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UK Suicide Awareness & Prevention Charity. Our Vision is a world where no young person dies by suicide. www.ollysfuture.org.uk

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Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · last mo.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Olly's Future founder, Ann Feloy, shares the shock and devastation of losing her son to suicide, and her thoughts on the epidemic of suicides in the UK. CEO, James Davies explains how training programmes delivered by Olly's Future can help in this current crisis.

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · last mo.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day a Talking About Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS:10) Open Session will take place online this Thursday 10th September. A limited number of places are still available - book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-ab...

Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS:10)

In just 90 minutes, learn 10 tools and boost your confidence to talk about suicide - because a conversation can save a life.

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Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · last mo.

Join our next TAS10 open training session on Thurs 10th Sept (10-11:30am) and learn ten practical tools that can can help save a life from suicide. This session coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day - held annually on September 10th to raise awareness and encourage action to prevent suicide.

image with text that says TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE 10 TOOLS - CPD CERTIFIED 90-MINUTE ZOOM TRAINING OPEN SESSION - 90 MINUTE LIFE-SAVING TRAINING 10TH MAY 10:00AM This session coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2026 WWW.OLLYSFUTURE.ORG.UK
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · last mo.

We were blessed with a sunny and beautiful Saturday for the #Worthing Five Peaks Challenge. Our walkers set out at 9.30am in three groups. Some carried a token inscribed with the name of someone they particularly wanted to remember as they walked.

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · last mo.

Join our next TAS10 open training session on Thurs 10th Sept (10-11:30am) and learn ten practical tools that can can help save a life from suicide. This session coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day - held annually on September 10th to raise awareness and encourage action to prevent suicide.

image with text that says TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE 10 TOOLS - CPD CERTIFIED 90-MINUTE ZOOM TRAINING OPEN SESSION - 90 MINUTE LIFE-SAVING TRAINING 10TH MAY 10:00AM This session coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2026 WWW.OLLYSFUTURE.ORG.UK
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Have you been affected by suicide? If so, please join us at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, on Saturday, September 12th at 2pm for 'Time Together' to mark 'World Suicide Prevention Day'.

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Worthing Five Peaks Challenge is a fundraising walk with a difference! You can support a great cause, boost your fitness & wellness, and enjoy the beautiful South Downs PLUS you can find out about some of the fascinating history and folklore of the Downs with renowned local historian Chris Hare

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 2mo ago

By taking part in the Worthing Five Peaks Challenge this September 5th, you'll be helping us raise money for our work in suicide prevention. We'd love you to join us. Last year, our wonderful walkers raised over ten thousand pounds!

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If you have been affected by suicide, please join us for our annual ecumenical service to mark World Suicide Prevention Day which will be held on September 12th ollysfuture.short.gy/book-TT-2026 #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #griefsupport #bereavement #worldsuicidepreventionday

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join us for the annual 'Time Together' service at London's most famous church - St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, on Saturday, September 12th. If you have been affected by suicide then you will be in a safe, compassionate space with others who understand what you are going through.

Poster with the logo of Time Together, a service of reflection and compassion for those affected by suicide. The service is organised by national suicide prevention charity, Olly's Future, and is held annually at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square London. Similar services are also held in other cities across the country. This year the event is on Saturday September 12th 2026 and tickets can be booked at https://ollysfuture.short.gy/book-TT-2026
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A New CEO and a President for Olly's Future. It's the beginning of a new chapter for Olly's Future. After founding the charity in memory of her son, Ann Feloy is handing over the reins to James Davies - the charity's new CEO.

Ann Feloy, founder - and now President - of Olly's Future, pictured with the charity's new CEO James DaviesOlly's Future's founder and President Ann Feloy (centre) pictured with Jess Estcourt, who has been interim Deputy CEO for the past six months, and the charity's new CEO, James Davies.
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join us for the annual 'Time Together' service at London's most famous church - St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, on Saturday, September 12th. If you have been affected by suicide then you will be in a safe, compassionate space with others who understand what you are going through.

Poster with the logo of Time Together, a service of reflection and compassion for those affected by suicide. The service is organised by national suicide prevention charity, Olly's Future, and is held annually at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square London. Similar services are also held in other cities across the country. This year the event is on Saturday September 12th 2026 and tickets can be booked at https://ollysfuture.short.gy/book-TT-2026
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

FREE suicide prevention training for Rugby Clubs and Football clubs in West Sussex - open sessions for players, club leaders and family members (18+) Tuesday 21st July 2026 - 6.30pm ONLINE Book your place now and open up the conversation on men's mental health at your club. tinyurl.com/2hk3z7w7

Poster for FREE online suicide prevention training for Sports Clubs in West Sussex provided by charity Olly's Future. DATE: Tuesday 21st July at 18:30 With this 90-minute CPD certified training, you will learn vital skills to recognise and help someone in crisis. The poster has a QR code and link to book training https://tinyurl.com/2hk3z7w7 The footer shows the logo of Talking about Suicide 10 Tools (TAS:10) which was co-created by Ann Feloy of national suicide prevention charity Olly's Future and Rose Rowkins of Start the Conversation. Also shown are the logos of West Sussex County Council and WASPS Legends Charitable Foundation who generously provided funding for this training.
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're so pleased to announce the winner of this year's Oliver Hare Altruism Award at UCL - Danilo Paganelli. The award is presented annually at the UCL Students' Union Awards, held at Bloomsbury Theatre, London, and is the award that is always saved for the final presentation of the day.

