At Anxious Minds, we believe that mental health support works best when it is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and community. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation as one of the leading mental health charities in the North East, supporting veterans, families, and communities with early-intervention counselling, recovery programmes, and practical support. But we also know that no charity can create lasting change alone. Real progress in mental health care comes from strong partnerships, bringing together expertise, resources, and shared values.

That’s why our partnership with QTS is such an exciting step forward. QTS, a company well known for its engineering and infrastructure expertise, has long been committed to making a positive difference in the communities it serves. By working together, we’re demonstrating how businesses and charities can join forces to address pressing social challenges, while building a brighter, healthier future for individuals and families across the North East.

Why Partnerships Matter in Mental Health

The demand for mental health services has never been greater. Across the UK, record numbers of people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, yet services are often overstretched and underfunded. This is especially true for veterans and their families, who can face unique challenges such as PTSD, isolation, and difficulties transitioning back into civilian life.

At Anxious Minds, we provide early-intervention support because we know that catching mental health issues before they escalate can save lives. But scaling up that support, whether it’s through new recovery programmes, counselling centres, or outreach work, requires sustainable funding and trusted partners.

That’s where QTS comes in. By partnering with us, they’re not just offering financial support; they’re showing leadership in corporate social responsibility and helping us expand our reach to the people who need us most.

QTS: in Northumberland

Now, QTS is taking that commitment to an even higher level with its involvement in building a £10 billion data plant in Blyth. This transformational project isn’t just about infrastructure; it’s about shaping the future of the region, creating jobs, attracting global investment, and cementing the North East’s reputation as a hub of innovation and opportunity.

For QTS, supporting Anxious Minds alongside delivering such a monumental project shows a clear understanding: economic growth and community wellbeing must go hand in hand. By investing in both cutting-edge technology and vital mental health services, QTS is ensuring that prosperity benefits people on every level.

A Shared Commitment to Veterans

One of the most powerful aspects of our partnership is our shared commitment to supporting veterans and the wider community. At Anxious Minds, our founder’s own journey, leaving the Armed Forces, facing homelessness, and battling PTSD—was the spark that created our charity. We know firsthand the struggles veterans and people in the wider community can face, and we’ve built specialist services through our Veteran Recovery College, HOPE Recovery Centre and our Counselling Services to address those needs.

QTS has a strong tradition of supporting veterans and the wider community within their own workforce, recognising the valuable skills and resilience they bring to the engineering and infrastructure sectors. By backing our programmes, QTS is helping to create a bridge of support that extends from the workplace into the community. It means veterans not only have opportunities for employment and skills development, but also access to life-changing mental health care when they need it most.

What the Partnership Means in Practice

The partnership between Anxious Minds and QTS is already creating positive ripple effects. Some of the key areas of collaboration include:

Funding for Recovery Programmes
QTS’s support allows us to expand our counselling and recovery services, reaching more people across our four centres in the North East and our outdoor therapy hub.
Awareness Campaigns
Together, we’re working to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, particularly in sectors like engineering and construction where stigma can prevent people from seeking help.
Community Outreach
QTS’s investment enables us to continue projects like our community kitchens and crisis interventions—vital lifelines for families experiencing hardship alongside mental health challenges.
Veteran Support
Through joint initiatives, we’re strengthening the Veteran Recovery College, ensuring those who’ve served our country are not left behind when they return home.

Voices from the Partnership

Partnerships come alive through the voices of the people involved.

At Anxious Minds, our team couldn’t agree more. “When organisations like QTS stand alongside us,” explains our CEO, “it gives us the strength and stability to keep moving forward. Every counselling session delivered, every hot meal served, every veteran supported—it all becomes possible through partnerships like this.”

Building a Culture of Care

One of the lasting benefits of this partnership is the message it sends: that businesses can play a vital role in mental health care, not just through financial donations but by fostering a culture of care. QTS employees are encouraged to engage with mental health awareness, and our charity provides insights and resources that benefit the workplace. This kind of cross-pollination ensures that mental health becomes part of everyday conversations, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help early.

Looking Ahead

The journey doesn’t stop here. Anxious Minds and QTS will hopfuly be exploring further ways to strengthen the partnership and widen its impact. Future plans include:

Expanding joint training initiatives that combine mental health awareness with skills development.
Supporting more veterans and people in the wider community into employment and recovery.
Growing our outreach programmes so that no one in the North East has to face mental health struggles alone.

And as QTS continues its ambitious work in Northumberland with the £10 billion data plant, we see huge potential to align opportunities for local people with support systems that prioritise wellbeing. A thriving economy and a mentally healthy community must go hand in hand, and this partnership is a blueprint for how to achieve it.

A Call to Action

Partnerships like ours with QTS show what’s possible when compassion meets commitment. Together, we’re proving that mental health support is not a side issue but a central pillar of strong, resilient communities.

But there’s still much work to do. Every week, more people walk through our doors needing help. Every week, veterans reach out, families struggle, and individuals feel the weight of anxiety and depression. With the help of partners like QTS, we can continue to meet that need—but we also invite others to join us.

If you’re part of a business looking to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. By supporting Anxious Minds, you’re not just backing a charity—you’re investing in lives, families, and futures.

Conclusion

The partnership between Anxious Minds and QTS is more than a collaboration; it’s a shared mission. Together, we’re breaking down barriers, providing early intervention, and giving hope to those who need it most.

And with QTS’s landmark £10 billion Northumberland data plant, we’re reminded that true progress happens when economic innovation and social responsibility come together. It’s not just about building infrastructure—it’s about building stronger, healthier communities.

At Anxious Minds, we’re proud to have QTS by our side. And we’re excited about what the future holds, as we continue working together to ensure no one faces mental health struggles alone.