MOREBUS is throwing its support behind Dorset Mind - by naming the local mental health charity as its official good cause for 2022.

The local bus operator will spend the year raising funds and awareness to help Dorset Mind to continue to provide a range of services and support for people living across the county.

Clair Walker, a spokesperson for Morebus said: “Dorset Mind challenges mental health stigma and encourages recovery by empowering individuals to develop resilience.

“Those living within our local community have relied upon the charity’s support even more over the past two years, and I’m delighted we will be raising as much money as possible to help this vital resource.

“The decision to make Dorset Mind our corporate charity as made by my colleagues, who collectively voted. Mental health can affect people from all walks of life, at any time, and the team here at Morebus understands just how important it is to have support in place for anyone who needs it.

“To start this new relationship, Morebus will be covering the rear of one of our buses with Dorset Mind’s branding, and we are offering the charity the opportunity to use some cove panels on-board the bus to help raise awareness of the wonderful work they do across our region - which we know many of our customers will benefit from.”

Dee Swinton, Dorset Mind’s income generation and marketing manager added: ‘We are very much looking forward to building a strong partnership with Morebus.

"It’s a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about mental health and the wide range of one-to-one, group support, education, training and volunteer opportunities we offer young people (age 11+) and adults across Dorset.

"We’re thrilled this important local employer has chosen to support us this year.”

For more information, visit https://dorsetmind.uk/.