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Child Bereavement UK
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We help families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

☎️ 0800 02 888 40 | Visit: childbereavementuk.org
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Congratulations to our Patron Claudia Winkleman who was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting by His Majesty The King at an investiture at Windsor Castle. We are so grateful to Claudia and all our supporters and Patrons for supporting our work.

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Claudia Winkleman MBE, wearing a black long-sleeve top against a light blue background.
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Would you like to volunteer with us? Could you help with Christmas Tree recycling collections in Bucks, Berks, South Liverpool or Wirral, festive bucket collections or supporting our snowdrop walk in Bucks?

For more info and to register: childbereavementuk.org/volunteering

#Volunteering
Person in a yellow Child Bereavement UK shirt pointing to red text inviting winter volunteers against a white background with faint tree silhouettes. A volunteer loading fresh Christmas trees into a white van for collection in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Child Bereavement UK is seeking Christmas tree collections volunteers in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Liverpool and Wirral in January 2026. Group of volunteers in yellow Child Bereavement UK shirts holding donation buckets in a shopping centre. Child Bereavement UK is seeking volunteers for Christmas collections in Buckinghamshire in December 2025. Volunteers supporting children to plant snowdrops in a green garden area during a community walk in Buckinghamshire. Child Bereavement UK is seeking volunteers to help in a variety of roles at the Snowdrop Walk in Bucks in February 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Many bereaved young people move back and forth between grief-focused and other activities. There's no neat pattern or timeline to this, we're all different and find our own way.

For advice from young people on coping with grief visit our website: childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
Text reads, 'Grief isn't linear, it's a rollercoaster, Sasha aged 17' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo and a looping yellow line.
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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If your friend cries, don’t try and stop them, or feel that you have to try to ‘cheer them up’. Strong emotions are a normal part of grieving and your friend will appreciate your acceptance and understanding.

For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips

#NGAW
An illustration of a young person crying as they wipe their eyes. Text reads, 'Don't worry if they cry - it's normal to feel sad sometimes' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We offer free 1-hour webinars to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛 To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars

#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Kickstart 2026 by taking part in our Jog 31 Miles in January challenge. Run, walk or jog 31 miles at a time and pace that suits you and you’ll be helping us make a difference to bereaved families.

Sign up today and receive your free t-shirt: childbereavementuk.org/jog-31-miles-in-january
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Our free resource ‘Managing a sudden death in the school community’ is designed to support staff in schools when someone has died.

To explore our free resources for schools, visit: ow.ly/6rV050XCMg3

#education #training #teachers #grief #bereavement #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek #NGAW
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December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Taboos & awkwardness around talking about death and dying can prevent people from being supportive to grieving friends and family. Our film was created to help support bereaved young people after someone important to them has died.

Please vote👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/room-for-an-elephant
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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When your partner dies, don’t be afraid to show how you're feeling. Children learn about feelings by watching the adults around them, and it’s not helpful to be told they need to be brave.

For more: childbereavementuk.org/supporting-your-child-when-their-parent-has-died

#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek
A digital illustration of a mother with a sad expression is holding her young child in her arms as they embrace. Text reads, 'Don't be afraid to show your child you're feeling sad' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We offer a comprehensive range of courses on topics including; supporting families when someone is not expected to live, managing your wellbeing when working with grief and loss and supporting someone bereaved by suicide.

To find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training

#NGAW
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December 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Our Founder Patron, Julia Samuel MBE, explains why people grieve differently and how friends and family can help.

Read more: childbereavementuk.org/grief-is-an-invisible-wound

#NGAW
A simple graphic with the quote, "Grief is an invisible wound' from Julia Samuel, alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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This Christmas, we invite you to take part in our Light a Candle appeal. By lighting a candle in memory of someone special you can celebrate their life, whilst also supporting families at this difficult time of the year. 🕯️

To light a candle and donate online: childbereavementuk.org/candle
A snowy tree is overlaid with the image of a lit tealight candle and the text, Light a candle in memory of someone special whilst supporting grieving families this Christmas.' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Today is the start of National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December) which raises awareness of the support available to those who are bereaved.

