Our fundraising promise

Child Bereavement UK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, the independent regulator of charitable fundraising.

Being registered to the Fundraising Regulator means we are committed to its Fundraising Promise which outlines our commitment to our donors and the public.

We will adhere to the Fundraising Code of Practice

We will respect your rights and privacy

We will monitor fundraisers, volunteers and third parties working with us to raise funds, to ensure that they comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice and with this Promise

We will comply with the law as it applies to charities and fundraising

We promise to always put our beneficiaries and clients first and to spend money in the way that is best for them

We will keep your personal information safe. We promise not to sell or share your personal details with other charities. We never have. Your personal and financial information is held securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

We promise to keep you informed about what is being achieved with your money

We will give a clear explanation of how you can make a gift and change a regular donation

If you are unhappy with anything we’ve done whilst fundraising, you can contact us to make a complaint. We will listen to feedback and respond appropriately to compliments and criticism we receive

Where the law requires, we will get your consent before we contact you to fundraise

If you tell us that you don’t want us to contact you in a particular way we will not do so. We will work with the Telephone, Mail and Fundraising Preference Services to ensure that those who choose not to receive specific types of communication don’t have to

Feedback from our supporters is important. If you have a suggestion to make or even a compliment to share we will welcome it. If you are unhappy about something please tell us so we can make it right. Should you wish to get in touch or make a complaint please email [email protected] or Tel: 01494 568 949

If we cannot resolve your complaint, we accept the authority of the independent Fundraising Regulator to make a final adjudication. To find out more, please visit the Fundraising Regulator website

We promise to always listen to you

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Air Ambulance Training Partnership

The Duke of Cambridge supports our bereavement training for air ambulance crews in partnership with London's Air Ambulance Charity.
Bereavement Services Team Lead

We are seeking to appoint a Bereavement Services Team Lead to join our team in East London.
Bereavement Support Practitioner

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.
London to Brighton Cycle 2020

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.
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.
Genevieve
What we offer

We are recognised as the leading provider of training for professionals working with bereaved families.
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.
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.
UK death & bereavement statistics

A parent of children under 18 dies every 22 minutes in the UK; around 23,600 a year. This equates to around 111 children being bereaved of a parent every day.
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
Grieving for a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.
Get support

Who do I ask and how? Who you ask for help depends on who you trust or who you feel comfortable to approach. You may want to find a time when you and this person can have a space and time together, away from others. What kinds of help are available to me? Apps, Websites and Forums Support from teachers, schools pastoral team Groups for young people Individual of family bereavement support or counselling If you would like to talk to someone about help and support contact us on 0800028884