PIPS Hope and Support, in collaboration with Medical Hall Pharmacy and The Haven, Newry, has been addressing key community challenges through the Building Community Capacity Programme (BCCP). Supported by the Community Development and Health Network, this initiative focused on tackling health issues, reducing social isolation, and promoting suicide prevention through a strong network of care. A Collaborative Approach to Wellbeing Throughout the programme, a diverse range of organizations and e
The WELL-Bean Café, a mental health initiative located on River Street in Newry, recently welcomed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA to see the impact of the initiative. During his visit, Minister Nesbitt engaged with staff, volunteers, and clients to gain firsthand insight into the vital services provided by the café to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Established as Northern Ireland's first adult crisis café, The WELL-Bean Café, under the
A massive THANK YOU to The Woodville Arms Lurgan for their amazing donation of £410.00 raised during their successful Charity Sports Quiz in support of PIPS Hope and Support! Pictured: The Woodville’s Kenneth McConaghy presenting the donation to our fundraiser, Laura McGuigan. A special shoutout to Quiz Master Joey for hosting such a fantastic event and to everyone who attended and donated so generously. Your support helps us continue providing vital services to those in crisis and
The Farrell family’s Annual Camlough Christmas Eve Collection, held in memory of John and Stephen Farrell, has once again proven to be a remarkable success, raising an extraordinary £11,396.17 for PIPS Hope and Support. This year’s contribution brings the total raised by the family over the years to an outstanding £79,866.25. A special highlight of this year’s collection was the inclusion of a generous raffle organised by Camlough ABC, whose kin
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in the Woodville Golf Society Tournament, held in loving memory of John "Birdy" Watts. Through the incredible efforts of Ciaran Maginn, Aaron Creaney, Kenny McConaghey, and all those who participated, an amazing £2,459 was raised for PIPS Hope and Support! At The Woodville: Ciaran, Aaron, and Kenny—who graciously hosted this memorable event—are pictured presenting the generous donation to our fundraiser, Laura. At Lou
PIPS Hope and Support extends our deepest gratitude to Glenavon FC Chairman Glenn Emerson and everyone at the club for their amazing donation of £1,500! This generous contribution, raised during the Chairman’s Ball at Brownlow House, will make a significant impact on our ability to provide vital services to those in crisis and bereaved families in our community. The proceeds were shared between PIPS Hope and Support and Man On, showcasing the club’s commitment to supporting me
PIPS Hope and Support is delighted to announce that our Founder and Chief Executive, Seamus McCabe, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding services to the voluntary sector in Newry, Mourne, and Down. Seamus established PIPS Hope and Support in 2003 following the tragic loss of his son, Seamas. Determined to provide vital support to individuals and families affected by suicide and mental health challenges, Seamus has been instrumental in developing the charity into the leadi
A massive shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the incredible firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) teams in Newry, Warrenpoint, and Crossmaglen for their amazing Movember efforts in support of PIPS Hope and Support. These local heroes came together with dedication and passion, raising an incredible £630.00 to help us continue providing vital services to those in crisis and bereaved families in our community. Their support means the world to us, and we are
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Martin, Tania Bailie & family and Mickey & Louisa Linden for organizing this year’s Bailies Buckets, which raised an astounding £7,929.11 in Daniel’s memory to support our vital services. A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time so generously to support this fundraiser and to the countless individuals who donated so kindly. Your support makes a profound difference in helping us provide therapy to those with
We are absolutely delighted to receive a fantastic £500.00 donation from the wonderful team at Once Again Charity Shop! Each year, they kindly choose a charity to support, and this year they selected PIPS Hope and Support to assist us in our mission of providing vital services to individuals in crisis and bereaved families. Our fundraiser Laura had the pleasure of meeting with the team to share updates on our services and how their generous contribution will make a differe