December Newsletter
Community Corner
Do you have some top tips for how to help your mental wellbeing during the darker nights? Maybe you have a comforting recipe that you would like to share or
In The News
Previous Next Award FinalistsLast month, some of the team attended the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards as finalists in the ‘Community Project of the Year’ category. The competition was fierce and unfortunately,
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. This month we
Training
2022 has seen us deliver even more online and face to face training around suicide prevention. With more businesses and schools getting in touch to book onto our training workshops,
The Loneliest Road 2022
The Story Back in September 2022, ‘The Loneliest Road’ saw two teams of Kelly’s Heroes cyclists taking on two impressive cycle rides across Europe and the US. The epic 52,000-mile
January Newsletter
Whats On
Help in Northants for those bereaved by suicide Bereavement after a suicide can often be very complicated. In addition to grief, people bereaved by suicide can experience shock, guilt, anger,
Community Corner
2022 overview 2022 was a busy year for the We Mind & Kelly Matters team. You can see from our video, how our core team and Counselling team have expanded
Pub Campaign
If you follow us on social media, you will be aware that we launched our pub campaign back in December 2022. The aim of the campaign was to spread suicide
N-SAS
After the loss of someone to suicide, you may feel as though you will never be happy again and life can seem hopeless. While it’s very likely true that a
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. This month we chat to
Charity of the Year
If you’re the kind of big-hearted, forward-planning company which chooses a charity of the year (oreven if you’ve never yet done it), may we – ahem – suggest ourselves? Lots
Feb Newsletter
Fundraising
We make it easy and fun to organise an event that gets your friends, family, colleagues, or classmates involved in the cause. From hosting a quiz, running a half marathon,
Community Corner
Awareness days Throughout February, the team ran a variety of awareness and creative days. February 9 th was Time to Talk day and the team set up camp at The
Whats On
Uni Mental Health Day We are honoured that we have been invited to Northampton University for this year’s University Mental Health Day on Thursday 9th March 2023. Together, we can
Training
SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) is a workshop that has been developed for anyone over the age of 16. Almost everyone thinking about suicide doesn’t want to stop living –
N-SAS
We are pleased to launch our new N-SAS BITESIZE event series. Each 30-minute webinar will coverall the services offered by N-SAS and how you can access them. N-SAS (Northamptonshire Support
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Name: Duncan Tomlinson Job Title: Counsellor What is involved in your role? Offering a safe space and trusting relationship, with no judgement, to people who are experiencing mental and/or emotional
Retreat
When we have lost someone to suicide, we can often feel as if our world is falling apart, feelings of sadness, regret, guilt, longing, and loss all so consuming, it’s
March Newsletter
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. Name Tracy O’Shea
What’s On
Stress Awareness EventTaking one small step daily can have a huge impact on your mental health. Adding one goal into each day is an effective way to increase motivation and help you
Real Life
Bereavement by suicide can take many different forms and affect people in many different ways. In our new feature ‘Real Life’ we talk to Sarah who talks about the powerful
Community Corner
Donate here Pay it Forward As a small charity (although continuously growing!), we receive no government support and therefore rely fully on supporters, like you, to keep our services running.
Training
Mental Health First Aid Training The Mental Health First Aid two day course from MHFA England teaches people to recognise the signs that someone may need support with their mental
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress awareness Month, and it aims to increase public awareness about the causes of stress and how to help combat it in this hassled, modern-day life. Stress affects
Seeking help after a bereavement to suicide
Losing a loved one to suicide is difficult and can come with a lot of complicated emotions. There is support available to help survivors of suicide loss like you, your
April Newsletter
Community Corner
Tofte Manor retreat At the beginning of April, the team took 14 bereaved clients to a little piece of heaven situated in Sharnbrook, Bedford, also known as Tofte Manor. A
Training
Learning at Work Week, runs from 15th -21 st May, and is a one-of-a-kind yearly event that promotes the development of learning within the workplace. It tries to highlight the
What’s On
Mental Health Awareness Week To raise awareness of Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from the 15th -21st May, the team will be at Rushden Lakes on Thursday 18th May
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. This month, our
Mental Health Awareness Week
From 15 to 21 May, it is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is Anxiety – one of the most common mental health problems people face.We Mind
National Walking Month
Why walking is good for mental health? May is National Walking Month and studies have shown that physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our well-being. Even a short
Real life
In this month’s ‘Real Life’, we speak to Ellen whose son died by suicide last year. She explains the impact of losing him, dealing with the grief and how she
May Newsletter
What’s On
A big thank you to our volunteersTo say a big thank you to all of our volunteers and to mark Volunteers Week, we will be taking them out to lunch
Community Corner
Kelly’s HeroesIn case you haven’t heard… We Mind & Kelly Matters is now trading under the name ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ and you can read all about the change in full here: https://bit.ly/3nZDJaP.
