Brew Monday 2025

At Samaritans we know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or a random day in January. ​

So we say out with the blue and in with the brew! ​

There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right!

Reaching out to someone could help them know that they are valued and someone cares. If you’ve noticed someone has gone quiet in the group chat or you haven’t heard from them in a while, reach out and check in. A simple message can mean a lot to someone who is going through a difficult time.

Just reaching out and asking someone how they are can give them the opportunity to open up about how they’re feeling. Don’t forget to put aside some time to catch up with them properly, maybe over a cuppa.

A big thank you to our partners Three UK for supporting Samaritans and Brew Monday ☕💚

Once someone starts to share how they’re feeling, it’s important to listen. This could mean not offering advice, not trying to identify what they’re going through with your own experiences and not trying to solve their problems.

For more suggestions about how to be a good listener, take a look at our SHUSH active listening tips and our little tips to help someone open up.

Have a Brew Monday, any Monday, or a day that’s good for you.

You can host your own Brew Monday event, virtually or in person, however you want. You could organise a tea party and raise money for Samaritans, host an online Brew Monday at work, or even do something as simple as picking up the phone and checking in with someone you care about.

And don’t forget, if you use your get-together to raise money for Samaritans, you'll help give people having a tough time somewhere to turn when they need to talk.

If you need help with your Brew Monday fundraising event, please get in touch at community&[email protected]

We’d love to hear about how you’re fundraising for Samaritans on Brew Monday! Fill out this form to tell us your plans for Brew Monday and get support from our events team.

Here are a few ways you can connect virtually:

• Group audio/video calling is available on Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp (up to 4 people on a call) and Facebook messenger.
• A phone call or conference call can work just as well for connecting with people, especially for those not comfortable on camera.

We have plenty of activities you can download and use as part of your Brew Monday events - whether it's in person or virtually

Pay in by cheque:

Send a cheque made payable to Samaritans to: Samaritans, The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell KT17 2AF. Remember to include your name and address details so we can thank you.

Pay in by BACS:

Contact us directly and we will provide you with our bank details. You'll be given a unique reference, so we can track your donation.

Pay by phone:

To make a donation over the phone, call our Supporter Care team on 03709 00 00 32.