World Suicide Prevention Day Tameside 2026

Tameside’s World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Walk

Walk Together for Suicide Prevention

Join us as we walk together through Tameside to raise awareness of suicide prevention, remember those we have lost and show that support is available.

Everyone Is Welcome

A Community Walk with a Powerful Message

We will meet at Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton before walking approximately three miles into Hyde town centre. The walk will take place on public pavements, helping us remain visible and start conversations about suicide prevention along the route.

This is not a race or competitive challenge. We will walk together at a comfortable pace, supporting one another and showing that nobody should have to face difficult times alone.

Event Information

Date

Thursday 10th September 2026

5pm

Meeting Time and Place

Meet at 5:00pm at Tameside Wellness Centre, Denton.

3mi

Route

Approximately three miles along public pavements into Hyde town centre. The final finishing point will be confirmed nearer the event.

1–1½

Expected Duration

The walk is expected to take approximately one to one-and-a-half hours.

8pm

Information Stalls and Vigil

Information stalls will be available at the finishing point, followed by a candlelit vigil at 8:00pm to remember loved ones.

Please register before attending. Further route, finishing-point and accessibility information will be shared as plans are confirmed. You can join the walk, attend the vigil or take part in both.

Join Us This September

T-Shirts and Registration

Register for our suicide prevention awareness walk or candlelit vigil and order an optional World Suicide Prevention Day T-shirt.

White World Suicide Prevention Day T-shirt supporting suicide awareness and prevention

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Optional WSPD T-Shirt

Help Us Stand Out

Wearing one of our World Suicide Prevention Day T-shirts helps make the walk more visible, raise awareness and encourage conversations about suicide prevention.

Price: £10 each
Colour: White
Sizes: XS to 5XL
Order deadline: 1st September 2026

T-shirts are optional and can be added when completing the registration form. The final design may vary slightly depending on the print run.

Registration Is Open

Register to Take Part

Use the form to register for the awareness walk or candlelit vigil, provide your emergency contact details and order an optional T-shirt.

Thursday 10 September 2026
Meet at 5:00pm at Tameside Wellness Centre

Open Registration Form

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

Complete Your Registration

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You will receive a confirmation email after registering. If you order a T-shirt, the email will also include the bank details needed to make payment.

Could you help marshal the walk? We need volunteers to welcome walkers, support people along the route and help the event run safely.

Volunteer as a Marshal

A Worldwide Movement

What Is World Suicide Prevention Day?

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place every year on 10th September, bringing people and communities around the world together to raise awareness, reduce stigma and reinforce the message that suicide can be prevented.

Every 10th September

Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization, WSPD encourages awareness and action at global, national and local levels.

WSPD

Global Awareness, Local Action

For TASFund, the day is an opportunity to bring Tameside together, remember loved ones, encourage open conversations and make sure people know that compassionate support is available.

Changing the Narrative on Suicide+

The official World Suicide Prevention Day theme for 2024–2026 is Changing the Narrative on Suicide, with the call to action Start the Conversation.

The campaign encourages a move away from silence, stigma and misunderstanding towards openness, empathy and support. Starting compassionate conversations can help challenge stigma, improve understanding and make it easier for people to seek help.

The Yellow and Orange Awareness Ribbon+

Yellow and orange form the international suicide-prevention awareness ribbon. Its colours reflect the light of a candle flame and connect with the candle-lighting activities and vigils held around the world to remember loved ones and show support for suicide prevention.

What Can I Do?+

Everyone can contribute to suicide prevention. This might mean checking in with someone, listening without judgement, learning more about available support, challenging harmful stigma or joining community awareness activities.

You do not need to have all the answers. Showing care, making time to listen and helping someone connect with appropriate support can make a meaningful difference.

Visit the IASP WSPD Website

World Health Organization

A Tradition of Hope

World Suicide Prevention Day in Tameside

Since 2014, TASFund has brought the Tameside community together every September to raise awareness, remember loved ones and show that support and hope are always possible.

Members of the Tameside community holding candles during TASFund's 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day vigil

2024

Candlelit Vigil

Our community came together to remember loved ones and stand together in hope.

World Suicide Prevention Day vigil organised by The Anthony Seddon Fund in Tameside during 2023

2023

Remembering Together

People from across Tameside joined us to reflect, connect and raise awareness.

The Anthony Seddon Fund's World Suicide Prevention Day awareness event in Tameside during 2019

2019

Raising Awareness

One of our annual community events helping to challenge stigma and start conversations.

More than a decade after our first event, we remain committed to bringing people together, changing the narrative on suicide and ensuring nobody feels alone.

Support Is Available

You Do Not Have to Face Things Alone

World Suicide Prevention Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness, but support is available throughout the year.

If you are struggling, worried about someone else or unsure where to turn, our support pages can help you understand the options available and find the right next step.

TASFund Support

Explore our peer support, drop-in sessions, groups, wellbeing activities, bereavement support and other community-based services.

Explore Our Support

Need Help More Urgently?

Our crisis-support page explains where you can find urgent mental health support for yourself or someone you are worried about.

Find Crisis Support

Starting a conversation can be the first step towards finding support, connection and hope.