voco St David’s Cardiff is proud to support a special Community Run and Guided Meditation event hosted by Cardiff Mind in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place on Tuesday 13th May at 6:30pm.
This inspiring evening of movement, mindfulness and connection is a collaboration between Cardiff Mind, Girls Who Run Cardiff, and Mentality Clothing, with the theme of the week – community – at its heart.
The event offers participants a choice of a 3k or 5k run or walk, followed by a guided meditation session led by Gem Hume of Grounding with Gem. The evening begins at 6:30pm with a warm-up at voco St David’s Cardiff, followed by the run or walk around Cardiff Bay at 6:45pm. Guests will return to the hotel at 7:30pm for refreshments, a gentle stretch-out, and time to connect with others. The event will conclude at 8:00pm with a calming guided meditation session.
Tickets are priced at £10, with all proceeds going to support the work of Cardiff Mind in the local community.
The event marks the latest step in voco St David’s Cardiff’s ongoing partnership with the charity, which was announced earlier this year. So far, the hotel team has raised £487.50 through initiatives including a fundraising hike up Pen y Fan.
Konstantin Grimm, General Manager at voco St David’s Cardiff, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to support Cardiff Mind and this fantastic community event for Mental Health Awareness Week. At voco St David’s, wellbeing is something we truly value – not just for our guests, but for our team and our wider community. This event is a brilliant way to bring people together, get moving, and raise awareness and funds for a vital cause.”
Catherine Sutcliffe, from Mind Cardiff, said:
“The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is ‘Community’ and we are so excited to be hosting a community run and guided meditation event at voco St David’s Cardiff. We are aiming to raise awareness and funds for mental health, build social connections and boost wellbeing. The run will take place around Cardiff Bay, in collaboration with Girls Who Run and the Mentality Clothing, followed by a meditation by Grounding with Gem, we are in for a treat! We are grateful to everyone for supporting us with this event.”
Spaces for the event are limited, and early booking is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Cardiff/Voco-St-Davids-Hotel/Cardiff-Minds-Community-Run/40967779/
The partnership with Mind Cardiff adds to voco St David’s growing roster of community and environmental initiatives. As a dog-friendly hotel, the team has long supported Cardiff Dogs Home, and through its ‘Meetings for Good’ programme, donates £1 per delegate to Stump Up for Trees—a charity working to plant more trees across Wales. In addition, £1 from every Bay View Afternoon Tea sold is also donated to the cause.
Each September, the hotel also takes part in IHG’s global Giving for Good Month, supporting organisations such as Head Above the Waves, a Cardiff-based mental health charity supporting young people, and Action Against Hunger, a global movement to end hunger.
Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay, voco St David’s Cardiff is the capital’s only five-star hotel, offering 142 stylish rooms and suites with stunning views of the waterfront. Known for its distinctive sail-like architecture, the hotel features the award-winning Tir a Môr restaurant, a luxurious spa, and versatile meeting and event spaces, making it a premier destination for leisure, dining, and business.
