NGAS - National Grief Advice Service

21/10/2026

🏆✨ **WE ARE FINALISTS!** ✨🏆

We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to announce that **National Grief Advice Service has been named a FINALIST in the Grantham Journal Business Awards!** 🎉

This recognition means so much to us. At National Grief Advice Service, our mission has always been to provide compassion, understanding, guidance and support to individuals and families navigating grief, loss and bereavement.

Grief can be one of life's most difficult journeys, and we are passionate about ensuring that nobody feels they have to face it alone. ❤️

To be recognised as a finalist is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the dedication, hard work and heart that goes into everything we do.

💙 **We would like to say a heartfelt thank you** to everyone who has supported us, believed in our mission and helped us make a difference in the lives of those experiencing loss.

We are honoured to be recognised alongside so many fantastic businesses and organisations.

Whatever the outcome, being named a finalist is already something we are immensely proud of.

🌟 **Here's to making a difference, one person, one family and one conversation at a time.**

Thank you for being part of our journey. 💙

**National Grief Advice Service – Because No One Should Face Grief Alone.**

17/10/2026

🌳✨ A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS! ✨🌳

❤️ National Grief Advice Service – Remembrance Tree Charity Ball ❤️

WOW… What an absolutely incredible evening of remembrance, love, laughter and togetherness! 🥂🌳

An event like our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball would not be possible without the generosity, kindness and support of some truly wonderful businesses and individuals.

We would like to say a very special THANK YOU to all our VIP sponsors, table sponsors, prize donors and everyone who helped bring this unforgettable evening to life. ❤️

🌟 OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS 🌟

💙 Mark Bates Insurance

A fantastic family-run business based in Grantham, providing specialist insurance and protection for over 30 years. Known for their personal approach and commitment to supporting customers, particularly older and disabled people, Mark Bates Insurance understands the importance of care, reassurance and being there when people need support most.

Thank you for your generosity and for supporting such an important cause. ❤️

💙 CWE – Part of Cook Group

A huge thank you to CWE, part of Cook Group, for your wonderful support. We are incredibly grateful to have businesses like yours standing alongside us, helping us raise awareness of grief and the importance of compassionate support.

Your generosity and involvement mean so much to us. ❤️

💙 A.W. Lymn – The Family Funeral Service

A respected, family-owned funeral service with a history dating back to 1907. For generations, A.W. Lymn has supported bereaved families with dignity, compassion and understanding during some of life's most difficult moments.

Their commitment to caring for families makes their support of the Remembrance Tree Charity Ball especially meaningful. Thank you for everything you do. 🕊️❤️

💙 Colwick Electrical

A very special thank you to Colwick Electrical for supporting our charity ball. Businesses that choose to give back to their communities make such a difference, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.

Thank you for being part of this special evening. ❤️

💙 Enigma Seven

A specialist consultancy bringing together expertise in commercial, legal, procurement, engineering and project delivery, helping organisations tackle complex challenges and achieve meaningful results.

We are so grateful that Enigma Seven chose to support our event and help us make a difference in the lives of people experiencing grief. Thank you for your wonderful support. ❤️

💙 House of Play – Table Sponsor

A huge heartfelt thank you to House of Play for generously supporting our charity ball as one of our wonderful Table Sponsors!

House of Play creates exciting, imaginative and engaging play environments that bring happiness, laughter and unforgettable experiences to children and families.

Their focus on creating spaces where memories are made makes their support of our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball even more special.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and for helping us raise awareness of grief and the importance of supporting those who have lost someone they love. ❤️🌳

🌴☀️ Picadillys Gran Canaria – Generous Fundraising Prize Donation 🍹

A very special and heartfelt thank you to Picadillys Gran Canaria for their incredibly generous donation towards our charity ball!

Picadillys kindly donated an amazing prize of a week's apartment accommodation in beautiful Gran Canaria, together with a €50 drinks voucher! 🏖️🍹☀️

What a fantastic prize to offer as part of our fundraising evening, giving someone the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful getaway in the sunshine!

Generous donations like this play such an important part in helping us raise vital funds and awareness for those experiencing grief and loss.

Thank you, Picadillys Gran Canaria, for your kindness, generosity and for supporting our charity. Your contribution really does mean so much to us! ❤️🌳

✨ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO MADE THE EVENING MAGICAL! ✨

📸 Nicola Auckland Photography

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented Nicola Auckland for capturing the beautiful memories of our evening.

From the smiles and laughter to the heartfelt moments of remembrance, you have given us photographs that we can treasure for years to come. Thank you, Nicola! ❤️📸

🏇 Arena UK

A massive thank you to Arena UK for being part of our special evening. We are so grateful for your support and contribution towards making our charity ball such a memorable occasion.

🎬 Hawk Production

Thank you to Hawk Production for your contribution to our event. The work that goes on behind the scenes is so important in bringing an evening like this together, and we truly appreciate your involvement and support.

🎧🎶 Craig Coffie – Our Fantastic DJ!

A massive thank you to Craig Coffie for providing the music and keeping everyone entertained throughout the evening!