Charity of the Year
Make Kelly’s Heroes your Charity of the Year! Whether this is for one-year, multiple years or as part of a wider CSR strategy, we can work with you to develop
Real Life
When my husband left me 40 years ago, I was left to raise 6 children. We were a loving family regardless of circumstances. I had 5 boys and 1 girl
Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week takes place from 12-18 June. This is a time to bring awareness to health issues that affect men and focuses on getting them to become aware of
Volunteers Week
Volunteers Week takes place between 1-7 June, and we are seeking volunteers to join in the fight to raise awareness surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. A wide variety of
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Name: Georgia Parmar Job Title: School Counsellor / Bank Counsellor What is involved in your role? Working with CYP mainly, supporting young people’s mental health and those that have been
June Newsletter
Real Life
This month, we talk to Graeme McKim, who, recently held a huge cricket fundraiser for Kelly’s Heroes. In this interview, he talks about why he wanted to raise funds for
Community Corner
Cricket Fundraiser Event We would like to give a HUGE shout out to Graeme Mckim who, along with his wife Jo and Burton Latimer Town Cricket Club held a charity
What’s On
Golf Day – 31 st August 2023 On Thursday 31st August, Kelly’s Heroes will be hosting a golf day at Wellingborough Golf Club, including 18 holes, a putting competition, and
Language guidelines
Language matters. Sometimes the words we use can be stigmatising, even if we don’t mean them to be. By choosing our words carefully, we can help break down the shame
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Name Wendy Owers Job Title Bank Counsellor and EFT and MATRIX Reimprinting Practitioner, volunteer for SOBS groups What is involved in your role? I have been helping co-facilitate SOBS groups
Ways To Look After Your Mental Health When It’s Hot
With temperatures on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand the impact hot weather can have on your mental health. Your medication effects, your sleep, and your routine
Baton of Hope
The Baton Of Hope is designed to be the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK has ever seen, opening up necessary conversations and prompting appropriate actions. Together we
july Newsletter
What’s On
Golf Day – 31 st August 2023 Don’t forget that our annual Kelly’s Heroes Golf Day will be taking place on Thursday 31st August, at Wellingborough Golf Club. The day
Community Corner
Sam Cooper – London Triathlon We would like to give a massive shout out to Sam Cooper who will be taking on the London Triathlon on the 6 th August
World Suicide Prevention Day
It is estimated that around 700,000 people a year take their life around the world. For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have
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Name Katie Macdonald Job Title Community & Engagement Coordinator What is involved in your role?My role is to engage with the local community both in person and online. I organise
Pink-Party-Sponsorship
We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available for our Kelly’s Heroes Pink Party on 2nd September 2023. Please submit contact form to secure your sponsorship or to nominate a
Help and Support
We have self-help support groups across Northamptonshire for various days and times, where you can meet with other people who have been bereaved by suicide. They provide an opportunity to
Summer Holiday Fun
The summer holidays can be a stressful and financially demanding time of year, however there is no reason why these weeks can’t be jam packed with fun and happy times
Post Festival Blues
You buy the tickets months, if not up to a year in advance, gather your camping equipment, frantically discuss line ups with friends, plan fancy dress options, relive memories from
Aug Newsletter
What’s On
World Suicide Prevention Day The loss of someone to suicide has a devastating, profound ripple effect on the community and those around them. Raising awareness, reducing stigma and creating conversations
Youth Mental Health Day
This year, Youth Mental Health Day will be held on the 19th of September and aims to raise more awareness and facilitate more conversations about the mental health struggles many
Volunteering
Since the start of 2023, we have seen more and more people offering their support to Kelly’s Heroes. Whether that be a way of giving back for the support they
Back to School & Mental Health
With September fast approaching and the start of a new school year, mental health can play a significant role in students’ learning and can be a major source of student
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. Name Mandy Morrison
Sept Newsletter
Events
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Kelly’s Heroes team. We take a look back at some of the main events that have taken place. Golf DayOur Annual
Community Corner
Ben’s Great North RunOn World Suicide Prevention Day, one of our Trustees, Ben Thomas took part in the Great North Run and his first attempt at a half marathon, whilst
Community Champion 2023
On the 5 th September, the Kelly’s Heroes team took to several schools within the Northamptonshire region to deliver their 90-minute programme on suicide safety in schools. Reports show that
World Mental Health Day
Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on the 10th of October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a
National Work Life Week
National Work Life Week 2023 takes place from the 2 nd to the 6 th October and is an annual campaign to get both employers and employees talking about wellbeing
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. Name Ellie Elliott-King
Autumn Anxiety
There are so many wonderful things to be enjoyed about autumn but some of the changes can also unsettle us for a bit as well. The lower temperatures can mess
Oct Newsletter
Online Emotional Support
The Listening Ear is a free online support service provided by Kelly’s Heroes to help and support anyone who is struggling with their mental health or has suicide ideation. The
Community Corner
Christmas Cards Our 2023 Christmas cards are now on sale. There are two designs to choose from or you can have a mixture of both! £4.99 for 8 cards AND
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. Name: Heather Stabler
Looking ahead to the festive season
Whether this is your first Christmas without your loved one, or they died some years ago, the festive period can be particularly difficult after bereavement. There will be an empty
Men’s Health Awareness Month
Movember 2023, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign throughout November, that encourages men to grow moustaches and participate in various activities to raise awareness
Social Media Kindness Day
Social media plays a large part in our daily lives; however, the internet gets a bad rep as a place full of negativity, trolls, and people looking to bash others.
National Stress Awareness Day
We know what it is like to feel stressed and being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems
Nov Newsletter
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Each month, we will be talking to a member of staff and finding out a bit more about them and what their role is within the charity. Name: Michelle Wright
Community Corner
Christmas Cards Our 2023 Christmas cards are still on sale. There are two designs to choose from or you can have a mixture of both! £4.99 for 8 cards AND
Fundraisers of 2023
Throughout 2023, we’ve seen people do some amazing things to raise money for us. From hosting a Ceilidh evening, running a triathlon, or even a skydive, all the fundraising events
In Memoriam
Christmas is a special time of year, but it can make the loss of your loved ones feel especially poignant and difficult to bare. The festive season is a time
National Grief Awareness Week
National Grief Awareness Week takes place from the 2nd-8th December. The campaign is set up to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss, to normalize the concept of
Mental Health at Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time of celebration, eating, drinking, spending time with family and friends, and generally enjoying the festive spirit. However, for those who struggle with a mental health