The family of a “unique” young woman who tragically took her own life say it “doesn’t get any easier” ahead of a charity football match in her honour.

Bella Goldsmith, from Herne Bay, was reported missing just hours after a telephone consultation with a doctor about her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety.

An inquest heard the GP had given Bella the contact for a counselling service, increased the strength of her anti-depressants and advised her to make a review appointment in three weeks, or sooner if needed.

But the 22-year-old disappeared that evening and was tragically found in woodland off Eddington Lane the following day on September 14, 2023.

Heartbreakingly, she had left a notebook by her side containing letters to loved ones.

Now, almost two years after her death, Maisie Goldsmith has organised a charity football match this Saturday for her late older sister.

The event – Bella’s Family Fundraiser – is to raise cash for Papyrus, which was set up to prevent young suicides.

Their aunt Zara Claridge told KentOnline: “Bella was unique. She was always happy and helped everyone else.

“She got into a situation where she went to the doctors but nothing was enough.

“It is hard but doing things like this is amazing. It helps Maisie, and Bella would be proud of us.

“It is about remembering Bella and trying to raise awareness to save lives. It is hard for the family.

“It was devastating. It doesn’t get any easier.”

Bella’s death sparked an outpouring of grief, with friends and family gathering for a colourful balloon release at Herne Bay’s seafront and sharing touching tributes.

While an inquest into her death heard nothing to suggest the GP had done anything but follow proper practice, the former Herne Bay High pupil’s family previously said she may still be alive if a different course of action had been taken.

“We are trying to raise awareness,” Zara added.

“There are people to talk to if you are feeling like that.

“You don’t realise how many young people are in that same situation. It is mad.

“Bella was always outside and always doing something.

“Her dog meant everything to her; she was always with her.

“She was very intelligent and so clever at school.”

Gates open at Herne Bay FC for Bella’s Family Fundraiser at 12.30pm, with the event set to last until 10pm. Tickets can be purchased here.

There will be a raffle, a bouncy castle, face painting, food stalls and hook-a-duck, as well as the football match.

Mental health charities Keep Talking and Cruse will be at the event, while local singers Chris Ifill and Paul Cantara will be providing entertainment.

Another vocalist, Lukey B, who was a close friend of Bella’s and wrote a song in her memory, will also be taking to the stage in a touching tribute.

And Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley will be stopping by to sign autographs ahead of his Dreamland gig.

“Tony spoke to my mum after she bumped into him and he said straight away he’d go,” Zara added.