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James' Place

@jamesplaceuk.bsky.social
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Charity offering free, life-saving therapy to men in suicidal crisis at centres in Birmingham, London, Liverpool and Newcastle. www.jamesplace.org.uk

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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
James' Place is #hiring! We are looking for passionate and committed people to join our growing Fundraising team across three exciting roles. Find out more about each role and apply via our website: www.jamesplace.org.uk/about/job-op...
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
James' Place has now supported more than 6,000 men in suicidal crisis. We are proud to have reached this milestone - and incredibly grateful to have been there for every single one of those 6,000 men. #suicideprevention #therapy #mensmentalhealth
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Two of our former clients featured in a powerful news item from Channel 5 News on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, highlighting the importance of talking about suicide. A huge thank you to Connor and Frankie for being a part of this important conversation. 💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay tomorrow, and this year we’re encouraging more people to have life-saving conversations.💙 Take a look at our tips on how you can prepare for a life-saving conversation. Download our shareable World Suicide Prevention Day resources here: bit.ly/4iThGMH
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our trustees — co-founder Clare Milford Haven and her son, Harry Wentworth-Stanley — joined New York Times bestselling author Benjamin Hall on his Searching for Heroes podcast to speak about the loss of Clare’s eldest son, our namesake James, who took his own life in 2006. 💙
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@suky01 @suky01.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
My friend Michael has sadly passed away💔 On 27 September, I’m 🏃‍♀️Windsor Half Marathon for @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social This time, I’m running for him 💙 If you can donate or share, I’d be so grateful 🙏 www.justgiving.com/page/running... Stay another day🧡💙 Donate: www.justgiving.com/page/running...
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we're celebrating Jake for his incredible support of James' Place. 💙 In June, Jake completed the Leeds Half Marathon, raising more than £550 to support free, life-saving therapy for suicidal men.
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we’re celebrating Barney Lovett — a former client of James’ Place who took on the extraordinary Race to the Stones ultramarathon, completing a gruelling 100km in over 30-degree heat! His resilience is truly inspiring. 💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We were delighted to welcome Kit Birks to our London centre following the completion of her extraordinary Stride Beyond Silence: Arctic to Aegean Challenge! #FundraisingFriday
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"It gave me back my life."💙 These are the words of men who have received support at James' Place. Every story is different, but each one shows the life-changing impact of timely support during a suicidal crisis. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicide
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our thank you cards 💙 Each one has been written by a man who has received support from James' Place. Their words remind us why we do what we do. If you're a man in suicidal crisis, or you're worried about someone who is, find support here: jamesplace.org.uk/support #suicide
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The London Marathon 2027 ballot results are out! Did you get a place? Congratulations! 🎉 Why not make every mile count by running for James’ Place? Your fundraising will help provide free, life-saving therapy for men experiencing suicidal crisis. 💙 #LondonMarathon
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Today we are opening our new satellite service in St Helens, to reach men in suicidal crisis in the area. This 12 month pilot project has been funded by The Royal Foundation & the Erie Foundation. More info here: bit.ly/4pfaU5g #suicide #suicideprevention #NationalSuicidePreventionNetwork
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🌈 We had an incredible time celebrating @PrideInLondon on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who walked with us and made the day so special. It was a privilege to celebrate Pride and stand alongside so many inspiring people and organisations. See you next year! 💙 📸Kélan Chanthasen #pride
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
42 year old Andrew came to James' Place for free, life-saving therapy after experiencing a suicidal crisis following the loss of both his parents. Full story at www.jamesplace.org.uk/andrews-stor... Find out more about what we offer at jamesplace.org.uk #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Want to join our fantastic team? We are #recruiting for two great new part-time Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive roles, working out of our centres in Birmingham and Liverpool. Find out more at www.jamesplace.org.uk/about/job-op... #charityjobs #liverpooljobs #birminghamjobs