From the emotional moments to the celebrations and dancing, music played such a wonderful part in bringing everyone together. Thank you for helping us create such a fantastic atmosphere! 💃🕺🥂

❤️ MORE THAN JUST A CHARITY BALL ❤️

Our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball is about so much more than dressing up and enjoying a wonderful evening.

It is about remembering those we have loved and lost, talking openly about grief, sharing memories, shedding tears, finding moments of laughter and reminding people that NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GRIEVE ALONE.

To every sponsor, supporter, business and individual who helped make the evening possible — THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.

Your support helps us continue raising awareness and making a difference. 🌳❤️

📅✨ SAVE THE DATE – FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2027! ✨📅

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for our next National Grief Advice Service Remembrance Tree Charity Ball!

🌳 Because grief is love, remembrance matters, and nobody should walk their grief journey alone. ❤️

With heartfelt thanks from everyone at the National Grief Advice Service.

17/10/2026

🌳✨ A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – THANK YOU! ✨🌳

❤️ National Grief Advice Service – Remembrance Tree Charity Ball ❤️

WOW… What an absolutely amazing and unforgettable evening! 🥂✨

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say a massive THANK YOU to every single person who attended our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball. ❤️

You all made the evening truly special, and we are so grateful that you chose to share this memorable night with us.

It was a night filled with remembrance, tears, laughter, love and togetherness. A night where we came together to remember those we have lost, celebrate the memories we hold so dearly, and remind each other that nobody should have to face grief alone. 🌳🕊️

What is grief? 💭

Grief is love. It's the tears we shed, the memories we treasure, the laughter we share when remembering someone special, and the love that never leaves us. ❤️

Throughout the evening, there were so many beautiful, emotional and uplifting moments. It was truly special to see everyone come together, united by love, remembrance and hope.

To everyone who attended — THANK YOU! ❤️

Thank you for your kindness, your smiles, your laughter, your tears and, most importantly, for being part of such a meaningful evening.

Your presence meant more than words can express, and we hope you took away some wonderful memories, new friendships and the reassurance that no one should ever have to grieve alone.

🌳 Remembering those we love, celebrating the lives they lived, and supporting those left behind. 🌳

📅✨ SAVE THE DATE – FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2027! ✨📅

We are delighted to announce that our next National Grief Advice Service Remembrance Tree Charity Ball will take place on 15th October 2027! 🥂💃🕺

Pop the date in your diary — we can't wait to welcome you all back for another unforgettable evening of remembrance, love, laughter and togetherness. ❤️🌳

With love and heartfelt thanks from everyone at the National Grief Advice Service. ❤️

16/10/2026

💜 CALLING ALL UK BUSINESSES – LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER!

🤝 YOUR BUSINESS COULD HELP CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE.

The National Grief Advice Service (NGAS), Registered Charity No. 1211283, is inviting businesses, organisations and independent professionals across the UK to join our exciting new Professional Partnership Programme.

We are looking for businesses that would like to make a positive difference while gaining recognition for supporting a worthwhile cause.

💜 SO, WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are offering businesses the opportunity to advertise their services within our Professional Directory on the National Grief Advice Service website.

In return, we simply ask for a monthly contribution of an amount YOU choose.

That's right — there is no fixed monthly amount.

Whether you're a sole trader, a small family-run business or a larger organisation, you can become part of something meaningful.

🌟 WHAT WILL YOUR BUSINESS RECEIVE?

As an NGAS Professional Partner, your business can benefit from:

✅ Professional Directory Listing – Showcase your business and services on our national website.

✅ Official NGAS Professional Partner Badge – Proudly display your support for our registered charity on your website, social media and email signatures.

✅ Personalised Partnership Certificate – Recognition of your commitment to supporting NGAS.

✅ Social Media Recognition – An opportunity to be welcomed and featured on our social media platforms.

✅ A Meaningful Partnership – Become part of a growing community of businesses supporting people through grief and bereavement.

💜 WHY DOES YOUR SUPPORT MATTER?

Every day, individuals and families across the UK experience grief, bereavement and life-changing loss.

At the National Grief Advice Service, our mission is to provide compassionate support, practical guidance and a place where people can turn during some of life's most difficult moments.

By becoming a professional partner, your monthly contribution helps us continue our charitable work and raise awareness of the support available.

This is about more than advertising. It's about businesses coming together to help change lives.

🤝 WHO CAN JOIN?

We welcome enquiries from businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors, including:

💜 Funeral and memorial services
💜 Solicitors and professional services
💜 Counsellors and wellbeing providers
💜 Florists and independent retailers
💜 Estate agents and local businesses
💜 Tradespeople and service providers
💜 Companies and organisations that want to support a UK charity

You don't have to work in the bereavement sector to make a difference.

🌟 HOW DO YOU BECOME A PARTNER?

1. Contact our team to express your interest.
2. Choose a monthly contribution that suits your business.
3. Once approved, your business can be added to our Professional Directory.
4. Receive your official NGAS Professional Partner recognition.

💜 EVERY BUSINESS MATTERS. EVERY CONTRIBUTION COUNTS.

