Violet Project CIO - Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Support Charity

23/08/2026

Pride, connection and some very busy team members! 🏳️‍🌈

We had such a brilliant time at Warwickshire Pride yesterday. What a day! Lots of fun, lots of laughter and a very busy Violet Project team.

But amongst all the colour, celebration and smiles, there were also some really important conversations.

Every conversation matters.
Every moment of connection matters.
Every vulnerable interaction matters.

Because sometimes, simply having someone willing to listen can be the first step towards asking for help.

We are so grateful to everyone who stopped to chat, shared something personal, asked a question or simply spent a few moments with us.

Together, we can keep talking, keep listening and stop the silence around su***de.

Thank you for being part of it. 💜

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21/08/2026

Come along and see us tomorrow!!

We have Violet the Elephant with us and they have been practicing their dance moves !!! You are in for a TREAT !!!!

IT'S TOMORROW!

Warwickshire Pride 2026
Saturday 22nd August
11:00am - 6:00pm
Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa

20/08/2026

GCSE Results Day: You Are More Than a Grade

Today is GCSE Results Day. ❤️

And we keep thinking about this particular group of young people and everything they have been through.

These are the COVID kids!!

They lost huge chunks of their childhood and education to lockdowns and disruption. They missed out on normal school experiences, friendships, celebrations, milestones and the everyday opportunities that help young people learn how to navigate the world.

For some, the impact went much deeper.

Anxiety increased. Confidence was knocked. Socialising became difficult. Some struggled with loneliness, isolation, motivation, returning to school or simply being around other people again. For some young people, the world suddenly felt much bigger and much more frightening.

And then, after all of that, they were expected to simply get back on with school, exams and life!

So today, whether those results show Us, 3s, 4s, 5s, 7s or 9s, please remember:

Those numbers do not define them.

A grade is a result. It is not a measure of someone’s worth, potential, kindness, resilience, personality or the person they will become.

And if the results aren’t what they hoped for, please remind them that one set of results cannot determine the course of an entire life.

There are different routes, different pathways, second chances and opportunities still to come.

Because perhaps one of their biggest achievements is simply this:

They made it through. (There are many families who never got to see this moment. )

They lived through a period that changed childhood, education and growing up in ways none of us could have predicted.

So to every young person opening their results today:

Be proud of yourself.

Whatever those pieces of paper say, you have come a long way.

And to parents, carers and families, have the tissues ready. 🥹❤️

Celebrate the results, but most importantly, celebrate the young person standing in front of you.

Their life is so much bigger than a set of grades.

You did it. They did it. And that is worth celebrating.

LET US KNOW HOW YOU GOT ON💜

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19/08/2026

We support change in media reporting of suspected su***de

The death of Professor Jason Arday has again raised difficult questions about the way we report on people when they are facing intense public scrutiny, and particularly how we report when a death is suspected to be su***de.

As a su***de bereavement charity supporting families after a death, we believe this conversation matters.

We are not here to comment on the allegations surrounding Jason Arday, nor to determine what happened to him. Our thoughts are with those who loved him.

But we can talk about how we report on human beings when they are at the centre of intense public attention.

Accountability matters.

Journalism matters.

Investigations matter.

But so do proportionality, accuracy and humanity.

When allegations, speculation, personal information and commentary become repeated headlines, we have to consider the potential impact of that reporting, not only on the individual, but on the people who love them.

And when that person dies, their family does not simply become part of the story. They become the people left behind.

They may have to navigate grief while seeing their loved one’s life, work, mistakes and personal circumstances discussed publicly.

That is why we support change in media reporting around suspected su***de and su***de bereavement.

We believe reporting should:

• clearly distinguish allegations from established facts
• avoid presenting suspected su***de as confirmed until formally established
• avoid unnecessary speculation and sensationalism
• consider the potential impact on families and loved ones
• avoid unnecessary detail about the method or circumstances of death
• use sensitive, accurate language
• remember that there is a real family behind every headline
• include appropriate signposting to support and su***de prevention information

This is not about stopping journalists from asking difficult questions.

It is about asking whether we can do so without losing sight of the person at the centre of the story.

A person is more than their allegations.
A person is more than their mistakes.
A person is more than a headline.

