- Jake Starkey
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. The year is off to an incredible start, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
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2024 impact report
We’re incredibly proud to share our 2024 impact report – a reflection of the powerful work made possible by our amazing staff, supporters, donors, volunteers, partners, and lived experience members. Thank you for everything you’ve done to help us achieve another incredible year at Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Explore the highlights, celebrate the impact we’ve made together, and see what your support has helped achieve.
Streaming for change
We’re always looking for new ways to support our fundraisers, and we’re excited to now offer tools and resources for those who want to game or livestream for Grassroots Suicide Prevention and make a real difference.
Whether you’re going live on Twitch, YouTube, or elsewhere, we can support you every step of the way. You’ll receive a full pack of fundraising assets, including overlays and graphics to brand your stream, a step-by-step guide to help you plan and promote, and personal support from our team if you need it.
If you’re a streamer, gamer, or content creator looking to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.
Running for change
The Brighton Half Marathon was a day to remember, and we were proud to be part of it. This year, 100 inspiring runners laced up their trainers to support suicide prevention, making it the largest team we’ve ever had.
We were joined by some incredible community groups, including The Boys That Run, Sussex Swallows, Sussex Ladies Football, and Sussex Running Society. Their energy, passion, and encouragement made the day truly special. It was a joy to connect with so many people who care deeply about our mission and want to be part of the change.
To everyone who ran, cheered from the sidelines, or donated, thank you. Your support ensures we can continue our life-saving work and be there for people when they need us most.
Thinking about taking on a challenge or planning your own fundraiser? We’d love to support you every step of the way.
Take a look at our upcoming events. Or get involved in other ways.
Jack’s 12 marathons in 12 Days
Jack Evans laced up his running shoes once again and accomplished his biggest challenge yet — 12 marathons in 12 days, all in support of suicide prevention.
It’s not the first time Jack has pushed himself to the limit for this cause. Last year, he completed 20 marathons in just 12 weeks.
This time, he not only completed every single marathon but also smashed his fundraising target for Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Jack runs to raise awareness and fight stigma. In his words:
“No one should have to suffer alone and feel like there is no one to listen. Together we can play a part in breaking the stigma and together we can save lives.”
Every step he took sparked conversations, spread hope, and helped more people find out where they can turn for support.
Voices of Hope: neurodiversity and suicide prevention
We recently launched our latest Voices of Hope podcast episode.
In the episode, we speak with Emily Nuttall and Molly Taylor, two members of our Lived Experience Advisory Group, who share their powerful stories of living with neurodivergence and suicidal thoughts.
Research shows that neurodivergent people, including those with autism, ADHD, and other cognitive differences, are at a higher risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts. Yet their voices are often underrepresented in conversations around mental health.
This episode is a vital reminder of the importance of listening, understanding, and creating space for neurodiverse perspectives in suicide prevention.
You can listen to the full episode here.
We’re also excited to announce that we’ll soon be launching our Neurodiversity Suicide Prevention Hub – joining our existing hubs for older adults, women, and young people. The new hub will offer tailored support, resources, and guidance for neurodivergent individuals, their families, and professionals – helping to create a more inclusive and informed approach to suicide prevention.
New partnerships
We’re excited to be working with two new brilliant partners who share our commitment to suicide prevention.
Megga Telecom is supporting our work by donating a percentage of every UK and Europe eSIMCrew Data Plan sold – a partnership inspired by CEO Simon Black’s personal connection to our cause. As a thank you, they’re also offering our supporters 5% off with the code Grassroots5.
Their app, eSIMCrew (rated five stars on the App Store), helps travellers cut data roaming costs with affordable, flexible plans across more than 140 countries.
On Cue Removals, a Kent-based removal company, is donating a portion of their annual sales to support our mission. Founded by George Cullen and Alfie Pye, who tragically lost their close friend Piers to suicide, the company’s commitment goes beyond business. As George and Alfie shared:
“No one should have to face their battles alone. By working together, we hope to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and play our part in ensuring more lives are saved.”
We’re so grateful to both for backing our mission, and we’re excited to build more partnerships like these to further our life-saving work.
Free courses
We’re proud to partner with local authorities to offer free mental health and suicide prevention training courses for people who support vulnerable individuals in Islington, Hampshire, and Brighton and Hove.
Whether you are part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or frontline service, our training can help you build the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Double award win for Breaking the Silence
We’re thrilled to announce that Grassroots Suicide Prevention, in partnership with NICE Media, won two prestigious national awards at the Learning Excellence Awards for our UK-first Breaking the Silence initiative – suicide prevention training for 14+ students in schools. We were honoured as Sector Winner for ‘Learning in Education’ and received the coveted Gold Award for ‘Outstanding Course or Initiative – External’.
Find out more about the award-winning Breaking the Silence training.
Preventing suicide in Barnet
Now in its third year, our suicide prevention campaign with the London Borough of Barnet is already our most successful yet — already reaching over three million people. This year, we’ve focused on reaching South Asian communities through targeted digital ads promoting our Stay Alive app. By connecting more people to support, we’re helping break stigma and making a real difference.
Stay Alive and David Riddell
Thanks to the continued support of the David Riddell Foundation, we’ve been able to further develop our Stay Alive app – tailoring it for high-risk groups, increasing interactivity, and refining the user experience.
Guided by insight from our Lived Experience Advisory Group and wider research, we’re introducing new user modes for crisis, recovery, and learning. We’re also exploring new features like Recovery Stories, including blogs, videos and a Letter of Hope. The app now supports 22 languages, with recent additions such as Bengali, Hindi, Portuguese, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, and Gujarati — ensuring more people can access life-saving support in their own language.
Join our team and make a difference
We currently have several volunteer and paid roles available, ranging from strategic positions like trustees to hands-on support in marketing, events, and fundraising. If you’re passionate about mental health and want to get involved in preventing suicide, this is a great chance to use your skills, gain experience, and make a real difference.
Stepping up to save lives in the veteran community
Veterans are at higher risk of suicidal thoughts but often struggle to ask for help. That’s why we’re offering specialised suicide prevention training for those supporting the veteran community. So far, nearly 80 people across 35 organisations have gained the skills to have life-saving conversations and reduce stigma.
Participants are empowered to have life-saving conversations with veterans, reduce the stigma of talking about suicide, and support them in getting the help they need.