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
At James' Place we use cards in our therapy sessions with men in suicidal crisis. They're a useful tool to help a man quickly explain what is going on, what thoughts and emotions he is feeling, and what is causing his crisis. Find out more about us at jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
8 years ago today we opened our very first James' Place centre in Liverpool offering free, life-saving and quick-to-access therapy to men in suicidal crisis. It was the start of an incredible journey which has led us to open three more centres 💙 find out more about us jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Proud that a month on from our official opening, our amazing team in #Birmingham have already provided over 100 free therapy sessions to suicidal men in the #WestMidlands💙 Find out more about referring yourself or someone else at jamesplace.org.uk/support #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
At James' Place we offer free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at centres in Birmingham, Liverpool, London & Newcastle. We support men of all backgrounds including trans men. We know that some non-binary people may feel our service is right for them, we welcome conversations to explore this.💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We're proud to have reached an important milestone at our centre in Newcastle - our amazing therapy team have now helped over 1,000 men in the North East out of suicidal crisis since we opened our doors in early 2024 💙 To find out more about us please visit jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
At James' Place we have some wonderful volunteers that we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to this #VolunteersWeek. Thank you to Michael and Ryan who run two of our three peer support groups, our fab volunteer mentors, our fantastic appeal board, and our amazing trustees!💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
This Fundraising Friday we want to thank Afaq for his outstanding achievement last weekend in support of James' Place. Afaq took on and completed the Helsinki Marathon and raised over £1,300 to help us continue providing vital support to men in suicidal crisis. 💙 #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A reminder of the free, life-saving therapy we offer at our four James' Place centres in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Newcastle. Please go to our website for more information jamesplace.org.uk/support%F0%9... #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we’re celebrating Hamish, who completed an incredible Sunrise to Sunset 100km challenge last weekend in support of James’ Place 💙🏃‍♂️☀️
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
James’ Place Birmingham is open! His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales officially opened the doors today. We are now open to referrals from any suicidal men in the West Midlands via jamesplace.org.uk. #MHAW2026 #suicideprevention   Photo credit: Kensington Palace
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#TakeActionToPreventSuicide. Donate to James' Place today at www.jamesplace.org.uk/action. When Ben and Geoff were in suicidal crisis, James’ Place provided free, fast-access therapy that gave them the tools they needed to rebuild their lives.
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we’re celebrating Ben, who bravely took on a Wing Walk last Friday in support of James’ Place 💙🛫
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Exam time can be a difficult period to navigate for students, with concerns about results & future plans sometimes triggering anxiety & stress. We work with university wellbeing services to ensure that men in suicidal crisis who are studying can access our help quickly jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we’re sending huge good luck to our London Marathon runners for this weekend 💙 🌟Hugh justgiving.com/page/hugh-bu... 🌟Cameron justgiving.com/page/running... 🌟Layla justgiving.com/page/layla-b... 🌟Emma justgiving.com/page/emma-ke...
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The free, life-saving therapy we offer is always delivered face-to-face, or often, shoulder-to-shoulder💙Our trained, professional therapists support men in suicidal crisis at our warm & welcoming centres in Liverpool, London, and Newcastle. jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
29 year old Jay came to James' Place Newcastle last year after a relationship breakdown and job worries drove him to make an attempt on his life. Read his story at www.jamesplace.org.uk/jays-story/ & find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to men in crisis. #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Want to work with us? We're recruiting for four fantastic roles 👇 - Content and Communications Executive - Head of Centre, James' Place London (fixed term) - Suicide Prevention Therapist, James' Place Birmingham -Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist www.jamesplace.org.uk/about/job-op...
