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The charity that supports local children and their families affected by death or terminal illness.

Although it is a natural part of life the loss of someone close can be a distressing and overwhelming experience, especially for children and young people.

Our core services are free, but as a registered charity donations are always welcome. Our services are available to children and young people aged 3-18 and their close family members regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, disability and special needs.

 WHAT WE OFFER:

    • One to One bereavement support, play therapy and counselling for children and young people (aged 3-18)
    • Pre-bereavement support for children, young people and their parents/carers affected by terminal illness
    • One to One bereavement counselling for adult family members
    • Filial Therapy and Bereaved Family Programmes to support families together
    • Face to face and telephone advice and support for children, families and professionals
    • Social Events and monthly Peer Support Groups
    • Children and Young Peoples Annual 2 day bereavement camp (aged 6-18)
    • Children’s Group Activities and Workshops
    • Placement Provider for qualified counsellors and final year students
    • Training programmes for schools, professional organisations and volunteers

We are currently recruiting clinical volunteers. Click to find out more.

CLIENT COMMENTS 

  • Amazing place.  The staff make the service amazing and know exactly what is needed and how to support a family when everything has collapsed under them.  Wonderful.

  • We wish to express our gratitude to the outstanding staff of this organisation.  They have always made us feel welcome and have supported us through a difficult phase in our lives.  Thank you we are very lucky and honoured to have come across your invaluable service.

  • The support and understanding given at the Children’s Bereavement Centre has enabled my son to be the funny, intelligent, helpful 13-year-old I thought we would never see.  Thank you so much.

  • A better understanding. My daughter has a better understanding of coming to terms with her loss and has learned to express her feelings more openly.