THE LUCY RAYNER FOUNDATION
Born 11th October 1989-Died 5th May 2012 (aged 22)
Supporting & Raising Awareness for Mental Health-Based in Surrey BUT do work with surrounding areas
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ADDRESS:
THE LUCY RAYNER FOUNDATION
Email: info@thelucyraynerfoundation.com
Call: 01737 910 907
ADDRESS:
Suite 5, 2nd Floor Tower House
3 Cromwell Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1RT
Opening hours:
9am to 5pm Mon – Fri
(Visits by appointment only please – there might not always be someone in the office if their out and about doing some good stuff!)
LUCY AND FAMILY
WHO ARE WE?
WELCOME TO THE LUCY RAYNER FOUNDATION
Our aims are to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression and mental health problems in young adults, to provide support services in the community, and to work alongside other charitable organisations who have the same objectives
ABOUT THE LUCY RAYNER FOUNDATION
On the 5th May 2012, Jenny Rayner and her family were tragically faced with the impact of mental illness, when their daughter Lucy took her own life aged just 22. This life changing event inspired Jenny and her family to begin campaigning about the mental health challenges faced by young adults, and they quickly found that the support and help available to recognise and treat young adults with mental health challenges is woefully inadequate and significantly underfunded.
Making a Difference
Jenny also discovered that her passion and tenacity to address these issues are shared by many others, and that her strong business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and over 30 years’ experience in marketing, media and event management positioned her perfectly to make an impact in raising awareness of this critical problem. As a result, Jenny, together with her husband Stuart and daughters Emma and Rebecca, established The Lucy Rayner Foundation in 2012. Though relatively new, The Lucy Rayner Foundation has become a big voice making big strides in the local community and nationwide, including collaborating with other national charities with shared objectives including MIND, Samaritans, Cruise and the YMCA.
Currently the Foundation:
- Offers a number of different support services for people with mental health challenges
- Are actively involved in a number of projects to help raise awareness
- Runs a series of successful fundraising events to support their efforts
Whilst recognising that mental health challenges and the associated stigma are huge issues which takes no account of age, race or personal situation, the plight of young adults is Jenny’s key driver. She understands, as do many of the major organisations involved, that if as a nation we correctly recognise and diagnose these issues in early adulthood, then we can help support and empower individuals to get the help which they so desperately need.
Recognition
In recognition of the work she has done, Jenny Rayner was awarded the British Citizens Award for Service to the Community in 2016, and was a Regional Finalist in the Pride of Britain Awards, also in 2016.
TRUSTEES
MEET THE FAMILY
CEO and Board Member of the Lucy Rayner Foundation, Jenny is the driving force behind the charity. Since the death of her daughter in May 2012 Jenny has become a motivational mental health speaker and published author of 'The Hummingbird Process' and ‘Let Your Truths Set You Free’. She is also a property investor and can turn her hand at painting and decorating. Her wish is to have a holistic wellbeing centre where young people come and heal themselves. Jenny loves all things spiritual and is an intuitive energy healer.
Board Member and supporter of the charity in his daughter's name, Stuart primarily runs a successful property maintenance company but is always available to provide logistical support for the Lucy Rayner Foundation fundraising events. He also is a regular contributor at the locally held Men's Mental Health Support Group, and is an avid supporter of Arsenal FC.
With a background of many years in sales management, Emma is responsible for the direction, management and delivery of all the Lucy Rayner Foundation events. Emma helps drive the fundraising activities for raising awareness, creating new ideas and inspiring others along with Jenny. Emma is also involved in overseeing the day-to-day running of the charity's office, delivering Mental Health First Aider Training, knowledge sharing, innovation and business development, as well as looking after her two energetic boys and husband - family is everything to her.
Board Member of The Lucy Rayner Foundation and sister to Lucy, Becky is a qualified Physical Education Teacher who has previously worked in both Primary and Secondary schools. Since joining The Lucy Rayner Foundation Becky has taken on the role of Training Communications and Consultancy, where she combines her love for schools and education with her passion for Mental Health awareness - this is where Becky feels we need to start building robust and resilient young adults for the future.
