Silence of Suicide SOS

10/10/2026

A candid conversation. A powerful message. 💜

This World Mental Health Day, SOS co-founder Michael Mansfield KC speaks frankly about government, mental wellbeing and the need to turn words into action.

“We have a government that says that social welfare comes before social defence; and within social welfare is mental welfare.”

He hopes Andy Burnham and his cabinet will focus on supporting the state and voluntary organisations doing this vital work.

And as Michael reminds us, “Effective action requires funding.”

SOS is part of that vital work. 💜 Help us keep being there for people who need us.

Donate today: silenceofsu***desos.org.uk/donate/

08/10/2026

Sometimes we don’t know the difference a conversation has made until someone takes the time to tell us. This message touched our whole team deeply. 💜
At a time when mental health needs continue to grow, while small charities like SOS face increasing pressures and limited funding, words like these remind us why every conversation matters. What might feel like an ordinary chat to us can be something much bigger to the person on the other side. 💜
And behind every one of those conversations are our incredible team; the people who show up, listen without judgement, offer a little light in difficult moments, and keep the conversation going, day after day. 💜

To our frontliners: Thank You. We see the difference you make, and we couldn't do this without you.
And to everyone who has supported SOS, shared our work, started a conversation or reached out when they needed us: Thank You. If you believe in the work SOS does, please consider making a donation today.
Every contribution helps us continue being there for people when they need someone to listen.
🔗 silenceofsu***desos.org.uk/donate/
Help us keep the conversations going. Help us keep saving lives. 💜

07/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is this Saturday.
It’s a chance to pause, check in and remember that talking about mental health is always a good place to start.
💬 TALK: start the conversation.
🙌 ACT: do something that helps.
🆘 SAVE: know where to turn when someone needs support.

This World Mental Health Day, take one small step: be kind to yourself.

18/09/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

Important update regarding Silence of Su***de SOS and our Freephone helpline. Please see the statement attached below for information and new operational hours.

15/09/2026

Welcome aboard, Andrew Bennett ( K&RYN ) as an SOS Silence of Su***de Ambassador. Your lived experience, wealth of knowledge and work as a su***de prevention activist will definitely help us pave the way forward to and around mental health. We look forward to working together in creating more safe spaces where support is available to those that need it most. 💜

Andrew ‘Diesel’ Bennett Announced as Ambassador for SOS Silence of Su***de 💜

Andrew is delighted to announce that he has become an Ambassador for SOS Silence of Su***de, a charity dedicated to breaking the silence around su***de, encouraging open conversations and helping people feel heard, supported and understood.

Through his own lived experience and his work as a Su***de Prevention Activist, Andrew has long been passionate about challenging the stigma surrounding su***de and mental health. His initiative and wider work through K&RYN and AB Performance focus on turning lived experience into real impact, helping people recognise distress, start difficult conversations and access support before they reach crisis point.

Andrew said: “I’m incredibly proud and excited to become an Ambassador for SOS Silence of Su***de. Their mission resonates deeply with me. We need to create a culture where talking about su***de isn’t something we shy away from, and where people feel able to say ‘I’m not okay’ without fear of judgement. I’m looking forward to using my voice, experience and platform to help SOS continue its vital work and, ultimately, help more people feel heard, supported and hopeful.”

Andrew will use his role to help raise awareness, encourage honest conversations around su***de and mental health, and support SOS in its mission to ensure that no one feels they have to suffer in silence.

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14/09/2026

💜 This is what we work tirelessly for.
To create spaces where people feel safe enough to speak honestly, share their stories and say what they may have been carrying silently for far too long.
But listening is only the beginning; our next step is to strengthen the support around those who choose to speak - so that those who are still scared, uncertain or unsure where to turn can find a way forward too.
Every voice matters. Every conversation matters. And together, we can make it a little easier to . 💜 Thank you to everyone who trusts us with their stories.

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11/09/2026

💜 EVERY DAY IS WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY
Yesterday, you chose to .
To everyone who wore purple, shared the message, started a conversation, checked in on someone, fundraised, donated, brought your workplace together or simply chose to show up: thank you so much. 💜

And to everyone who is still carrying the message forward, thank you for keeping it going.
Because for SOS, every day is ***dePreventionDay

Every day, our frontline teams, staff and volunteers are working to break the silence, challenge stigma and provide vital support to those who need it most. And you can help too.

💜 Reach out 💜 Be there 💜 Speak up 💜 Seek help

World Su***de Prevention Day may be one day, but su***de prevention is every day.
As a charity, SOS relies on the support of our community to continue providing vital services to those who need us; today, tomorrow and every day. So please, keep the message moving. Keep talking. Keep showing up. And if you can, donate today to help us continue our mission. 💜

👉SUPPORT SOS: https://silenceofsu***desos.org.uk/donate/

One colour. One cause. One community.
Today and always, let’s break the silence. 💜

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10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

💜 WORLD SU***DE PREVENTION DAY — 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 💜

Today isn’t just another date in the calendar for us.

Su***de prevention is something we believe in every Monday night.

It’s in the conversations we have.
It’s in the men who turn up when life feels too much.
It’s in the bloke who says “I’m fine, mate” when he really isn’t.

And it’s in taking that first step and realising:

I don’t have to do this on my own.

Today we stand alongside those working to change the conversation around su***de, particularly SOS Silence of Su***de - a charity we’ve supported and one that means a great deal to me personally, including for the incredible support they give families and loved ones left behind.

💜 For me, this is personal.

I CHOSE TO STAY.

I talk openly about my experiences because they’re part of who I am.

I know what suicidal thoughts can feel like because I’ve lived through them. I know how convincing those thoughts can become when you’re in that place.

My experience won’t be the same as everyone else’s and I don’t have all the answers.

But I can listen without judgement.

I can understand some of what that darkness feels like.

And by talking openly about my experience, perhaps I can help another man understand that there can be life on the other side of those thoughts.

I chose to stay. And I’m very glad I did. 💜

That’s why conversations matter.

So today:

Ask twice.
Listen properly.
Stay.

You don’t need the perfect words. Just be willing to say:

“Mate, how are you really doing?”

Let’s change the narrative.
Let’s keep talking.
Let’s keep listening.
Let’s keep showing up.

Su***de prevention isn’t just about one day.

It’s about being there for each other every day.

No man should feel he has to struggle alone.

💜 Men Walking And Talking Warwick

We Walk. We Talk. We Listen. We Stand Together.

One man at a time.

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10/09/2026

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Going purple for a purpose!

Our Sheriff office team added a little extra colour to the office today, wearing purple clothing or purple ribbons in support of World Su***de Prevention Day and SOS Silence of Su***de’s ‘Purple-ise to Prevent’ campaign.

It's a simple gesture, but one that helps raise awareness and reminds us of the importance of talking openly about mental health and su***de prevention – particularly within the construction industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined in today.

To any other Sheriff teams that took part – please share your photos with us below. 👇

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