jogscotland refreshes commitment to Mental Health Charter

jogscotland is proud to reaffirm our commitment to the Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport, demonstrating our ongoing dedication to supporting the wellbeing of communities across Scotland.

Since forming a partnership with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) in 2017, together we have championed the powerful role that physical activity can play in improving not only physical health, but also mental and social wellbeing.

Through awareness-raising campaigns, workshops, and the training of thousands of Jog Leaders in Mental Health Awareness, the partnership has helped create more supportive and inclusive environments across the jogscotland network.

As we move forward, we are excited to continue this meaningful collaboration and ensure that wellbeing remains at the heart of everything we do.

jogscotland Programme Manager, Jo Skead, said:

“By signing the Charter, jogscotland is making a public commitment to ensuring that our programme, leaders, groups, and wider network continue to be safe, friendly, and supportive spaces,

We are committed to creating environments where people feel able to engage, connect, and achieve their full potential, where conversations around mental health are encouraged, and where stigma and fear of judgement have no place.”

As part of this renewed commitment, we have invited all affiliated jogscotland groups to make their own pledge through the Charter’s community-level framework. This provides an opportunity for groups to take ownership of their involvement, commit to meaningful actions, and play an active role in supporting mental health within their local communities.

Together, we can continue to build a network where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered, both on and off the run.