About us

Think back to your school days - to that one teacher who inspired you and helped you become the person you are today. Imagine if that teacher had been so stressed with work pressures, that they left the profession for good. This is a growing reality for those in education today – with 52% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload.

The charity for everyone working in education.

We are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of education staff in schools, colleges and universities.

Established in 1877 as a benevolent fund for teachers, we have been continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the education sector. Today we are proud to support anyone working in education, at any level, and in any institution.

With a record number of educators leaving the profession, we are needed more than ever. Stress and anxiety levels across the sector are reaching alarming levels and calls to our helpline are increasing year on year.

We believe the mental health of educators is key to providing the next generation with the best education possible. That's why it's time we need to look after those who look after our children and young people.

Vision and Mission

Vision: That everyone working in education is respected, supported and resilient.

Mission: Our mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. We believe that better mental health leads to better education.