Carpenter Wins £1,500 for Friend's Suicide Prevention Charity

When George Kelly nominated his late friend's charity for a corporate donation, he hoped to honor a friendship and save young lives at the same time.

Adam's Light, a suicide prevention charity founded by Lauren Carvalho in memory of her son Adam, just received £1,500 from Blum UK's "Make It Happen" campaign. The funding will enable the organization to visit more schools and deliver workshops on mental health to young people across Britain.

Lauren started the charity in 2025 after losing her son Adam in 2011 when he was just 19 years old. The organization focuses specifically on suicide prevention among people under 30, delivering talks at schools, colleges, and community organizations throughout the country.

George Kelly, who owns George James Carpentry and was close friends with Adam, submitted the winning nomination out of hundreds of entries received in June. His personal connection to the cause and compelling story moved Blum UK's selection panel to choose Adam's Light as the recipient.

"Adam was my close friend, and I've raised money previously by running the Brighton marathon," George said. "This was another opportunity to shine a spotlight on the cause and help provide the equipment and resources needed to raise further awareness of mental health and suicide among young people."

The Ripple Effect

The donation will help Adam's Light expand its reach at a critical time. Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people in the UK, but conversations about mental health are becoming more open and accepted in schools.

Every workshop the charity delivers gives students tools to recognize warning signs in themselves and friends. The £1,500 will cover equipment, materials, and travel costs to bring these life-saving conversations to classrooms that might not otherwise have access to mental health resources.

Krystyna Threlfall, marketing manager for Blum UK, said George's nomination resonated deeply with the selection panel. "We felt it was an incredible cause to support," she explained.

One friend's determination to keep another's memory alive is now helping ensure more young people get the support they need before it's too late.