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Every Donation Makes a Difference
Without them, we simply couldn’t carry on providing the essential support that we do for people in emotional distress and with mental health issues.
“For anyone to have taken their own life is tragic so to see the latest figures is even more so and underlines the fact that more support than ever is needed for people who are struggling with how they feel.” – Emily Stokes, Mikeysline CEO
You can Donate to us directly using your card details or PayPal below
Why we need your support
- Between 2011 and 2019, 6,798 people took their own lives across Scotland. 73.2% were male.
- In 2019 Suicides in the Highlands were the 3rd highest in Scotland, behind only Glasgow and Edinburgh.
- In 2020 the Highlands had a significantly higher suicide rate than the rest of Scotland
How Your Donations Help Us
Every donation makes a real difference in supporting those in need.
£5
Could fund a support call for someone in need of help
£15
Will help fund a 1:1 session in one of our locally based Hives
£20
Would go towards the annual cost of the software and IT systems we need to operate our helpline
£50
Can help fund promotional material, enabling us to reach more of those who need our help
£250
Could train a new Mikeysline volunteer
£1000
Would help cover the costs of our face-to-face pupil support visits in local secondary schools
Ways to Donate
Justgiving
Donate through our own Justgiving page, or support someone else who is fundraising through our Justgiving page
PayPal
You can donate to us directly using your card details using this link – PAYPAL
PayPal Giving and Payroll Giving
Please contact us if you would like more information on either of these options e-mail
Will Gift
Leaving a gift in your Will for Mikeysline helps ensure we can carry on providing support for those living with mental health issues and you can continue to make a difference in people’s lives
Buy Our Merch
We have an online shop where you can purchase fantastic Mikeysline merchandise. From bobble beanies to cosy hoodies, kit yourself out with our “Bee” logo and show your support. All profits go towards Mikeysline while you create awareness with everyone who admires your outfit or tote bag
Fundraise
Want to do more? With so many fun and creative ways to fundraise you can help raise money for Mikeysline to support those struggling with mental health issues. Please email for information
Celebration Giving
Asking for Mikeysline donations instead of gifts for your birthday, wedding or anniversary is a great way to get donations for a good cause and inspire friends and family to help those most in need
Easyfundraising
If like most of us these days you shop online, you could help raise free donations for Mikeysline using easyfundraising. There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S, it won’t cost you a penny extra to help raise funds. All you need to do is visit the Easy Fund Raising website and join up! Every time you shop online go to the Easy Fund Raising website first to find the site you want and start shopping
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Friends of Mikeysline
A little help from a friend can go a long way.
By becoming a Friend of Mikeysline and donating just £5 a month, you'll be helping us provide vital support to people across the Highlands, Islands and Moray when they need it most.
Signing up is quick and easy through PayPal and while £5 may seem like a small amount, it can have a huge impact. In fact your monthly donation could help fund a call for support that may save a life.
To get started simply complete and submit this form. Make your donation through PayPal and remember to tick the 'make this a monthly donation' box. Your £5 donation will then be collected each month for two years, after which you can choose to continue supporting us if you'd like to.
As a thank you for becoming a Friend of Mikeysline, we'll send you a welcome letter along with a Mikeysline keyring and car sticker.
Thank you!
Your support as a Friend of Mikeysline will help us provide confidential peer-to-peer support to people across the Highlands, Islands and Moray who just need someone to talk to.
“Thank you so much for all that you do. Without the support you provided to me previously, I don’t believe I would be here now.” – Anonymous
Leave a gift in your Will for Mikeysline
A meaningful way to show your lasting support.
Mikeysline receives no Government funding or NHS support, meaning we rely solely on donations to sustain our lifeline services. Any gift you leave us in your Will goes a long way to helping us provide our essential services and plan for our long-term projects.
Why should I write a Will?
A Will provides clear instructions of your wishes once you’ve passed away, making legal matters more straightforward during what will be a difficult time for your loved ones.
Those who pass away without a valid Will have no control over what happens to their estate - it becomes a matter decided by law.
Leaving a gift to a charity such as Mikeysline is not only a generous gesture but also tax efficient! Donations of 10% from your estate to charity can provide Inheritance Tax relief for larger estates.
How do I write a Will?
Anyone can write a Will but we would recommend speaking to a solicitor to ensure that it is drafted in a way that clearly reflects your wishes. To find a solicitor in your area, you can visit the Law Society of Scotland at www.lawscot.org.uk We have prepared a legacy pack to help you in the process.
How would Mikeysline use my money?
Mikeysline currently provides three key services:
- Text-based Support: Our trusted volunteers support those in need or at risk throughout the Highlands, Islands and Moray across multiple platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Webchat and SMS
- The Hives: Our volunteers provide one-to-one, in-person crisis support at our Hives across the Highlands, Islands and Moray
- Young Persons Service: Directed at young people aged under 25, this division provides support face-to-face, online and in secondary and primary schools
A gift from you in your Will would be used to fund and expand these crucial services. With more funding, we could provide a 24-hour text support service, increase the number of Hives we operate across the Highlands, Islands and Moray (particularly in our more remote, hard-to-reach communities) and help us expand our Young Persons Service.
A gift of £5000 could help Mikeysline train twenty new volunteers. A gift of £10,000 would help us achieve our goal to rollout regular face-to-face visits at every secondary school in the Highlands and Moray.
The more generous your gift, the further it will go in helping us provide suicide prevention and mental health support to those in crisis.
What kind of gift can I leave to Mikeysline?
There are three main ways that you can leave a gift in your Will to Mikeysline:
- A pecuniary gift is when you designate an amount of your money to be donated to Mikeysline after your death, which can be any amount you choose.
- A specific gift is an item or piece of property that you wish to donate to Mikeysline. It could be piece of jewellery to auction for funds, to furniture or technical equipment to benefit our local Hives. Once your specific gift has been passed to Mikeysline, be assured that our team will use it in the best possible way to benefit those who need us most.
- A residuary gift is when you simply wish for a percentage of your estate (the total of all the assets you own) to be allocated to Mikeysline. The benefit of a residuary gift is that you don’t have to worry about changing the wording of your Will in the future if your circumstances change. The residue of your estate is simply whatever’s left after taxes, expenses and other legacies are paid out and Mikeysline will get the percentage you decide of that figure.
Some people may also wish to set up Trusts or other funds after they pass away which can provide support to Mikeysline. These are less common than the gifts described above, but if you wish to set up a Trust we will always recommend speaking with a solicitor to go over all your options.
What should my Will say about Mikeysline?
Once you’ve decided on the type of gift you wish to leave to Mikeysline, it’s important to include all the correct details so that your gift reaches us safely. You should clearly describe the gift itself and include our details below.
Name: Mikeysline
Registered Address: 4, Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR
Scottish Registered Charity Number: SC046574.
Do I need to tell Mikeysline about my gift?
You don’t have to inform us - what you choose to put in your Will is your business. However, if you do plan to leave us a gift in your Will we would love to hear from you and have the opportunity to say thank you!
