Baker McKenzie Belfast announces new charity partnership with PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland
Baker McKenzie Belfast Centre this week announced a new charity partnership with PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland; a leading mental health and crisis support organisation based in
Belfast.
The partnership will see the global law firm’s local team support PIPS Charity through a programme of fundraising, awareness-raising activities and joint wellbeing initiatives, aimed at tackling the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health. The collaboration will also
involve working alongside the charity to deliver educational sessions and campaigns throughout the year, helping to create a more open, informed conversation around mental wellbeing in Northern Ireland.
PIPS Charity provides vital, non-government-funded support services to individuals and families affected by suicide, including a walk-in crisis centre and access to free, unlimited counselling for those in need. Their decision to remain independent of statutory funding enables them to offer tailored support without postcode restrictions, adapting services to the needs of each individual.
James Richards, Executive Director of Baker McKenzie’s Belfast Centre, said:
“We’re proud to be partnering with PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland as our new charity partner. The work they do is incredibly important, especially here in Northern Ireland, where suicide, particularly among men, continues to affect far
too many families.
“We believe it’s important to talk about mental health openly and support those striving to make a difference. At Baker McKenzie Belfast, we’re looking forward to raising funds, increasing the visibility of PIPS Charity, and encouraging more
honest conversations around mental wellbeing.”
The partnership will bring together volunteers from across the business to raise vital funds and to ensure that collaborative wellbeing activities have a lasting impact and
reach across departments and seniority levels.
Lisa Abell-Farrelly, Fundraising Manager for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland said:
“This partnership with Baker McKenzie Belfast will help us continue delivering free, accessible support to people in crisis, while raising vital awareness around suicide prevention. We’re looking forward to working together to make a real difference in communities across Northern Ireland.”
This latest partnership reflects Baker McKenzie’s wider commitment to wellbeing for their teammates and giving back to their local communities, with a focus on creating meaningful, locally led impact.
