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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.

A statement from our Chair of Trustees

09 Sep 2022
A statement from our Chair of Trustees, Harold Gittlemon, on behalf of Grief Encounter, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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GMB’S Award Winning Campaign Includes Grief Encounter for Sixth Consecutive Year

30 Nov 2022
Grief Encounter partners with Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign.
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Grief Encounter Raises £1.1 Million at Gala Dinner

05 Jan 2023
Grief Encounter, one of the UK’s leading bereavement charities, supporting children, young people and their families, hosted their fourth Gala Dinner at The Roundhouse London on 7th November 2022.
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Campaign to add bereavement to the national curriculum

16 Jan 2023
Grief Encounter lends their support to a campaign spearheaded by the National Association of Funeral Directors
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Exacta Technologies pledges ongoing support to Grief Encounter

05 Jan 2023
Exacta Technologies, based in Bristol, has pledged to continue their support to Grief Encounter into 2023 after fundraising and spreading awareness of the charity throughout 2022.
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Tony Beare

Tony Beare steps down from Trustee role

17 Jan 2023
Tony Beare, Trustee of Grief Encounter, steps down from his role after joining the board in 2019. Having seen the charity through unprecedented times and supported our work as we have adapted to the changing world, Tony now leaves to pursue other projects.
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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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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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