The latest list of press releases from Child Bereavement UK. Read more
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Hannah shares how turning 30 and the memory of her brother Ben inspired her to walk lengths of her garden to raise funds for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Ways to support Child Bereavement UK in January 2022 Read more
When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case. Read more
Children and young people grieve just as deeply as adults, but they show it in different ways. They learn how to grieve by copying the responses of the adults around them. They rely on adults to provide them with what they need to support them in their grief. Read more
Our guide features expert advice from our Patron Alan Titchmarsh on planting snowdrops, tips on how to host your own event, and ways to remember someone special to you. Read more
Dominika and her sons Ethan and Hayden were supported by Child Bereavement UK after her husband died. Read more
It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them. Read more
Some bereaved families find it helpful to read about other peoples’ experiences and how the support they have received has helped them. Read more
Babies and young children have no understanding of the concept of death yet, long before they are able to talk, babies are likely to react to upset and changes in their environment brought about by the absence of a significant person. Read more
Kate explains about what inspired her to take part in the London Marathon in aid of Child Bereavement UK after her husband Dave died. Read more
A list of books and resources relating to grief and bereavement and what may help. Read more
Host a sponsored gaming event with friends, or a solo livestream marathon, and raise vital funds for bereaved children, young people, and families. Read more
Coping with bereavement when your relationship with someone who has died was difficult. Read more
If wearing your woollies just isn’t enough and you’re keen to do more for Child Bereavement UK, have a look at our fundraising ideas. Read more
These comprehensive, free-to-access resources have been developed by Child Bereavement UK in collaboration with the London Grid for Learning. Read more
Guidance for teachers and parents on talking to children about death and dying, Read more
A school with a bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief and bereavement. Read more
Read more on what we offer education providers. Read more
Child Bereavement UK operates between 9am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we are unable to respond to calls, Live Chat or emails outside these hours. The following organisations can offer support outside of our working hours. Read more
Nick explains why he's running the London Marathon in aid of Child Bereavement UK in memory his son Noah. Read more
Tasha explains why she decided to create her own event RunForRory in memory of her son. Read more
How being bereaved as a child can affect your life as an adult and where you can find support. Read more
30 September 2021 Read more
Join our Super Searchers scavenger hunt this summer and raise funds for Child Bereavement UK Read more
Team IPES share what has inspired the group of friends from London to take part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Joe is swimming the channel to raise funds for Child Bereavement UK and Papyrus in memory of his friend Rene, who died by suicide aged 22. Read more
When others in the family can remember a relative who has died but they cannot, children may need support to help them make a connection and avoid feeling excluded and confused. Read more
Download your Super Searchers Scavenger Hunt pack and have fund raising funds for Child Bereavement UK Read more
Terms and conditions for Child Bereavement UK’s The Big BBQ raffle 2021. Read more
Find out more about current opportunities to join Child Bereavement UK's friendly team of enthusiastic volunteers. Read more
Guidance for families who are coping with the news that their child is not expected to live. Read more
Thank you for choosing to take part in The Big BBQ. The money you raise will make a huge difference, helping us to support families whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastation of bereavement. Read more
Follow Antony Worrall Thompson’s Top Tips to ensure your BIG BBQ goes without a hitch. Read more
Our Patron, chef Antony Worrall Thompson, is encouraging everyone to host a BIG BBQ for Child Bereavement UK this summer. Read more
If your baby or child died a long time ago, it is not too late to get support from Child Bereavement UK. Read more
A kinship carer is a close relative who looks after a child because their parent is not able to or has died. Read more
The UK Trauma Council has created a portfolio of free resources for school staff, bereavement services and NHS mental health services. Read more
Watch our short guidance film, which suggests ways to explain to a child that someone has died. Read more
Chloe aged 11 writes about how all the items in her 'Happy Bag' help to support her when she feels sad about the death of her baby brother Ethan. Read more
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Guidance on supporting bereaved stepchildren and creating a supportive family structure. Read more
Supporting stepchildren when a biological parent has died can be difficult. It’s impossible for a stepparent to fill the void that is left; however it is possible to create a family structure that supports, includes and welcomes everyone. Read more
