Cramlington firm CMP Products raises £20,000 for mental health charity

CMP Products raised £20,000 for Anxious Minds after an 18‑month staff-led fundraising and volunteering campaign that included a 36‑hour cycle challenge, bake sales and community volunteering.

CMP Products, a Cramlington-based manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, has raised £20,000 for the mental health charity Anxious Minds after an 18-month series of staff-led fundraising activities and volunteering. The campaign was led by CMP's Culture Champions and included fundraising events alongside practical support for the charity. Anxious Minds was founded in 2015 and provides counselling, support groups, helplines, workshops and recovery resources for people with anxiety and related conditions. Key details: - CMP raised £20,000 for Anxious Minds through fundraising over 18 months. - Activities included a non-stop 36-hour cycle challenge, bake sales, competitions and a car-wash fundraiser. - Staff volunteered on projects such as woodland clearance and canoe maintenance to support outdoor therapy and group activities. - CMP team members also helped serve Christmas dinners at a local community centre for people supported by the charity. - The fundraising campaign was organised by CMP's Culture Champions and led to a shortlist place at the North East Charity Awards 2025 for corporate charity partnership. Summary: CMP's fundraising and volunteering supported Anxious Minds' services and helped raise awareness of the charity across the region. The business was shortlisted for a corporate charity partnership award at the North East Charity Awards 2025. Undetermined at this time.