Support is at the heart of what we do, not just for our clients, but for our community too. That’s why some of our team will be taking on the 10K Run at the Colchester Stampede on Sunday 17 May 2026, raising money for Mid and North East Essex Mind.
This year marks our fourth time sponsoring and running in support of Mid and North East Essex Mind, and we’re proud to be back on the starting line once again.
Supporting Mid and North East Essex Mind
Mental health affects every workplace, every family, and every community. For many people, the right support at the right time can be life-changing. Mid and North East Essex Mind is an independent local charity working to make sure nobody has to face their problem alone.
By choosing to run for Mind again this year, we’re helping shine a light on mental health, and doing something practical to help fund the services that local people rely on.
What the Colchester Stampede is all about (and why we love it)
The Colchester Stampede is a brilliant community event, a day that brings people together around a shared goal: raising money for a great cause while taking on a rewarding challenge.
For our team, it’s more than “just” a race. It’s a chance to show our support, represent our values, improve our own wellbeing, and do something that genuinely matters outside of the day-to-day. And yes, it’s a 10K Run, so the training is real.
Meet the team
Our runners for 2026 are Owen, Ben, Ryan, Adam, Chris, Jacob and David, and they’ll be putting the miles in to help fund vital local mental health services. They each have their own reason for taking part, but they all share the same aim: to show support for better mental health across Mid and North East Essex.
Training for a 10K isn’t always glamorous. There are early starts, rainy runs, tired legs, and the constant temptation to skip “just this one session”. But every run completed is a reminder of why they’re doing it, to raise funds and awareness for people who need it.
How your support helps
When you donate, share, or talk about this event, you’re doing more than helping us hit a fundraising target, you’re helping local mental health support reach more people.
Your support can help in a few simple ways:
1) Donate (even a small amount helps)
Every contribution adds up and helps Mid and North East Essex Mind continue its work.
2) Share the campaign
A quick share can reach someone who’s been meaning to donate, or someone who cares deeply about mental health and wants to help.
3) Encourage conversation
Talking openly about mental health at work helps reduce stigma.
Our fourth year of support and why we keep coming back
We’ve been involved with this event for several years, and it’s become something we genuinely look forward to. Last year we shared an update during the 2025 run-up that the team had raised £820, so lets see if we can beat that this year.
Coming back for a fourth year isn’t about repeating ourselves, it’s about doubling down on something we believe in: showing up, putting effort in, and offering support where it counts.
➡️ OUR JUSTGIVING LINK FOR MIND: TechWyse Team fundraising for Mid and North East Essex Mind is fundraising for Mid and North East Essex Mind
It’s not the only thing we’ve done raising money for Mind, you can read about our day out at Invasion Colchester here TechWyse Take Part in Invasion Colchester For a Great Cause!
Want to show support on the day?
If you’re local to Colchester and you’d like to be part of it, there are plenty of ways to get involved beyond donating. Come to the zoo and cheer the runners on. Share the fundraiser. Send a message of encouragement. That kind of Support helps more than you might think. And if you’d like to talk to us about workplace wellbeing, culture, or creating healthier ways of working (including better systems and processes that reduce stress), we’re always happy to chat about our efforts and work towards being achieving our Essex Working Well Workplace Wellbeing award.
Thank you for your support and wish our runners luck for Sunday 17 May 2026!
