Bethany Rivers: Generous Ongoing Giving Through Mindful Words
Before Covid, Bethany generously supported Shropshire MHS by delivering free, person-centred Creative Writing sessions to our visitors. The sessions were loved by all who attended them, and during Autumn 2025 Bethany reached again to discuss providing more sessions. At the start of 2026, Bethany delivered a further 5 free sessions, and our visitors commented:
- “The sessions helped me get out of the house, have solidarity with others who have mental health, neurodivergent impacted lives”.
- “I feel much more empowered for coming to the sessions”.
- “It has started opening up my creativity again after being acutely ill”.
When Kate, our People Engagement & Compliance Officer, spoke to Bethany about returning to Shropshire MHS, Bethany shared;
“I chose to support Shropshire MHS, as it’s a charity close to my heart. I always think that the mental health services don’t get the funding and recognition they deserve, and they’re so badly needed in these times. And being able to facilitate and bring creativity to people who can engage, enjoy and flourish from it is one of my biggest passions”.
We are thrilled to have Bethany support us in the way that she does – offering inspiration and a sense of connection through warm and gentle encouragement.
Thank you Bethany, for your time, thoughtfulness and ongoing support.