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Together we can change lives.

The Oli Leigh Trust is an independent Su***de Prevention Charity, set up by family and friends after the loss of Oli Leigh who took his life in 2018.

19/08/2026

Run your way. We’ll cover the cost. 🏃‍♀️

Parkrun. Inflatable runs. Marathons. However you move, The Oli Leigh Trust will sponsor your entry fee — nationwide and international events available through Run For Charity.

Every mile raises awareness and funds for young people’s mental health.

Find your event on our Local Events Page, or email [email protected]

15/08/2026

This week’s news has been heavy.

The death of Professor Jason Arday has left a lot of people shaken and thinking about the intense pressure, scrutiny, and isolation that people can carry silently.

Please hear this: you are not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.

If you’re struggling, reach out — to a friend, a family member, a GP, or a helpline. Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s the strongest thing you can do.

You matter. Please talk to someone. 💛

07/08/2026

The trainer’s view

“I’ve seen a room change.”

That’s what teachers tell us after our sessions. A room full of students who came in thinking this topic was too difficult to talk about — and left knowing exactly what to say and do if a friend was struggling.

That shift is the whole point. We don’t just deliver a training session and leave — we equip people with something they’ll carry for life.

84 teachers trained. 4,500+ students reached face-to-face. And we’re just getting started.

✉️ [email protected]

***deprevention

04/08/2026

One conversation can change everything.

If someone you love has gone quiet lately, here’s the good news: you don’t need perfect words to help.

Ask directly — “are you thinking about su***de?” It doesn’t plant the idea. It shows them they’re not alone.

Then listen. Stay close. Help them find support.

Small, simple, human — and it works. This training comes from people who’ve turned their own loss into something that saves lives.

Book training for your school or team. Link in bio.
Or find out more The Oli Leigh Trust and our training partners Inspirational Learning Group

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03/08/2026

Last month, a teacher on one of our courses spotted the signs in a student she’d taught for two years — signs she admits she wouldn’t have caught before.

That’s what this training is for.

The Oli Leigh Trust’s su***de-prevention programmes give school staff the practical skills to notice warning signs early and know exactly what to do next. Built on a family-led mission and an evidence-based curriculum, our courses are helping schools across the UK feel more confident, and more prepared, when it matters most.

If you’re a school leader, please reach out to us and we can talk to you about our courses in collaboration with Inspirational Learning Group

https://www.theolileightrust.com/

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27/07/2026

We’re more than training sessions and statistics — we’re a community.

We’re The Oli Leigh Trust, and everything we do traces back to one simple belief: no young person should ever feel alone with what they’re going through.

There are loads of ways to be part of that with us:
🏃 Run for us at events nationwide
⚽ Play in our 7-a-side tournament
💼 Give as You Earn through payroll
🤝 Become a corporate sponsor
🎉 Run your own fundraiser for us

However you get involved, you’re helping us reach the next school, the next family, the next young person who needs us.

✉️ [email protected]

23/07/2026

Today’s date is 24/7, which is . Remember that when life is difficult, are there to listen 24/7.

21/07/2026

Spotting the Signs 💙

You don’t need to be a professional to notice when someone’s struggling.

Withdrawing. Changes in mood or sleep. Talking like they’re a burden. These are worth paying attention to.

The intervention can be simple: ask directly, listen without rushing to fix it, stay — even without the right words.

You don’t have to have the answers. Sometimes you just have to be someone who noticed. 💙

👉 theolileightrust.com/ourwork

***dePrevention

https://www.theolileightrust.com/

17/07/2026

Samaritans Awareness Day — 24 July

At The Oli Leigh Trust, we’re proud to shine a light on Samaritans and the vital work they do every single day.

Samaritans exist to prevent su***de through the power of human connection. That means:

- Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen
- People calling for change, met by those willing to listen
- People who’ve been there before, supporting those struggling now

Samaritans Awareness Day falls on 24 July for a simple reason — because they’re here to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This day is a chance for all of us to talk about the importance of being there for one another. Sometimes the smallest act — picking up the phone, sitting with someone, simply listening without judgement — can make the biggest difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, Samaritans are free to call, any time, on **116 123**.

Let’s use this day to remind each other: you don’t have to be in crisis to reach out, and you don’t have to have the answers to listen.

💙 The Oli Leigh Trust

More to follow on this important day.

Let’s look after each other

https://www.theolileightrust.com/

Samaritans

16/07/2026

🍞✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🍞

Join us for the Ch’oli Bake Event — fresh challah, good company, and community, held in loving memory of Oli’s 25th birthday. 💛

📅 26th November 2026
📍 NW London
🎟️ Tickets £18

More details coming soon — but grab the date now, this one’s not to be missed. 🥖

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