Tag: Samaritans

Samaritans to support Coffee #1 to be emotionally aware

Stuart Mitchell

A new partnership will see Coffee #1 aim to raise £100k over two years for Samaritans and the charity supporting its staff to be better listeners. Money raised from fundraising events and the public across all 92 Coffee #1 shops, will be used to help fund the service and ensure Samaritans volunteers are available around the clock, to provide emotional support to anyone who is going through a difficult time. Samaritans will also train Coffee #1 employees to be more emotionally aware through workshops, which aim to improve their listening…

Read More

Idles fans raise thousands of pounds for Samaritans

Stuart Mitchell

An online auction of artwork, created for the Indie band IDLES’ latest album, has raised thousands of pounds for Samaritans. Fans bid for exclusive works by Idles singer Joe Talbot with other artists including former Maccabees vocalist, Orlando Weeks, along with Tom Ham and Tao Lashley-Burnley. Talbot’s front cover of ‘Joy As An Act of Resistance’ saw the highest bid, selling for a fantastic £2,450. Each piece in the collection was inspired by a track on the album, which includes the song Samaritans, which criticises ideas of masculinity that stop men speaking out and getting help when they are struggling. The artwork drew fans from across the globe when it formed the basis of pop-up…

Read More

Gaby Roslin makes ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign travel

Stuart Mitchell

TV and radio presenter Gaby Roslin is all aboard Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign, letting commuters know they have all the experience they need to save a life. The campaign, launched by Samaritans in partnership with Network Rail, British Transport Police (BTP) and the wider rail industry, aims to prevent suicide by encouraging the public to notice if someone may be at risk and start a conversation. They can also alert a member of staff or dial 999. Gaby showed her support at London’s King’s Cross station, where she voiced a special message over the tannoy and chatted to…

Read More

Put well-being ahead of exam grades, says Samaritans

Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans is calling on parents, teachers, students and employers to put well-being ahead of grades this exam season. By keeping results in perspective, it says young people are more likely to do themselves justice than if they face intolerable levels of pressure and stress. The call comes as schools, colleges and universities get their exam season underway. It also echoes the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which is focusing on coping with stress. Karen Harvey, who heads up Samaritans work in educations, said: “Learning to manage your…

Read More

Campaign empowers the public to act to prevent suicide on the railways

Stuart Mitchell

A new suicide prevention campaign Small Talk Saves Lives aims to give travellers the confidence to act if they notice someone who may be at risk of suicide on or around the rail network. Launched by Samaritans, British Transport Police (BTP) and the rail industry, including Network Rail and the train operating companies, the campaign hopes to save many lives a year. Small Talk Saves Lives is asking the public to trust their instincts and look out for fellow passengers who might need help, as illustrated in a new film…

Read More