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We want to say a huge thank you to Suited & Booted for dressing @des_clarke and Lee Cammy for this year’s Big Shindig. The team at Suited & Booted went above and beyond to create two looks for our event, bringing the Greatest Showman theme to life. Everything was seamless from start to finish, and the morning suits were the perfect finishing touch to the day ✨ A special thank you to Dillon Arthur and everyone at Suited & Booted Glasgow for being so generous with your time and for supporting Back Onside!

Today is Suicide Prevention Day 💛 At Back Onside, suicide prevention isn’t just something we talk about today it’s what we do 365 days a year. Please listen to the brave people sharing their stories today. Pls donate & help us continue to be there when people need us most. 💛

On Sunday, we hosted our first (but definitely not last!) ever Reset Sunday Wellness Event at Cameron House 💛 We’re already looking forward to the next one - more info coming soon! To register interest please email [email protected] ✨

STILL GAME PUB QUIZ coming to Glasgow this October📍 We’re so excited to announce that Still Game’s own Mark Cox & Jane McCarry are hosting a pub quiz on Sunday 11th October at Drygate, Glasgow. Tickets are on sale now for just £20pp @eventbrite

BACK ONSIDE’S PADEL TOURNAMENT 🎾 We are so excited to be hosting our first ever padel tournament at the BRAND NEW Racket Barn in Glasgow. Taking place on Thursday 4th June, raising vital funds for Back Onside’s mental health services. Email [email protected] to book!

On Wednesday night we launched our book club - welcoming people in the local community to a cosy, welcoming space to chat, read & meet new people. It was a lovely evening, and we can’t wait for the next one! If you’d like to join us, please email [email protected] - 💛

10 TABLES SOLD ALREADY! 💛 The Big Shindig is Back Onside’s flagship fundraiser of the year, and takes place on Sunday 25th October at the stunning @DTGlasgowCtrl . Tables are selling fast! We’re so excited to welcome: Insite Group Mair Finance Synergy Civil Engineering LTD Angel Electrical Services MegaTech Projects LTD It’s going to be an amazing day, with a jam-packed lineup already, including Natalie James, Lisa Mckechnie, @DrumsRoses , @BigVernShootahs & Des Clarke returning to host once again. Tables of 10 are £900, and can be booked by emailing [email protected]. We’d love to welcome you 🍾

Teams are on sale NOW for Back Onside’s Golf Day ⛳️ We’re delighted to be back at the beautiful @MarHallGolf resort once again for our first golf day of the year, on Thursday 30th April. If you’ve attended one of our Golf Days before, you’ll know that it’s so much more than a golf competition - with music, food and drinks, entertainment and so much more. Email [email protected] now to book your team. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🏽

Reminder: just because it’s a new year, you don’t need to re-invent yourself 💛 Sometimes, the best New Year’s resolutions aren’t for huge changes and a new you, but to go easier on yourself, and focus on looking after your mental wellbeing. For more mental health tips & toolkits, visit our website - linked in out bio.

The festive period can be challenging for many of us. Busy schedules, financial pressure and family expectations can all take a toll, but remember, you don’t need to do everything, be everywhere, or feel festive all the time. Small steps can make a big difference. For more Mental Health Tips, visit Back Onside’s website for our mental health toolkits. We’re here to help 💛

For nearly 8 years since Back Onside was founded, we are still going into schools and providing vital Suicide Prevention Workshops — helping educate young people and equip them with the tools to look after themselves and support others. These workshops focus on recognising early signs of struggle, knowing how to reach out for help, understanding safe ways to talk about suicide and mental health, and building confidence to check in on friends. Our aim is to empower pupils with practical knowledge, break the stigma and ensure they know where to turn if they ever need support. If your school or organisation is interested in learning more or arranging a workshop, please contact [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you 💛

✨ BACK ONSIDE’S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST ✨ This Christmas, you can help make a difference with Back Onside’s Amazon Wish List. We are supporting a growing number of service users who are under significant financial pressure this year and we’re doing everything we can to ensure that they, and their children, receive something special over the festive period. For many of the individuals we support, gifts at Christmas aren’t luxuries, they’re essential items that many of us might take for granted. Simple things like toiletries, small toys for their child or vouchers for basic household items can bring comfort, dignity, and relief during a particularly challenging period. We know first-hand the huge impact these small gestures can have on someone’s mental health, especially during the festive season, which can be overwhelming for those already struggling. Today, we’re asking if you can please browse the list, pick a gift, and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Every item on the list goes directly to someone in need, offering support and a reminder that they are not alone. Thank you in advance 💛 VIEW OUR GIFT LIST HERE - amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/g…

Today, we’re sharing Andrew’s story. When Andrew was experiencing the toughest times of his life, Back Onside was his lifeline. Back Onside supported him when he felt there was no way out, and we are so beyond proud of how far he has come. It was Andrew’s story that inspired us to create our advert in line with the “More Than Just a Brew” campaign. For Andrew, that first coffee on a very bad night changed everything for him. Please, donate to Back Onside today, to help us help more people like Andrew. Thank you Andrew for sharing your story 💛