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RIPPLE SUICIDE PREVENTION
Safe online; together.
Through technology, awareness and advocacy, we're building a safer online world for everyone.
Our story
From personal loss to global impact
Alice lost her brother Josh, her only sibling, to suicide. Determined to prevent other families from experiencing such devastation, she founded Ripple Suicide Prevention.
Our charity helps protects people online at their most vulnerable moment: through life-saving technology that intercepts harmful Internet searches and guides them to help.
It is there to say: “Your story isn’t over. There is hope – and help is available right now.”
"I set up Ripple Suicide Prevention to ensure more help and support is given to anyone searching for harmful content online."
Alice HENDY MBE
The need for Ripple Suicide Prevention
720K
people die by suicide every year, worldwide
WHO
#1
cause of death for people under 35 and men under 50 in the UK is suicide
ONS
The hidden risk online
Harmful content related to suicide and self-harm is freely available to anyone online, at any moment.
These are the moments where intervention can save lives. Yet traditional online protections often miss them, leaving people without support when they’re most at risk.
Ripple technology intercepts harmful searches with messages of hope and signposting to support. It guides those in crisis to free, 24/7 mental health services , so no one is left alone in their darkest hours.
In their words
What our supporters say
“As a mother of someone who has been at that point in their life, I can’t thank you enough for the work you are doing and the lives that have changed because of it. Knowing there is a tool like this out there so no one gets a call to give them the worst news of their lives is amazing, and I am in awe.”
Anonymous Ripple Supporter
"I lost my son at 20 years of age to suicide and I too discovered that he had researched methods on the Internet. Your ingenious app will throw a lifeline to those who are at risk and intervene in a positive way. This is the most uplifting news I have had in a long time and for that I thank you whole heartedly."
Anonymous Ripple Supporter
“Ripple technology is such an important, non-intrusive factor in suicide prevention – pressing the pause button and giving opportunities to get different thinking in.”
Anna Robinson, Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead
Birmingham Education Partnership
“The continued rise of mental health conditions and suicide risk amongst young people is a concern and we are proactive in enhancing our services and support. Installing Ripple BrowserShield across IEG demonstrates our ongoing commitment and approach to suicide prevention for staff and students within our community.”
Sarah Young, Vice Principal Student & Staff Experience
Inspire Education Group
Our impact to date
1.9m+
people protected every week
110K+
harmful searches intercepted to date
600+
schools, colleges and universities protected
110+
countries and territories supported
With your help, it can be even greater.
How we create lasting change
Technology
We provide Ripple life-saving technology free of charge to individuals, parents, educators and charities globally, scaling online protection where it’s needed most.
Advocacy
We look to influence change in online safety: we campaign for effective legislation, responsible tech design, and ethical digital standards that prevent access to online harm.
Awareness
We deliver campaigns and resources that help communities start open conversations, recognise the signs of crisis, and support those in need - online and offline.
Research
We work with academics, data scientists and mental health experts to evaluate outcomes, share insights, and advance suicide-prevention research across digital environments.
Partnerships
We partner with individuals and organisations that share our commitment to online safety and hope. Together, we create networks of protection that no single organisation can achieve alone.
Support our mission
Support as an individual
Whether giving in someone’s memory, planning a challenge or organising a fundraiser, your support keeps Ripple protection free for schools, families and charities worldwide.
Support as an organisation
By partnering with Ripple Suicide Prevention, your organisation joins a global movement for a safer online world. Your support helps us expand our reach and protect entire communities.
Ripple For Business
More ways to get involved
Ripple For Business brings our digital crisis intervention technology to commercial and public-sector organisations, supporting employees before they reach crisis point. A suite of subscription-based products – BrowserShield, MobileShield, NetworkShield – offers complete protection across devices and locations. Business subscriptions help fund free protection for families, educators and charities worldwide.
