News & Events

SpeakUpCIC host events to mark important dates on the mental health calendar as well as social events for members. We also participate in consultations, surveys and activities to support agencies and other organisations.

On this page you’ll find details of forthcoming SpeakUpCIC events and news in respect of partnership working etc.

SEPTEMBER 2025

The Baton of Hope – Monday 22nd September

The Baton of Hope is the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative. SpeakUpCIC are delighted to be part of this year’s national tour when the Baton comes to Margate.

Further details: https://batonofhopeuk.org/the-tour/

SpeakUpCIC will be participating in the Afternoon of Hope which is taking place in Margate Old Town 3pm to 7pm. The Afternoon of Hope is a celebration of life and resilience to promote the arrival of the Baton of Hope in Kent on its Margate leg of the tour as we build a culture of hope within Thanet. The aim is to promote suicide prevention initiatives, encourage emotional wellbeing, positive conversations and
resilience.

Alongside other local organisations supporting people within the Thanet community, SpeakUpCIC will be facilitating a stall to promote what we do and participating in activities throughout the afternoon, such as poetry reading. Please come along and join us if possible.

OCTOBER 2025

World Mental Health Day Event – Friday 10th October

SpeakUpCIC will be hosting our annual event where we’re based at the Media Centre in Margate.

We have a full agenda of activities lined up and are fortunate to be working in partnership with Looking Ahead who have kindly permitted use of The Gallery (on the corner of King Street) for our Art & Craft exhibition which will be on display from Monday 6th until the 10th .
This event is open to the public and if further information is required, please contact Kay.