Responsible support
The #MattsMessage Hope Fund is committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental support to those who need it the most.
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The Hope Fund
Making sure that financial circumstances never become a barrier to getting support during life’s most difficult moments, for people in St Ives and across Cambridgeshire. Read on to see how you can contribute, as an individual or an organisation.
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Funded by individuals, organisations and corporate partners - real support reaching the people who need it most.
For individuals
Support as an individual
Every contribution, one-off or monthly, helps fund sessions for the people who need them most.
#MattsMessage Hope Fund
Why I created the Hope Fund
I’ve created the #MattsMessage Hope Fund to provide access to mental health and suicide intervention support - including one-to-one sessions with Andrew for anxiety, stress and nervousness - for people in and around St Ives, Cambridgeshire who may be experiencing significant emotional distress, anxiety or suicidal thoughts, but who are unable to access or afford private support.
The fund is supported by individuals, organisations and corporate partners who wish to help others access timely support. It grew out of #MattsMessage - the belief that no one should be left without help when they need it most.
Andrew “Diesel” BennettFounder, #MattsMessage
What it stands for
Support, when it matters most
Why support?
You may never meet the person you’ve helped, but your support could be the reason they are still here. Help fund a potentially life saving intervention for someone who is struggling and has nowhere else to turn.
My aim
My aim for the #MattsMessage Hope Fund is simple. I want to ensure that financial circumstances do not become a barrier to accessing meaningful support during life’s most difficult moments.
For organisations
Become a Hope Partner
By becoming a Hope Partner, you are directly funding professional support for those who need it most.
£925
A Bronze Hope Partnership funds 5 fully supported sessions for individuals in need.
Your contribution provides immediate access to professional support, helping people find hope, clarity, and practical strategies during challenging times.
Your impact:
- Funds 5 support sessions
- Helps remove financial barriers to accessing help
- Supports individuals experiencing emotional distress or crisis
- Demonstrates your commitment to mental health and suicide prevention
Every conversation has the potential to change a life.Become a Bronze Partner
£1,850
A Silver Hope Partnership funds 10 fully supported sessions for individuals who may otherwise be unable to access support.
By becoming a Silver Hope Partner, you are helping more people receive timely intervention, guidance, and encouragement when they need it most.
Your impact:
- Funds 10 support sessions
- Creates greater access to life-changing support
- Helps individuals develop coping strategies and resilience
- Supports the wider mission of reducing suicide and improving mental wellbeing
Your support creates hope where it is needed most.Become a Silver Partner
£3,700
A Gold Hope Partnership funds 20 fully supported sessions, providing substantial support for those facing significant challenges.
Gold Partners play a leading role in expanding the reach of the #MattsMessage Hope Fund and ensuring more people can access professional support regardless of their financial circumstances.
Your impact:
- Funds 20 support sessions
- Makes a significant contribution to suicide prevention and mental wellbeing
- Enables more individuals to access timely, professional support
- Creates a lasting legacy of hope within communities
Together, we can ensure that nobody has to face their darkest moments alone.Become a Gold Partner
Recognition
Recognition for Hope Partners
All Hope Partners will receive:
- A digital Bronze, Silver or Gold Hope Partner badge
- Recognition on our website (optional)
- Social media acknowledgement (optional)
- Updates on the impact being created through the Hope Fund
Become a Hope Partner today and help provide hope, support, and a lifeline to those who need it most.
Every bit helps
Help someone find hope
Whatever you can give, you’re helping make sure the next person who is struggling can get the support they need. If you need support yourself and a session feels out of reach, please reach out - we’ll do what we can to help.
Email to discuss
If you’re struggling and need to talk to someone now, you don’t have to face it alone.
Samaritans: call 116 123 - free, day or night.