The Havin’ a Laugh Charity was established in 2013 to promote positive mental health through life-enhancing activities.  It operates primarily in Co. Sligo and is steadily spreading throughout the counties of the Northwest of Ireland.

The charity has three primary areas of operation

– Providing activity vouchers directly to people in mental health recovery.

– Creating public events that showcase the life-enhancing activities available in our locality

– Tackling the stigma associated with the term ‘mental health’ through positive marketing.

Blaithin Sweeney is one of the founding members of the Havin’ a Laugh Charity.

‘What if the term ‘mental health’ evoked images of mischievousness and joy, it’s time to start changing perceptions’.