Donate
About us

Our patrons

The people who lend their name and voice to our work.

  • Lord Jeremy Purvis

    Patron

    Jeremy presented the first Bill in the Scottish Parliament since devolution to change the law to allow choice at the end of life, in 2004.

  • Melanie Reid

    Patron

    Melanie worked for the Scotsman, Sunday Mail and the Herald before becoming a columnist for The Times, where she charts her life in the award-winning Spinal Column.

  • Stacey Adam

    Patron

    Stacey was diagnosed with MS at 16. She is a firm supporter of end of life choices and a voice to be reckoned with amongst Holyrood colleagues.

  • Dr Mary Stewart

    Patron

    Mary was part of the small group behind the rapid development of veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow in the 1950s, and was awarded the RCVS Queen’s Medal in 2022.

If you’re struggling right now

We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. If you need someone to talk to now, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night, and Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.

Donate to Friends at the End