THE Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention are launching a new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector.
The partnership aims to encourage open conversations around mental health and suicide prevention, increase awareness of the support available to construction workers, and help employers build safer, more supportive workplaces.
Construction remains one of the highest-risk industries for suicide in the UK. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, and for those working in construction, the risk is four times greater. While pressure, pace, and resilience are often seen as strengths within the sector, these same characteristics can make it harder for individuals to speak up or seek help.
The new partnership brings together two complementary approaches to suicide prevention, encompassing both individuals and workplaces. The Lighthouse Charity provides confidential, in-person, online, and telephone support delivered by trained professionals with deep sector expertise.
The Ripple technology adds an extra layer of protection for at-risk individuals by intercepting harmful online searches related to suicide and self-harm, and signposting users to free, 24/7 support. It is provided to individual users and educational institutions at no cost through the Ripple Suicide Prevention charity and is deployed in workplaces via Ripple For Business.
Alice Hendy MBE, founder and CEO of Ripple Suicide Prevention and Ripple For Business, said, “Suicide prevention cannot rely on a single approach. Some people will reach out, others will not, and many experience crisis online before speaking to anyone. Partnering with the Lighthouse Charity allows us to connect our digital crisis intervention tool with trusted, human support. Together, we can reach people who might otherwise be missed and create a stronger safety net for those working in the construction industry.”
Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, added, “Our partnership with Ripple will ensure that there are even more pro-active measures in place to protect our workforce from harm. Using digital technology to intercept harmful online searches means that at risk individuals can be supported through their immediate crisis and signposted to our 24/7 helpline team who can deliver expert help and guide people to a safe space.”
As part of the launch, the organisations will co-host a live webinar bringing together leaders and lived experience voices from across construction to share insights relevant to all industries.
The webinar will be moderated by Alice Hendy MBE and bring together Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, Claire Wilkinson, HR Lead – Wellbeing & ED&I at AECOM, and Andy Bishop, Lighthouse #MakeItVisible Tour Team and Ripple Advisor.
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm UK
Register: Building Better: Mental health and suicide prevention learnings from the construction sector
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