To our newly bereaved survivors, we warmly welcome you to HOPE.
We understand that this newsletter may feel like an information overload at this stage of your journey, so you may wish to scroll down to the Group Meetings and Support sections for now.
1.HOPE NOTICEBOARD
Together in 2026: Turning Compassion Into Action
As we journey through 2026, we are reminded every day of the incredible strength within our community of survivors. Each of you carries a story of love, loss, resilience, and hope. When you choose to share that strength—whether quietly or boldly—you help build a world where no one has to face the impact of suicide alone.
This year, we’re inviting our community to shape the conversation in Suffolk and Norfolk by creating your own fundraising or awareness initiatives. Big or small, simple or ambitious, every action matters. You might choose to host a coffee morning, organise a memorial walk, run a craft sale, set yourself a personal fitness challenge, or create an online awareness campaign that encourages open, compassionate conversations about suicide bereavement.
When survivors lead the way, something powerful happens people listen. Stigma softens. Understanding grows. And vital support reaches those who need it most.
If you feel inspired to turn your experience into something that helps others, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Reach out to our team for ideas, resources, and guidance office@hopeaftersuicideloss.org.uk together, we can make 2026 a year of connection, courage, and community-led change.
Your voice matters. Your story matters. And your actions can help light the path for someone else.
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Dates for your diary.
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Friday Saturday and Sunday 7th 8th and 9th August.
We will be joining Saxfest on the Memorial Field on Rendham Rd Saxmundham Suffolk.If you are in the area come along to our stall and say hello.We are there if you would like to talk or just take 5 minutes time out in a quiet space.
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Friday 28th August
Emma Greenwood will be taking part in a skydive to raise funds for HOPE. The poster is at the top of this newsletter. Please support her if you are able to and share the news on your social media and contacts. The link to her just giving page is below. This is a big event not just for Emma but for us here at HOPE as well. Good luck Emma we are proud of you.
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Tuesday 22nd September
Conversations around suicide conference at Norwich Cathedral 10am-3,30pm
A day designed to bring people together to learn, discuss and reduce the stigma through open dialogue. Talks by powerful speakers and those working in suicide prevention and support.
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Friday 25th September
Raising funds for HOPE after suicide loss.
Starting at 7.00pm, St Andrews Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich Suffolk, IP5 1DH please join us for some revelations about probably the most famous cemetery in the world - Highgate Cemetery, London. A survivor from our Ipswich group, will reveal some fascinating histories and facts about the famous place itself and its inhabitants. Tickets are only £3 and tea, coffee and cake will be provided.
Our social media pages have had a refresh Thank you to Ian our trustee who has been doing lots of work to update them. Please follow our pages and like and share our posts
Instagram @hopeaftersuicidelossuk
If anyone has any events or news or ideas for the newsletter or our social media pages they would like to share please email Nettie, it would be good to hear from you.
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We would also like to invite you to add to the in loving memory page if you would like to share a photograph and any words about the person you lost.
Please email Nettie with anything you would like to share or suggestions for additions and we will upload them for you.Thank you to Anne who has been encouraging us and has shared her poetry and to Jeremy our website developer who supports us so well.We thought you might like to see a photo of him so you know who is working in the background for you all.
