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]

Essential information

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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Senior Regional Fundraiser: London

Senior Regional Fundraiser (London) Terms: Permanent Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Some out of hours work at evenings and weekends will be required for events and meetings. Based: Remote working, ideally in London area. (Flexible working considered) Salary: £31,500 per annum

Peripatetic Bereavement Support Practitioner: Bradford

Peripatetic Bereavement Support Practitioner - Bradford Hours: 37.5 hours per week Based: Home based Salary: £28,000 pa: fixed term contract until 31st August 2022 in the first instance.

Marketing Coordinator - Training Department

Marketing Coordinator - Training Department Vacancy at Child Bereavement UK. Terms: 30 hours per week (part-time) Based: Head office, Buckinghamshire Salary: £21,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Caldicott Principles & Information Sharing in End of Life Care

Healthcare Conferences UK in association with Christopher Fincken, Independent Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council, (Chairman 2012-2017) & Caldicott Guardian at Marie Curie are pleased to announce this Conference which will focus on Information Sharing and Caldicott Principles in End of Life care. Following the success of our previous Caldicott Guardian National Conferences, and feedback from our regular Caldicott Training Masterclasses, this conference will focus on developing your role in co

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. They copy the responses of the adults around them, and rely on adults to provide them with the support.

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.

What we offer

We are recognised as the leading provider of training for professionals working with bereaved families.

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.

#OneMoreMinute campaign

If you had 'one more minute,' what would you say? Hear what bereaved families would say if they had one more minute with their special person who has died.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

When your baby dies

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.

Telling a child that someone has died

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.