Tameside’s World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Walk

Walk Together for Suicide Prevention

Walk with us through Tameside as we remember loved ones, raise awareness of suicide prevention, encourage open conversations and show the power of a community standing together.

Everyone is Welcome

You do not need any previous walking experience to join us. Please register in advance so we know how many people to expect and can keep you updated as the final arrangements are confirmed.

Plan Your Evening

WSPD 2026 Event Information

Here is everything currently confirmed for our suicide prevention awareness walk and candlelit vigil. Further information will be added as the final arrangements are agreed.

At 8:00pm

Candlelit Vigil

At the end of the evening, we will come together for a candlelit vigil to remember people lost to suicide, support those living with bereavement and reflect on the importance of creating a more open, compassionate and understanding community.

Wear the Message

World Suicide Prevention Day T-Shirts

Help us make suicide prevention visible as we walk through Tameside. Wearing one of our event T-shirts can help raise awareness, start conversations and show that our community stands together.

By wearing the message as we walk, we can make suicide prevention more visible, encourage conversations and remind people across Tameside that support is available.

Join Us This September

Register to Take Part

Everyone is welcome to join our suicide prevention awareness walk and candlelit vigil. Registration helps us plan safely, understand expected numbers and keep you informed as the final arrangements are confirmed.

Could You Help Marshal the Walk?

We need volunteers to welcome walkers, support people along the route and help the event run safely. If you would like to volunteer as a marshal, please contact our team.

Volunteer as a Marshal

A Global Movement

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

World Suicide Prevention Day brings people, communities and organisations together every year to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage action to prevent suicide.

The 2024–2026 Campaign Theme

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

The campaign encourages us to move away from silence, misunderstanding and stigma towards openness, compassion and support. Its call to action, “Start the Conversation”, reminds us that every conversation can help create a more understanding and supportive society.

Start the Conversation

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

Changing the narrative means moving away from silence, shame and misunderstanding. It means creating a culture where people can talk openly, ask for help and receive compassionate support without fear of judgement.

Every Conversation Can Make a Difference

We do not need to have all the answers. Taking time to notice, ask, listen and help someone connect with support can make them feel less alone and create an opportunity for hope.

What This Means in Tameside

Creating a Community Where People Feel Able to Speak

Through our awareness walk, candlelit vigil and year-round support, TASFund works to make conversations about suicide safer and more open. We want people across Tameside to know that asking for help is a sign of strength, listening can make a difference and nobody should have to struggle alone.

Raising Awareness in Tameside

A Tradition of Suicide Prevention

Awareness Since 2014

TASFund has hosted a World Suicide Prevention Day event in Tameside every year since 2014. Each event brings people together to raise awareness, remember loved ones, challenge stigma and show that support is available.

Over the years, our events have included community gatherings, awareness activities, remembrance events and candlelit vigils. Although each year may look slightly different, the purpose remains the same: to create conversations, remember those we have lost and help people feel less alone.

Swipe or scroll across to explore photographs from previous events

More Than a Decade of Community Action

From our first event in 2014 to today, World Suicide Prevention Day has remained a vital part of TASFund’s work. Every gathering, conversation, candle and shared moment helps keep suicide prevention visible within Tameside.

Support Beyond One Day

Our Commitment: Working Together

to Prevent Suicide

Suicide prevention cannot be achieved by one organisation alone. It requires communities, services and individuals to work together so people feel able to speak, find support and know they are not alone.

Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility

TASFund works throughout the year with people who use our services, volunteers, local organisations, health services and community partners to strengthen support, raise awareness and create safer conversations about suicide.

Working Together Throughout the Year

Our commitment extends beyond World Suicide Prevention Day. We work throughout the year to provide support, strengthen partnerships and help create a more compassionate, connected and suicide-aware Tameside.