Keylite Roof Windows is challenging trades to record themselves doing as many ‘keepie uppies’ as they can in order to raise money for Mates in Mind, a leading charity addressing the stigma of poor mental health within the construction sector.

Welsh Rugby Union star, Shane Williams, Women’s Rugby World Cup winner, Rachael Burford, and GAA Football All-Star, Cathal McShane, have all taken part in the challenge to help raise funds for the charity.

Fiona Feeney, support manager at Mates in Mind, said: “Mental ill-health cannot be ignored with suicide rates amongst construction workers more than three times higher than the national average, averaging at a shocking two deaths per day in the UK.”

Matthew King, sales director at Keylite, added: “Research shows that more than a third of construction workers live with severe levels of anxiety. Although this is a very serious topic, and one that is personally very close to our hearts, we wanted to ensure that this year’s Kick It With Keylite brings fun and personality to trade counters – driving us to raise as much money and awareness for Mates in Mind as we can.

“Our message this year is to #KeepItUp, not only for the keepie uppie challenge, but also as a reminder to keep talking to each other, keep breaking the stigma, and keep being a mate – you never know who might need it.”

For upcoming Kick It With Keylite pop-up events at merchant branches across the UK, trades can keep an eye out on social media channels, or simply get involved with some mates on site.

Keylite is encouraging installers to make a donation via its JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kick-it-with-keylite and to start conversations around mental health amongst workmates.

For more information, visit: www.keyliteroofwindows.com/kick-it-with-keylite and www.matesinmind.org.