Brew Monday 2023

The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but this is a myth. At Samaritans we know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ – we all have our good days and our bad days, and those aren’t for the calendar to decide.

So we say it's time to stop this myth about Monday being 'blue' and instead start a conversation over a brew! ​Reach out and connect with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.

We can always make time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right.

Once someone starts to share how they’re feeling, it’s important to listen. This could mean not offering advice, not trying to identify what they’re going through with your own experiences and not trying to solve their problems.

For more suggestions about how to be a good listener, take a look at our SHUSH active listening tips and our little tips to help someone open up.

Have a Brew Monday, any Monday, or a day that’s good for you.

You can host your own Brew Monday event, virtually or in person, however you want. You could organise a tea party and raise money for Samaritans, host an online Brew Monday at work, or even do something as simple as picking up the phone and checking in with someone you care about.

And don’t forget, if you use your get-together to raise money for Samaritans, you'll help give people having a tough time somewhere to turn when they need to talk. Just £5 can help us answer a call for help.

If you need help with your Brew Monday fundraising event, please get in touch at community&[email protected]

We’d love to hear about how you’re fundraising for Samaritans on Brew Monday! Fill out this form to tell us your plans for Brew Monday and get support from our events team.

Here are a few ways you can connect virtually:

• Group audio/video calling is available on Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp (up to 4 people on a call) and Facebook messenger.
• A phone call or conference call can work just as well for connecting with people, especially for those not comfortable on camera.

We have plenty of activities you can download and use as part of your Brew Monday events - whether it's in person or virtually.

Pay in by cheque:

Send a cheque made payable to Samaritans to: Samaritans, The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell KT17 2AF. Remember to include your name and address details so we can thank you.

Pay in by BACS:

Contact us directly and we will provide you with our bank details. You'll be given a unique reference, so we can track your donation.

Pay by phone:

To make a donation over the phone, call our Supporter Care team on 03709 00 00 32.