Driven Minds

Wear It Pink
2024-10-18
Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. Taking place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thousands of amazing people wear it pink in their communities, schools or work places for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now.
We’re on a mission to make sure that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and is supported to live well. By wearing it pink, you can help us get there.

World Food Day
2024-10-16
The world’s farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world due to repeated weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. This impacts the poor and vulnerable most severely, many of whom are agricultural households, reflecting widening inequalities across and within countries.
Food is the third most basic human need after air and water – everyone should have the right to adequate food. Human rights such as the right to food, life and liberty, work and education are recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and two legally binding international covenants.

National Coming Out Day
2024-10-11
Be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality this National Coming Out Day!
Sharing our authentic selves with others is not always safe or easy, and it is not a one-day event — but when possible, it can be an extraordinarily powerful key to breaking down the barriers we face as LGBTQ+ people.
We are still coming together, celebrating ourselves, and advocating for our rights. It is more important than ever that we show up to send a clear message against the threats to equality: We are not going anywhere.

World Mental Health Day
2024-10-10
On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.

The British Motorshow
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18 | Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Etps Road, Farnborough, GU14 6TQ
More than just a motor show, join us for a unique day out packed with amazing entertainment, live action and driving experiences.
With stunt shows, celebrities and live entertainment alongside every type of car from classics and supercars to modified and motorsport, as well as the latest new cars, you’re guaranteed a day out that leaves the whole family with a smile on their face.

Driven Minds Walk & Talk - Cadwell Park
2024-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Cadwell Park Race Circuit, Cadwell Park Circuit, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9SE
Following the success of our “Walk & Talk” at Snetterton to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Driven Minds, will host a second track ‘walk and talk’ at Cadwell Park in partnership with the BRSCC. The 3.54km walk is set to take place at 7.00pm on Saturday 10th August, with several BRSCC drivers & Driven Minds Ambassadors in attendance. All event ticket-holders are welcome to join the gathering. There will be the opportunity to purchase Driven Minds stickers, with proceeds funding mental health first aid training for Driven Minds volunteers to increase the support available at tracks.

Festival of Wheels
2024-08-03 10:00 - 18:00 | TRINITY PARK, IPSWICH, TRINITY PARK, IPSWICH, IP3 8UH, United Kingdom
THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND FOR FAMILIES AT

A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER !!!
FROM MONSTER TRUCKS TO THE BIG TOP CIRCUS THERE IS SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Cops & Cars
2024-08-03 09:00 - 16:00 | The Motorist, New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6JE, United Kingdom
1965 PTSD AWARENESS was founded by Ben Pearson (and business partner Dan Stanek) who retired from West Yorkshire Police following 19 years of service after being diagnosed with severe complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Since retirement, Ben has become an advocate for men’s mental health which includes being an ambassador for Bradford District NHS Mental Health Trust. In addition, he has written 2 best selling books and launched the ‘1965 PTSD Awareness’ online merchandise store. Ben, being no stranger to starring on screen, regularly appearing on Channel 5’s ‘Police Interceptors’ created a YouTube channel and Spotify podcast to share his story. To date, his YouTube channel has scored over 7.1 million hits, is viewed over 400 thousand times a month and has over 75 thousand subscribers and growing.
The next chapter in Ben’s journey was to build a team to help him spread awareness and start the 1965 PTSD Charity. The aim of the charity is to raise awareness of PTSD and provide support for those living with PTSD in the UK. To do this, they provide information at talks, events and via social media, and by making grants for Emergency Services personnel living with PTSD to enable access to timely support and counselling.

Driven Minds Ambassadors Monthly Catch-up
2024-07-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Our monthly Ambassadors meeting catching-up with all things Driven Minds and creating plans for the future!

Armed Forces Day
2024-06-29
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, falling this year on 29 June. It is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. It also marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, beginning on Monday 24 June, when the public show their support and appreciation for the Armed Forces community. It also includes Reserves Day (26 June), which provides the country with an opportunity to recognise our Reserve Forces.

