At S.H.E. UK, supporting mental health isn’t just part of the work we do with survivors, it’s something we actively nurture within our team too. That’s why we’re proud to share that five members of our team have recently completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, equipping them with the tools to support mental wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.

This training enables our team to:
- Spot the early signs of mental health challenges
- Offer immediate, non-judgemental support
- Signpost individuals to the right professional help
- Champion open, honest conversations about mental health

Mental health support is vital, especially in an environment where we are working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Being able to look after each other as a team is essential to sustaining the work we do.

In addition to the five team members who are now MHFA trained, Rachael and Lisa will also be undertaking full MHFA accreditation, ensuring we have even more experienced mental health advocates across the organisation.

We’ve also taken steps to ensure everyone in our space knows support is available. Posters are being displayed throughout the building to remind staff, volunteers, and visitors that it’s okay to speak up, and that we’re here to listen.

This training is just one part of our wider commitment to wellbeing, resilience, and trauma-informed practice, for our clients, our staff, and our wider community.

💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t stay silent. Talk to someone.

We’re incredibly grateful to share that Rothera Bray Solicitors recently presented S.H.E. UK with a cheque for £953, generously donated from an unclaimed deceased estate.

While this donation came as a surprise, it is a meaningful reminder of a lesser-known process in the legal world: when someone passes away and no beneficiaries can be traced, under requirements set by Solicitors Regulation Authority, the remaining funds in their estate must, after a certain period, be donated to a charitable organisation.

This process is not unique to Rothera Bray - all solicitors are legally obliged to follow this protocol when handling unclaimed estates.

Supporting Survivors, Thanks to Kindness

This unexpected gift will help us continue to provide long-term, person-centred support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence. The support we offer includes counselling, peer-led groups, and community advocacy.

Rothera Bray offers a range of legal services – including providing legal support for victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, advising survivors on their legal options whilst considering a claim for compensation. We extend our warmest thanks to Rothera Bray Solicitors for their thoughtful decision to direct these funds to S.H.E. UK, and for recognising the importance of our work in supporting survivors on their healing journey.

A Call to Other Solicitors

If you or your firm are managing unclaimed estates that are eligible for charitable distribution, we would be honoured to be considered as a recipient. Donations like this help us reach more survivors and strengthen our services across Nottinghamshire and beyond.

💙 To learn more about supporting S.H.E. UK, please visit: https://www.she-uk.org.uk/support-us/

Pictured L-R: Seetal Patel (Solicitor), Marie Walls (Business Development & Marketing Director) from Rothera Bray and Lisa Lenton (CEO), Rachael Cumberland (Operations Manager) from S.H.E. UK