Latest News & Events

• 12th February, 2026

Cyclists we need you! Join in the legendary 55-mile London to Brighton Cycle for Joe’s Buddy Line. Starting in the heart of London and finishing on the scenic Brighton Seafront, this 55-mile cycle ride is ideal for riders of all abilities. If you’re a first-time rider or an experienced team cyclist, we will provide you […]

• 12th February, 2026

We’re delighted to introduce to you our first ever London Marathon runners all set to take part in the iconic 26-mile race on Sunday 26th April 2026. Meet Calum Hider, a radio producer from London who was a good friend of Joe’s during their time at Capital Radio. Calum remembers Joe as a truly wonderful […]

• 12th February, 2026

I’m Louisa Lyons, Chair of Joe’s Buddy Line Charity, and the proud sister of Joe. Dad, Mum and I set up the charity officially with the Charity Commission in January 2021. After Joe’s unexpected passing in August 2020, as a family we knew we needed to do something in Joe’s legacy. We strongly believed in […]

• 12th February, 2026

Everyone Ask Twice: Building Stronger, Kinder School Communities Since launching in Autumn 2025, Everyone Ask Twice – Joe’s Buddy Line’s whole‑school emotional wellbeing programme – has been making encouraging progress across four secondary schools in the South East. In just a short time, the programme is already reaching pupils, staff and parents, helping to strengthen […]

• 12th February, 2026

Joe’s Buddy Line launches its Wellbeing Den! Strengthen your people. Support the next generation. We are seeking employee volunteers to take part in our Wellbeing Den, a dynamic one‑day enterprise challenge where students aged 14-15 create and pitch ideas that support youth mental health. For employers, this is a ready‑made development experience that: Uses professional skills in […]

• 21st January, 2026

We are inviting all teaching staff to join us for our FREE webinar! Join us on 10th March at 4:30pm for the first of schools focussed webinars featuring Dr Tina Rae, where we will be exploring how schools can build resilience in children and young people in times of transition. In this session we will […]

• 1st October, 2025

Did you know that Joe’s Buddy Line now offers a bespoke service to companies to help them develop and deliver their workplace mental health initiatives? This year we have been fortunate to work in partnership with Overbury plc, the UK’s leading fit out specialist, who started 2025 with an invitation to our Ambassador Roman Kemp […]

• 1st October, 2025

Understanding Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Mental Health On Tuesday 4th November, Joe’s Buddy Line is hosting an evening conference for parents of secondary school students, offering practical tools to better understand and support teenagers’ mental health. The sessions include: Helping Teenagers Cope with Life’s Ups and Downs – Learn strategies to help teens […]

• 17th September, 2025

What a Day We Had! – London to Brighton Bike Ride On Sunday 14th September, eight incredible riders represented Joe’s Buddy Line as they took on the London to Brighton Bike Ride. The day began in calm conditions, but soon turned to rain and strong winds, making the ride even more challenging — especially for […]

• 17th September, 2025

Angela is the new Chief Operating Officer at Joe’s Buddy Line. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology, focused on Afghan refugees in London, and has worked in the charity sector ever since. She brings extensive experience in impact measurement, volunteering, and building the capacity of small charities, including as CEO of Coalition for Efficiency […]