Linking Hope

28/08/2026

❗The highest su***de rate in England is among men aged 45-49 years ❗

These are often men in the middle of life.
Fathers.
Partners.
Business owners.
Carers.
People carrying enormous pressure while appearing to cope.

Mental health struggles don't always look like a crisis, sometimes they look like exhaustion, withdrawal, anger, stress or loneliness.

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27/08/2026

📣Our Next Networking Event 📣

Join us on Tuesday 6th October 2026 for our next networking event.

You can expect:

✨ A Funding Application Masterclass
✨ Networking Opportunities
✨ Updates from the Linking Hope Team

The link to book your spaces will follow shortly!

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24/08/2026

✨Monday Mention✨

Meet committee member, Steve!

Hi I’m Steve, I signed up to go be a baton bearer and walk with the baton due my own personal experience of mental health and after several attempts of su***de in 2024/2025.

My background in event work was put to use on the day when I was asked to help run the events at Cathedral Green and that ignited a passion to help form linking hope.

Alongside Emma P we will be looking after the events side of things for linking hope, so any ideas or suggestions for events please get in touch with us!

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21/08/2026

❗More than 6,000 people died by su***de in England and Wales in 2023. That's over 16 lives lost every single day. ❗

The su***de rate reached its highest level since 1999.

Behind every statistic is a son, daughter, parent, friend, colleague or neighbour.

Someone who mattered.

Someone who may have felt they had nowhere to turn.

Su***de prevention starts with connection.

At Linking Hope we want to bring as many charities, organisations, and individuals together as possible. We want to connect people to ensure they are able to reach out for support when it is needed. 💜💛💚💙

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20/08/2026

Do you have a project that you need support with? and don't have the funds?

Why not look into Match My Project! ✨✨

Match My Project provides a platform for business and community to come together and improve their local area. It matches the resources of business with the local know-how of community organisations to get things done.

As a community organisation, you can use the site to upload your projects and accept help from businesses offering to support you.

Many of the community projects that receive help from businesses are supporting East Midlands Combined County Authority’s strategic objectives and vulnerable groups, currently including: jobs & skills, children, health, housing & homelessness and climate change. But don’t worry if your project doesn’t fit within these themes, you can still upload it!

Check out their website below ⬇⬇

🌐 https://matchmyproject.org/emcca/how-it-works/community-organisations

14/08/2026

❗Research consistently shows that social connection, peer support and early intervention can improve mental wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation. Mental health support works, particularly when people access it early❗

Linking Hope work with a range of charities, organisations and individuals that offer peer support to those experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

Our website tells you more about these organisations and how you can access their support.

🌐 www.linkinghope.co.uk

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13/08/2026

Willfest continues its tour on Saturday 5th September at Oakfield Farm ✨🥳



Expect everything you love about Willfest:
great music, great atmosphere, lots of fun, including your favourite bands and a few new ones too.

There'll be food (including vegetarian options) and a bar 🍔🍻

Book your ticket now and don't miss out - spaces are limited this year.
Family (2adults + children under 16): £25
Adult: £10
Young person (5-16): £5.00

Remember that every penny you donate will make a difference to a young person's life:
£1.60 = sleep mask for a care pack 💤
£6.00 mindfulness colouring book ✏
£8.00 = book in a Wellbeing Library 📖
£10.00 = personalised item for a care pack 💜
£15.00 = mindfulness journal 📗
£50.00 = a wellbeing care pack for a young person 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
£1500.00 = a wellbeing library for a primary/ secondary/ SEND school 🏫

Follow this link: https://www.oakfieldfarm.co.uk/event-details/willfest-2026-at-oakfield-farm?fbclid=IwY2xjawTXSVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMc2hCQ3N4RnFLSldUeTVYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpPskokdsdO5zjCZdDBE4uMXszA4E1IGW5PYb-BoA-9YAqDprU2C1svw7N1N_aem_i6mpTj2pHx7A9f-7do4DfQ

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Expect everything you love about Willfest: great music, great atmosphere, lots of fun, including your favourite bands and a few new ones too.

10/08/2026

✨Monday Mention ✨

This week we're shouting about the brilliant Connected Perinatal Support 💜

These guys are looking for volunteers to support the amazing work they do for mums, dads, partners and families across Derby.

Interested in volunteering with us as a Perinatal Peer Supporter, but want to know more?

Swipe through to read more about:
💜what volunteering training covers
💜what support volunteers get
💜what our volunteers say about training being peer supporters

See www.connectedperinatalsupport.org/volunteer for full details and a link to the expression of interest form to apply.

Places are limited and applications will close in September. Training will start in October.

07/08/2026

They died.

But even after death, we can still add to the stigma.

When someone dies from cancer, we don't say they 'committed cancer'
When someone dies from a heart attack, we don't say they 'committed a heart attack'

Yet many people still say "committed su***de."

The word "committed" is often associated with crime, guilt and wrongdoing. It can imply blame towards someone who was experiencing overwhelming emotional pain.
That's why many mental health and su***de prevention organisations encourage the use of:
✅ "Died by su***de"
✅ "Took their own life"

Instead of:
❌ "Committed su***de"

Changing one phrase won't change the statistics. But it can change conversations.

It can reduce shame ❗
It can challenge stigma ❗
It can make it easier for someone to ask for help ❗

Because people struggling with suicidal thoughts don't need judgement. They need hope. They need compassion. They need connection.

Let's stop talking as though su***de is a crime.
Let's start talking as though every life matters. 💚💜💛

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06/08/2026

📣There were loads of people! Great vibe, positive conversations, real sense of purpose📣

This was some recent feedback from one of our networking events! Our next event is set to be sometime in September and we will be focusing on delivering a funding masterclass to support charities, organisations and individuals looking to apply for grants to support the brilliant work they are doing for su***de prevention and mental wellbeing.