We are incredibly grateful to Kathleen Scullion for her outstanding fundraising efforts in support of PIPS Hope and Support. Kathleen recently took on the thrilling challenge of a skydive to raise vital funds for our organisation. Thanks to her bravery and dedication, Kathleen raised an impressive total of £1,070, which will go directly towards supporting the delivery of our suicide prevention, mental health, and bereavement services across the community. Kathleen is pictured presenting
PIPS Hope and Support had the honour of meeting David Gray and Toiréasa Hanley, pictured with Dympna and Sean McCluskey, as they presented us with an incredible donation of £6,244.12. This generous amount was raised through a recent quiz night held in loving memory of Colm McCluskey – a much-loved son, cousin, and friend. The event brought together family, friends, and members of the wider community to celebrate Colm’s life and legacy while raising vital funds for our s
PIPS Hope and Support extends sincere thanks to the young women and staff at Work4Uplus for their generous donation of £250 in support of our services. This contribution follows their recent participation in and successful completion of our Building Personal Resilience and B+ Workshops, and is a reflection of their ongoing commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing within the community. We are truly grateful for their generosity, which will directly support the delivery of vital
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Damolly Women’s Social Football for their generous donation of £300.00 to PIPS Hope and Support. The funds were raised through their recent 7-a-side tournament, held on Sunday 13th April 2025 at Newry City 3G Pitches. The event brought together teams for a day filled with football, community spirit, and fundraising in support of both PIPS Hope and Support and the Southern Area Hospice, who also received £300.00. This generous supp
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, officially launched the 2025 Darkness Into Light Armagh Walk at Navan Fort and Centre – the scenic and symbolic location where the annual event takes place. The launch was attended by event organisers and representatives from PIPS Hope and Support, the official partner charity for the Armagh Walk. Together, they gathered to mark the beginning of the countdown to what promises to be another powerful
Well done to the team at PlayBoard NI who recently completed safeTALK training, delivered through their OUR Generation project partner, Boys & Girls Clubs NI. This valuable training has equipped participants with the skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and to connect them with the appropriate support. It is a vital step in creating safer, more supportive communities. We are incredibly grateful for the staff’s engagement, openness, and dedication t
A huge well done to the incredible young people and dedicated youth leaders at Yew Gen Youth Club for recently completing their safeTALK training with PIPS Hope and Support. This important training has equipped participants with essential skills to help keep their peers and community safe. They learned how to: Recognise the signs that someone may be struggling Confidently ask about suicide Connect a person to the appropriate support services We are extremely proud of their commitment to cre
PIPS Hope and Support would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Roger Connolly for his incredible dedication and generosity. Roger took on the remarkable personal challenge of walking 1,000,000 steps and swimming – all to raise vital funds in support of our work. His inspiring efforts raised a fantastic £150, which he kindly presented on behalf of Clanrye Group – Carers First. We are deeply grateful for Roger’s commitment to mental health and wellbeing. Every step wa
PIPS Hope and Support extends heartfelt thanks to the incredible Year 13 students and staff at Abbey CBS for their outstanding support during Children’s Mental Health Week. We were honoured to receive a generous donation of £300, raised through a creative and fun-filled Year 8 Movie Afternoon, thoughtfully organised by the Year 13 students. Their initiative not only raised vital funds but also helped to promote mental health awareness among their peers. The compassion, creativity,
PIPS Hope and Support would like to extend our sincere thanks to the patrons and staff of the Railway Bar for their outstanding generosity. A recent collection at the venue has raised an incredible £800.00 in aid of our charity. We were delighted to meet proprietor Gerard McDonnell, who is pictured presenting the donation to our Fundraising Officer, Laura McGuigan. The continued support from the Railway Bar and its community means so much to us. Funds raised go directly towards sustainin
We are incredibly grateful to Kathleen Scullion for her outstanding fundraising efforts in support of PIPS Hope and Support. Kathleen recently took on the thrilling challenge of a skydive to raise vital funds for our organisation. Thanks to her bravery and dedication, Kathleen raised an impressive total of £1,070, which will go directly towards supporting the delivery of our suicide prevention, mental health, and bereavement services across the community. Kathleen is pictured presenting