Imagine what we could achieve if businesses across the UK came together to support people experiencing grief and loss.

We would love your business to be part of that journey.

📩 INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Simply comment PARTNER below or send us a private message, and our team will be happy to provide further information.

🌐 www.nationalgriefadvice.com

💜 TOGETHER, WE HELP CHANGE LIVES.

National Grief Advice Service
Registered Charity No. 1211283

Talk to our trained volunteers about your grief. Reach out via phone, live chat, or email for compassionate support and resources.

13/10/2026

💜 Our Charity Ball Raffle is LIVE! 💜

We've got some amazing prizes up for grabs at The Remembrance Tree Ball this Friday 16th October! 🥂✨

🎟️ Just £2.50 per entry!

All proceeds go to the National Grief Advice Service, helping support people through grief and loss. 💜

You don't need to be attending the ball to enter, so please have a go and share with friends and family! 🙏

🍀 Enter here:
https://raffall.com/425603/enter-raffle-to-win-at-the-remembrance-tree-ball-raffle-hosted-by-nationalgrief

Thank you so much for your support! 💜

11/10/2026

💜 EMMA WEBBER – A POWERFUL MISSION TO ENSURE NO ONE FACES GRIEF ALONE

We are deeply honoured to welcome Emma Webber as Patron of the National Grief Advice Service (NGAS).

Following the heartbreaking loss of her son Barnaby in the Nottingham attacks of June 2023, Emma brings extraordinary courage, compassion and personal understanding to her role.

In Emma's own words:

"My mission as Patron is to ensure that support is accessible, understood, and embraced, helping every bereaved heart find its way toward the light.

Grief is a landscape no one chooses to walk, yet it is a journey we will all face at some point in our lives. It is the universal tax on love.

My own path into this territory began on a Tuesday morning in June 2023, when my son Barnaby was taken in the Nottingham attacks. In an instant, the life I knew was dismantled, and I was forced to navigate a catastrophic trauma under a very public spotlight.

What I have learned in the years since is that while my story hit the headlines, grief and loss come in many forms. Whether it is the sudden shock of a tragedy, the long goodbye of a terminal illness, or the quiet ache of a life-changing transition, the weight of it can feel impossible to carry alone. We often mistake 'getting on with it' for strength, but I’ve found that true bravery lies in the vulnerability of reaching out.

I am incredibly proud to become a Patron for the National Grief Advice Service. My journey has taught me that while grief is a deeply personal experience, healing cannot happen in a vacuum. Getting the right help and professional support isn't a sign of weakness; it is a vital lifeline. It provides the tools to process the unthinkable and helps bridge the gap between simply surviving and eventually finding a way to carry your loss with purpose.

No one should have to shoulder the heaviest moments of their life in silence."

💜 At the National Grief Advice Service, we are proud to stand alongside Emma in her mission to make grief support accessible to everyone who needs it.

Together, we can break the silence surrounding grief and ensure that every bereaved heart knows that support, understanding and hope are within reach.

🌐 www.nationalgriefadvice.com

11/10/2026

FREE 30 DAY ONLINE COURSE

💜 GRIEVING? YOU DON'T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE. 💜

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💜 Please share this story. Someone you know may be silently struggling and need to see it today.

National Grief Advice Service
Because no one should have to face grief alone. 💜

Join our online courses for expert advice on navigating loss. Access a FREE 30-Day Self-Counselling Workbook today!

09/10/2026

💜 A Heartfelt Thank You to A.W. Lymn – The Family Funeral Service 💜

We are incredibly proud and delighted to have A.W. Lymn – The Family Funeral Service sponsoring the National Grief Advice Service Charity Ball on Friday 16th October 2026! ✨🥂

A very special thank you to Matthew Lymn Rose, Managing Director and Fifth Generation of A.W. Lymn, for taking the time to send us this wonderful video message of support. 💜

As a family funeral service spanning five generations, A.W. Lymn understands the profound impact of losing someone we love and the importance of compassion, dignity and support during life's most difficult moments.

Their generous sponsorship means so much to us and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that those experiencing grief and loss never feel alone.

🎥 Please take a moment to watch Matthew's special message of support.

💜 Thank you, Matthew, and everyone at A.W. Lymn, for believing in our mission and helping us make the National Grief Advice Service Charity Ball 2026 a truly special occasion.

Together, we can make a difference. 💜

04/10/2026

From Grief to Gold: Richard Whitehead MBE Joins Our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball

The National Grief Advice Service is honoured to welcome Richard Whitehead MBE as a guest speaker at our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 at Arena UK, Grantham.

Richard is known around the world for extraordinary determination, resilience and sporting achievement. A double Paralympic gold medallist, multiple World Champion, world-record-breaking marathon runner and inspirational speaker, his story is one of overcoming barriers and showing what can be possible when we refuse to allow circumstances to define us.

But behind the medals, records and celebrations is also a deeply personal story of friendship, loss and grief.

Remembrance Tree Charity Ball

Friday 16th October 2026
Arena UK, Allington Lane, Grantham, NG32 2EF

In support of the National Grief Advice Service.