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A world where no child is left to grieve alone

We care passionately about helping bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.

Crises in the news

If you have been affected by the recent devastating events in the news, please read our useful guides or don’t hesitate to reach out and call our helpline on 0808 802 0111 from 9am – 9pm weekdays.

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Family bereavement support

Our family liaison team can help bereaved children, young people and their families find the right support, whether it is our specialist counselling sessions, workshops, programmes, information and advice.

national grieftalk helpline

Our free, confidential bereavement support is available to anyone who needs it, open weekdays from 9am to 9pm on 0808 802 0111.

resources

Our grief guides may help you, or those around you, navigate your grief, covering all kinds of subjects that often hard to comprehend at difficult times

Grief Encounter is proud to announce their continued partnership with ITV Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign, working to end loneliness and isolation in the UK through the power of volunteering. The Good Morning Britain ‘1 Million Minutes’ campaign is now in its eighth consecutive year, the initiative is asking viewers to pledge time rather than money and has so far seen more than a quarter of a billion minutes donated to charities looking for volunteers to connect with those who feel alone. Find out more

Ways you can support us

Are you up for a challenge?

Whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned runner, we have runs and challenges to suit all levels whilst raising critical funds for Grief Encounter.

Fundraise for us

As a charity that receives no government funding, we rely solely on voluntary donations. If you are keen to fundraise for us, our dedicated team is here to help and inspire you to raise funds every step of the way.

Volunteer for us

Volunteers are a much loved, critical part of Grief Encounter as we could not achieve the things we do without their dedicated support. By volunteering, you will make a first hand impact on the lives of bereaved children and young people.

Latest news stories

ITV GOOD MORNING BRITAIN’S 1 MILLION MINUTES

30 Nov 2023
Grief Encounter is proud to announce their continued partnership with ITV Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign, now in its eight year, working to end loneliness and isolation in the UK through the power of volunteering.
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ITV Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes

30 Nov 2023
Grief Encounter is proud to announce their continued partnership with ITV Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign, working to end loneliness and isolation in the UK through the power of volunteering.
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VOTE NOW as “Why It Matters” Nominated in Smiley Charity Film Awards 2024

29 Nov 2023
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