Photo of Danilo Paganelli, winner of the Oliver Hare Altruism Award 2026. He is pictured with Olly's Future founding member Olivia Buckland and Deputy CEO Jess Estcourt. The award was presented at the UCL Students' Union Awards at Bloomsbury Theatre, London
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Here's Rory Keddie, one of Olly's Future founding trustees, whose Churchill Fellowship research on suicide prevention training for medical students in India, US and Canada, was included in the Churchill Fellowship report 'A Whole Society Blueprint for Suicide Prevention'.

Rory Keddie, one of Olly's Future founding trustees, with Ann Feloy, the charity's founder and CEO stand on the opulent staircase leading to the State Rooms at the House of CommonsRory Keddie, one of Olly's Future founding trustees, with Ann Feloy, the charity's founder and CEO pose for a photograph by a large banner displaying the work of Churchill Fellows whose research on approaches to suicide prevention from around the world formed the basis of the Churchill Fellowship's new report 'A Whole Society Blueprint for Suicide Prevention'Ann Feloy, Olly's Future charity's founder and CEO smiles for a photo with Steve Phillip of The Jordan Legacy, suicide researcher and activist Nina Jo Smith and Juliet Lyon of the Churchill Fellowship at the State Rooms of the House of Commons to celebrate the launch of their new report 'A Whole Society Blueprint for Suicide Prevention'
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Congratulations to Oliver Brelsford who is this year's winner of The Oliver Hare Cup, presented by the Lord Mayor of London to the 'Best Musician of the Marching Band' at Christ's Hospital School in West Sussex.

Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Louise Howard, a leading nurse educator, and Ann Feloy of Olly's Future, are on a mission to embed suicide prevention skills and wellbeing techniques as part of every future nurse's degree course.

Photo of Ann Feloy, founder and CEO of national suicide prevention charity, Olly's Future, and Louise Howard RN (MH), MSc, BSc (Hons), LPE, SFHEA Associate Professor Mental Health Nursing, Kingston University. The pair spoke at the Royal College of Nursing education conference at Exeter University on 'Talking about Suicide, introducing tools to support conversations in nursing students' and the vital training provided by Olly's Future to teach future medical and healthcare students about how to have life-saving conversations as well as self-care and compassion. The training is given at Kingston University and many other universities and medical schools around the UK.Ann Feloy, founder and CEO of national suicide prevention charity, Olly's Future met acclaimed actress, presenter, author and humanitarian Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL who was the keynote speaker at the Royal College of Nursing education conference at Exeter University on 16th April 2026. The focus of the conference was 'Shaping the future of nursing education'. Prof. Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive, RCN and Prof. Alison Machin, Chair, Council of Deans Chair, RCN gave the introductory keynote speech at the Royal College of Nursing education conference at Exeter University on 16th April 2026. The focus of the conference was 'Shaping the future of nursing education'. Prof. Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive, RCN and Prof. Alison Machin, Chair, Council of Deans Chair, RCN gave the introductory keynote speech at the Royal College of Nursing education conference at Exeter University on 16th April 2026. The focus of the conference was 'Shaping the future of nursing education'.
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ann Feloy, our founder and CEO, will be speaking at the National Suicide & Crisis Prevention Conference on 22nd April. She will talk about the vital work we do in training medical and healthcare students, and medical professionals, in talking to patients and peers about suicide.

National Suicide & Crisis Prevention Conference Online 22 April 2026. Ann Feloy Founder and CEO, Olly's Future national suicide prevention charity, will speak on Training medical professionals and healthcare students in talking about suicide to patients and peers. ollysfuture.org.uk To book tickets visit https://nspconference.co.uk/ or governmentevents.co.uk
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Future doctors at @ucl.ac.uk Medical School are learning ten suicide prevention tools and ten self-care and resilience techniques by attending our Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness in Medical Students) programme, thanks to funding from the Fishmongers Livery Company.

