PIPS Hope and Support extends a heartfelt thank you to Tesco Craigavon for their incredible generosity, donating £1,000 to support our vital services. This fantastic contribution, presented by Tesco employees Mark and Marian, was raised through the in-store Book Swap initiative — a true testament to the kindness of Tesco shoppers. Every penny of this donation will go towards delivering crisis intervention and bereavement support in the Upper Bann area, ensuring those in need have ac
PIPS Hope and Support extends heartfelt gratitude to Sean Doran Boxing Club Keady for their incredible efforts in organising their annual 5km x 4 x 48-hour challenge. This remarkable event raised an outstanding £21,000+ in support of local charities and community groups. We were delighted to receive a generous £4,000 donation, which will directly support our vital mental health and suicide prevention services. The continued kindness and generosity of Sean Doran Boxing Club, its
PIPS Hope and Support extends a heartfelt thank you to Niamh Murray and House of Bliss for their incredible generosity. We were delighted to welcome Niamh and her sons to our Lurgan office, where they presented a fantastic donation of £360 in support of our vital services. A Community Coming Together Through her business, House of Bliss, Niamh organised a successful Christmas Market, using the opportunity to raise both funds and awareness for PIPS Hope and Support. Her dedication and the
PIPS Hope and Support extends a huge thank you to Jeff Doyle for his incredible efforts in completing a charity skydive to raise awareness and vital funds for our cause. Through his dedication and the generosity of supporters, Jeff raised an amazing £544.00, directly contributing to our life-saving services. Making a Difference We are delighted to hear that Jeff enjoyed the experience and are truly grateful for his commitment to supporting mental health and suicide prevention. His fundra
PIPS Hope and Support extends a huge congratulations to the young people at Future Proof Banbridge who recently completed our Building Personal Resilience workshop. Their enthusiasm, participation, and commitment to learning new skills were truly inspiring, helping them develop resilience and contribute positively to their community. Supporting Personal Growth The workshop focused on essential skills to help individuals: Strengthen emotional resilience Develop positive coping strategies B
PIPS Hope and Support extends a huge congratulations to the 21 dedicated individuals who recently completed our two-day interactive ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop. Through this training, they have gained essential skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and to develop a plan that supports their immediate safety. Commitment to Making a Difference We are incredibly grateful for the active engagement, thoughtful discussions, and pass
PIPS Hope and Support is deeply grateful for the incredible generosity and kindness shown by the Dowdall family and the Banbridge community, who came together on Christmas Eve to hold a street collection in loving memory of Christopher Dowdall. Through their dedicated efforts, an astounding £3,031.20 was raised to support our vital services. This generous donation was presented to us by Christopher’s sister, Joanne, as a beautiful tribute to his memory. A Lasting Impact This remar
PIPS Hope and Support extends sincere gratitude to Newry City Athletic Football Club for their generous donation of £100 and €160, raised during a recent charity match between Newry Past Players Association and Doolargy Allstars on Sunday. Community Support in Action The match brought together former players and supporters for an enjoyable day of football, all in aid of an important cause. The funds raised will go directly toward supporting individuals and families in need of mental
As part of their Personal Development Programme, Year 11 students at St Mary’s High School, Newry, recently participated in an interactive workshop on Building Personal Resilience, delivered by PIPS Hope and Support. Developing Essential Life Skills The session focused on key qualities that help individuals cope with challenges and build emotional strength, including: Positive relationships and their role in support networks A sense of purpose to foster motivation and resilience
PIPS Hope and Support extends congratulations to the team at Community Advice ABC, who recently completed the safeTALK workshop. Their dedication to learning and commitment to creating a safer, more supportive community is truly commendable. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a half-day training programme designed to help participants recognise the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide. It provides essential skills to: Identify individuals at risk Engage with empathy and confidence