Held In Our Hearts

Scottish charity providing counselling and support to bereaved families after pregnancy and baby loss. 0131 622 6263

For more information and to donate: https://heldinourhearts.org.uk/

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06/10/2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week begins this week, 9th-15th October. We know that for some bereaved families, BLAW can feel overwhelming.

While many people find comfort in sharing, remembering and connecting during the week, others may feel like it's impossible to escape conversations about baby loss, especially on social media.

Here are some tips from the Held In Our Hearts team to keep yourself safe during this time:
🌈Limit the time you spend looking at social media per day, get out doors instead, rest, or slow down.
🌈Disable social notifications so that you can decide when and where to view digital content
🌈Find personal ways you can remember your precious little one that does not require social media
🌈Reach out to friends and family if you feel like you need support
🌈Attend one of our in-person events where you can connect with others who understand and can provide support

If you disengage during the week because it all feels too much, it doesn’t mean you are not remembering. The love between your baby and yourself stays the same and we are here to give you the permission you might need.

What ways do you look after yourself during BLAW? Share your tips for fellow bereaved families in the comments. 🩷

To find more about our events see here: https://collections.humanitix.com/baby-loss-awareness-week-events-2026

04/10/2026

By sharing your little guiding light, you will be helping others find theirs ✨

We wanted to share this message ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15th October) in case some of you are planning to come away from socials over the next few days but still would like to dedicate a lantern to remember your little one.

Add a name, message or photo and create a beautiful, permanent tribute for your little one who is forever missed but never forgotten.

There is the option to donate alongside your dedication, you can choose from one of our suggested amounts or decide your own amount. Donations made will help ensure we can continue to support families at the darkest moment of their lives by providing specialist 1-2-1 support in the community.

Please follow this link to dedicate a lantern: https://visufund.com/held-in-our-hearts-tree-of-lights-2026

02/10/2026

✨ 30 YEARS. ONE VERY SPECIAL NIGHT. ✨

Join us for our first-ever Gala Ceilidh at the stunning Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh on Thursday 26th November, 6pm- Midnight— an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, celebration and connection. 🥂💃🕺

🎟️ £120 per person | £1,200 table of 10

Your ticket includes:
🥂 Drink on arrival
🍽️ Three-course dinner with half bottle of w**e p/p
🎟️ Raffle & live auction
🎶 Live ceilidh band with the incredible Apollos

Most importantly, your ticket helps ensure families across Scotland don’t have to face the devastating loss of a baby or infant without compassionate, specialist support.

Come celebrate 30 incredible years with us — and help us shape the next chapter. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are limited — book yours now! https://heldinourhearts2.beaconforms.com/form/6c203066

30/09/2026

Two weeks until our Wave of Light Walk returns. Not been before? Here is what to expect from this gentle, family-friendly, community event 👇

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026 📍 Edinburgh & Inverness

🩷The Wave of Light Walk is open to anyone whose life has been touched by pregnancy, baby or infant loss, whether your loss was recent or many years ago.

🩵 Together, we walk in memory of the babies who are loved, missed and never forgotten.

🩷 The procession brings us together in time to join the Global Wave of Light at 7pm, when candles are lit around the world in memory of all the babies who are longed for and missed.

Some people walk with family and friends, others come on their own. Many find comfort simply being alongside others who understand. The atmosphere is peaceful, welcoming and supportive, offering space both for quiet reflection and for connection with others if you wish.

Whether your baby died recently or many years ago, whether you come with family and friends or attend on your own, you'll be welcomed into a community that understands.

The evening is always incredibly moving, but it's also full of warmth, love, laughter, friendships and the beautiful sight of hundreds of lights shining together in memory of much-loved babies.

For more information about both the Edinburgh and Inverness Wave of Light Walk, and our other Baby Loss Awareness Week events, visit: https://collections.humanitix.com/baby-loss-awareness-week-events-2026

For any questions or concerns, email [email protected]

25/09/2026

HALLOWEEN HOOLIE AT OUR FULL MOON FIREWALK! 🧙‍♀️🐍🪩🎃

📆 Sunday 25th October
⏰ 2pm - 6pm

We got our heads together with Mikeysline to think about how we could make The Fullmoon Fire Walk - Daviot Steading, Inverness even more fun for the whole family...well, without blowing our own trumpet, I think we nailed it!!! Oh, do we have a fun day planned for you!!!

