The Compassionate Friends, UK

The Compassionate Friends, UK Offers peer support to parents and families bereaved of a child of any age (1 month into adulthood) and from any cause. The number is 0345 123 2304.

https://linktr.ee/thecompassionatefriendsuk HELPLINE: The Compassionate Friends Telephone Helpline is open 365 days a year. Your call is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen and offer support anyone who has lost a child, grandchild or sibling. Open every day 10am-4pm and 7-10pm. You can ring if you are struggling today, need to talk, or perhaps would like info about local support/groups. You can ring as often as you like - like all our support there is no 'cut off' time. FORUM: The Compassionate Friends also has an online Forum where you can 'talk' with and get support from other bereaved parents. You do have to register for this, which may take 24-48 hours to process. This is to ensure complete security for you. But it is an absolutely wonderful support. The FORUM is accessible on the TCF website - www.tcf.org.uk. Click on Forum (along the top bar) and then Register (on the left hand side) - then follow the instructions. FACEBOOK: Details of our supportive pages are here: http://www.tcf.org.uk/find-support/online-support-on-facebook/

Parents, adult siblings and grandparents who have been bereaved 3+ months are warmly invited to join a supportive TCF wa...
07/10/2026

Parents, adult siblings and grandparents who have been bereaved 3+ months are warmly invited to join a supportive TCF walk. Find connection with others in your area whilst spending time outdoors.

All upcoming walks are listed on our website. Book your place now at tcf.org.uk/walks

Bereaved mums, Yvonne and Mandy, host a podcast: 'Two mums talking: After road death'. They discuss coping with grief af...
06/10/2026

Bereaved mums, Yvonne and Mandy, host a podcast: 'Two mums talking: After road death'. They discuss coping with grief after losing their respective children, Jack and Anisha, in road traffic incidents.

They speak with others grieving their child or sibling, professionals working in bereavement, campaigners, charities and more about the impacts of road deaths and navigating grief.

Listen to the podcast at the link in the comments below. Please do take gentle care of yourself when accessing resources and only engage with what feels supportive to you.

Our next online sharing session for parents bereaved of a baby or young child (from 1 month to 4 years old) will be on T...
06/10/2026

Our next online sharing session for parents bereaved of a baby or young child (from 1 month to 4 years old) will be on Tuesday 13 October from 7-8.30pm.

A parent who came to a previous online group told us, "It was really comforting to meet some other parents who have a very similar experience."

Find information and booking here: tcf.org.uk/events/1345

If you are sadly bereaved of a beloved baby who was less than 1 month old, you may wish to explore support offered by Sands - baby loss charity, Tommy's or other organisations who support parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss.

There is still space left to join our next retreat for parents bereaved of an only child or all of your children.Book yo...
05/10/2026

There is still space left to join our next retreat for parents bereaved of an only child or all of your children.
Book your place now to join us in Derbyshire from 7-8 November: tcf.org.uk/events/1197

Five wonderful fundraisers are running the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon this weekend. They will be remembering Jake, ...
05/10/2026

Five wonderful fundraisers are running the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon this weekend. They will be remembering Jake, Ryleigh, Luke and Jack as they run through the parks of London together.

To show your support for Katie, Evie, Keira, Tahlia and Teresa as they run for TCF, please donate to them here: justgiving.com/campaign/tcf-royalspark26

Could you join us in London to cheer them on? Get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.

Bereaved parents can find local support in North Yorkshire. We have trained, bereaved parent volunteers offering 1-to-1 ...
04/10/2026

Bereaved parents can find local support in North Yorkshire. We have trained, bereaved parent volunteers offering 1-to-1 support in Pickering and a regular support group in York. For more information, please get in touch with our team at [email protected] or call 0345 123 2304.

Parents bereaved of a child of any age who had disabilities or complex needs is invited to join our online support group...
03/10/2026

Parents bereaved of a child of any age who had disabilities or complex needs is invited to join our online support group.

This group takes place on Thursday 22 October from 7-8.30pm. Connect with other parents who understand your grief and share similar circumstances.

Find more information and book your place here: tcf.org.uk/events/1351

Our Grief Companion Scheme is an important and valued layer of our peer support.A grief companion may be offered to be...
02/10/2026

Our Grief Companion Scheme is an important and valued layer of our peer support.
A grief companion may be offered to bereaved parents who are ​between 3 months and 2 years bereaved and who are unable to access TCF local support. Grief companions offer 1-to-1 compassionate support by phone for up to a year. Where possible, we aim to match you with a volunteer who has experienced a similar loss.

*EDIT sponsor found. Thank you for your kind offers*We're looking for a generous sponsor to fund our leaflet, 'Coping wi...
01/10/2026

*EDIT sponsor found. Thank you for your kind offers*
We're looking for a generous sponsor to fund our leaflet, 'Coping with Christmas and other seasonal events'.

The winter season can be difficult and painful for bereaved parents and families, for so many reasons. We reprint this leaflet each year to offer support, comfort and guidance on how to cope with seasonal events when you have lost your beloved child.

Our next online sharing session for parents bereaved of a baby or young child (from 1 month to 4 years old) will be on T...
01/10/2026

Our next online sharing session for parents bereaved of a baby or young child (from 1 month to 4 years old) will be on Tuesday 13 October from 7-8.30pm.

A parent who came to a previous online group told us, "It was really comforting to meet some other parents who have a very similar experience."

Find information and booking here: tcf.org.uk/events/1345

If you are sadly bereaved of a beloved baby who was less than 1 month old, you may wish to explore support offered by Sands - baby loss charity, Tommy's or other organisationswho support parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss.

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Kilburn Grange, Priory Park Road
London
NW67UJ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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