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Our amazing trustee Harry Wentworth-Stanley is taking on a epic challenge to mark twenty years since his lost his brother, our namesake, James 💙 Please do sponsor his Journey for James at www.justgiving.com/page/journey... You can read more about him in The Times www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
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‘I’m doing this for my brother who always loved a crazy challenge’
Harry Wentworth-Stanley’s ‘Journey for James’ will raise funds for James’ Place, the charity his family set up after his beloved older brother took his own life
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are delighted to announce that Dr Annalisa Jenkins OBE, MBBS, FRCP, has joined James’ Place as a trustee. Read more here www.jamesplace.org.uk/welcome-our-... #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join us on Friday 27th March at 12pm for a free online webinar and Q&A with the James' Place Outreach and Fundraising team. Find out more about our work, how to refer to us, and how you can support us. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984299828... #suicide #suicideprevention
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Keith Burge @carryonkeith.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Suicide is the main cause of death in men under 50. So here's the deal: I'll try to run 1,000 km in 12 days from the Thames to the Tyne and you send some money to @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social via the link below. Between us, we might just save a life. www.justgiving.com/page/keith-burge-1000k-challenge
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Keith's 1,000km Challenge
Help Keith Burge raise money to support James' Place Charity
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we wanted to celebrate our team of over ten runners who took on the Liverpool Half Marathon last weekend in support of James’ Place and raised more than £3,000 to help us continue our life-saving work preventing male suicide.💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We work with university wellbeing services in Liverpool, London & Newcastle to make sure that men in suicidal crisis who are studying can access help quickly from us. If you work or study at a uni and could help spread the word about us email communications@jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
39 year old teacher Matt from Hackney found himself in suicidal crisis after losing his dad to #suicide. Read his full story at jamesplace.org.uk/matts-story-2/ Thank you so much Matt for sharing your story 💙More info on the free, life-saving therapy we offer at jamesplace.org.uk
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join our community of supporters at James’ Place. Sign up to get the latest news and updates from us so you can stay in touch with what we’re up to. eepurl.com/hinaLb #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
53 year old Neil from Hebburn came to James' Place Newcastle for help last year. Read his full story at www.jamesplace.org.uk/neils-story/ and find out more about the free, life-saving and quick to access therapy we offer at www.jamesplace.org.uk/get-support/ #suicide #suicideprevention
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Neil's story | James' Place
"I came to James' Place in 2025 after a serious of things happened in my life that caused me to feel suicidal."
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
As part of our role in The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales #NationalSuicidePreventionNetwork we joined an important conversation about men's mental health with HRH The Prince of Wales, Professor Green and Guvna B for BBC Radio 1 hosted by Greg James www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Radio 1's Life Hacks - Mental Health Special - BBC Sounds
Greg James hosts a sensitive discussion about male mental health and suicide.
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Would you like to find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to suicidal men & how you can refer men to us? Sign up to an open day. 👉London Tues 24 Feb - book at forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 👉Liverpool Wed 11 March - email liverpool@jamesplace.org.uk to book
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It's #Timetotalkday today - a good reminder to check in with someone you're close to. If you're worried that someone might be suicidal, don't be afraid to ask them the question directly. You won't put the idea in their head. You can find more info at www.jamesplace.org.uk/worried-abou... #suicide
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
41 year old Phil, a police officer in Liverpool, came to us for help last year. Read his story at www.jamesplace.org.uk/phils-story/ For more info on the free, life-saving and quick to access therapy we offer men in suicidal crisis go to jamesplace.org.uk #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we wanted to highlight George, who is swimming the English Channel for James' Place in June as part of the Swim for James Challenge. Find out more and donate at www.justgiving.com/page/swimfor.... Thank you so much George!💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It's #GreatMentalHealth Day in London & we've been out flyering everyday community spaces, raising awareness of the free, life-saving therapy we offer men in suicidal crisis. If you have a noticeboard in the London area, the North East or the North West and could display info about us - send a DM!💙
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This #FundraisingFriday, we’re excited to share that our new Corporate Partnership Guide is now available to download. Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, partner with us! www.jamesplace.org.uk/wp-content/u... #suicide #suicideprevention
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James' Place @jamesplaceuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🗞️Breaking News! We're delighted to announce we have signed the lease on our new centre in Birmingham, and will be able to offer free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men in the West Midlands within months. www.jamesplace.org.uk/james-place-... #suicide #suicideprevention
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