At the installation meeting of Chapter of Faith No 484, who meet at the Masonic Hall, Bryn Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, the new first principal Stephen Hulse was delighted to hand over a cheque in favour of PAPYRUS in the sum of £200. Second Provincial Grand Principal Michael Threlfall was delighted to receive the donation, informing those present that he would ensure it was passed on to the relevant charity.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. They believe that many suicides are preventable.
PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by a group of bereaved parents, who had each lost children to suicide. Since then, PAPYRUS has grown into a UK-wide charity with offices in North West England, South West England, West Midlands, London, Northern Ireland, North Wales, South Wales, and Scotland.
They are a leading youth suicide prevention charity in the UK and operate a prevention helpline, HOPELINE247, which is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers, who work with young people – and anybody concerned for a young person – to help keep them safe from suicide. HOPELINE247 is a free and confidential call, text and email service, which is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year (weekends and bank holidays included),
The charity works with communities across the UK, engaging them in the mission to prevent suicide in children and young people. Further information about PAPYRUS can be found at Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org)