Community Groups

Hope and Homes for Children do important work around the world to help separated children get back to family and end violence, abuse and neglect suffered in orphanages.

Gaming the Mind are a UK-based charity led by mental health professionals. Their aim is to promote positive mental health within the video gaming community and the wider games industry. By focusing on the intersection between video games and mental health, we want to raise awareness of mental health challenges and reduce the stigma surrounding these issues. Visit Gaming the Mind in the Reset Room all weekend on the first floor of the ExCeL’s Platinum Suite.

Game Therapy UK is a registered charity on a mission to promote therapeutic gaming for everyone across the UK. We support high-quality, evidence-based gaming projects that boost physical health, mental wellness, and social inclusion. We're also passionate about advancing research and education in therapeutic gaming. Dive into the ultimate potential of games with us! Visit rooms N1 and N2 Lower for some quiet time away from the show floor; take part in miniature painting for a purpose, and cooperative gaming for wellbeing.

Back by popular demand on Friday 23^rd May, the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle will see eager participants take to the stage to battle it out and perform a lip sync of their choice. Who will take home the MCM lip-sync crown and tickets to the next event? Our super fabulous judges will decide!

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