Out Of The Blue
Friday 27th June 2025
UK
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Out Of The Blue
Out Of The Blue is a fundraising body established in memory of Will Beckett who took his own life at Beachy Head in January 2013, at the age of 42. This tragedy came as an incredible shock for our family and friends – it came simply ‘Out Of The Blue’.
In the immediate aftermath of Will’s death, our family was supported, guided and inspired by three charities – Winston’s Wish, Dragonflies and The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. CALM was added a couple of years later to highlight suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Out Of The Blue raises money to support these charities so they can help others like us.
Winston’s Wish provided invaluable advice in the first few days after Will’s death on how to explain the death to our young sons – Tom and Joe. All of Will’s family have benefitted from the information and booklets provided by Winston’s Wish. We feel incredibly grateful to them for their practical advice and compassionate support. Their specific knowledge of dealing with suicide and other violent deaths has been incredibly important for us. They continue to provide counselling to the boys and me - with great compassion and expertise.
Dragonflies, our local child bereavement charity, have shown great support to the family. Tom and Joe have attended support group sessions and an activity weekend alongside other bereaved children. In a group setting the boys have talked about their dad. They have been able to realise that they are not alone in their grief and that they are able to recognise and accept their different emotions.
The third charity we support is the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. Not only did they support a group of us when our search for Will ended at Beachy Head on that January day, but the work they do is truly humbling when it comes to human duty. We have witnessed first hand the work they do to encourage desperate and broken individuals not to end their lives. The service is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations to help them provide the service they do. Helping to prevent further suicides at Beachy Head would be a hugely positive legacy of Will’s death.
CALM were added due to their incredible work around suicide prevention. Their life-saving helpline and hard hitting campaigns, of which two we have been involved with, have had a huge impact and undoubtedly saved lives and opened the dialogue around suicide.
We would like to thank you all for your continued support and know all the money raised goes to our four amazing charities. We hope all our fundraising also raises awareness and prevents another family suffering the trauma our family and friends suffered.
£111,257.74
+£822.50 Gift Aid
raised of £110,000 target
by 113 supporters
Supporters 113
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1 month, 1 weekAnonymous
£ 300.00 (+£75.00)
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E2 months, 2 weeks
Elizabeth O’Rourke Andres
In memory of our dear friend John. May he rest in peace with his dear son.
£ 20.00
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A2 months, 2 weeks
Amanda Philcox
In memory of John Beckett, my Bexhill College Principal and cheerleader for all us sixth formers. An inspirational leader and sports enthusiast. The perfect combination! I feel blessed to have known you. RIP.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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2 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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G2 months, 2 weeks
George and Valerie Mighall
Remembering a wonderful man who was an inspiration to so many young people.
£ 30.00
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P2 months, 3 weeks
Pearl
In memory of John and all the years we worked together at Bexhill College
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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S3 months
Sherry
In memory of John and many happy years at Bexhill College under his leadership.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S3 months
Steve Allen
In memory of Mr Beckett, a teacher, in every sense of the word. Honoured to pay my respects to you yesterday John. Thankyou for the advice and guidance when I was an adolescent. I think I managed to turn out pretty well in the end...I shall raise a glass to you at Lord's in the Test Match. Much love to all to family. Steve and the Allen's
£ 50.00
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3 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Thanks for everything Mr Beckett !!!
The Pinkneys£ 200.00 (+£50.00)
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L3 months, 1 week
Lucy
In memory of John Beckett. The best Principal. John had a big heart, a generous smile and wonderful laugh.
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S3 months, 1 week
Simon
Will John. Miss you.
See you one day in the club house! If I make it !£ 200.00
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R3 months, 1 week
Roy and Julia
John was an inspirational educationalist and leader whose life touched so many in a positive way
£ 60.00 (+£15.00)
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R3 months, 1 week
Richard & Jill Beckett
In memory of an amazing uncle, John Beckett - Legend!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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E3 months, 1 week
Eve and Jack Vamvas
With thanks for your interest and support as an educator, employer, referee and friend for 40 years.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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I3 months, 1 week
Ian and Shinobu
Love to you all this week. Wish we could be there with you to celebrate John x
£ 100.00
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E3 months, 2 weeks
Ellie Craig
Sending much love to you all. John was a wonderful man, funny and kind and I'll miss hime.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J3 months, 2 weeks
John Berryman
John Beckett: fellow professional, fellow J.P., but above all a generous spirit whose positive influence upon so many can only contribute to alleviating the challenges the world is facing...Prayerful Thoughts towards his loving wife and family....God Bless...
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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J3 months, 2 weeks
Jan
In grief and gratitude for the most wonderfully enduring friendship with John since October 1963 until parted more recently by illness.
And with fondest love to Meg and all the family, and such admiration always for the way they have turned the utter tragedy of Will's loss to something positive for others.£ 500.00 (+£125.00)
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4 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 25.00
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S4 months, 3 weeks
Sophie Thomas
Congratulations to all who ran last Thursday at the OOTB run at Ashburnham Place. Sorry I couldn’t be there. Xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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4 months, 3 weeks
Jane Andrew
Well done to Katie and 8 of my grandchildren who ran on Thursday at The Out Of The Blue run. Love you all x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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4 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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D5 months, 1 week
Davina
Looking forward to running with my lovely daughter & Herstmonceux ladies😊 Good Luck everyone!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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L5 months, 1 week
Lis
Good luck to everyone taking part particularly Davina and Isla.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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5 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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W5 months, 1 week
Wendy
Good luck to all the runners, especially Davina and Isla .. such a great cause 🧡
£ 30.00
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5 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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I5 months, 1 week
Isla
Looking forward to running Out of the Blue 2024 with Mum and the Herstmonceux Girls. Remembering those we have lost x
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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8 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
Happy Birthday, Lucy! X
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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9 months
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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C1 year, 1 month
Charlotte Beeton
What an amazing charity. Having very sadly lost a friend to suicide at beachy head a few years ago this is such an important issue to highlight. Well done all.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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G1 year, 1 month
Gemma Baker
Well done Liz and James for an amazing walk. So proud of you both love the Bakeroo’s xxxx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 year, 1 month
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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J1 year, 1 month
James & Liz
For our part in the Beachy head walk, good luck all !
£ 200.00 (+£50.00)
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1 year, 1 month
Jane Andrew
Good luck to all taking part in the Lost Hours Walk xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 year, 1 month
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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L1 year, 4 months
Louise Cave
I am a fitness instructor & I have a charity of the month who I give part of my takings to. This month's is Out of the Blue as I took part in the 10k.
£ 200.00
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M1 year, 5 months
Margaret Beckett
Thank you Charlotte Moore for your generous donation
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
Looked like a great event. All our love
Ian and Nobi£ 50.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
Well done everyone!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
Well done everyone!
£ 15.00
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D1 year, 5 months
Davina Hookham
Well done everyone, great evening. Brilliant to run with Isla, Jessica & Sue you were fantastic!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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C1 year, 5 months
Caroline McKiddie
Well done Jessica and everyone else! It must have been hard going in the heat but all for such an important cause.
Caroline£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S1 year, 5 months
Sophie Thomas
Well done for organising another brilliant event today Katie and Lex. Xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
for Team Emmaus
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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A1 year, 5 months
Amanda Brady
Always so proud of you for what you are doing, much love, Mands x
£ 10.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 year, 5 monthsAnonymous
Thank you Lisa Hagues 💗
£ 35.00
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1 year, 5 months
Jane Andrew
Good luck to all my children and Grandchildren running in the Ashburnham Place race
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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V1 year, 5 months
Valerie Richardson
A very important charity. Good luck with the run.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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