Logo and text on a dark blue background promoting a Zero Suicide Society, with a diagram of a relay baton.
Two smiling people in blue hoodies standing in front of motorcycles and a historic building, celebrating an event with a torch, during daytime.
2025 Tour Photos

Born out of tragedy, fuelled by hope. It began with two fathers reaching out in their grief after losing their sons to suicide (Ross and Jordan). Now, it is led by Mike McCarthy (Ross’s dad), who people may know from Sky News.

The Baton of Hope held its first tour in 2023 across numerous locations within the UK. Followed the launch of the Workplace Pledge and other initiatives.

In 2024, we launched the Baton of Hope Derby/Derbyshire, ready for the 2025 tour. In 2025, over 7,000 people supported the events throughout the 12-hour day, with 7 events, 100 baton bearers, and more than 100 volunteers contributing to the day.

Our local committee is supported by people bereaved, affected or passionate about suicide prevention. The tour is locally funded through partnership packages and fundraising.

There are many ways you can get involved, from being a baton-bearer to volunteering, being a partner, and more. Check out the about us section or contact us.

Who are we?

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Join our team

We have a range of roles avaliable to volunteer with our amazing team. If you would be interested in volunteering click here

News

The tour may be over, but this was only the first step in what we want to achieve in Derby and Derbyshire.

Over the coming weeks, we are working on sharing photos from the tour, updating the website, developing our committee and current roles, working on some exciting partnerships, developing locally the workplace pledge and much more.

People participating in a parade or march on a cobblestone street lined with shops and historic buildings, with colorful bunting overhead.
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Events

We are currently planning future events we will be hosting and supporting in Derby and Derbyshire.

While we update the website and gallery you can view tour photos here

A man with light brown hair and a blue shirt holding a large, decorative gold and silver cone-shaped trophy on a city street with a cloudy sky overhead.
Two women standing outdoors in front of a yellow tent, smiling and holding a tall, shiny gold trophy. One woman is wearing a blue t-shirt, and the other is wearing a navy t-shirt with a logo. There is a banner and some equipment behind them.
Two women in blue shirts standing outdoors, exchanging a large golden torch, with trees and a park in the background.
A group of four people, two girls and two adults, standing outside on a paved area. The girls are wearing school uniforms and glasses; one is holding a large gold and silver trophy. The adult woman is in a bright blue t-shirt, and the man is in a gra
Three women wearing blue shirts standing in front of a large geometric metal sculpture, holding a framed photo and a rolled-up paper, on a paved public space in an urban area.
An older woman with gray, curly hair is standing outside in front of a stone building, smiling, and holding a large, gold and white torch in one hand and a photo of a young person's face in the other.
Two women in blue shirts exchanging a large trophy with a globe on top on a sidewalk, surrounded by children in school uniforms and others, with trees and a street in the background.
A woman with short pink hair and tattoos is smiling and holding a large, gold and transparent torch. She wears a white t-shirt, patterned shorts, and black sneakers. She has a visitor badge around her neck. Behind her are two banners with the text 'I
A group of people walking on a sidewalk during a daytime event, with some carrying banners or torches, and cars parked along the street.
Three smiling people standing together outdoors in front of Big Ben in London, two women and one man, all wearing visitor badges and casual clothing.
A booth at an outdoor event with a woman in a blue shirt talking to a man in a blue suit. The booth has flyers and a QR code on the table. There are other tents and people in the background.
Group of children and teenagers on a stage, holding hands and raising their arms in celebration after a performance, with a woman in a blue shirt encouraging them.
A young woman with long blonde hair singing into a microphone on stage at a stadium.
Woman in blue T-shirt holding a torch standing next to a blue Mentell sign at an outdoor event.
A smiling man with gray hair and beard holding a gold and silver torch outdoors in a grassy park with trees, during daytime.
Group of happy hikers and dogs outdoors in a forested area, celebrating with raised hands and smiling.
Four performers on stage in a music performance, with a large screen behind them displaying the words "Songs of Hope with Andy Quinn" and a microphone graphic. One person is playing an electric guitar, another is singing into a microphone, a third is
A stage with four musicians performing in front of an audience in a dark theater, with a large screen displaying 'BATON OF HOPE', 'SONGS OF HOPE', and 'With Andy Quinn'.
Orchestra conductor leading a performance on stage with an audience in the background
A man in a tuxedo singing into a microphone on stage with a tablet on a stand.
Audience seated in a theater watching a speaker on stage during the Baton of Hope event, with a large screen displaying event details in the background.
People standing outside Toyota West Start dealership in front of a large glass building with a sign reading "WE ARE DRAFT" and development-related words on the windows.
Table at an outdoor event with promotional items, water bottles, and a whistle, with a large baton and a torch in the background, set under a canopy with a fence and trees in the background.
A red fire truck with yellow and blue markings, parked outdoors on a cloudy day, with trees and a fence in the background.
Group of five people wearing yellow reflective safety vests standing behind a table with food and drinks, under a black canopy outdoors.
Five people wearing yellow safety vests standing behind a table outdoors, with a grid fence and trees in the background. The table has food and drinks on it, and one person is holding a party horn.
Tables and tents set up outdoors for an event, with informational brochures, a sign about suicide prevention, and promotional materials displayed.
Soccer players on a grassy field under a cloudy sky during a match or practice session.
A promotional booth at a community event for the Derby & Derbyshire Tour, showcasing stops and events in Derby and Derbyshire, including Darley Park Summer Fete, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Pride Park Derby County FC, Alston, Florence Nightingale
Soccer practice on a green field with players and coaches, cloudy sky
Information booth set up outside with a vertical banner and a large syringe prop; the banner promotes the Batton of Hope, a suicide prevention campaign, with details about the event on September 13, 2025, in Derbyshire, UK.
Group of young soccer players in pink jerseys celebrating with a trophy, standing next to a man in sunglasses and a green shirt, outdoor sports field in the background.
Four young men wearing blue shirts celebrating with a torch at a sports field. One of them is holding the torch, and they are smiling and hugging. A man on the left is looking at his phone, and another person on the right is taking a photo.
Three smiling people taking a selfie outdoors near a sports field, with a large sign and a fence behind them, on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky.
Group of young men, some in pink and black soccer jerseys, posing in front of a banner that reads 'Working Towards a Zero Suicide Society,' outside a brick building with a tent nearby.
Outdoor event setup with tents, a table displaying pamphlets and awards, and a banner promoting a zero-suicide society.
Colorful mosaic sign that reads 'Beacon of Hope' with sections labeled 'Hunger is Deadly,' 'Caffeine & Great,' 'Alistair,' 'A Year of Fire & Salton,' 'Geraldine Garet One,' and 'Emily,' surrounded by drawings of runners and decorative designs.
Empty chairs in a conference room with a banner promoting the Baton of Hope suicide prevention initiative and a screen displaying event details for September 13, 2025.
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Official Partners

