Student wellbeing is a serious and growing challenge in the UK. Recent data shows that nearly 1 in 5 UK students report significant mental health difficulties such as stress, anxiety or depression, and about 1 in 3 students say their mental wellbeing is poor or has worsened since starting university. Many young people aged 16–24 now experience common mental health conditions, with rates rising to around 25–26%, and suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/26/young-people-england-common-mental-health-conditions-nhs-survey?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://cdn.taso.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025-02-20_Student-mental-health-in-2024-How-the-situation-is-changing-for-LGBTQ-students_TASO.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://hub.studentminds.org.uk/insight-briefings/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The SKY Happiness Retreat offers students evidence-based tools that help them:

1.Build emotional resilience to cope with pressure

2.Develop practical stress-management skills through breathwork and meditation

3.Improve focus, clarity and energy for their studies and life

4.Connect with peers in a supportive community setting

By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping make this retreat accessible to students who might otherwise miss out. Your donation gives students vital skills for lifelong wellbeing — helping them not just manage challenges, but thrive.