World Blood Donor Day
2024-06-14
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.

Men's Health Week
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-16
Men’s Health Week is observed annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, placing it between June 10th and June 16th in 2024. This timing provides an excellent opportunity to engage fathers, brothers, sons, and male friends in discussions about their health while emphasising the significance of men’s well-being within the context of family and community.

Driven Minds at Oulton Park - With BRSCC & TCR UK
2024-06-08 | Oulton Park, Little Budworth, Tarporley, CW6 9BW, United Kingdom

Racing Pride Webinar
2024-06-06 20:00 - 21:00

TCR UK & BRSCC Weekend at Snetterton
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Snetterton, Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU
Snetterton in Norfolk plays host to the British Racing & Sports Car Club for the second time in as many months in 2024, only this time they’re bringing touring cars out to play! Returning to the same venue which launched the season several weeks ago, TCR UK is out in force for their second event of the season, and with it comes a seriously impressive line-up of supporting championships on the timetable, including its four regular support series plus Minis and prototypes.
Driven Minds will be in support all weekend for Racers, Mechanics, Marshals, Officials, Photographers… anyone who needs us!

Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-19
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.
Being active is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Going for a walk in your neighbourhood, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts!

West & Loud 2024!
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | West Suffolk Colege, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL
West And Loud is a Bury St Edmunds Car and Motorcycle Show raising funds for Suffolk Accident Rescue Service and Driven Minds.
Come along to the greatest car show in West Suffolk, now in its sixth year!
⭐ Cars ⭐ Motorcycles ⭐ Trade Stands⭐ Show & Shine Award ⭐
£4 per person
£10 Family Ticket (two adults, two children)
All profits go to Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) and Driven Minds
Includes free parking off Beetons Way, overflow car park at Olding Road Car Park. Come along from 10am with all your family and friends.

If you’d like to show a vehicle:
Free Entry for Show Vehicles (passengers will need to pay £4 each, with funds going to Suffolk Accident and Rescue Service and Driven Minds), entrance for show vehicles on Out Risbygate from 8.30am.
Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite or on the day with card or cash.
Food: Food and drink will be on sale at the show.

Eat what you want day
2024-05-11
Many people spend time stressing over their diet, and what they should or shouldn’t eat, mainly because today’s world is filled with magazine covers sporting perfectly toned, perfectly tanned models that constantly make us feel inadequate.
The various health food fads that seem to come and go every few weeks definitely don’t help, either—as it turns out, a gluten-free diet is not particularly good for anyone who isn’t actually allergic to gluten, juice cleanses deprive us of the protein and fat our bodies need to function properly, and taking too many vitamin supplements just makes our urine expensive when our bodies flush the excess.
If you, like many people these days, are beginning to feel disillusioned with all of these things, you will be glad to hear about National Eat What You Want Day.

Earth Day
2024-04-22
Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
#EarthDay2024 #EarthDay #InvestInOurPlanet

National Tea Day
2024-04-21
Every year the nation shares its love of tea through exciting events, fun and informative online content and of course, the quintessential British Afternoon Tea.

World Health Day
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-08
It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
#WorldHealthDay

World Autism Awareness Day
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-03
Highlights the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism, so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #StandUp4HumanRights

Stress Awareness Month
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-30
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes of and cures for the modern stress epidemic.
#StressAwarenessMonth #wellbeing #stress

Wear a Hat Day
2024-03-28
Wear A Hat Day is Brain Tumour Research’s annual event raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families. Every March, as Brain Tumour Awareness Month comes to a close, people from all walks of life put on their favourite hat at work, in school, with friends and family, and hold hat-themed events and make donations to help find a cure for brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.

International Day of Happiness
2024-03-20
Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. #HappinessDay #InternationalDayofHappiness

Neurodiversity Celebration Week
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-24
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
