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The latest news and opinion on our work and activities, plus our spokespeople on what we’re doing to support children and young people suffering bereavement.

Joe Bellman launches podcast whilst raising funds for Grief Encounter

13 Sep 2021
Joe Bellman launched a podcast about grief after his mum Michelle lost an 11-year battle with cancer, and is now raising money for Grief Encounter selling merchandise to honour her energy and legacy
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Children In Need Support Grief Encounter

02 Sep 2021
Grief Encounter is thrilled to have been awarded funding from BBC Children in Need with a three-year grant to provide 1-1 counselling sessions and a residential trip
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Grief encounter’s launches latest fundraising initiative the STEP-TEMBER CHALLENGE

17 Aug 2021
Grief Encounter is proud to announce its latest fundraising initiative for you to get involved in. This September, we’re taking steps to make a difference, and letting our feet do the talking with the brand new fundraising challenge - Step-tember!
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Awards Shortlist for Grief Encounter

13 Aug 2021
Grief Encounter are thrilled to announce that their hugely successful ‘Forget-Me-Not Walk’ has been shortlisted in the Third Sector Awards 2021
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Team Grief Encounter take on the London Landmarks Half

05 Aug 2021
On Sunday 1st August, a team of incredible fundraisers took on the infamous 13.1 mile London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising money for Grief Encounter
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Head of Fundraising Louise Scott is Published in blackbaud e-book

02 Aug 2021
Grief Encounter is delighted to announce that their Head of Fundraising, Louise Scott, has been published in one of Blackbaud's popular E-Books entitled 'Digital Futures'
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Aviva Insurance Team cycle across country for Grief Encounter

29 Jul 2021
Last week, after postponing their fundraising challenge for over a year, a team of 8 cyclists from leading Insurance organisation, Aviva, completed a 4 day cycle from Land's End to Sheffield, raising vital funds for Grief Encounter
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Golf Day Boost for Grief Encounter South West

26 Jul 2021
House builder Wainhomes has made a generous donation of £8,000 after hosting their Severn Valley Charity Golf Day in aid of Grief Encounter South West
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Partnering with WWMP for UK release of a new film ‘Emu Runner’

21 Jul 2021
Grief Encounter, is proud to announce their partnership with World Wide Motion Pictures for the UK release of new film, Emu Runner, to support children and young people affected by grief
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Grief Encounter South West support Jackie after the death of her Husband

29 Jun 2021
BBC Spotlight discuss how funeral restrictions have effected Jackie and her family, who have been supported by Grief Encounter South West
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Local Dads take on National Three Peaks in aid of Grief Encounter

17 May 2021
Friends and Fathers, James, Jonny, James and Richard, from Bushey, Hertfordshire, will take on the big climb to the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in just 24 hours on 18th September 2021
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Grief Encounter lobbies government to lift measures restricting funerals

22 Apr 2021
Grief Encounter, together with other UK charities, recognise the pain families are going through as they continuing to be forced to endure prolonged funeral agony
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PRESS COVERAGE

Featured widely in both local and national media, Grief Encounter are often asked for comment when a bereavement issue arises in the press. If you are a member of the press and would like comment from, or information about Grief Encounter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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