Our sixth teacher/lecturer has completed the First Aid for Mental Health Instructor training course! Trained teachers/lecturers Simon Langton School for Boys, Canterbury Queen Elizabeth School, Faversham University of Nottingham Dane Court, Broadstairs Nottingham Academy Gillingham Anchorians Juniors Universities funded with training pending University of Sheffield University of Sussex
Check out Issue 32, page 10 of the local Canterbury Community AdMagazine for our article on how R World began. Canterbury CommunityAd Magazine
This is a brilliant fundraiser. R World is so honoured! Get a Ball Bundle to enjoy with your housemates when watching the Student Celebration Awards ! It includes: 🖼️ A portable photo booth (incl. branded photo frame and photo props) 📸 A disposable camera 🍾 2 bottles of wine or non-alcoholic equivalent 🍕 Dominos Pizza 🍿 A mix of snacks and soft drinks ✨ Surprise vouchers and freebies 👜 All put together in a branded tote bag 🙏 All profits from the purchases will go towards the charity R World Foundation, in honour of one of our alumni!
We are so pleased to have formed a partnership with Gillingham Anchorians Hockey Club thanks to Harry McDonald, Head of Junior coaching who was a friend of Robbie’s, both at school and university. R World is funding a teacher from the club to do the First Aid for Mental Health Instructor training and plans are in place for this teacher to train up as many of Gillingham Anchorians’ club members as possible. We are particularly impressed with the fabulous tracksuits displaying our logo and are looking forward to working with the club in the future!
In April, a group of geography alumni who graduated alongside Robbie in July 2019 and who got to know him through a field trip to Berlin, are aiming to collectively cover a distance of 847 miles. This is the distance between the University of Nottingham and Berlin, the two places in which they connected with Robbie. Through 847 miles is their target, this is a baseline and if they can go further they will! They have all come together as they want to honour Robbie’s legacy in a manner that will help support the work we are doing with R […]
Charlie Song-Smith and Erin Quigley of R World are interviewed by Nexgen
R World’s Lesley Curtis and sponsored FAMH Instructor Nick Clare spoke to Lucia Botfield from the Tab Nottingham, about Robbie’s legacy, the R World foundation, and changing the conversation on student mental health. Read the full article here
We were thrilled to hear from King’s School the result of their #Reps4Robbie – they have raised an astonishing £4,306 and the repetitions were enjoyed by all. The money raised will help fund First Aid for Mental Health training – a huge thank you to everyone involved!
In August 2020, when lockdown restrictions had just been eased, my beautiful 22-year-old son, Robbie, took his own life. Robbie chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem and his family, friends and teachers have been left wondering why someone with such a lot to live for could have made this decision. His limitless potential, boundless energy and his gentle soul were lost to us forever. There are many ways in which depression can materialise in people and so it’s important to be aware of all signs. In Robbie’s case it was a quick deterioration. When lockdown began, Robbie, like […]
King’s School, Canterbury have set up a working group to discuss fundraising ideas for R World. Their first fundraiser is the brilliant REPS FOR ROBBIE. The idea is that as many people as possible will take part and do something to raise money for R World, such as a 5K a day on the bike or running or anything which the lockdown rules will allow. This is a great idea not only for R World, but for all of us. If you are able to take part in a REPS FOR ROBBIE fundraising challenge, please let us know. Every £470 will train one […]