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The Industrial Agents Society is delighted to announce that its chosen charity for 2024 is Baton of Hope.

Baton of Hope is part of a growing movement aspiring to a zero-suicide society, and will simply not tolerate more than 6,000 suicide deaths per year in the UK (as currently) when most suicides are preventable

They have a vision of a society where suicide and suicide prevention are openly and widely discussed, where they inspire hope through action, where people are suitably supported, and where everyone plays their part in realising this vision.

They will bring about change. In how they approach suicide. In how they talk about it. And in how they support those affected by it.

Baton of Hope's mission is to: -
- Boost the national conversation to eliminate the stigma around this issue
- Connect and collaborate with people and organisations that are already working to save lives
- Summarise key suicide prevention steps that can be taken by institutions, businesses, public agencies, communities, and individuals
- Point people to simple but effective online training to help them have suicide prevention conversations with family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues
- Create better signposting for those who feel they need support, or who want to help a friend, a pupil, or a co-worker
- Shine a spotlight on actions that do not support – or actively harm – people’s mental health, and showcase good practice
- Positively challenge the UK Government and public institutions to aim higher on suicide prevention – the time for action is now
‍THERE IS HOPE. IF MORE PEOPLE TALK OPENLY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE, SPOT THE SIGNS, ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, AND LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGEMENT, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
If you would like to donate please visit - bit.ly/batonofhopejustgiving