Landsec, the owner of Westgate Oxford, has launched a new partnership with leading mental health charity Mind to promote mental health awareness and support.
The initiative was unveiled on World Mental Health Day (10 October) and marks a year-long campaign encouraging visitors to pause, reflect, and take care of their wellbeing.
Mind is a national charity dedicated to helping people experiencing mental health challenges by tackling stigma, improving access to support, and driving positive change.
With one in five people in the UK living with a mental health problem, Mind and its 107 Local Minds provide vital services to over 500,000 people each year, including community programmes, a national helpline, and online resources.
At Westgate Oxford, visitors will discover installations designed to inspire mindfulness and positivity. Mirror stickers, selfie stands, and uplifting artwork placed throughout the centre invite guests to take brief moments of reflection. Each installation also directs visitors to practical mental health resources and support services available locally and online.
Andrew Berrie, Head of Corporate Partnerships for Mind, said:
“Right now, the nation’s mental health is in crisis. One in five people are living with a mental health problem, and far too many are not getting the help they need.
“Our partnership with Westgate Oxford allows us to reach people in an everyday setting — reminding them that mental health affects us all, and that support is always available.”
Brendan Hattam, Centre Director at Westgate Oxford, added:
“We’re proud to partner with Mind to help promote positive mental health among our guests. Shopping centres can often be busy, fast-paced environments, so we wanted to create moments within the mall that encourage people to pause and take a breath.”
The collaboration aims to create small but meaningful moments of connection and awareness among the millions of visitors to Westgate Oxford each year. For more information, visit Westgate Oxford website.
