Help Us Change the Ending: Support The Lucy Rayner Foundation

“We had no idea she was struggling. No signs. No warnings. Just gone.”

In May 2012, Lucy Rayner tragically took her own life at the age of 22. Like far too many young people, Lucy had been silently suffering with her mental health. Her passing shook her family and friends to the core — and it revealed a heartbreaking gap in support for young people experiencing mental illness.

From this unimaginable pain, The Lucy Rayner Foundation was born.

“We wanted to make sure no other family went through what we did. We knew we had to do something — for Lucy, and for every young person like her.”

— Jenny Rayner, Co-Founder and Lucy’s Mum

The Lucy Rayner Foundation exists to raise awareness and provide free mental health services for young people across the UK. Through school outreach, one-to-one counselling, community events, and early intervention, the charity helps thousands of people every year.

But the need is growing — and we can’t do it without your help.

🌱 Why Your Support Matters

1 in 6 young people in the UK struggle with their mental health.

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young adults.

Many young people still face stigma, fear, or lack of access to help.

Your donation enables us to:

Provide free counselling to those in crisis.

Deliver mental health awareness workshops in schools and workplaces.

Host support groups, campaigns, and community events like Run Off Depression and Shining a Light on Mental Health.

“Talking to someone saved my life. Without the Lucy Rayner Foundation, I honestly don’t know where I’d be.”

— Anonymous, Counselling Client