Coronavirus – supporting children
Frightening events widely reported in the media, such as the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, can cause children to worry about themselves and others. Read more
Short guidance films
With the impact of coronavirus widely reported, bereaved families may feel added anxiety. Our films provide information on supporting children and looking after yourself. Read more
Kate and Rio Ferdinand become Patrons of Child Bereavement UK
Former England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, and his wife, former TOWIE star Kate Ferdinand (née Wright), have become Patrons of national charity Child Bereavement UK. The charity helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
In light of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, please find below the latest information and guidance with regard to our services and events. Read more
Join the Big Bake this March
Get involved in the Big Bake this March to help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Kilimanjaro Team 2020
A team of 11 people are climbing Kilimanjaro in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Support the team by reading their profiles, where you will find details of their fundraising pages. Read more
Baby Loss Retreat
Baby Loss Retreat aim to relieve the emotional and psychological suffering to parents who have suffered a bereavement following stillborn, miscarriage and Neonatal Death by providing respite to families. Read more
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The Duke of Cambridge supports new bereavement training programme for air ambulance crews
THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE has outlined his support in a video message for a new bereavement training programme for air ambulance crews Read more
Join the Big Bake
Whether you like baking cakes, eating cakes, buying cakes, or just doing something in support of charity, you can help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK by getting involved in the Big Bake. Read more
Nick Knowles becomes Patron of Child Bereavement UK
TV presenter Nick Knowles has become a Patron of Child Bereavement UK, a charity which supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. Read more
Dr. Katie A. Koehler - Research Advisor
Katie Koehler is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of working with children and families and of providing supervision for professionals providing direct services Read more
Ann Rowland - Facilitator
Dr Ann Rowland retired from Child Bereavement UK in March 2019 after 10 years as Director of Bereavement Support and Education, where she managed the bereavement support and education services offered by Child Bereavement UK across the country. Read more
Scotland Fundraising Internship
We are looking for a Fundraising Intern to work with us from our Glasgow base for a period of 6 months to assist the Regional Fundraising Manager Read more
Join us on a snowdrop walk
Plant snowdrops in memory of someone important to you and support the work of Child Bereavement UK Read more
Understanding Traumatic Bereavement
22 October 2020, London Read more
Give us a break
Give us a break! is a bereavement and loss programme that is overseen by Psychological Services within South Lanarkshire Council’s Education Resources. Read more
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Their aim is to ensure that those affected by cancer have access to good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and Support. Read more
Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre
Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre offers information, advice and support to children, young adults and adults who have a caring responsibility for a family member. Read more
Creative ways of working with bereaved children - POSTPONED
30 March 2020, Watford - POSTPONED Read more
Great Wall of China Trek - CANCELLED
10th April 2021- 18th April 2021 China - CANCELLED Read more
Kiltwalk- Aberdeen
7th June 2020, Aberdeen Read more
Supporting parents through pregnancy loss and the death of a baby POSTPONED
10 June 2020, Bristol POSTPONED Read more
Bereavement by suicide: supporting children, young people and families - POSTPONED
21 April 2020, Bristol POSTPONED Read more
Considering the impact on healthcare professionals when a child dies - POSTPONED
12 May 2020, Bristol POSTPONED Read more
An introduction to loss, grief and bereavement - POSTPONED
2 April 2020, Buckinghamshire - POSTPONED Read more
Bereavement by suicide: supporting children, young people and families POSTPONED
16 June 2020, Buckinghamshire POSTPONED Read more
Grief and bereavement in schools - POSTPONED
20 April 2020, London - POSTPONED Read more
Working with bereaved teenagers - POSTPONED
20 May 2020, London POSTPONED Read more
MASTERCLASS: Mediating conflict and breaking bad news - POSTPONED
11 May 2020, London POSTPONED Read more
Going the Distance- 10,000 steps a day for one month
1st January- 31st December 2020 Read more
Helen and Shaun
Helen and her son Shaun, aged nine, were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Cumbria after her husband, Andrew, died by suicide. Read more
Volunteer Photographer
Child Bereavement UK's volunteer photographers support the charity at challenge events, working to provide images for a range of media and library uses Read more
Snowdrop Walk Volunteers
