Prince William launches sports suicide prevention toolkit in England

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Prince William launches sports suicide prevention toolkit in England
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Prince William and the Royal Foundation have introduced On Your Side, a new digital toolkit designed to integrate suicide prevention resources into sporting culture. Developed over two years, the initiative aims to provide practical guidance to anyone in the sporting community who identifies individuals in distress. The project is backed by more than 70 organizations, including the Football Association, the Premier League, Team GB, and British Cycling. The launch event is scheduled at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, a location noted for a memorial bench dedicated to former midfielder Gary Speed. Promotional support for the campaign includes figures such as Harry Kane, George Russell, and Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark. The toolkit is set to be fully available to the public following its release, which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

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  • On Your Side is an online resource aimed at integrating suicide prevention into daily sporting life.
  • More than 70 sporting bodies and mental health charities have signed on to support the project.
  • The launch occurs at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium to honor the memory of Gary Speed.
  • Promotional content features Harry Kane, George Russell, and Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark.
  • The toolkit arrives ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.
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  • 11:01 PMBBC SportPrince William launches sport mental health toolkit
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Prince William will bring together leading figures from across sport on Thursday to launch a new first-of-its-kind suicide prevention toolkit designed to help organisations recognise warning signs and support those at risk.

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Prince William urges sport at every level to make suicide prevention part of its culture through a new nationwide toolkit called On Your Side.

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