At CIS Security, we are committed to supporting the safety and wellbeing of the communities we serve. That’s why through our Citizenship Trust, we have recently donated to Bridge Watch, a volunteer-led initiative that provides vital support to individuals experiencing mental health crises on and around London’s Thames bridges.
Every day, an average of 15 people die by suicide in England and Wales. Many who reach crisis point do so in public spaces, including some of London’s most iconic locations. Bridge Watch was established in 2023 to offer a trained, compassionate presence on the bridges – listening without judgement and helping those in distress find the right support.
Since its launch, volunteers have contributed over 1,000 hours of patrols and made 85 positive interventions, more than 30 of which involved individuals at very high risk of entering the water.
Our donation will enable Bridge Watch to recruit, train and support six additional volunteers, providing around 150 more hours of patrols each year.
Claire Giraud, Co founder of Bridge Watch, and Paul Malone, Programme Lead, stated; “We are so grateful to CIS for their generous donation, this will enable us to train additional volunteers, as well as strengthening our already excellent relationship with security professionals. This donation is only one aspect of the important/critical role the security industry plays in the prevention of suicide”.
We are proud to stand behind this important work and the volunteers who dedicate their time to protecting lives and making our city a safer, more supportive place for everyone.
