SAFA Cumbria

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

Team SAFA were proud to be one of ten third sector organisations to meet King Charles today 👑

We showed him our highly regarded Kings Award for Voluntary Service, to which he asked about the services we deliver and thanked us for the work we do 💞

18/09/2025

⭐ SPOTLIGHT ON SAFA ⭐

Today it’s the turn of our Vice Chair - meet Katie! 👋

Where did you grow up?
⚪️ Askam

Who was your childhood celebrity crush?
⚪️ Simon Cowell

What are you scared of?
⚪️ Really random but I have a phobia of buttons

How do you recognise you’re stressed, and how do you deal with this?
⚪️ Lack of sleep and become very irritable. If I’m thinking about something whilst trying to sleep I will email myself a reminder so I can then do it the next day. I also try to exercise where possible to distract myself

What do you think is a great quote to live by?
⚪️ “You cannot control the uncontrollable” or “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

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15/09/2025

Come along, join the fun, and get spooky! 🎃

Support SAFA on Friday 17th October at our pub quiz! 👻

Tickets are just £5 each with up to 4 people in each team - get in touch for tickets! 🧹!

14/09/2025

⭐ SPOTLIGHT ON SAFA ⭐

Today’s it’s one of SAFAs longest serving - meet Den! 👋

How long have you been with SAFA?
⚪️ 10 years
What’s your best hidden talent?

⚪️ I used to play guitar and sing in local folk clubs. And it has remained hidden ever since!

What hobbies do you have?
⚪️ Photography, travel, local history, gardening, music, anything outdoorsy - especially on the water.

What made you get involved with SAFA?
⚪️ Attending a meeting as an invited guest, I was impressed with what they did. If I had skills that they wanted, I was happy to offer them.

What do you think is a great quote to live by?
⚪️ Live each day as if it’s your last, because one day it will be.

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12/09/2025

Something to think about 💭

Reach out,
Speak up 📢

Let yourself be heard - there is always a tomorrow 💞

11/09/2025

⭐ SPOTLIGHT ON SAFA ⭐

Today, it’s our Coordinator - meet Helen! 👋

What is your go-to happy film?
⚪️ Mamma Mia

What are you scared of?
⚪️ Letting fear get in the way!!!

What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
⚪️ learning to drive aged 45

Where has your best holiday been?
⚪️ Cornwall, the Eden project was amazing

What do you think is a great quote to live by?
⚪️ Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates vision for tomorrow - Melanie Beattie

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10/09/2025

On World Su***de Prevention day, we feel it important to take a minute to remember those we have lost to su***de.

If you or a loved one feel you need to speak to someone, please reach out.

There can always be a tomorrow 💛

10/09/2025

💛 World Su***de Prevention Day – 10th September 💛

Today, we stand together to shine a light on the importance of mental health and su***de prevention. At SAFA Cumbria, we are committed to supporting those who self-harm, as well as their families and communities.

Our team provides professional therapy, compassionate support, and education to help people understand themselves and reduce stigma around self-harm and mental health struggles.

✨ Take a step today:
• Talk to someone you trust
• Reach out to a professional
• Check in with a friend

Together, we can create a safer, more understanding world. 💛

If you or someone you know needs to speak:

📩 SAFA Cumbria – specialist counselling for people who self-harm and those affected
📞 Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📞 Text SHOUT to 85258

09/09/2025

GREAT NORTH RUN 🏃

Here are a few more photos provided by Rob of the GNR at the weekend👇

Rob ran for SAFA and completed in an absolutely amazing 1:44:30! 😳 🥇

Massive congrats to Rob and another huge thank you - your support means everything! ⭐

You can still donate to Rob here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/robert-wall-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015

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