A film promoting the work of Cornwall-based sailing and therapy charity Sea Sanctuary will be shown on national television tonight.
The show will be on the Community Channel, Sky channel 539 or Freeview channel 87 at 8pm.
It is part of the Untold Stories series hosted by BBC London's Alice Bhandhukravi which matches small charities with top filmmakers who volunteer their time to create professional films that demonstrate the impact of the charities' work.
Falmouth-based Sea Sanctuary is one of 25 charities selected to take part in the eighth series of the Media Trust's scheme supported by Sainsbury's and Google, which has produced more than 175 films for small charities working in a wide range of areas including disability, race relations, sport, arts and the environment.
The film was directed by professional filmmaker Peter Michael Todd.
Sea Sanctuary was set up in 2006 and is the first of its kind in European waters. It provides health and wellbeing education onboard there 43ft classic yacht, Leopard for people with mental health issues.
Kirsten Leslie, project manager and therapist at Sea Sanctuary, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have been part of the Untold Stories scheme.
"This one off opportunity has enabled us to tell the story of Sea Sanctuary, as well as to explore the history of mental health, through film.
"Working with a professional filmmaker was an incredible opportunity for us and we can't wait to see our final film on Community Channel."
Caroline Diehl, chief executive, Media Trust said: "We know that there is a wealth of fantastic charities like Sea Sanctuary and being involved with Untold Stories is a rare opportunity for them to work with a professional filmmaker and get their story heard by an even wider audience."
