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News and updates from Grassroots Suicide Prevention
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
For World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, we want to shine a light on the work we’re doing to save more lives from suicide. From creating tailored resources and sharing experiences, to delivering training and community initiatives, every project is designed to prevent suicide and help build a world where fewer lives are lost and more people feel connected and supported.
Summer 2025: Progress, partnerships, and prevention
As we pass the halfway point of 2025, we’re grateful to everyone supporting our mission to create real and lasting change. From inspiring fundraising challenges and groundbreaking campaigns to innovative training and community partnerships, every effort is helping us save lives and support those affected by suicide.
Our impact in action: preventing suicide and supporting communities
As a valued supporter, you are at the heart of everything we do. Looking back on the impact we made in 2024 and the strides we’ve already taken in 2025, we’re proud to share some important updates with you.
2024: A Year of Impact in Suicide Prevention
As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to celebrate the incredible support from our amazing community. Your ongoing dedication and generosity have been pivotal in helping us grow, make progress, and create a real impact this year.
GSP partner with 2XU for the Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022
Grassroots Suicide Prevention has partnered with 2XU, the Brighton Marathon 2022 Weekend Sports Apparel partner. As an organisation, 2XU want to create a fitter and healthier world both physically and mentally. This year, they are helping to raise awareness and funds for Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Matt Haig donates £7,000 to Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Best-selling author, Matt Haig, will be donating over £7,000 of the proceeds of his latest book, The Comfort Book to Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Countdown to the 2021 Brighton Marathon
With the Brighton Marathon round the corner, we caught up with four of our incredible Grassroots Runners: Nina, Steven, Lucy, and John. They spoke to us about the ups and downs of training for a marathon, whether there have been any surprises along the way and how they’re feeling about the big day.
Meet Rachael Swann Your Grassroots CEO
At Grassroots, we’re delighted to announce Rachael Swann as our new CEO.
The Acorn Project launches 2000-mile bike ride in aid of suicide prevention
In September, our friend and supporter Natty will be cycling solo from Brighton 2000 miles around the UK. Find out about his challenge and what it means to him.
National Carers Week 2020 – Sibling Link UK
This current week has been National Carers Week. We took this chance to get in touch with Brighton organisation Sibling Link – find out more about what they do here.
Engage Health Group Offers Grassroots Free Health Cover
We’ve been extended free health cover by Engage Charity Health Fund. Funded by employee benefits specialist, Engage Health Group, the fund is designed to provide employees of small charities with free dental and optical care, physiotherapy, massage, virtual GP, CBT and counselling services.