money will go towards our mentoring service which we offer to local schools free of charge.

Sue said ‘the weather was thankfully very much in our favour for the Stratford-upon-Avon 10k & Half Marathon on Sun 27th October, following the enforced cancellation, due to flooding, of the original run on 29th September.

Huge thanks to to those who joined both myself on the 10k and my eldest daughter Ella on the half marathon – three of my colleagues at Aston Martin, three of our lovely friends at Procure4 (we’re their 2024 Charity of the Year) and Rory, the father of one of our fantastic 2024 teenage channel swimmers. The atmosphere and support from the crowds was fantastic and we managed to raise almost £2,000.’

It’s wonderful to see local organisation and communities get involved with supporting and fundraising for us! If you’re interested on working with us or partnering for charity of the year, we’d love to hear from you!

Young Minds Matter (YMM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nikki Rimmington as Chief Executive Officer.

YMM is a fast-growing, dynamic and forward-thinking charity that supports young people’s mental health by providing 1:1 mentors free-of-charge to schools and by creating young people’s initiatives to make mental health and well-being a positive feature of their educational and life experience.

Nikki has been working with YMM since January 2024 to develop the strategic direction and operational plan and brings extensive experience of strategy, planning, finance and operations gained through her 25-year career of working in industry and consultancy. As CEO, Nikki’s responsibilities will include strategic planning and leadership, oversight of the day-to-day operations and governance.