Members

Our members and supporters are the foundation of the Support after Suicide Partnership and our wider network. They are all involved in providing support for people bereaved by suicide and play a huge role in helping us to shape our priorities.

Opening Doors

Opening Doors is the only dedicated national charity connecting LGBTQ+ people over 50 with activities, events, support and information. They also provide accredited training to professionals, conduct research and create policy. They work across the UK but retain a focus in London.

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Papyrus

Papyrus work to reduce suicide in young people by breaking down the stigma around suicide and working with communities to help them to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.

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PayPlan

At Payplan, they help people who have multiple debts. Their aim is to reduce the amount you pay to your lenders and increase the money you have to spend on yourself and your family so you can live comfortably.

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Penhaligon’s Friends

Penhaligons Friends are a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county. They offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.

They also deliver an extensive programme of training and advice for other childcare professionals and those interested in becoming a volunteer.

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Quaker Social Action

Quaker Social Action runs Down to Earth, a service providing practical support for people who are struggling with funeral costs.  Their website contains useful information and guidance about keeping funeral costs down and raising money towards them.  For those who need extra help, Down to Earth also has a helpline staffed by experienced, warm and empathic advisors, who have supported thousands of people across the UK with free and confidential advice.  They also campaign for change through local and national Government, to ensure that everyone can afford a dignified funeral.

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Quaker Social Action

Quaker Social Action helps people on low incomes in east London and across the UK to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives. They take social action by providing practical solutions for people facing the multiple and varied impacts of poverty. They believe that people in poverty are the real poverty experts and our approach reflects this, working with people in an supportive and holistic way.

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Quinn’s Retreat

Quinn’s Retreat is a charity set up in memory of siblings Quinn and Dyllon who sadly took their own lives. They offer retreat caravan holidays for anyone that has been bereaved by suicide. The retreats are completely free of charge!

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R;pple

R;pple addresses the lack of intervention and instead provides an immediate, vibrant display on a user’s device once they have been flagged as searching for online content relating to self-harm or suicide. R;pple is an online nudge technique which consists of a powerful message of hope, as well as providing a selection of mental health support resources in a range of different communicative options (call, text, web chat, self-help app, pocket resources). Through R;pple, individuals feeling despair and researching harmful content will be urged to instead seek mental health support they deserve and need in a way that works best for them.
For more information and to download the software please visit their website HERE
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SAIF (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors)

SAIF is a national professional body that represents over 900 independent funeral homes and works to promote best practice across the field.

 

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Sangeeta Mahajan

Sangeeta is a Trustee of Papyrus, the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, Co-chair of Suicide Prevention for Thrive London, a Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s & St Thomas’ London, and advocates for and supports those bereaved by suicide.

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Sarbat Sikhs

Sarbat Sikhs is a volunteer-led group addressing LGBTQ+ issues from a Sikh perspective. Their vision is to create awareness, tackle homophobia/biphobia/transphobia and build bridges within and beyond their communities. They provide: Awareness, Social safe spaces, Support and Resources.

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SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality)

SARI provides free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime across Avon and Somerset. Whether that’s based on race, faith, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age, or sex. They  also work to build greater understanding and respect for diversity and difference within their community.

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Sehhat

Sehhat is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Sandy Kaur, Sehhat’s mission is to shape the mindset of the Punjabi and South Asian communities surrounding Mental Health and Suicide. We strive to see representation in educational resources for mental health and suicide as well as support services.

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Shropshire & Telford Suicide Bereavement Service

The Shropshire & Telford Suicide Bereavement Service offers suicide bereavement support to families, friends, colleagues and anyone living in Shropshire Telford & Wrekin affected by suicide. They provide early contact within 72 hours, home visits, phone or email contact, support to manage the procedures that take place after a suicide, help to access any other support you need and practical and emotional support.

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