At Amparo, our mission has always been to ensure that anyone bereaved by suicide receives compassionate, timely, and practical support. This past year has been one of impact, significant learning, and continued growth, and we’re proud to share an overview of the difference our team has made across communities.
Throughout the year, Amparo provided practical and emotional support to 2450+ individuals affected by suicide loss. With a service footprint that spans a large proportion of the population, we are recognised as one of the largest postvention support service in England. This reach allows us to walk alongside people at incredibly difficult moments in their lives, helping them navigate the uniquely complex emotions and challenges of traumatic bereavement; 86% of beneficiaries reported an improvement in their wellbeing, reflecting the effectiveness of our trauma‑informed approach and the dedication of our team.
Alongside one‑to‑one support, we played a vital role in strengthening awareness and understanding across the broader network of professionals and volunteers who encounter suicide bereavement in their work. Through our free briefing and advice sessions we engaged 3900+ professionals across a range of sectors, helping them feel more confident in recognising the unique needs of those affected by suicide loss.
Our work also extended into workplaces, schools, colleges, and community environments through the delivery of 150+ Community Response Plans. These responses helped people of all ages cope with the sudden and devastating loss of a colleague, student, neighbour, or friend, providing tailored support at a time when communities often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
Our Suicide Bereavement Liaison Workers provided 11500 appointments throughout the year and maintained ongoing communication through thousands of calls, messages, and written correspondence. These touchpoints ensured that people received steady, reassuring support at each stage of their grief journey, without ever feeling alone or forgotten.
We also accompanied many individuals at 72 inquests. Being there to provide emotional support, clear practical guidance, and a reassuring presence made a significant difference for those navigating an unfamiliar and often intimidating process.
Every aspect of this work reflects our commitment to providing non‑judgemental, person‑centred care to anyone impacted by suicide. We remain deeply grateful to our colleagues, partners, referrers, and the communities that place their trust in us.
As we look ahead, our focus remains clear: to continue expanding safe, responsive, compassionate support for all who need it. Suicide bereavement is uniquely complex, and specialist support can help.