NGAS - National Grief Advice Service

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. 💜

Losing someone you love can turn your whole world upside down. Some days you feel strong, other days even the smallest things can feel overwhelming. 💔

At the National Grief Advice Service, we want you to know that support is available.

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💜 Remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve

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Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, you deserve support and understanding.

👇 START YOUR FREE GRIEF SUPPORT JOURNEY TODAY

🔗 https://www.nationalgriefadvice.com/online-courses

💜 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.

26/09/2026

VIP SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce Colwick Electrical Solutions Ltd as a VIP Table Sponsor of the National Grief Advice Service Remembrance Tree Charity Ball, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 in Grantham.

Colwick Electrical Solutions Ltd is a trusted electrical and renewable energy specialist, providing professional solutions for homes and businesses.

With expertise across electrical services and renewable technologies, their team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship while helping customers embrace more efficient and sustainable ways of powering their properties.

Built on strong customer relationships, dependable service and technical expertise, Colwick Electrical Solutions Ltd takes great pride in supporting the people and communities it serves.

That commitment to the community makes their support of the National Grief Advice Service particularly meaningful to us.

The Remembrance Tree Ball is an evening dedicated to remembrance, reflection and hope. It will bring together families, businesses, supporters and members of our community to remember those we have lost and raise vital funds to support people experiencing grief, loss and life-changing circumstances.

Funds raised on the evening will help support the continued running and development of our Wellbeing Centre at The Maltings in Grantham, where we provide free and confidential support to children, young people, families and individuals when they need it most.

Every business that stands alongside us helps us reach more people, raise greater awareness and continue providing compassionate support within our communities.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Colwick Electrical Solutions Ltd for choosing to support NGAS and the Remembrance Tree Ball.

We are delighted to welcome Colwick Electrical Solutions Ltd as one of our VIP Table Sponsors and look forward to sharing this very special evening with them on 16th October. 🧡

Together, we remember. Together, we support. Together, nobody has to grieve alone.

25/09/2026

VIP SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce Enigma Seven as a VIP Sponsor of the National Grief Advice Service Remembrance Tree Charity Ball, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 in Grantham.

Enigma Seven gives organisations access to exceptional capability exactly when it matters, providing Commercial, Financial, Procurement and Project & Engineering solutions through its core team and wider network of experienced specialists.

Their flexible approach allows organisations to access support through an individual specialist, a dedicated team or an entire project, bringing together expertise from across different disciplines to solve complex challenges, protect and unlock value, and deliver better outcomes. From November, Legal will further strengthen their 360-degree capability.

But for Enigma Seven, creating value goes beyond the work they deliver for their clients.

Social value and making a meaningful difference to people and communities are an important part of what they stand for, which makes us especially proud to welcome them as a supporter of NGAS and our Remembrance Tree Charity Ball.

The Ball is an evening dedicated to remembrance, reflection and hope. It brings together families, businesses, supporters and members of our community to remember those we have lost, while raising vital funds to ensure support is available for people experiencing grief, loss and life-changing circumstances.

Funds raised will help support the continued running and development of our Wellbeing Centre at The Maltings in Grantham, where children, young people, families and individuals can access free and confidential support when they need it most.

Partnerships with businesses such as Enigma Seven are incredibly important to us. Their support isn't simply about sponsoring an event; it is about businesses choosing to use their success and expertise to create positive social value within the communities around them.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the entire Enigma Seven team for choosing to stand alongside the National Grief Advice Service.

We are incredibly proud to welcome Enigma Seven as a VIP Sponsor and look forward to sharing a very special evening with them on 16th October. 🧡

Together, we remember. Together, we support. Together, nobody has to grieve alone.

25/09/2026

24/09/2026

VIP SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service as a VIP Sponsor of the National Grief Advice Service Remembrance Tree Charity Ball, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 in Grantham.

A.W. Lymn is a fifth-generation family business that has been caring for bereaved families since 1907. Proudly independent and family-owned, they provide compassionate and personal support to families across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and beyond.

For more than a century, the Lymn family has been there for people at one of the most difficult times in their lives. Their understanding that grief does not simply end when a funeral has taken place closely reflects everything we believe in at the National Grief Advice Service.

The Remembrance Tree Ball is an evening dedicated to remembrance, reflection and hope. It will bring together families, businesses, supporters and members of our community to remember those we have lost while raising vital funds for our work.

Funds raised will support the continued running and development of our Wellbeing Centre at The Maltings in Grantham, helping us provide free and confidential support to children, young people, families and individuals experiencing grief, loss and life-changing circumstances.

Having the support of A.W. Lymn is particularly meaningful because they understand first-hand the importance of compassionate care, both at the time of a loss and in the weeks, months and years that can follow.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Lymn family and everyone at A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service for standing alongside NGAS and supporting our mission to ensure nobody has to face grief alone.

We are incredibly proud to welcome A.W. Lymn as a VIP Sponsor and look forward to sharing a very special evening with them on 16th October. 🧡

Our family serving your family since 1907.

Together, we remember. Together, we support. Together, nobody has to grieve alone.