About Feeling Good Week
Launched in 2004, Feeling Good Week (FGW) is an annual mental health awareness campaign aimed at children and young people attending schools and youth organisations in Surrey. Each year FGW has a different theme, this year’s is 'Reach for the stars', which is inspired by the London 2012 Games. Feeling Good Week aims to:
- Raise awareness of mental health issues and promote the importance of emotional well-being for children and young people in Surrey.
- Explore different emotional themes, giving children and young people the chance to think about, and understand how to manage and cope with their feelings.
- Support schools and youth organisations so they can develop their own mental health projects throughout the year.
We work closely with Healthy Schools to plan and run the week. Over 100 schools and youth groups sign up each year. We support schools and youth groups by providing:
Grants
We provide grants to schools on a first come, first served basis to help resource the week. Nurseries are eligible for £35, primary schools are eligible for £70 and secondary £150.
Competitions
As part of Feeling Good Week we run an artwork competition. This year prizes are tickets to Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park.
Promotional materials
FGW themed posters are sent to all schools, children's centres, nurseries and youth groups for use ahead of the week.