Loganair, the leading regional airline in the UK, has officially teamed up with The Happy Place Workshop, a mental health initiative developed by the Scottish band Saint PHNX. This partnership aims to facilitate workshops for youngsters on Scotland’s islands.
The Happy Place Workshop is spearheaded by brothers Stevie and Alan Jukes, drawing from their experiences of loss and their belief in the healing potential of creativity. This workshop, named after a song dedicated to their deceased father, seeks to provide a nurturing environment for youth to discuss mental health, boost self-confidence, and channel their feelings through art and music.
Since its inception in December 2023, Saint PHNX has conducted approximately 180 workshops and impacted over 10,000 children across Scotland. With support from Loganair, they are set to reach island communities such as Barra, Tiree, Islay, Stornoway, Orkney, and Campbeltown.
Loganair is extending travel assistance for the band, enabling access to remote island communities within their flight network. The workshops are offered at no cost for schools and focus on promoting conversations, shared experiences, and actionable methods to enhance mental wellbeing.
Lyn Macdonald from Loganair stated, “The Happy Place Workshop is making a real difference for young people across Scotland, and it’s important this opportunity is available to those living in island communities as much as it is on the mainland.” She further emphasized the need for accessible, creative spaces to discuss mental health, particularly in more isolated areas.
Stevie Jukes from Saint PHNX remarked, “We’re incredibly proud to welcome Loganair as an official community partner of the Happy Place Workshop. Their support marks a huge milestone in our mission to reach every corner of Scotland - from the Highlands to the Islands.” This partnership is part of Loganair’s broader community and charitable efforts, including their GreenSkies sustainability initiative, which offsets carbon emissions from flights and supports eco-friendly projects across its service areas.
