Switch Up
Five pillars: mentoring, education, counselling, employability, physical activity. England Boxing Affiliated Boxing Club, based in Nottingham
💙 This Men's Mental Health Week, we're sharing a conversation that really matters.
In this powerful interview, Ryan O'Donnell from Lindleys Autocentres sits down with our CEO, Marcellus Baz, to talk openly and honestly about his struggles with mental health.
It's a raw and emotional conversation about the challenges Ryan has faced, the impact they had on his life, and why talking about mental health is so important.
By sharing his story, Ryan is helping to show that it's okay not to be okay, and that reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
💙 If this story resonates with you, please take a few minutes to watch the full interview.
🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/mj6IRiBXgHE
And if you think someone else might benefit from hearing Ryan's story, please share this post. You never know who might need to hear these words today.
A huge thank you to Ryan for speaking so openly, and to Lindleys Autocentres for helping us keep important conversations like this going.
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12/06/2026
Celebrating Volunteers' Week at Switch Up: Thank You, David 🩵
As comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible people who give their time, energy and expertise to make Switch Up what it is.
Today, we're shining a spotlight on David Watson, one of our longest-serving volunteers.
Over the years, David has given countless hours to support Switch Up, sharing his knowledge, experience and unwavering commitment to our mission. Whether he's behind the scenes helping things run smoothly or stepping up whenever he's needed, David has become an integral part of the Switch Up family.
The impact of volunteers like David reaches far beyond our organisation. By giving their time, our volunteers help create opportunities, build confidence, strengthen communities and support local young people to realise their potential.
Volunteers are at the heart of so much of what we do here at Switch Up. They bring passion, skills, encouragement and a belief in our young people that helps drive positive change every single day.
We also want to thank the many partner organisations who generously volunteer their support, expertise and staff time throughout the year. From delivering workshops and mentoring sessions to supporting events and sharing specialist knowledge, your contribution is equally vital to the work we do and the opportunities we create for young people.
David, thank you for everything you have done - and continue to do. We genuinely couldn't do it without you.
And to every one of our volunteers and partners: thank you for being part of the journey. Your contribution matters, and your impact is felt across our organisation and throughout the communities we serve.
👉 Interested in making a difference? Whether you're an individual looking to volunteer your time or an organisation keen to support our work, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more via the link below:
🔗 https://switchupnotts.co.uk/volunteer/
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