We are thrilled that “Why It Matters”, our latest film, released during Children’s Grief Awareness Week (CGAW), which .shows what a difference, the right support, from the right people at the right time, has on bereaved children and young people who suddenly find themselves facing the death of someone who matters ti them. It is nominated for a prestigious Smiley Charity Film Award. But now we need your help to make us a finalist and raise awareness even further of Why it Matters’.

Voting for the Smiley Charity Film Awards, known for recognizing outstanding films that raise awareness and support for charitable causes, is now officially open and Grief Encounter is honoured to be amongst other amazing nominees. You can watch the film and vote here: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/why-it-matters

“We are thrilled that ‘Why It Matters’ has been nominated for the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

This film demonstrates why  it is so important to address grief in children, and the vital role of charities like Grief Encounter.It shows what a difference, the right support, from the right people at the right time, has on bereaved children and young people.  Grief can be hard to put into words and even harder to understand.  We believe every acknowledgment, every word of support, and every different way ti help, matters and changes children’s lives positively. At Grief Encounter, we are dedicated to understanding and embracing every child’s grief as unique, so that we help children and young people to find hope and healing” Suzy Turner Jones, CEO.

To help us reach the finalist stages and raise awareness even more about Why it Matters, please vote for us and support Grief Encounter’s mission, to ensure no child is left to grieve alone. https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/why-it-matters