A new Suicide Prevention Bench has been installed at Ada Salter Spinney in Raunds, offering a quiet and visible place for reflection, connection, and support within the local community. The bench has been made possible thanks to the generous support of C2e Construction, whose funding helped bring the project to life.

Additional support came from Micky Hazard and the Legend on the Bench Charity, whose passion and commitment to raising awareness around mental health have helped extend the reach and impact of this initiative beyond the local area. Their involvement has been instrumental in creating a meaningful space that encourages conversation and reminds people that support is always within reach.

Kelly’s Heroes is proud to be represented on the bench, helping ensure that anyone who may need support knows where they can turn. By placing information about the charity’s services directly on the bench, it becomes not only a place to pause, but also a signpost to help and guidance for those who may be struggling.

While it may appear simple, the bench represents something far more significant than a place to sit. It stands as a visible reminder that conversations around mental health matter and that no one should ever feel they have to face difficult moments alone.

Positioned within the heart of the community at Ada Salter Spinney, the bench encourages people to take a moment to reflect, to check in with themselves or others, and to find the courage to reach out if they need support. Sometimes a small gesture, a conversation, or simply knowing that help is available can make a meaningful difference.

Sky News covered “Legends on the bench” last month as they installed their 100th bench, watch news snippet below.

Small initiatives like this can have a powerful impact. By creating spaces that gently encourage conversation and connection, communities can help ensure that anyone experiencing difficult moments knows that support is always available.

You are never alone we are here to listen everyday from 6pm on our listening ear service. www.kellysheroes.org.uk/services/live-chat/

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