The Baton of Hope Leeds 2025
Leeds is proud to have hosted the Baton of Hope tour on Wednesday 10 September 2025 – World Suicide Prevention Day.
The Baton of Hope is a powerful symbol that travels across the UK to raise awareness about suicide prevention. It brings communities together to remember the lives sadly lost to suicide, while promoting a message of hope, reducing stigma and promoting help-seeking.
On the day, the baton was carried across Leeds by 84 Baton Bearers, who are people who have been affected by or bereaved by suicide.
The poignant day shared a collective message of hope and saw the city standing together, supporting each other and showing our commitment to preventing suicide. A big thank you to everyone involved in the day.
About the Baton of Hope
The Baton of Hope is a national suicide prevention campaign. It was created by Baton of Hope UK and is inspired by the Olympic torch – but instead of celebrating physical performance, this baton celebrates mental health, community strength and recovery as it tours across the country, visiting different locations.
The Leeds event was organised by Leeds City Council, Touchstone, and Leeds Mind and supported by a large number of city-wide organisations including NHS and voluntary sector partners, businesses and workplaces.
Support is always available
Talking about suicide can bring up difficult feelings. If you’re struggling or worried about someone else, you’re not alone – support is available:
- Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service – for anyone affected by a suicide. Call 0113 305 5800 or email lsbs@leedsmind.org.uk.
- Find support in person, by phone or online on MindWell’s Need urgent help? page.
- Support for children and young people is available on MindMate’s Urgent help page.
You can also:
- Download our crisis card to keep useful numbers in your pocket.
- Learn how to help someone who’s struggling.
Get involved in suicide prevention in Leeds
Want to do more to support suicide prevention in your community?
You can sign up to be a West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention Champion – helping to share messages of hope and reduce stigma.
