A UK charity founded after a 2019 suicide will install its 100th mental health bench by late February 2026, offering emergency contacts, QR codes, and lighting for crisis support.

A UK charity, Legend on the Bench, founded after the 2019 suicide of Jason Lee Mead, is set to install its 100th mental health support bench in a public park by late February 2026. Each bench includes emergency contacts, QR codes linking to mental health resources, and lighting for nighttime safety. Inspired by the founder’s sister grieving in a dark park, the initiative aims to provide immediate, accessible support to those in crisis. Since launching two years ago, the charity has installed benches nationwide with community fundraising, with new ones planned for Dublin and Northampton. The organization seeks to place benches in every UK local park to reduce suicide by making help visible and available.