And when someone dies, their family deserves the dignity to grieve without their loss becoming another chapter in a public spectacle.

Whatever the circumstances surrounding Jason Arday’s death, one thing should remain at the centre of this conversation:

There was a human being.
And there are people left behind.

We need better, safer and more compassionate reporting.

Not because difficult stories do not matter.

But because people matter.

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17/08/2026

Love Came First

Grief hurts because love came first.

When someone dies, especially through su***de, the pain can feel overwhelming. There can be anger, confusion, guilt, questions and a thousand things left unsaid.

But underneath so much of that grief is love.

You grieve because they mattered.
You miss them because they were loved.
You hurt because the connection was real.

Grief isn’t something you have to ‘get over’. It is something you learn to carry, while finding ways to keep living alongside the love you still have.

And if today is a difficult day, be gentle with yourself.

Love came first. That’s why grief hurts so much.

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13/08/2026

A-Level Results Day

To everyone receiving their A-Level results today, we hope you got the results you needed and that you’re feeling proud of how far you’ve come.

And if things haven’t gone quite the way you hoped, please remember this:

Life has many different paths, but they can all eventually lead to the same destination: LIVING.

Your results do not define your worth, your potential or the life you will have. Please don’t think life is over.

There is more than one route to where you want to go. Take a breath, talk to someone you trust, and remember that one set of results is only one moment in a much bigger life.

Your future is still yours to shape. Seek some help from your school to get next steps .

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10/08/2026

Tickets are available for Hope Remains

Our Hope Remains: World Su***de Prevention Day Reflective Service is taking place at Coventry Cathedral on Thursday 10th September along with St Peter church 10th October.

This free, heartfelt service will be a space to remember, reflect, connect and share hope, bringing our community together to remind us that su***de prevention is everyone’s business.

The cathedral doors open at 5.30pm, with the service from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by refreshments and support stalls.

Tickets are FREE, but booking is essential. Please make sure you book your ticket and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join us.

We would love to fill Coventry Cathedral with people standing together for su***de prevention and showing that Hope Remains.

Book your FREE ticket here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/violet-project-cio-65168285953

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07/08/2026

Did you know?

Many of our team, including our counsellors, take part in regular clinical supervision.

Clinical supervision is a professional and confidential space where counsellors can reflect on their work with an experienced supervisor. It is an essential part of safe, ethical and effective practice.

Why does this matter to you?

💜 It helps ensure you receive the highest quality support.
💜 It promotes accountability, reflection and continuous professional development.
💜 It helps counsellors maintain safe, ethical boundaries.
💜 It supports the wellbeing of those who spend their days supporting others, so they can continue to support others well.

It is also a reminder that, when looking for support, it is okay to ask questions.

Ask if the person supporting you is:
✔️ Qualified and appropriately trained.
✔️ A member of a recognised professional body.
✔️ Receiving regular clinical supervision.
✔️ Working within an ethical framework and committed to ongoing professional development.

A professional counsellor or therapist will welcome these questions. You deserve to know that the support you are receiving is safe, ethical and delivered by someone with the right knowledge, skills and support behind them.

At Violet Project CIO, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards because when you trust us with your story, you deserve nothing less.

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06/08/2026

In a world that often celebrates being the loudest, busiest or most successful, never underestimate the quiet power of simply being kind.

A smile. A text. A cuppa. Sitting beside someone in silence. Checking in when everyone else assumes they’re okay.

You don’t have to be extraordinary to make an extraordinary difference in someone’s life.

For someone struggling with their mental health or thoughts of su***de, knowing that just one person genuinely cares can be the first step towards hope.

Let’s create a world where compassion is valued just as much as achievement. Where people feel safe to say, “I’m not okay,” and know they’ll be met with understanding, not judgement.

Be a good human. You may never realise the difference you’ve made. 💜

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05/08/2026

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is put the kettle on.

A cuppa won’t fix your mental health.

But it might give you a moment to stop.
A moment to breathe.
A moment to think.
A moment to chat with someone you trust.
A moment to simply be.

Healing rarely happens all at once. Sometimes it begins with one small pause in the middle of a difficult day.

So if today feels heavy, make yourself a brew, check in with someone, or let someone check in with you.

One small moment can make more difference than you realise. 💜

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