Raising dough for SPEAK UP!
Banjo’s Bakery Café celebrated its 10th anniversary partnership with SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY and in the process raised $44,000 to support mental health awareness and education across Tasmania.
In 2024 Banjo’s extended the donations taken from coffee sales with 10 cents from every transaction at Tasmanian Banjo’s stores donated to the mental health awareness and suicide prevention organisation.
This resulted in the organisation’s largest fundraising total to date.
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY founder Mitch McPherson said the ongoing support from Banjo’s Bakery and its customers had been instrumental in helping the organisation further its mission.
“The funds raised will go a long way in enabling us to reach more people, promote positive mental health and continue breaking down stigma that still surrounds mental health,” he said.
“We’re deeply thankful for Banjo’s amazing support and their strong belief in the importance of mental health awareness.
“This partnership has been so valuable over the past decade, and we can’t wait to see what awesome things we’ll achieve together in the future.”
Banjo’s Bakery chief executive officer Jessica Saxby said the company was incredibly pleased with the results of this year’s fundraising efforts.
“Banjo’s is proud to help spark those vital conversations about mental health, and our customers have been incredibly generous over the past decade,” she said.
“Over the past 10 years, Tasmanian Banjo’s stores have raised close to $300,000 for SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY.”
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