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Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton have unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men’s mental health.
The mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.
The unveiling was part of a site wide Safety Stand Down focusing on men’s mental health, facilitated by the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible team.
University of Staffordshire alumnus and local artist Rob Fenton created the artwork in collaboration with Student Village construction partner Willmott Dixon and the Lighthouse Charity, who provide 24/7 holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community.
The mural focuses on the quieter, often overlooked forms of support that play a vital role in mental wellbeing.
Lighthouse Charity CEO Sarah Bolton said, “This amazing piece of artwork, in such a prominent position delivers a permanent reminder that people are not alone with their struggles. Our #MakeItVisible team were also able to share their own lived experiences, encouraging others to start a conversation around positive mental wellbeing and letting people know that they are not alone in dealing with work and life challenges. Thank you to everyone that worked so hard to make this possible.”
