Suicide prevention charity R;pple has received £25,000 in donations from RSA Insurance.
An online interceptive tool that is currently only available on desktop devices, R;pple is designed to ensure that more help and support is provided to individuals who are conducting searches relating to self-harm or suicide. The new funding is aimed at helping R;pple grow and develop a smartphone and tablet version of the tool.
“We are proud to have come together with R;pple to support our people, our families, and our communities in accessing tools that can intercept harmful content,” said the insurer’s diversity & inclusion head Gemma Jackson.
“Alice’s story [R;pple founder and chief executive Alice Hendy] touched us all, and it was clear from the start that R;pple’s ambitions underpin our own values and objectives in supporting those facing mental health challenges and in improving well-being. We encourage all our people to download this software on to their personal devices and urge friends and family to do the same.”
The CEO commented: “The goal for us is to reach as many people as possible; having a mobile and tablet version is key to this, and I’m really grateful to RSA for helping us realise this ambition. I look forward to working with them on a number of initiatives – and if the tool prevents one person from harming themselves and seeking further support, then we have done what we set out to achieve.”
