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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.

Grief Encounter signs petition

11 May 2023
Grief Encounter signs petition to identify the true scale of childhood bereavement
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Coping with Grief and Stress this Exam Season

16 May 2023
Dealing with exam stress whilst experiencing grief can be extremely challenging. Here are some top tips to help you manage and cope with stress this exam season.
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Bobby Lane

Bobby Lane, Vice-Chair, steps down from Trustee role

01 May 2023
Bobby Lane, Vice-Chair of the Trustees of Grief Encounter, steps down from his role after joining the board in 2018.
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Nick Deyong appointed to the Board of Trustees

18 Apr 2023
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nick Deyong to the Grief Encounter Board of Trustees. Nick brings with him a wealth of experience and professional knowledge, and is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. 
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Walk to remember – the 2023 Forget-Me-Not Walk

30 Jan 2023
It’s back!… Our amazing annual fundraiser, the Forget-Me-Not Walk, returns for 2023 on March 26th, and we’re asking YOU to join us!
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Grief Encounter South West joins the Co-op Local Community Fund 2023

30 Mar 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Grief Encounter is part of the Co-op Local Community Fund 2023.
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Grief Encounter’s Forget-Me-Not Walk raises over £30,000

06 Apr 2023
Grief Encounter raises over £30,000 from its third annual Forget-Me-Not walk, with 500 participants coming together across the world to remember the death of someone special and raise funds to support bereaved children and their families.
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Grief Encounter takes home Charity Film Award!

22 Mar 2023
We were thrilled to win the Charity Film Award's People’s Choice 2023 award, recognising the film in our category as most voted for by you, our supporters!
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The Dragon in the Bookshop

07 Jul 2022
We are really proud to be supported by children’s author Ewa Jozefkowicz, who is raising awareness of Grief Encounter's services with her latest release - The Dragon in the Bookshop. Grief Encounter asked Ewa why she chose to support Grief Encounter:
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Tennis Marathon Raises £13,000 for Grief Encounter

05 Jul 2022
Nick, who played over 11 hours of tennis to fundraise over £13,000 for Grief Encounter, explains why the charity is so special to him.
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Cast Your Vote for Us Before The End of May!

30 May 2022
We are delighted to have been shortlisted with 3 other charities in My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll this May. The charity with the most votes in the charity poll will win 20% of the brand’s profits, so we need your help!
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Nick Rogers: National Treasure

06 Jul 2022
Fundraiser Nick Rogers tells GB News why he fundraised for Grief Encounter by playing over 11 hours of tennis and fundraised over £13,000 for Grief Encounter.
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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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