Samaritans Overwhelmed With Generous Beverley Shoppers Donations

Hull Samaritans say they are overwhelmed with the generosity shown by shoppers in Beverley. The comments come after the group raised almost £800 in donations on Christmas Eve.

This was the second time the Hull Samaritans had fundraised in the town centre over the festive period.

A spokesperson for the charity which provides emotional support in the area said;

“We would like to thank everyone who was kind enough to make a donation on Christmas Eve. The generosity shown by people in the town was overwhelming.”

“This was the second fundraiser which was organised by one of our branch members Dodi Beardshaw.”

“Dodi is a Samaritans Listening volunteer. Herself members of her family and friends got together. They sang carols and Christmas songs for two hours on Toll Gavel.”

“We really were again struck by the incredible generosity of passers-by. Many of the singers were from choirs so the generosity of passers-by may have been influenced.”

“As a result of their efforts, we raised a staggering total of £795. This money will help fund the work we do in Beverley, Hull and the wider East Riding of Yorkshire.”

Samaritans Provide Emotional Support To People With Suicide Being A Growing Issue

In the UK & Republic of Ireland, there were 6,859 suicides in 2018. The UK saw 6,507 suicides. While in the Republic of Ireland, there were 352 suicides.

This was an increase of 10pc on figures collected by the charity for the same period in 2017. In the UK, the highest suicide rate is among men aged 45-49. While in the Republic of Ireland, the highest rate is among men aged 55-65.

Rising suicide rates in under-25s was also a trend in 2018. The rate of deaths among under 25s increased by 23.7%, reaching 730 deaths in 2018.

Anyone who feels they need to talk to someone can contact the Samaritans by phone and also by email. Advice and all conversation are treated in confidence.

To contact the Samaritans you can call 116 123 free, day or night, 365 days a year.