Frequently asked questions for Mind's Stadium Stair Climb

Mind’s Stadium Stair Climb is stair climbing challenge to raise money for mental health. It takes place on 7 October 2023 at Stamford Bridge, Fulham.

You’ll have 90 minutes to complete as many laps of the stadium as you can. We’ll track your progress with chip-timing.

The support of Chelsea FC and the Chelsea Foundation make this event possible and will enable Mind to raise thousands of pounds for the fight for mental health.  

Chelsea FC were part of the ‘Mind Series’ in summer 2021. Through this partnership national Mind and Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind have worked with Chelsea FC and the Chelsea Foundation. This has included providing ‘Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity’ training to the club coaches and their St Mary’s university students, delivering programmes such as the Chelsea Champions programmes in schools and providing workshops to young people.

You can sign up to Mind’s Stadium Stair Climb from 21 August.

Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Please read the full terms and conditions before registering.

Registration costs £50. When you sign up you pledge to raise £300 for Mind.

Unfortunately we can't take sign ups on the day. You'll need to register ahead of the event.

If you can no longer take part, please let us know as soon as you can by emailing [email protected]

You can! Just email [email protected] with your name and registration details and the name and email address of the new participant.

The deadline to do this is Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Please note that sometimes the transfer of fundraising isn't possible.

You'll have earned your Stadium Stair Climb sports top once you've raised £100.

You’ll be able to collect your top on the day of the event.

The Stadium Stair Climb starts at 12pm.

Registration will open from 10:30am.

We recommend you make the most of this time to ensure you have the opportunity visit the players facilities and media room and to walk down the tunnel before the challenge begins.

Yes! You'll be able to create a new team or join an existing team when you register.

The Stadium Stair Climb starts at 12pm.

Registration will open from 10:30am.

We recommend you make the most of this time to ensure you have the opportunity visit the players facilities and media room and to walk down the tunnel before the challenge begins.

There'll be a free secure bag drop for participants. Each participant is allowed 1 bag.

Phones can be taken into the event, but you should securely attach them with an arm band or in a running pack.

Mind and Threshold won't be responsible if you drop or break your phone.

We'll measure the number of laps you complete using a timing chip that you collect on the day with your race pack. We'll also have a live leader board in the stadium.

If you'd like to measure the number of steps you take and elevation climbed, please wear your sports watch, or track this on your phone.

Make sure you securely attach your phone on an arm band or in a running pack.

Supporters will be unable to enter the stadium but can certainly cheer you as you start and finish, and as you complete each lap!

Your fundraising page will be created when you register.

We’ll support you to achieve your fundraising target. We'll send regular emails which include fundraising tips, so look out for these.

If you don't get our emails, please check your junk folder. If you still can’t find any emails from us since signing up, let us know by contacting [email protected]

Online fundraising is the easiest way to fundraise, and we recommend using JustGiving to get the best Stadium Stair Climb experience.

Your fundraising page will be created when you register.

The money you raise will help us be there for anyone who needs us by providing support and access to the right information.

Find out more about what we do for people experiencing a mental health problem

Yes, the minimum fundraising target is £300. If you're worried you won’t reach this target, please get in touch on [email protected]

You can keep raising money for 4 weeks after the event date.

Donations to your Just Giving page will be transferred automatically to us. For any money raised offline, you can pay in your fundraising to your bank account. Then send it to us by:

• Paying it into to your Just Giving page as a donation
• Donating here. Just make sure you select the option “I am paying in money from a fundraising event” and add “Mind’s Stadium Stair Climb” under the “Event Name section”
• Calling us on 0208 215 2243
• Sending us a cheque to Mind, 2 Redman Place, London E20 1JQ