MIMHC founders embark on 125-mile Walk & Talk charity hike
01 May 2024
A FUNDRAISING 125-mile walk from the West Midlands to London led by three Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) founders is gearing up to raise as much money as possible for charity.
The sponsored hike will take place over five days and forms part of MIMHC’s ‘Walk and Talk 2024’ initiative, which has been created to promote physical activity and better communication as key ways to boost emotional and psychological wellbeing.
MIMHC co-founders Jason Berry and Will Lloyd-Hayward along with industry stalwart Jonathan White, who is Director at Number Fifteen Recruitment, are hoping to be joined by as many industry professionals as possible along the route.
Jason Berry, who is also Group Sales Director at Crystal Specialist Finance, explains: “The message is simple - let’s get walking, let’s get talking and let’s ensure the best possible mental health for those working in the mortgage sector.”
Their hike will begin at Crystal Specialist Finance's office in Tamworth on Monday, May 13, and cover an average of 25 miles a day before reaching HSBC’s office in London’s Canary Wharf. For further information – including details of the precise route – click HERE.
Along the route, Will, Jonathan and Jason will be joined by:
• Jane Benjamin, Director at Connect for Intermediaries;
• Kath Stagg, Principal/Owner of Stagg Mortgage Services;
• Darrell Walker, Head of Mortgages Sales & Distribution at new lender Moda Mortgages;
• Peter Gwilliam, Director of Virtus Search;
• Bob Hunt, CEO of Paradigm Mortgage Services;
• Richard Howes, Director at Paradigm Mortgage Services;
• Kris Corns, Operations Director at Crystal Specialist Finance;
• Scott Howitt, Sales Director at Chartwell Mortgage Services;
• Simon Hendy, Chief Revenue Officer at London and Country;
• David Jones, Director at Click2Check Ltd;
• Matthew Martin, Head of National Accounts at Virgin Money;
• Andrew Milnes Business Principal at MAB;
• Matt Taylor, National Relationship Manager at Shawbrook Bank Ltd;
• Rob Oliver, Distribution Director at Dudley Building Society.
To sponsor Will, Jason, Jonathan and the team on their journey to raise both money and awareness for mental health click HERE. Monies raised will be distributed to UK charities who specifically support mental health and wellbeing.
MIMHC’s Walk and Talk 2024 initiative is taking place at the same time as this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which is also themed on the importance of physical movement for mental wellbeing.
Will Lloyd-Hayward, MIMHC Co-founder and Group Chief Operating Officer of Brightstar Financial, adds: “We’re inviting everyone to join us on this journey towards better mental health.
“Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re also encouraging everyone to track and record their step count - as well as share their photos and personal experiences - using the hashtag #walkandtalk2024 .
“A mystery prize will be awarded to the mortgage sector individual who undertakes the most steps between Monday, May 13, and Sunday May 19 – although the steps must be validated using a suitable device... Jason, Jonathan and I are not allowed to enter!”
For further information about Walk and Talk 2024 visit https://mimhc.co.uk/walk-and-talk/# .
For more information about MIMHC visit www.mimhc.co.uk .
