Support and friendship after the death of a child
of any age and from any cause.

Helpline 0345 123 2304 (open every day 10 am-4 pm, 7-10 pm)
Join us at a supportive event
I f you're not sure about coming to a Compassionate Friends event, watch this 5 minute short film. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW.

Sue, Colm and Sharon discuss their experiences at the recent supportive retreat in Derbyshire for those in early bereavement .

Forthcoming weekends
""I now don’t feel so isolated in my grief having found other parents who are going through the same. I know there is hope for the future and feel more positive about moving forward..." .
Weekend for parents bereaved by suicide, addiction
or substance use

6-8 July 2018, Birmingham

“It was fantastic to be with so many parents all in the same boat, who, no matter what was said, were never shocked, embarrassed or judgmental. I felt able to talk about my son freely and indeed talked about him more in those three days than I have since he died,... Thank you for a wonderful few days. I feel stronger and more hopeful.


Childless Parents Weekend
A retreat for parents with no surviving children
Wantage, Oxfordshire, 27-29 July 2018
Come and meet with others who understand what it means to lose your only child or children. I n safe and supportive surroundings, find comfort, hope and reassurance that you are not alone.

NEW North East England Supportive Weekend
For parents, siblings and grandparents
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
21-23 September 2018
Come and meet with others who understand, and immerse yourself in the comfort and warmth of a dedicated team of bereaved parent supporters.

We also run a series of INFORMAL events - WALKS, PUB MEETS and LUNCHES.
Find out more by joining our Compassionate Pals Facebook pages
in the South of England or North of England & Scotland.

To join these social Facebook groups email us at info@tcf.org.uk.

INFORMAL MEET UPS for ADULT BEREAVED SIBLINGS too planned
  • in Leeds, Bristol, Surrey.
More details email: Emma or Hayley

International Bereaved Mother's Day
Sunday 6th May 2018
Join us and raise funds for TCF
We would love to do more for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents - run more retreat weekends, start more support groups, recruit and train more volunteers, increase our online support and printed publications, and expand our grief companion programme. But we need funds to do it!

So we invite you to join us to use International Bereaved Mother's Day to fundraise for the The Compassionate Friends . Could you hold an event on or around the 6th May for us to help our charity raise much needed finance to fund our support?

Joe's Walk & BBQ
Sunday 24th June
Near Henley-upon=Thames

A lovely afternoon of walking and talkiing in the Chiltern Hills followed by a BBQ supper at the beautiful St Katharine's Charity House, at Parmoor near Henley.
Although this is a fundraising event for TCF, lots of bereaved parents and families come along. All are warmly welcome.

A Love That Never Dies
A film by Jane Harris & Jimmy Edmonds

London Premiere on 18th May including Q&A with the film makers.

Followed by UK screenings countrywide.

Dates confirmed in

Bristol, Oxford, Gloucester, Lancaster, Manchester, Totnes, Truro, Cardiff, Exeter, North London - and more dates being added

Save the date...
National Gathering of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents
2-4 November 2018
Sedgebrook Hall Hotel, Northampton
All welcome - More details to follow.
Have your say on parental bereavement leave
The government are consulting on the Parental Bereavement Leave Bill currently going through parliament.

At The Compassionate Friends we do not believe the arrangements are anywhere near adequate - so please do give your views and experiences and complete this survey.


The more voices heard, the more likely that we can effect change.

You can email longer statements to HERE.
Our Helpline is there for you every day
CALL 0345 123 2304

Open every day 10:00–16:00 and 19:00–22:00
Also by email at  helpline@tcf.org.uk

Our volunteers are all bereaved parents and are there to:
  • Listen and care when you need someone to talk to
  • Offer emotional support and an opportunity to talk through your feelings
  • Put you in touch, where possible, with your nearest Local or Group Support
  • Supply supportive information and signpost you to other services.
Grief Companions
We understand that grieving for a child can be a lonely path. The whole philosophy behind TCF is putting bereaved parents in touch with each other to facilitate peer-to peer support.

If you would like to be put in touch with another bereaved parent for some one-to-support - or if you can offer to support another more newly bereaved parent - please get in touch with us.

Stop Press...Fundraising Update
In just a few days time Adelle will be take up the challenge of the gruelling LONDON MARATHON.

Adelle is running this iconic race on Sunday 22 April in memory of her daughter, Celia, and to raise funds for The Compassionate Friends.

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