Dear ollie

Although progress has undoubtedly been made recently, I still think there is huge stigma around mental health but particularly male mental health. Every single attempted or completed suicide is one too many and with the right help   may have been avoidable.

Clearly every case is unique to the individual and a complex matter. I myself suffer with mental health issues and it’s a subject I’m passionate about. People being able to admit that anonymously to a large extent on here can make such a difference.

I know it’s a cliche but just realising you are not alone can be a break through for some and a relief to others. Having a connection of some sort cannot be underestimated. Having empathy and compassion for others who are going through rough times can be healing and just having the ability to share can help.

Perhaps giving its prevalence we should have a thread for it on here.

Quoted from WayneBurnettsJockstrap

I dont doubt Les's credentials in the slightest, as he has been the go to money man long before I joined Fishy.

I have had a look at alternative donation sites and some dont take a penny from any donation, but do charge the donator a small 20p/25p fee on their card payment. On many you can also claim Gift Aid, so if a £10 danation was given, gift aiding it would take it up to £12.50, and only for a further 25p to you.

That is the advantage of a Just Giving page is that you can claim an extra 25% Giftaid if you are a tax payer, whereas any payment to me would be just that.

I am just offering my services if needed. I would just accept money as I do for the buster (ie via Paypal or bank transfer).  I don't mind either way so if someone wants to set up a Just Giving site I don't mind at all, and then as you say, the fundraising could then go "beyond The Fishy".

Quoted from Les Brechin

That is the advantage of a Just Giving page is that you can claim an extra 25% Giftaid if you are a tax payer, whereas any payment to me would be just that.

I am just offering my services if needed. I would just accept money as I do for the buster (ie via Paypal or bank transfer).  I don't mind either way so if someone wants to set up a Just Giving site I don't mind at all, and then as you say, the fundraising could then go "beyond The Fishy".

I would be happy to support this in any way I can (and donate of course!). I was a mental health nurse for 40 years and came across some tragic situations. I also had issues of my own a few years ago which I won't go into.

I think you are right about Just Giving Les...although the regulars on here know you and trust you without reservation the gift aid swings it for me.

I'm definitely up for supporting this. As others have mentioned male suicide is particularly high, and with this being an issue that is tragically so close to Ollie it would be good for us to help out and also try and raise awareness.

I'm  another who has had issues around depression, so count me in for a donation too.

Les I have sent you a private message re: JustGiving

Anyone any good with how you set up a JustGiving - not my strong point I’m afraid.

Quoted from Mikey_345

Anyone any good with how you set up a JustGiving - not my strong point I’m afraid.

I've done one but I'm hopefully having Les check it out before I share it. Fingers crossed it'll be up tomorrow

It a just giveing site is established we could then make contact with qpr, gashead and Blackpool forums to spread the message

Quoted from forza ivano

It a just giveing site is established we could then make contact with qpr, gashead and Blackpool forums to spread the message

There are so many avenues that can be explored.

Colin Murray and the EFL On Quest posse

All the Town players on social media

Etc etc

The more people who can help to share, the better.

I have set the initial target as £500 but that can be altered as it progresses.