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| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Alice Hendy MBE |
| Type | Charity |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | ripplesuicideprevention.com |
R;pple Suicide Prevention is a suicide prevention charity based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2021 by Alice Hendy MBE, the organisation develops a browser extension and Wi-Fi tool to intercept harmful online searches related to self-harm and suicide.[1]
History
[edit]R;pple Suicide Prevention was founded following the death of Hendy's brother, Josh, who died by suicide in November 2020 at the age of 21, after researching methods of self-harm online.[2][3][4][5]
In 2022, R;pple Suicide Prevention partnered with Premier League football club West Ham United[6]. In 2023 the charity hosted a festival to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.[7][8] During this period, the charity also partnered with the Association of Colleges[9] and Mental Health First Aid.[10]
In 2025, the charity continued its collaboration within sport when partnering with Sussex CCC[11]. In the same year, the charity expanded into healthcare sectors where suicide rates are disproportionately high.[12][13][14][15] The charity has also partnered with US-based organisations, including the National Cybersecurity Alliance[16] and the State of Rhode Island.[17]
NHS and local government
[edit]R;pple is endorsed and supported by NHS Trusts and local government bodies across England. This includes:
- Southwest Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundationn Trust[18]
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust[19]
- Worcestershire County Council[20]
- Norfolk County Council[21]
- North Lincolnshire Council[22]
Royal recognition
[edit]In 2022, R;pple won the Royal Society for Public Health’s Public Mental Health and Wellbeing Award for its innovation and scalability in suicide prevention.[23] In 2025, the organisation was recognised by the British Royal Family with the King's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation.[24]
Alice Hendy MBE
[edit]Alice Hendy MBE, founder of the charity, has received significant media coverage and recognition for her role in suicide prevention and mental health campaigning.[25][26][27][28]
In 2021, Hendy received the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award at the National Diversity Awards, recognising her work to promote digital safety and mental health equity.[29] In 2023 she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to suicide prevention[30] and in 2025, Hendy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Portsmouth.[31][32]
Governance and funding
[edit]R;pple is registered as a charity in England and Wales (Charity No. 1194331). Funding comes from grants, corporate partnerships, and public donations.
References
[edit]- ^ "'I couldn't save my brother from suicide - but my game-changing tech could save others'". Sky News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Margate: Family remembers son's kind legacy after death". www.bbc.com. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ Robinson, Lucy (2025-05-04). "'My brother took his own life - what I found on his phone broke my heart'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ "'Life and soul of the party' - Tribute after death of Josh aged 21". Daily Echo. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ Bellotti, Alex (2021-09-10). "'My brother took his life after visiting sick suicide sites - I'm fighting back'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ Victor, Tom (2022-09-23). "West Ham partner with suicide prevention tool after death of 21-year-old fan". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ "Suicide prevention charity's Portsmouth event to inspire, commemorate and celebrate with celebrity guests". The News. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Festival in brother's memory raises awareness of suicide prevention app". BBC News. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ "Mental health, poverty, deprivation: the challenges facing FE". Association of Colleges. 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Mental Health First Aid England partners with R;pple to safeguard workforce and advance suicide prevention across the UK". MHFA Portal. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Sussex CCC are pioneers in suicide prevention project". SussexWorld. 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ "New partnership set to tackle suicide in healthcare sector". Dental Nursing. 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ Tice, Craig (2025-04-29). "Agilio Software and R;pple Unite to Tackle Suicide in Healthcare". BSDHT. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Tacklling suicide in healthcare". Ireland's Dental Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Uniting to tackle suicide in healthcare". British Dental Journal. 238 (9): 736. May 2025. doi:10.1038/s41415-025-8751-y. ISSN 1476-5373.
- ^ "Cyberbullying - National Cybersecurity Alliance". www.staysafeonline.org. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Resources for School Staff (K-12) | Prevent Suicide RI". preventsuicideri.org. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Recognising risks to suicide". www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Trust, CPFT NHS. "Are you worried about someone". CPFT NHS Trust. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "I'm struggling to cope | Worcestershire County Council". www.worcestershire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Suicide Prevention- deploy the R;pple browser extension for free". Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers - Norfolk County Council. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Suicide Prevention". North Lincolnshire Council. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Public Mental Health & Wellbeing Award 2022 Winner". Royal Society for Public Health. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Page S1 | Supplement 64723, 6 May 2025 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk (embedded PDF). Retrieved 2025-08-11.
Ripple Suicide Prevention, led by Alice Hendy, is listed as a 2025 award recipient in the Innovation category on page 42 of the embedded brochure.
- ^ "The woman helping to stop people from accessing harmful internet content". ITV.
- ^ "Computer Weekly's Women in UK Tech Rising Stars 2024 | Computer Weekly". ComputerWeekly.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ Vogue (2024-08-26). "British Vogue's Original Forces For Change Cover Stars Nominate 15 Next-Gen Game Changers To Know". British Vogue. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ Horwood, Penny. "Here all the winners from the Women in Tech Excellence Awards 2024". Computing.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Alice Hendy". National Diversity Awards. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "New Year Honours 2024: OBEs for bereaved Hampshire parents". 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Delight as thousands of students celebrate their graduations - in pictures". The News. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "University of Portsmouth celebrates inspirational figures with Honorary Doctorates at 2025 graduation". University of Portsmouth. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-08-12.