A FOUNDATION which supports people with mental health issues in rural Pembrokeshire will be putting the kettle on this weekend to raise funds for their work.

The DPJ Foundation will be raising money with an afternoon tea get together at Crundale Hall on Saturday, September 23 between 2pm and 4pm.

The foundation aims to support people in rural areas who are living with mental health issues, especially men working in farming and the wider agricultural industry.

It was set up by Emma Picton-Jones in July 2016 following the death of her husband Daniel, as she wanted to support rural workers who deal with isolation, anxiety, and working pressures every day.

The charity is raising money to train people working in the agriculture industry to spot when farmers might need support with their mental health.

In the first few months after being set up the charity raised £12,000 in donations.

Members of the public have been inspired to take part in sporting challenges to help the charity, like Danielle Rowe, from Pennar, who raised £430 by running the Southampton Marathon this April.

At this year’s Pembrokeshire County Show, the foundation auctioned off a print of a photographic print by photographer David Wilson.

The DPJ foundation is also trying to break down the stigma of talking about mental health issues in farming communities.

For more information about the foundation visit their Facebook page, or thedpjfoundation.com