Leeds City Council backed partnership for new mental health and suicide prevention company
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A newly launched mental health and suicide prevention Community Interest Company, HelloHope has partnered with Navigatr, to make its lifesaving training programmes visible via digital badges, under a Leeds City Council-backed scheme.
Ellie MacDonald launched HelloHope at a special event in May this year and has partnered with fellow Leeds-based business, Navigatr to provide a series of digital badges for attendees of HelloHope’s training courses.
The partnership is supported by Leeds Learning City, a dynamic initiative spearheaded by Leeds City Council and Navigatr dedicated to building a coalition of organisations committed to cultivating a culture of lifelong learning and skill development throughout the city.
HelloHope joins Ahead Partnerships, Leeds Learning Alliance, The Wren Bakery, Leeds Adult Learning, Left Bank, AI Tech UK, Startup Sherpas, The Lighthouse Futures Trust and Carr Manor School as the key collaborators driving the transformative effort.The collaborative endeavour aims to empower residents and employees of all backgrounds with access to education and training opportunities, helping to recognise and validate skills and achievements in settings where there is not usually any formal certification.
Ellie MacDonald comments:
“HelloHope delivers vital yet simple lifesaving training to adults as preventative methods so we can all better understand the signs to look for and how to get someone who is struggling to a place of safety.
“To have the participants of our training courses recognised through Navigatr’s digital badges is a fantastic accreditation for the attendees and will help spread the word about HelloHope’s mission so we can bring our training to as many people as possible and collectively help save lives.”
Tim Riches, Executive Founder of Navigatr says:
"Through our collaboration with HelloHope, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to provide vital support to those in crisis. Together, we're making strides towards building a more compassionate and resilient society."
Dawn Hall, Leeds City Council project lead adds:
"As the Leeds City Council project lead, I'm thrilled to support initiatives like Navigatr's collaboration with HelloHope in certifying mental health and suicide prevention first aid courses. These efforts are integral to our commitment to promoting mental health awareness and building a supportive community in Leeds."
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For more information contact Ellie MacDonald on 07868619552 / ellie@maccomms.net.
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About HelloHope
HelloHope is a mental health and suicide prevention Community Interest Company delivering first aid training and campaigning for better support for mental health and suicide prevention, awareness-raising and stigma-reducing campaigns.
Founded by established multi-award-winning entrepreneur Ellie MacDonald who has nine years experience running MacComms PR agency, HelloHope was born as a mission to support others having experienced poor mental health herself and losing her dad to suicide when she was just four years old.
HelloHope launched at a special event at Nexus, Leeds University on 23rd May 2024.
For more information visit www.hellohope.uk.
About The Leeds Learning City Initiative
Leeds Learning City is a dynamic initiative spearheaded by Leeds City Council and Navigatr dedicated to building a coalition of organisations committed to cultivating a culture of lifelong learning and skill development throughout the city. Ahead Partnerships, Leeds Learning Alliance, The Wren Bakery, Leeds Adult Learning, Left Bank, AI Tech UK, Startup Sherpas, HelloHope and Carr Manor School are among the key collaborators driving this transformative effort.
This collaborative endeavour aims to empower residents of all ages and backgrounds with access to education and training opportunities. With the support of Leeds City Council funding, the initiative has successfully launched digital badges, facilitated by Navigatr, to recognise and validate skills and achievements in settings where there is not usually any formal certification.
Currently, there are places available for organisations interested in joining the initiative and offering recognition through digital badges. This initiative, funded by the council, underscores the city's commitment to promoting inclusive education, fostering innovation, and celebrating the diverse talents and accomplishments within the community.
About Navigatr
Navigatr is a platform designed to make learning and development opportunities visible, no matter where it happens.
Their mission is to make badging easy for organisations to promote their offer, recognise skills and celebrate achievements with Digital badges.
Digital badges serve as tangible proof of skills and accomplishments, empowering learners to showcase their expertise and progress into work or further learning, based on their skills.
Organisations and local authorities are empowered with data that measures the impact of skills programmes and powerful sharing features to promote continuous learning.
Join Navigatr today and unlock a world of learning where every achievement is acknowledged and celebrated.