Steve volunteers regularly for Child Bereavement UK by helping out at Let’s Rock and Pennfest Festivals. Read more
Volunteer with Child Bereavement UK at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free. Read more
Child Bereavement UK is pleased to be working with the Yale Child Study Center, at the Yale School of Medicine in the United States, on a programme of bereavement awareness training for professionals who work with bereaved families, as well as train-the-trainer sessions to support the implementation of each course. Read more
Robert and Wendy and their daughter, Holly, aged 10, were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Glasgow after their son Taylor died of a heart condition aged 19. Read more
Denise, who is a paediatric nurse, talks about how she was supported by Child Bereavement UK when her niece, Rosie, died due to neuroblastoma. Read more
Read the Q&As for the Battle of the Bakes with Mary Berry. Read more
We’ve sieved through the entries and have chosen our Top 10. Vote for your favourite by Sunday 9 May. Read more
Join us for a quiz night at home for what will be a jam-packed 90 minutes of virtual quizzing fun with Dom Joly. Read more
There can be nothing more painful for a child than the death of their mum or dad. Being the only parent to your child and supporting them may be daunting. Read more
Please see the FAQs for the Quiz Night at Home Read more
Please see the terms & conditions for the prize draw for the Quiz Night at Home. Read more
Volunteer Bethany helped Child Bereavement UK develop a remembrance pack for families looking for ways to remember someone special Read more
Healthcare professionals face significant pressures on a daily basis, but these have been overlaid with additional challenges due to Covid-19. The pandemic has meant that doctors have been immersed in suffering, loss and grief on an unprecedented scale, whilst working under extreme pressures. Read more
FAQs on our webinars Read more
Find out how else you can support Child Bereavement UK's work. Read more
Rory, 9, talks about how he took part in Child Bereavement UK’s Jog On January fundraising event in memory of his Dad, who died when Rory was 3 years old. Read more
Sara and her children were supported by Child Bereavement UK after her husband, Ben, died from a brain tumour. Read more
James was supported by Child Bereavement UK after his father died from a brain tumour. Read more
Callum Jenkins cycled 10,000 miles from his home in Cambridge to Cape Town in South Africa to fundraise in memory of his father. Read more
Vote for our short animated film to be shortlisted in the Charity Film Awards. Read more
Take on a challenge and raise vital funds to support our work with bereaved families. Read more
Watch our short message from our Chief Executive, Ann Chalmers, to find out more about our work last year. Read more
Our Easy Read guides on bereavement and funerals present written information for people with difficulty reading. Read more
Charlie Rose, 11, was supported by Child Bereavement UK in London after her father died from lung cancer. Read more
Kartik and KSAVI talk about how they and their son, Avi, were supported by Child Bereavement UK when their baby son, Shivai, died from pneumonia. Read more
Have a look at our handy hints, tips, and resources, including words of advice from other fundraisers. Read more
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Send a Child Bereavement UK e-card, designed by a bereaved young person we support. Read more
Charlie was supported by Child Bereavement UK after his father died by suicide, when Charlie was at university. Read more
Wrap up warm for Child Bereavement UK on 1 December and take part in Winter Woolly Wednesday. Read more
Charlie talks about how he raised funds for Child Bereavement UK by walking with his pony Lila, following the death of a family friend in an accident. Read more
When a person is bereaved it means a loved one, or someone important to them, has died. Grieving is feelings lots of different emotions about the death. Read more
Child Bereavement UK has partnered with the BMA to develop and deliver a series of monthly webinars for doctors. Read more
Child Bereavement UK is currently funded to offer free bereavement awareness training webinars for teachers and other education professionals in Greater Manchester. Read more
Find a Child Bereavement UK support service near you. Read more
Child Bereavement UK runs facilitated groups for young people between the ages of 11 and 25 to meet others who have also faced bereavement. Read more
Here is some information and a short film about what might help you during Coronavirus, that we have provided for BBC Bitesize and BBC Newsround. Read more
How schools and other education settings can support pupils and staff. Read more
Apart of Me is an app which has been designed by grief experts and young people who have had a similar experience to you. Read more
Read our fundraisers' stories and find inspiration for how you can get involved in supporting our work. Read more
Further reading to empower you to feel confident to be able to offer pupils the support they may need and to develop a bereavement-aware culture within your settings, acknowledging the enduring nature of loss and helping pupils to manage their grief and develop resilience for the future. Read more