Our annual Snowdrop Walks are special days where families supported by Child Bereavement UK and members of the public can come along for a lovely walk in beautiful surroundings and plant snowdrops in memory of someone special who has died. Read more
Cheering Team Volunteer
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Marathon Walk London 2020
Saturday 19th September, London Read more
Managing Christmas
When you’re bereaved, this can be a particularly tough time of year. Click here for tips from bereaved families on managing Christmas and special occasions. Read more
Air Ambulance Training Partnership
The Duke of Cambridge supports our bereavement training in partnership with London's Air Ambulance Charity. Read more
Gina, Mia and Izzy
Gina’s husband, Stuart, died by suicide when their daughters, Mia, and Izzy, were nine and four. Gina and Mia, now aged 11, talk about how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Cumbria. Read more
London to Brighton Cycle 2020
London, Sunday 13th September 2020 Read more
Winning animated student film launches for Children’s Grief Awareness Week
A short film created by students for national bereavement charity, Child Bereavement UK, was recently announced as one of the winners in the Creative Vision Awards. Now the charity is launching the film in Children’s Grief Awareness Week (15-21 November) to encourage bereaved students to seek support. Read more
Easter Challenge 50KM 2020 - CANCELLED
11th April 2020, Windsor - CANCELLED Read more
Magical Christmas concert in aid of bereaved children
A magical Christmas Celebration Concert will take place at Holy Trinity Brompton, London on Thursday 12 December. The concert, in aid of Child Bereavement UK, includes readings and talks from the best of British TV and stage, including the charity’s Patrons Alan Titchmarsh and actor Jason Watkins, as well as British adventurer Bear Grylls, author Helen Fielding, and culinary ace and Great British Bake Off host, Prue Leith. There will be a musical performance by award-winning classical guitari Read more
Glasgow service wins GO Excellence in Public Procurement award
Child Bereavement UK was announced as the winner in the Best Service – Micro and Small Business and Third Sector Organisations category at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards 2019/20 Scotland. The awards celebrate achievements in teamwork, social value, market development and more Read more
Accreditations and Awards
Our accreditations and awards Read more
Simplyhealth Great Manchester 10K
Sunday 19th May 2020, Manchester Read more
Big Steps for Small Feet- Ben Nevis Night Climb
Ben Nevis, Saturday 13th June 2020 Read more
Karen
Karen’s father died when she was 11 years old, and her baby son, Jamie, died when she was 22-weeks pregnant. Karen talks about her experiences and why she decided to fundraise for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Children's Grief Awareness Week
Children's Grief Awareness Week 2019 (15-21 November) is a chance to come together to show support for bereaved children across the UK. Organisations will be showing solidarity with grieving children, young people and their families in their community; raising awareness of their needs and how to help; and fundraising for their service Read more
Keeping it safe and legal
Guidelines to ensuring your fundraising is safe and legal. Read more
Paying your money in
Congratulations on completing your fundraising for Child Bereavement UK. Here are some guidelines to paying in the funds you have raised. Read more
How to publicise your fundraising
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Fundraising Tips
Here are some tips to help you start fundraising for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Danielle
When Danielle was 23, her brother died suddenly. Her mother died when she was thirteen; at that time she had received no bereavement support. Read more
Matt
Matt was supported by Child Bereavement UK following the death of his son Hugo at three days old. Matt talks about Hugo’s death, the support he received and why he decided to fundraise for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Simplyhealth Great North Run
13th September 2020, Newcastle Read more
New animation about bereaved sibling
Watch our new film made by students to help young people find support. Read more
New animation about bereaved student
Watch our new film aimed at reaching young people and students. Read more
Marzie
Marzie’s husband died from cancer when her son was 13 years old. Marzie talks about how she and her son were supported by Child Bereavement UK in West London. Read more
Zara and Arran
Zara and Arran’s son, Blake, who was one of identical twins, died at birth. Zara talks about Blake’s death and how she has been supported by Child Bereavement UK in West London. Read more
Precious and James
Precious and James’s son, Raphael, died at 38 weeks due to Trisomy 9, a chromosomal abnormality that can affect many parts of the body. Precious and James talk about Raphael and how they, and their children Keli, Sofofo and Eddie, were supported by Child Bereavement UK in East London after he died. Read more
Mark and Veronika
Mark and Veronika’s son, Christian, died when Veronika was 32 weeks pregnant due to undiagnosed pre-eclampsia. They were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes after Christian’s death and during Veronika’s subsequent pregnancy with the couple’s daughter, Erika. Read more