And the best part? You don’t need to take part in the Firewalk to join the fun! Our Halloween Hoolie is open to everyone, so bring the whole family along for an afternoon of spooky fun, entertainment and plenty of Halloween mischief! 🎃🕷️

🎟️ Entry is just £5 per person

Fancy dress is highly encouraged for both adults and children - and there’ll even be a prize for the best dressed! So get creative, get spooky and show us what you’ve got! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

Your £5 entry gets you access to an afternoon packed with entertainment, including:
🐾
🎨 Faces
🐍 Exotic Animals from
🐑
🫧🚶‍♂️ Giant Bubbles with Joni
🏰 Soft Play from
🎶 2pm–3pm
🪩 Halloween Hoolie Disco — 3pm–5pm with
🎃 Spooky Games — including Pass the Pumpkin, Spooky Statues and lots more!

And if all that fun works up an appetite, we’ll also have some fantastic optional extras available to purchase on the day:

🍔 BBQ -
☕ Coffee and Cake
🥣
🍨 Gelato from 's
🍭 &Auld Sweetie Shop

And not forgetting….

The Rodeo Bull 🐂 🤠

📸 Plus, the wonderful will be offering Halloween Family Photo Shoots on the day - the perfect opportunity to capture those family memories!

So grab your costumes, round up the family and come along for an afternoon of Halloween fun, games, music, animals, food and plenty of Hoolie-ing! 🎃🪩

Most importantly, your support will help us raise vital funds for two charities who are a lifeline locally.

21/09/2026

One of our bereaved dads, William Stevenson, has been pulling out all the stops to organise a very special football match between Held In Our Hearts FC and FC Arniston Rangers. Not only has William organised, what is sure to be, a spectacular afternoon of sport, he's also fundraising for us through an amazing raffle and auction. There are some fantastic prizes available!

On Sunday 11th October, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, Held In Our Hearts FC will take on FC Arniston Rangers.

A group of bereaved dads from across Scotland will come together to honour their babies and children, raise awareness of baby loss, and support families who may be walking a similar journey.

As part of William's fundraising, we are delighted to share his online CHARITY RAFFLE and AUCTION pages.

William has been overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of sports clubs, businesses and individuals who have donated some fantastic prizes, including:

⚽ Signed football shirts
⚽ Signed footballs & sporting memorabilia
⛳ Golf experiences
🎟️ Family attraction tickets
🍽️ Dining & hospitality vouchers
🎁 And so much more!

And the best part? Every ticket purchased helps support bereaved families. 💙

Your support will help us continue our vital work in supporting families affected by baby loss, ensuring no one has to face their grief alone.

🎟️ ENTER THE RAFFLE HERE: https://go.rallyup.com/a6b8dd/Campaign/Details

🎟️ ENTER THE AUCTION HERE: https://go.rallyup.com/1dae27/Campaign/Details

If you're unable to enter, you can still show your support by sharing this post. Every like and share will help William's fundraiser reach more people.

William says ‘Thank you to every club, business, individual and supporter who has donated, shared, encouraged and stood behind us so far. The kindness shown throughout this journey has been incredible’.

For our babies.
For our children.
Forever loved. Forever remembered.

20/09/2026

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17/09/2026

Recently, our Community Fundraiser, Eilidh, met with Scott Welsh and his family to announce the total they raised at their football match in July.

We are proud to announce that they raised an amazing £3,173 for Held in Our Hearts!

Scott and Ashleigh, together with their family, organised this brilliant event in memory of their precious wee girl Billie. Scott and Ashleigh have done a fantastic job of fundraising to support our work to ensure no one has to face baby loss alone, it means so much to us.

We would like to share our thanks to everyone who took part in the football match and everyone who supported Scott and Ashleigh with the event!

Perhaps you have your own idea for fundraising? We would love to hear more. Please get in touch with the team today and we can provide all the help, advice and gentle guidance you might need.

Address

Craiglockhart Centre, 177 Colinton Road, Craiglockhart
Edinburgh
EH141BZ

Telephone

+441316226263

Website

http://www.heldinourhearts.org.uk/, https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001gu0QIAQ/community-stewardship-fundraiser

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