You don't have to face this alone.
The Stig Initiative is a peer-led suicide prevention and grief support charity, rooted in lived experience and built around the Banbridge community.
At The STIG Initiative, our mission is to ensure no one faces mental health struggles alone.
Through lived experience, we provide peer-led support, educational awareness, and practical resources to help people navigate grief, crisis and recovery. We want to break the stigma around mental health in a positive and inclusive way.
Jack was 20 years old when we lost him to suicide. Jack brought laughter, energy and light into our lives. Losing him is a space that cannot be filled. His death devastated his family and friends, and our aim in creating the Stig Initiative is to remember and honour not only Jack but all those who have lost their lives to suicide — and for all those struggling in silence.
Together we can turn pain into purpose, raise awareness, remind people they are not alone and break the stigma of mental health. Showing up matters. Checking in matters. Talking matters.
The Stig Initiative is the public-facing work of The Jack Murray Trust, the registered charity founded in memory of Jack — known to friends as Stig.
Six ways we show up for the community.
Every service is led by people with lived experience of suicide, grief, or mental health struggle. No clipboards. No clinical script.
Stig's Circles
Ages 18–25 · Fortnightly · Free · No booking
A drop-in space to connect with peers and find a listening ear, free from judgement or stigma — talk as little or as much as you choose. Our groups are run by people with lived experience of suicide and mental health struggles, and at each one you'll find someone trained in Mental Health First Aid or ASIST.
Find a CircleStig's Companion
Bereavement support · Peer-led · Not counselling
For anyone bereaved by suicide. Everyone here shares a singular bond — a loss that's indescribable to others — so you'll find people who understand without you having to explain. It isn't a counselling group; it's a space for mutual understanding and support, on a road we're walking too.
Get in touchStig's Advice
Legal support · Free · Coroner's process
Free, professional guidance if you're going through a Coroner's enquiry or inquest. We understand how difficult and confusing it can be, so we'll talk you through the stages involved and give you a clear picture of what to expect.
Call 07526 484738Stig's Packages
Comfort packages · First weeks after a loss
If you or someone you know has been bereaved by suicide, we'll send a comfort package — practical resources, comfort items and a gentle guide for the first, hardest weeks.
Request a packageStig Talk
Education · Coming soon
Suicide-prevention talks for schools, clubs and workplaces across the community. We're training our team now and will share more soon.
Coming soonStig's Signposting
Crisis & referral · Free · 24/7
We're a peer-led charity, so we can't offer crisis support ourselves — but no one should be left without somewhere to turn. If you need to talk to someone right now, reach any of these directly.
LifelineNorthern Ireland's 24/7 crisis helpline — free, compassionate support for anyone in distress.0808 808 800024/70808 808 800024/7
SamaritansWhatever you're going through, a Samaritan is available to listen, any time of day or night.116 12324/7116 12324/7
ShoutPrefer not to talk? A free, confidential 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis.Text SHOUT to 8525824/7Text SHOUT to 8525824/7
Papyrus HopeLineFor under-35s struggling with suicidal feelings, or anyone worried about a young person.0300 102 2470Text HOPE to 8824724/70300 102 2470Text HOPE to 8824724/7
Run with us. Play with us. Show up.
From the pitch to the marathon, there are plenty of ways to be part of the Stig community and help us raise vital funds.
Jack Murray Memorial Match 2026
The Jack Murray Memorial Match will take place in November 2026. We would love to hear from any business who would like to sponsor this year's event.
Become a sponsorJoin Stig FC
Want to pull on the shirt? Register your interest and we'll be in touch.
Run Dublin Marathon
Register your interest below.
Stand with us.
Whether you've got an hour or a year, there's a way in. Our annual signature event — the Jack Murray Memorial Match — brings the whole community together every summer.
Volunteer
Help run Circles, support events, or lend your skills behind the scenes.
Fundraise
Run, ride, bake or busk for us. We'll back you up with everything you need.
Partner with us
Schools, clubs and businesses — let's work together on something meaningful.
Jack Murray Memorial Match
A day on the pitch in Banbridge, in Jack's memory — and in support of everyone walking the same road.
From the pitch, with love.
A short film about Jack, the match, and the community that keeps showing up.