The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has donated £75,000 to RSABI to support the mental health work done by the charity.
The funding will be used to support several initiatives, including Mental Health First Aid training. This is delivered by former Royal Marines at IED Training Solutions and is aimed at farmers and frontline workers to help them speak to someone they suspect is struggling.
More than 800 people have undergone training since the initiative launched two years ago.
Chris McVey, RSABI’s welfare manager, said: “We are extremely grateful to have received this funding which will allow us to continue to deliver our Mental Health First Aid training.
“Analysis of feedback from course attendees shows that eight out of 10 rated the training overall as outstanding which is hugely encouraging and reflects the professionalism and knowledge of the IED team delivering the training.”
Jim McLaren MBE, chair of the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, commented: “The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust is pleased to be able to support the tireless work of RSABI and, in particular, the Mental Health First Aid and suicide prevention work being undertaken which is much-needed and has the potential to bring significant long-term benefits to the farming community.”
