Angling Direct Donates 6k to Tackling Minds

There is no doubt that mental health is a pressing issue that requires our attention. According to the mental health charity; Mind, studies have shown that approximately…

In spite of this, mental health is often regarded as an uncomfortable subject. With many people suffering every day, it is inspiring to see companies like Tackling Minds advocate fishing as a way to combat issues with depression, anxiety and addiction.

For those that are yet to know about Tackling Minds, it is a Manchester-born community interest company that helps those suffering from mental health by taking them fishing. The ongoing goal of Tackling Minds is to help other individuals find mental health solutions by getting the support and care they need. 

Tackling Minds founder; David Lyons is a survivor of mental health himself, thanks to the great outdoors and going out fishing. This is why he is so passionate about sharing his love for fishing and in the last 2 years, Tackling Minds has had a huge impact on its local community.

Read about how NHS Manchester Prescribes Fishing as Mental Health, here.

As anglers, Tackling Minds is a CIC close to our hearts. This is why we are thrilled to announce we have given a donation of £6,000 to Tackling Minds, today at our Manchester Store. The manager of our Angling Direct Manchester; Tony handed the cheque over.

Tackling Minds founder, David Lyons was in attendance to accept the donation at Angling Direct's Manchester store. David and the AD team were joined by a huge supporter of the cause; Ricky Hatton, a professional boxer that has inspired many to come forward about their struggles with mental health.

This donation will help Tackling Minds provide vital support services to those who need it most. Tackling Minds has recently been fundraising for a new van than can transport fishing tackle to local venues for volunteers and attendees of Tackling Mind events to use. 

Angling Direct’s CEO commented about the donation:

Donating to such an impressive community company and an important cause is just one of many steps we can do to get fishing noticed as a great way to improve mental health. By working together, we can raise mental health awareness and make a real difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness.

We hope the money helps advocate the benefits of fishing further and allows more people to join in to reduce stress and anxiety.

Angling Direct has been supporting the growth of this charity by selling their line of clothing in-store and online, and previously donating fishing tackling items to the cause. Check out the Tackling Mind’s line of clothing, here.

Fishing Improves Mental Health

You can read plenty on our blog about the health benefits of fishing, including reasons why it's great for improving mental health conditions in our interview with Tackling Minds founder; David Lyons.

Read 5 Reasons Why Fishing is Good for Your Mental Health, here.

We hope you join us in our support of this wonderful CIC and if you can, pop down to Angling Direct Manchester for a chat with the team, David and Ricky Hatton. Opening up about how fishing has helped you or learning more about getting started with fishing is a great way to start improving your health.