Butterflies Bereavement Support

28/05/2026

We are privileged to have worked with so many amazing counsellors over the years - some have passed on their details for their private practices which are below:

https://www.abalasacounselling.com/

https://www.soulsearchcounselling.co.uk/

https://www.tracyarchibaldcounselling.co.uk/

26/05/2026

Apologies to anyone who has been trying to email over the weekend - there is a temporary email address set up until the end of the week - [email protected].

Any final correspondence, please send to this - this address will be closed on the weekend

20/05/2026

Three short notices/updates

Our website (www.bflies.org.uk) has now been retired as part of our closure. The website as listed in the previous post (www.butterfliesbereavement.co.uk) is nothing to do with us.
It has been reported to the relevant authority for investigation.

Secondly, one of our previous groups is no longer in service, which is the Gentlemen's Grief Group at Snowdrop Place Care Home.

Thirdly, if you have any Butterflies service leaflets/posters or other media, if you could destroy them that would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Aaron - IT & Admin Manager

11/05/2026

We were made aware of a third party registering our old domain (www.butterfliesbereavement.co.uk) some time ago. Unfortunately, attempts to have this removed have been unsuccessful.

This website is nothing to do with us - this domain expired in 2022 and somebody has re-registered it without our permission. The charity is closing down on the 31st May as originally announced.

There is an 'emergency out of hours' service mobile number listed - please do not contact this - the individual who may or may not pick up on the other end is nothing to do with Butterflies.

- Aaron, IT & Admin Manager

22/04/2026

FREE FURNITURE:

We are clearing out the office ahead of closure and these items of furniture (mostly tables) will be available from the 5th of May.

Will need picking up from the office (19 Pirelli Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5GE) between office opening hours (Mon to Thurs, 10am to 1pm) - unfortunately we can't deliver.

If interested please email

[email protected]

(Please do share if you know anyone who may be interested)

14/04/2026

GROUPS UPDATE:

Our final Eastleigh group will be held on Monday May 4th - this will be from 6:30pm (with a max end time of 10pm). It will be an extended one with a little party to mark the end of the group here, Please do come along, and if there for the party our co-ordinator has asked if people can please bring along an item of food or drink.

GOING FORWARD:

Existing groups in public settings will be continuing to meet separate to Butterflies. In Eastleigh, our volunteer co-ordinator will be organising a group in a separate venue. More details to follow at a later date.

31/03/2026

Closure of Butterflies Bereavement Service, Hampshire

It is with deep regret that the Trustees have made the very difficult decision to actionthe closure of Butterflies Bereavement Service Hampshire, based in Eastleigh.

Alongside other charities, funding of the organisation has been a perpetual challenge especially in the current climate. Despite a number of campaigns to raise funds and numerous grant applications the minimal funding required to keep Butterflies running has never reached a level to sustain the organisation.

To compound the funding issues, the charity has also had difficulties in securing volunteers for key roles within the organisation. Unfortunately bereavement support
appears not to be a high priority when seeking funding through grants or donations.

The Trustees would like to express their sincere thanks to former Chair and Clinical Lead, Julie Lamont without whom Butterflies would not have been able to survive for the past four years. Her work and commitment to the organisation and to the needs of the bereaved has been outstanding.

Alongside Julie and the office manager Aaron, there has been a very small dedicated team of volunteers, especially Norma, who have ensured that those who have accessed the service have received the utmost care and support. Thanks must
also be expressed to the counsellors who have been instrumental in providing a quality bereavement support service.

It is anticipated that the service will cease on 31 May 2026, thus allowing the organisation to ensure that the proper arrangements can be made to close the charity.

Until this date Butterflies will continue to serve the needs of those who access the charity.

- The Trustees
Butterflies Bereavement Support

18/03/2026

Good morning all,

We've recently had several messages about volunteering with Butterflies Bereavement Support as a end of life hospice volunteer.

The End of Life Butterfly volunteer role is a service offered by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is not related to our charity.

17/03/2026

10/03/2026

We are having a little bit of a clear out at the office (and maybe raising a few quid at the same time) - first item going is a bookcase:

£10 (o.b.o)

Ideally needs picking up from 19 Pirelli Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5GE during core office hours (10am to 1pm Mon to Thurs)

36.5 inch height
30.5 inch width
11.5 inch depth