Help us support Mind this August

MPB will donate £1 to Mind for every item bought or sold, helping to raise vital funds for mental health. As part of this promotion, MPB is working towards raising £50,000 for Mind.

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About Mind

Mind is one of the UK's leading mental health charities. Every year, Mind provides advice and support to millions of people experiencing mental health problems while campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and ensure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Through its network of local Minds and national services, the charity provides practical support and a voice for everyone affected by mental health problems.


Help us raise £50,000 for mental health

This August, MPB will donate £1 to Mind for every item bought or sold in the UK.*

By choosing to buy or sell with MPB, you're helping support Mind's vital work and bring mental health information, advice and support to more people across the UK.

Shop, sell and support a great cause. We're working towards raising £50,000 for Mind.

Buy used kit | Sell your camera gear | Learn more about Mind | Donation page

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Why are MPB and Mind teaming up?

As a business built around making photography more accessible, we're proud to support Mind's work and help raise awareness of mental health through the power of creativity and community.

Throughout our partnership, we'll be sharing stories, tips and ways to get involved.


Photography and wellbeing

Many people find that photography positively contributes to their wellbeing. It doesn’t matter whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been taking photos for years; it can help to encourage creativity and connection.


Chris Packham

Chris is a broadcaster and MPB Ambassador, as well as an author and environmental campaigner. He has spoken openly about how photography helps him manage his mental health and connect with the world around him.


Rachel Thompson

Rachel leads MPB's sustainability strategy and performance reporting. She has long found photography to be a powerful way to stay present, connected and mindful.


How you can help

This August, your gear can do even more. Here's how:

MPB will donate £1 to Mind for every item that’s purchased. MPB will donate £1 to Mind for every item sold.

Get involved

Whether you're buying your next piece of kit, selling equipment you no longer use or sharing the campaign, every item bought or sold this August helps support Mind.

Buy used kit | Sell your camera gear | Learn more about Mind | Donation page

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Let’s do this together

By supporting the MPB and Mind partnership, you're helping raise vital funds, encourage open conversations and support more people in accessing the help they need.

Together, we're aiming to raise up to £50,000 to help Mind continue providing information, advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Every item bought or sold this August brings us one step closer to that goal.


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Need support?

Photography can be a positive way to support your wellbeing, but it's not a substitute for professional mental health support.

If you're struggling with your mental health, or you're supporting someone who is, Mind has information, advice and resources that can help.

Find support from Mind 

Call 0300 123 3393


Mind is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 219830.