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Logo for P3 Charity with the text 'People Potential Possibilities' to the right of the logo.
Balfour Beatty logo on a blue background
Sunbelt Rentals logo with a yellow sun and green background.
Toyota Manufacturing UK
Outline map of Derby County football club logo with the words Derby County Community Trust.
Derbyshire Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Tough to Talk
DHU Healthcare logo with blue and gold lettering and a curved line above and below the text.
Leni Robson Ceremonies
Yellow background with black text reading 'Derby Market Hall'
Black and white logo of Derby City Council featuring a stylized spiral and lines, with the text 'Derby City Council' beneath.
Catharsis
Logo of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service with a badge and firefighting symbolism.
University of Derby
Derbyshire County Council logo in purple and white.
Logo with an oval design and the text "Olivia Noble Marketing Specialist" in black on a white background.
Logo of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance with a purple background and a blue heart outline.
WTF! logo in green with a speech bubble, below it reads 'Why Talking Fixes' and 'The Will Garvey Trust Foundation'
Logo for the Cathedral Quarter Derby featuring dark red text that says "Cathderal Quarter Derby" with beige lines above and below the text.
Logo that says 'Rapture Atta' with decorative design elements, including a lighthouse and an eye.
Logo for Derby Live featuring a stylized ribbon-like sphere in shades of pink and gray, with the text 'DERBY LIVE' in pink and gray.
Lubrizol logo with black text and a blue curved line beneath.
Logo for Toyota TMUK Charitable Trust with stylized leaves and registration number 1124678.
Badge of the Derbyshire Constabulary featuring a crown, a shield with various symbols, and a blue and white checked background.
SecuriScape logo with the tagline "protecting people in public places"
Alstom
A stylized skull with an eye patch, surrounded by blue swirls, dolphins, and dotted patterns, with the text 'Furthest from the Sea Music, Comedy & Arts CIC' underneath.
Logo of The High Sheriff of Derbyshire featuring a crown, shield, and crossed swords.
Purple background with white text 'EMR' in a stylized font.
Logo for St. Peters Quarter Derby with stylized text in teal and gold.
Pink circular badge with white cursive text saying 'I did a Thing' and small illustrations of thread and a needle.