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Here's a story from Kerry one of Derby Samaritans Listening Volunteers

• 3rd June 2026

Uniting to support food bank teams through life's toughest conversations

When Trussell, an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks in the UK, noticed staff and volunteers were facing difficult situations, they decided to partner with Samaritans.

London Marathon 2026

Sam runs the London Marathon for Derby Samaritans

• 21st April 2026

Small Talk Saves Lives

Small Talk Saves Lives is an initiative to encourage people to start a simple conversation if they think someone isn’t OK at railway stations or other public places, if they feel safe to do so.

Supporting the Redbridge Community at the Foodbank Fair

On Friday 15 May 2026, volunteers from Samaritans’ Redbridge branch attended the Redbridge Foodbank Community Connect and Support Fair.

Samaritans volunteers answer 1,000 calls a day as services expand with new site opening in Monaghan

SMore than 1,500 volunteers in Ireland answered almost 350,000 calls for help, providing 70,000 hours of emotional support over the course of the year.

• 20th May 2026
• News story
• Blog
• Press release
• Ireland

January starts with tea

The media likes to talk of the January blues and named the 3rd Monday in January "Blue" Monday - but not at Samaritans.

• 14th April 2026

Suicide prevention and the workplace: BSI standard (BS 30480)

The BSI suicide prevention standard (BS 30480) provides guidance for workplaces to reduce suicide risk, support staff and build a safer culture. Samaritans can help you put it into practice.

How the 10 Year Health Plan could support suicide prevention

The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan sets out major changes to how the NHS will deliver care — but says relatively little about suicide prevention.

• 13th April 2026
• Blog
• All

Community and Events Fundraising Admin Volunteer

Megan Boxall runs 200 marathons in 200 days for Samaritans

Endurance runner, Megan Boxall aims to become he fastest woman to run the entire coastline of Britain whilst raising funds for Samaritans.

• 30th March 2026
• Press release
• All

Samaritans Volunteers Promote “Small Talk Saves Lives” at Sandwell & Dudley Station

Passengers at Sandwell & Dudley station were encouraged to recognise the power of everyday conversation as Samaritans volunteers took part in the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.

• 19th March 2026

Turning Small Talk Into Lifesaving Action

Passengers at Stourbridge Junction were encouraged to recognise the life‑changing impact of everyday conversations as volunteers from Brierley Hill Samaritans took part in the Small Talk Saves Lives.

• 13th March 2026

Cambridge Samaritans at the 2026 Cambridge Beer Festival

18–23 May 2026 on Jesus Green, Cambridge.

New Documentary on Channel 4 - We say it is well worth a watch...

New documentary on Channel 4 - it tells the story of a young girl who died by suicide after being influenced by negative social media algorithms

• 15th March 2026

Write an email

Sometimes writing things down and taking some time to reflect can help you understand them better.

Small Talk Saves Lives Campaign

Samaritans of Farnborough and District are delighted to be joining an event on 24 March, shining a light on the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign and the simple ways we can all look out for one another.

• 6th March 2026

Contact Us

If you’re going through a tough time, contact us free. We won't judge you or tell you what to do. We are here to listen so you don't have to face it alone.

Hitchin Samaritans at Hitchin and Stevenage train stations

Monday 16th March 2026: Hitchin Branch Volunteers of Samaritans North Herts & Stevenage are at Hitchin and Stevenage train stations to remind us all that 'Small Talk Saves Lives'

Ticket to Talk display

Find out about our dramatic Ticket to Talk display at Waterloo Station, 5-10 March 2026, part of our Small Talk Saves Lives campaign