Royal Patron: HRH The Duke of Cambridge

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

Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one will know only too well that you never stop grieving for those you have loved, and how important it is to find a way to live with that loss. Child Bereavement UK has been helping families facing that journey since 1994 and that is why I have been very proud to work with this incredible charity as its Patron since 2009.

HRH The Duke of Cambridge speaking at Child Bereavement UK's 25th Birthday Gala Dinner in June 2019.

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited our bereavement centre in Stratford London and met with bereaved families we have supported.

HRH The Duke of Cambridge speaking at Child Bereavement UK’s 21st Birthday celebration in October 2015.

Message from HRH The Duke of Cambridge about bereavement support in schools and the importance of staff training.

Attending the launch of the ‘Remember on Mother’s Day’ campaign at London’s Sladmore Contemporary Art Gallery on Thursday 12th March 2009, where The Duke's patronage was announced.

We were honoured to welcome TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at our charity offices In Buckinghamshire on 19th March 2013, to see first-hand the groups we run with bereaved children, young people and parents: Photo Gallery

October 2011 – 100 Women in Hedge Funds Gala Dinner at St James’ Palace with the Duchess of Cambridge: Photo Gallery

November 2010 – Reception Dinner at Windsor Castle: Photo Gallery

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Founder Patron: Julia Samuel MBE

Julia Samuel helped launch and establish the charity, and continues her role as Founder Patron.
Emily Arch

Emily was supported by Child Bereavement UK after her second daughter, Abbie, was stillborn in 2013.
Gary Barlow

Gary and his wife Dawn’s baby daughter, Poppy, was stillborn in 2012.
Mary Berry CBE

Mary has supported many Child Bereavement UK fundraising events over the years. Mary has a personal affinity with the charity as her son William died in 1989, aged 19.
Daniel Casey

Daniel became a Patron after seeing the support his friends and their son received following the death of their daughter 2008.
Mike Clare

Mike Clare founded the national bed superstore Dreams. When Mike was 12 his father died.
Lady Lucinda Dashwood

Lady Dashwood hosts Child Bereavement UK's annual Snowdrop Walk at West Wycombe Park.
Alexander Dickinson

Alexander has been a supporter of Child Bereavement UK since the death of his elder son, George, in 2000.
Jon and Simon Dyer

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Joey Essex

Joey Essex starred in TOWIE and has appeared on I'm A Celebrity. His mum died when he was 10 years old.

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Contact us

Contact one of the Child Bereavement UK centres or get in touch with one of our departments.
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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.
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