The Brave Project

10/10/2026

06/10/2026

Leeds International Festival of Ideas starts today! 🎉

We’re delighted that our CEO, Donelle Lawrence, will be joining an incredible panel Leeds International Festival of Ideas

on 7th October, exploring a question that affects far too many lives: How do we talk about su***de?

For su***de to be discussed openly and honestly on a stage like this is incredibly important. These conversations can help challenge stigma, increase understanding and, most importantly, encourage more people to reach out for help before they reach crisis point.

Donelle will be bringing the voice of community-led su***de prevention to the conversation, sharing insights from her work as Founder and CEO of The Brave Project C.I.C., a su***de prevention service supporting Black boys and young men and their families.

Alongside respected leaders, professionals and experts by experience, Donelle will explore how we can have more open, honest and culturally informed conversations about su***de, and how we can create spaces where people feel safe enough to speak, be heard and ask for help.

We’re incredibly proud to see Donelle representing The Brave Project on stage at such an important festival and bringing community voices into a conversation that needs to be heard.

Talking about su***de matters. The conversations we have today could help someone feel less alone tomorrow. 💜

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10/09/2026

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How can you take part in World Su***de Prevention Day?

💛 Check in with your loved ones
💛 Create safe, supportive spaces in your community
💛 Share resources, stories, and hope

Every action — no matter how small — can help save a life. 💫

If you need someone to talk to, you’re not alone. You can reach out to or text or free, confidential support.

🔗 Please also check the link in our bio/linktree for more resources and ways to find help.

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03/06/2026

***Trigger Warning***This content discusses sensitive topics, such as su***de.

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MEN, please REMEMBER that:

You don’t have to ‘man up’. Let’s talk it through together.

YOU are loved.
YOU are enough.
YOU do not need permission to exist.
YOU are not alone, and you can always reach out for help no matter what.

If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, needs to talk, or needs immediate support, you can call ‘SAMARITANS’ 116 123 (free from any phone anytime) or email [email protected]


For vital life-saving support and services, please visit The Brave Project’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/braveproject.

REMEMBER !!!! Reaching out for help doesn’t make you weak. It makes you Brave 💛

30/04/2026

🌟 Stories of Support and Progress 🌟

As World Autism Acceptance Month comes to a close, we want to pause and share a heartfelt thank you and reflect on what we’ve been able to build together.

With funding from Compass Wellbeing, The Brave Project C.I.C has been able to continue supporting neurodivergent young people and their families through culturally competent, lived experience led support. The feedback we’ve received from parents and young people has been powerful and grounding, reminding us how vital it is to feel truly heard, understood and not alone.

Through the Empower Mentor Programme, we have supported young Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) men aged 16 to 25 in Newham who are autistic/neurodivergent, or exploring a diagnosis. Across peer mentoring, 1 to 1 support and wellbeing workshops, we have created safe spaces where young people can build confidence, connect with others and strengthen their sense of wellbeing.

As we move beyond Autism Acceptance Month, our commitment stays the same: to create spaces where neurodivergent young people feel seen, respected and empowered in who they are.

Thank you to every young person, parent and partner who has shared their journey with us. Your voices continue to shape this work. 🤍