Inverness mental health initiative Clarity Walk partners with Highland charity Centred to future-proof service
An Inverness social enterprise created to support people struggling with isolation, anxiety and depression will be taken under the wing of Highland mental health charity Centred.
Founded by Matt Wallace in 2019 Clarity Walk encourages people to take time away from digital devices, and spend more time in nature.
After working with the initiative for a number of years, Centred has now taken responsibility for operating and funding Clarity Walk, so its team can continue to deliver its services in the Highlands.
According to a spokesperson, the partnership secures the long-term future of Clarity Walk, enabling it to recruit more volunteers and reach a wider audience to support more people.
“Through this partnership, Centred can offer Clarity Walk’s services as part of our overall approach to mental health recovery,” explained David Brookfield, CEO of Centred.
“It is our job to help improve the lives of the people we work with - whether that is through our recovery centres, support services at our Discovery College, community mental health services, care at home, or now Clarity Walk, we can empower people to take control of their mental health.”
Matt Wallace, founder and director of Clarity Walk, added: “We have worked with Centred for a number of years now, supporting with various projects and have built a great relationship with the team.
“As a charity with a strong mission and solid values, led by passionate people who strive to make a difference, Centred was a perfect fit for Clarity Walk.
“Together in the same direction, we can support so many more people.”
Since its launch, Clarity Walk has welcomed over 13,000 attendees of all ages and abilities, with 30 per cent of those being self-referrals from the NHS.
To find out more about volunteering with or using the services of Clarity Walk, please visit https://claritywalk.co.uk/.
