Support and friendship after the death of a child
of any age and from any cause.
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Help us to commemorate half a century of peer-to-peer support for
bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents by hosting your own event.
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It's Compassionate Friends Jubilee Year!
To commemorate, throughout 2019 we are asking members and supporters of our charity to host an event - a coffee morning, bake sale, bring and share lunch - at work or at home - to raise funds for us so that we can continue our vital support for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents for the next 50 years.
We're calling it
Tea & Cake at Fifty
! You might want to run your coffee morning or other event around International Bereaved Mothers Day on Sunday 5th May - but you can also do it anytime you want!
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Join us for a Summer weekend of support
NOW BOOKING
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Summer Weekend for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents
12-14 July 2019
Willersley Castle Hotel, Derbyshire
A wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend away with others who truly understand. We offer activities and discussions - but no pressure to participate in anything - you can simply relax with old and new friends in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
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Weekend Retreat for Childless Parents
(with no surviving children)
26 - 28 July 2019
Charney Manor, Oxfordshire
You are warmly invited to join us for this unique weekend especially for parents who have lost their only child or all their children. Come and meet and talk with others in safe and supportive surroundings and find comfort, hope and reassurance that you are not alone.
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SAVE THE DATE...booking will open later in the Spring for
23 - 25 August 2019 at Woodbrooke, Birmingham
28 September 2019 at The Wisdom Centre, Romsey
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50th Anniversary Gathering
of The Compassionate Friends
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Join us from 1-3 November 2019 at the stunning
Horwood Estate
for a truly special weekend for all bereaved parents, siblings & grandparents.
Our weekend together will consist of of supportive workshops, discussion groups, activities and guest speakers. There will also be plenty of relaxation and social time too, plus some commemorative elements to mark the founding of The Compassionate Friends 50 years ago this year.
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Early bird special offer
Book
before 30 June 2019
and your deposit is j
ust £40 per person
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After this date this will increase to £60 per person).
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We are resuming TCF's London Walks for bereaved parents!
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The first in the 2019 series of walks will take place on
Easter Monday, 22nd April,
visiting the Isabella Plantation, a 40 acre woodland garden within Richmond Park in South West London. All bereaved parents warmly welcome.
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NEW DESIGN!
£1.50 each
Pack of 5: £5.50 Pack of 10: £10
Prices incl. p&p
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NOW BACK IN STOCK
from £5.38 each.
MULTIBUY offer available.
Prices incl. p&p
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The Compassionate Friends Rose
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A stunning rose, launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1994 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of TCF. Now, we are in our 50th Anniversary year and the TCF rose is again available to purchase.
The rose is a low-growing scented pink floribunda, suitable for small gardens, growing in containers, medium-sized rose-beds or as a low growing hedge.
A beautiful gift or memorial item for your own garden or
special place.
Potted Roses available from April – September 2019*
Cost: £13.45 per rose, plus £9.95 p&p for up to 6 roses.
*subject to seasonal variation
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Recent or new support groups
RYE, East Sussex
LONDON - North West
BRISTOL
CHELMSFORD, Essex
ALRESFORD, Hants
KINGS LANGLEY, Herts
BRADFORD, West Yorkshire
PENZANCE, Cornwall
SALISBURY, Wiltshire
New group starts April 2019
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA,
Cleveland & Redcar
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New group for parents, siblings and grandparents bereaved by suicide
GLASGOW, Scotland
New group starts April 2019
BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham
New non-TCF social group for bereaved parents
North East HAMPSHIRE
To find out if there is a support group near you contact our National Helpline on 0345 123 2304 (10 am - 4 pm, 7 -10 pm every day or go to
In Your Area
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We need you! Could you volunteer for our charity? Information and Training Days for new volunteers
MANCHESTER - 18 May
For those interested in
setting up and facilitating a support group
for bereaved parents, siblings or grandparents.
LIVERPOOL - 21 September
North West England Regional meeting
- for any existing volunteers in North West England, plus any bereaved parent who would like to volunteer in the area, or nearby, facilitating a support group or supporting locally in other ways.
LONDON - 5 October
For those interested in
setting up and facilitating a support group
for bereaved parents, siblings or grandparents.
To reserve a place or find out more contact us at
info@tcf.org.uk
or 0345 120 3785.
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Comedy Night Fundraiser
with special guest Milton Jones
As seen on
Mock the Week,
Live at The Apollo, BBC Radio 4
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South West London
20 May, 7.45 pm
Tickets very limited.
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Up for grabs! Two places in the Royal Parks Half
Challenge yourself – a family member or friend - and support our charity’s 50th year by raising funds for us! We have secured two places in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 13th October 2019.
The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the UK capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks.
Contact
Stephen
or call him on 0345 120 3785 for more info.
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The Annual Report and Financial Statements 2017-2018 of The Compassionate Friends is now on our website. Read about our charity and our activities supporting bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
Thank you
hugely to our volunteers, fundraisers, donors and staff for all your support. It is not possible to do any of it without you.
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STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS...
Bereavement Breaks
TCF have been contacted by the
Jessica Lawson Foundation
who have offered bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents an opportunity to stay in a 2 bedroom cottage (sleeps up to 6 people) in the picturesque village of Burgau in Portugal (nearest airport Faro). It can also be for friends sharing. The break can start from any date after 19th March to 1st April for up to a 7 night stay. They are hoping to organise further properties out of season for bereaved parents and families.
For more information contact Brenda Lawson by
email
(by Monday 11th March)
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For more information on support and services for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents see our website by clicking on the buttons below.
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