James Buckle, Director at Heathpatch, has been appointed Chair of Inspire Suffolk, the independent charity supporting more than 2,500 children and young people each year. Having founded The Porch Project in Hadleigh and served as an Inspire trustee since 2023, James brings extensive experience and a long-standing commitment to improving opportunities, wellbeing and outcomes for young people across Suffolk.

For today's look at Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to highlight a local organisation, Inspire's Porch Project, doing vital work to support the wellbeing of young people in our community. Based in Hadleigh, Suffolk, they provide a safe space for young people to build confidence, learn new skills and feel supported.