#NGAW #Grief #Bereavement
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December 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Parenting a bereaved child when you’re widowed or your partner has died can be extremely challenging when you’re juggling the responsibilities of two parents/carers alongside your child’s and your own grief.

For more information, visit: childbereavementuk.org/parenting-partner-died
A parent is kneeling to look at and hold a child who is holding a toy truck. Text reads 'Parenting a bereaved child when you are widowed' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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'When someone special dies' is a series of leaflets aimed at helping young people to understand their feelings after a bereavement.

There are three versions available to download from: childbereavementuk.org/when-someone-special-dies-leaflets
A graphic shows cover graphics from three illustrated guides from Child Bereavement UK, Each one is titled 'When someone special dies' with a version for children under 7, one for children aged 7 to 11 and one for young people. All the graphics on the covers are illustrated images of children and young people. Text reads, 'Free downloadable resources from Child Bereavement UK' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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When someone dies, a child’s sense of safety can be rocked. If you can, try to keep to a normal routine, which will make them feel safe, and keep them informed about plans for the day ahead, including when you will be home and who will be looking after them.

#ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025 #CGAW
An illustrated image of an adult holding a young child in an embrace, alongside the text 'When somebody dies, a child's sense of safety can be rocked' with the Child Bereavement UK logo
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Are you a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children and young people? We provide a range of training to support you in your work.

For more information👉 childbereavementuk.org/training

#ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025 #SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope #CGAW
Two young adults are walking and talking together whilst other young people are sat talking to each other at colourful tables. Text reads, 'Bereavement training for professionals who support bereaved children and young people' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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We shared our new animation ‘Room for an elephant’ with our group for young people and asked them what people did that helped them in the grief (written in blue) and what didn’t help (written in red).

For more tips from young people, visit childbereavementuk.org/tips

#CGAW #Grief #Bereavement
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Young people we’ve supported tell us it helps to have someone to listen to them, and to have time to talk and build memories.

To find out how you can access an online group, call 0800 02 888 40 or Live Chat via our website.

#ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025 #SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope #CGAW
A quote from Stephen aged 12 reads, “After someone dies, it’s like you’re falling through a spiral. Coming to Child Bereavement UK felt like being caught by a net.”
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Faith, aged 17, who was supported by our Cheshire service after her mother died, has written a beautiful poem on how expressing your feelings can help when you’re bereaved.

Talk with us about support by calling 0800 02 888 40.

#ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025 #SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope #CGAW
A poem written by Faith, aged 17, text is surrounded by illustrations of butterflies and flowers.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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“Please make other children feel better like you did to me.” Jacob, aged 6, who was supported by Child Bereavement UK after his grandfather died, wrote this lovely letter to us.

For information about support, call 0800 02 888 40.

#ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025 #SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope
A child's handwriting reads, "Thank you for helping me and making me feel better. Please make other children feel better like you did to me. Thank you from Jacob" alongside the Child Bereavement UK
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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It the start of #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek2025. Join us in showing support for grieving children, young people and their families, raising awareness of their needs and how to help.

#SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope #CGAW
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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We offer 1-hour webinars to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛

To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars

#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This Christmas, we invite you to take part in our Light a Candle appeal. By lighting a candle in memory of someone special you can celebrate their life, whilst also supporting families at this difficult time of the year. 🕯️

To light a candle and donate online: childbereavementuk.org/candle
A snowy tree is overlaid with the image of a lit tealight candle and the text, Light a candle in memory of someone special whilst supporting grieving families this Christmas.' alongside the Child Bereavement UK logo
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Did you know that with your help we could receive a donation of £1,000 to support our work with bereaved families through the Movement for good 12 Days of Giving Draw?

Please nominate Child Bereavement UK before 15 December at ow.ly/Mke350XqswZ ❄️
Child Bereavement UK requests nominations to win a £1,000 donation in the Movement for Good Christmas Draw. Pictured are an adult and child with a bereavement support practitioner. Nominations are open until 15 December 2025
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM