The Cholsey Connection Project.

The Connection Project aims to connect new and lifelong residents in this growing community, through a community calendar and social space which provides a way to organise, suggest and participate in social and activity groups.

The American Journal of Psychiatry found that social connection was the biggest protective factor against depression.

Cholsey has a 13.6% depression rate, higher than the UK average of 9.9% the cholsey population has tripled in the last decade. across the UK, people’s sense of community and belonging has decreased from 69% to 62% in the last 5 years.

1 in 5 adults experienced depressive symptoms postpandemic.