Graphic image showing the logo of Olly’s Future and their suicide prevention training course, Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness in Medical Students). Text reads “suicide prevention and wellbeing training for future medical and health care professionals”. A photo of smiling students is overlaid with the logo of UCL (University College London) where Olly’s Future’s training of staff - with the help of funding from The Fishmongers’ Livery Company- will enable them to provide in-house training for their students in the future. At the bottom of the image there are logos and information explaining the two parts of the training course, which are: Talking about Suicide:10 Tools (TAS:10) a 90-minute CPD certified training course where participants learn ten tools and the confidence and competence to have a safe, sensitive and non-judgemental conversation with someone they are worried about who may be thinking of suicide. CareSpace:10 Techniques for Wellbeing. A 90-minute guided, psychologically safe space, grounded in the Compassion Circles model, widely used throughout the NHS, where participants learn self-care, self-resilience and self-reflective techniques to look after their own mental health needs. Talking about Suicide:10 Tools (TAS:10) was created by Ann Feloy of Olly's Future, in memory of her son, and Rose Rowkins of Start the Conversation Ltd. For more information about Olly’s Future’s work in suicide prevention please visit www.ollysfuture.org.uk
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Please join us in putting Daffodils in your window on Valentine’s Day. If you are bereaved on this day of love, please join us in putting daffodils in your window to show you still love that person and remember them.

An image of the poem "Daffodils" by Ann Feloy. The poem is displayed on a white circle over a background photograph of bright yellow daffodils. Olly's Future promotes their annual campaign of bereaved families putting daffodils in the window to show their enduring love for someone dearly missed. By doing this we hope to promote empathy and understanding for bereaved families on Valentines Day. Put daffodils in the window The brightest of the bright To remind us of your presence To remind us of your light Although the years are passing Since last we saw your face Your memory sustains us With love and light and grace Also displayed is the logo of suicide prevention charity Olly's Future, which the poem's author founded in memory of her son, Oliver Hare, who died by suicide on Valentines Day 2017. www.ollysfuture.org.uk
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Ensuring our GPs know how to talk about suicide to their patients is crucial. Our wonderful trainers went to Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington, Kent, recently to deliver ‘Talking about Suicide:10 Tools’ to trainee and newly qualified GPs.

Olly’s Future trainers Christina Watson and Cristina La Cara prepare for a face-to-face TAS10 training session for GP trainees in the London Borough of Bromley. They are photographed smiling outside the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington, Kent, with an ambulance in the background. Talking about Suicide:10 Tools (TAS:10) is a 90 mins CPD certified suicide prevention training course. Participants learn ten tools and the confidence and competence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with a peer or a future patient who may be thinking of suicide and keep them 'safe for now'. https://ollysfuture.org.uk/tas10/
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Our lobbying work in Westminster goes on. Yesterday, our founder and CEO Ann Feloy and interim Deputy CEO Jess Estcourt met with Liz Twist MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-Harm, with Doug Cave of @tlearnn.bsky.social and Jaquie Shanahan from the Forthe100 group.

Ann Feloy meets with Liz Twist MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-Harm, with Doug Cave of the Learn Network and Jaquie Shanahan from the Forthe100 group to campaign for crucial changes. Mandatory core curriculum training in suicide prevention for all medical students across the UK, as well as for nursing and paramedics students, and a Duty of Care for higher education institutions to support students' mental wellbeing. The group sits in an office in the Houses of Parliament with a view of Big Ben through the window behind. Oskar Schortz, Vice-Chair of Olly’s Future, Ann Feloy, CEO and Founder, and Prof Faye Gishen, Director of UCL Medical School, were invited to No 10 Downing Street in 2024 to talk to Policy Unit advisors about their campaign for suicide prevention training for all medical students.
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A conversation can help save a life from suicide. We're offering FREE seats at our next TAS10 open, online training session on Wednesday, 21st Jan (12:30 PM) - saving you up to £55 Join > 10,000 people who have already had this training. Email info@ollysfuture.org.uk for your booking code today.

graphic with text TAS:10 logo Talking about Suicide: 10 Tools (TAS:10) a CPD-certified, 90-minute Zoom training session. OPEN SESSION (i.e. open to individuals - you don't have to be part of an organisation or group) 90-Minute Life-Saving Training on 21st January 12:30 pm. Email info@ollysfuture.org.uk for free code. See ollysfuture.org.uk for more information.
Olly's Future@ollysfuture.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Happy New Year! We are thrilled to start 2026 by welcoming Jess Estcourt as our new Interim Deputy CEO. Jess has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and charity sectors within organisational development, change management and fundraising.

Olly's Future CEO and founder Ann Feloy and Interim Deputy CEO Jess Estcourt pictured at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London where they lobbied for funding from UK government for suicide prevention training in medical schools.Olly's Future CEO and founder Ann Feloy and Interim Deputy CEO Jess Estcourt pictured at Fishmongers’ Hall, where Olly's Future will hold a major conference in January 2027 with UCL Medical School, funded by the Fishmonger's Livery Company.