The Canmore Trust, an organisation established in 2022 to create safe spaces for individuals impacted by suicide, has been honoured by Stirling Council. The organisation aims to both prevent suicide and support those bereaved by its loss.
At a meeting on 21 September, the council's Civic Panel selected The Canmore Trust as the Lord Provost’s Charity of the Year for 2026. A donation of £1,000 was approved from the Civic Fund to support the charity's initiatives.
Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser visited The Canmore Trust to present the donation and meet with its representatives. She highlighted the organisation's dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention in schools and providing a support network for those affected by suicide loss.
“"Many people throughout Stirling have been painfully affected by suicide. Charities such as The Canmore Trust offer vital support to those going through an unimaginably painful time."
Lord Provost Fraser expressed pride in naming The Canmore Trust as Charity of the Year, anticipating a year of highlighting the important work delivered within the communities.
“"The Canmore Trust is delighted to be chosen as the Lord Provost’s Charity of the Year 2026. It is an honour to have the work of The Canmore Trust recognised in this way, in particular our schools programme, our work within the Suicide Prevention Community and the amazing work of our peer volunteers, our ‘Experienced Friends’."
Anne MacDougall, Chief Executive of The Canmore Trust, stated that the award is an honour and will aid their efforts to support individuals affected by suicide loss, moving towards a vision of a world where people feel safe enough to stay.
The 'charity of the year' scheme has been a tradition since 2015, serving as a method for Stirling Council to promote awareness of local charities undertaking significant work within their communities.