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place from 9 to 15 October every year. It’s an opportunity for parents, their families and friends to acknowledge and remember their precious babies who have died. It is is led by Sands in collaboration with over 60 charities in the UK. Read more
Lucy, Amy and Matthew
Lucy’s husband, Nick, died by suicide when their daughter, Amy, was 11 and son, Matthew, was 8. Nick was a keen rugby league player as are Amy and Matthew. Lucy and the children (now aged 14 and 10) talk about the support they received from Child Bereavement Read more
Mark and Becky
Becky’s mother, Karen, died from a brain tumour when Becky was fourteen. She and her father, Mark, talk about the support they received from Child Bereavement UK, both before and after Karen died. Read more
Rachel, Aaron and Jude
Rachel’s husband, Yinka, died suddenly while Rachel and her sons, Aaron and Jude, were out of the country. Aaron was five and Jude, one. Rachel and Aaron, now aged eight, talk about Yinka’s death and how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK in East London. Read more
‘90% of teachers receive no bereavement training despite one bereaved child in every average class’ - new research
A survey commissioned by Child Bereavement UK has revealed that only 10% of teachers have received bereavement training during Initial Teacher Training or subsequent professional development. Read more
Research reports
This research was commissioned by Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) and funded by the True Colours Trust and carried out by External Research Consultant Joy O’Neill, and Dr. Katie Koehler and Dr. Ann Rowland from Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Supporting a bereaved pupil
This comprehensive, free-to-access resource , Supporting a bereaved pupil has been developed by Child Bereavement UK in collaboration with the London Grid for Learning. Read more
James
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Brighton 10K - POSTPONED
19th April 2020, Brighton - POSTPONED Read more
Opera Holland Park - CANCELLED
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Ladies Lunch Glasgow
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Types of training for professionals
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Parys
Parys, aged 15, was supported by Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes following the death of her father. Read more
Our App: Grief Support for Young People
Our App: Grief Support for Young People is currently unavailable on the App Store due to technical issues which we are working to fix. Read more
What we provide for the education sector
Education providers have an opportunity to support children and young people in their grief; however, many teachers and education professionals are unsure of how to do that. Child Bereavement UK’s mission is to ensure the accessibility of high-quality child bereavement support and information for families and professionals. Read more
Help bereaved families rebuild their lives
When a child grieves or when a child dies, lives are shattered. Please give £8 to support our work for one minute. Read more
Nick
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Ian
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Genevieve
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One More Minute
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Donate one minute to Child Bereavement UK
Give £7 today to fund our work for one minute, helping us to reach more bereaved families when they need us most. Read more
Jessica
Jessica’s son, Harry, who was autistic, died aged 19 from cancer. Jessica talks about Harry’s death and the support that Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes gave Jessica’s daughter, who was fifteen when Harry died. Read more
Samantha and Andy
Samantha and Andy’s daughter, Ellie, was stillborn at 31 weeks. After Ellie died, the hospital put Samantha and Andy in touch with Child Bereavement UK. Here they talk about how they have been supported by Child Bereavement UK in Glasgow following Ellie’s death. Read more
London to Amsterdam Cycle
10-14 June 2020 London- Amsterdam Read more
Emma
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About our masterclasses
About Child Bereavement UK's masterclasses for professionals Read more
Claudia Winkleman becomes Patron of Child Bereavement UK
Claudia Winkleman has become a Patron of Child Bereavement UK, a charity which supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. Read more
Supervising Bereavement Work - POSTPONED
23 April 2020, London POSTPONED Read more
Child Bereavement UK's Alpine Challenge
30th September- 4th October 2020, France, Italy, Switzerland Read more
Charity Skydives
Various Dates Various Locations Read more
How we grieve and what may help
Understanding how you and others around you are grieving may help in finding ways to manage grief alongside managing daily life. Read more
Pip and Sophie
Pip’s husband, Clive, died from mesothelioma when her daughter, Sophie, was 12 and her son, Jordan, was 18. She and Sophie talk about how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Watch our short guidance films
A series of short guidance films from Child Bereavement UK Read more
Viewing a body with a child
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