Fundraising ideas

Thank you for being a superstar fundraiser!

From cake sales to skydives, get inspired and find a fundraising idea that works for you.

We can help you with everything you need to make your activity go brilliantly! Discover downloadable resources, become inspired by some ideas below, or get in contact with your local community fundraising manager for a chat about your own unique fundraising activity.

We want to make sure you get all the support you need so, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us: 01494 569 048 or email [email protected]

Do your own thing

Want to fundraise in your own way? For inspiration about different and exciting ways to raise money for Child Bereavement UK, click on any of the ideas below. You’ll find downloadable resources to help you on your way. Your idea not listed? Need some support from your Regional Fundraising Manager? Please call 01494 569 048 or email [email protected] for one-to-one fundraising advice. Read more

Local business fundraising

Fundraising support from the local business community is vitally important to Child Bereavement UK. It’s also good for your business, helping to enhance your brand and profile within your community. We’ll help you get the most from your efforts by helping to give you some publicity. We’re always keen to hear your fundraising ideas. However, we also have some ideas for inspiration that can be adapted to suit any size of workforce. Read more

Fundraising for schools

Did you know that in the UK 1 in 29 schoolchildren has been bereaved of a parent or sibling? That’s approximately 1 child in every class. Child Bereavement UK works with schools to help ensure that bereaved pupils get the support they need. Schools can play an important role in helping raise funds for good causes. With the help of your school, we can reach so many more children when their need is greatest. Read more

Fundraising for community groups and clubs

Having fundraising support from community groups and clubs is fundamental to Child Bereavement UK. You are the heartbeat of your local communities; places where like-minded people get together to enjoy activities, socialising and shared interests. Whether you are a Golf Club, Bowling Club, Rotary or a Community Group with a shared interest, we would love to have your support. Here are just some suggestions about how you could get involved and make a difference to the children, young people and f Read more

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Volunteer Receptionists

Child Bereavement UK is seeking volunteer receptionists to help at our new offices, located in Loudwater. This is a really important role as you’ll be the first face many families see when they come to us for support. You will also be greeting visitors and helping with administration tasks across the charity.

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.

Support and Information Worker

We are seeking to appoint a Support & Information Worker in our Leeds office to provide initial telephone/email support and information to both families and professionals contacting Child Bereavement UK.

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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.

Royal Patron: HRH The Duke of Cambridge

HRH The Duke of Cambridge has been Royal Patron of Child Bereavement UK since 2009.

What we do

Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Our history

25 years of rebuilding lives together - founded in September 1994 as The Child Bereavement Trust by Jenni Thomas OBE.

Donate in Memory

Setting up a Precious Memories Tribute Fund Families tell us that building and keeping memories can be important when someone important in your life has died. This is why we have introduced the Precious Memories Tribute Fund which you can open in the name of your special person.

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