Sands in Northern Ireland

Sands in Northern Ireland Sands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.

Helpline - 0808 164 3332 www.sands.org.uk Sands in Northern Ireland – Supporting Bereaved Families and Saving Babies’ Lives

Welcome to Sands in Northern Ireland, we are so sorry you find yourself here. Our free, trauma-informed helpline t: 0808 164 3332 e: [email protected] is available to anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. The Bereavement Team are there to listen and give

support, and can advise you about finding local help, whether from a Sands group or other counselling services, or information about other relevant support organisations. https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you

There are currently ten support evenings run by our volunteer Befrienders across NI, that provide safe and supportive spaces every month to meet with other bereaved parents. More details can be found here: https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-support/sands-groups

Sands supports anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby through miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth and neo-natal death, before or after loss for as long as you need us. Our groups around NI hold remembrance events, some have remembrance gardens, fundraising and memory-making events and Sands United teams for bereaved men. We regularly run in-person and virtual fundraising events with supportive communities online to provide opportunities for connection and creating a legacy for your baby or babies - https://www.sands.org.uk/get-involved

We also train and support healthcare and other professionals –https://www.sands.org.uk/professionals

💜🧡Thank you  for your help and support with the Portadown Sands Memorial Garden. If anyone would like to link in with Ju...
19/06/2026

💜🧡Thank you for your help and support with the Portadown Sands Memorial Garden. If anyone would like to link in with Julie or the Sands NI page we would love to hear from you.🧡💜

💙 Portadown Sands Garden Needs Your Help 💙

This special memorial space was created many, many years ago to ensure that our babies & children are never forgotten- but of late....it's been a little forgotten itself 🥹

Some dedicated parents do their bit- like my own family and others...but there is a bigger task ahead with maintenence...👩‍🌾

To continue caring for this important place of remembrance I need your help 💗

If you would like to find out more or become involved, please g💙 Portadown Sands Garden Needs Your Help 💙

This special memorial space was created many, many years ago to ensure that our babies & children are never forgotten- but of late....it's been a little forgotten itself 🥹

Some dedicated parents do their bit- like my own family and others...but there is a bigger task ahead with maintenence...👩‍🌾

To continue caring for this important place of remembrance I need your help 💗

If you would like to find out more or become involved, please get in touch with me directly via PM or on this post.

"Not too little to be loved, not too little to be remembered."

As a bereaved parent myself, I know how important this space is to many families, and I would be grateful to hear from anyone willing to help us secure its future 🐞

I'm putting a plan together 🧐et in touch with me directly via PM or on this post.

"Not too little to be loved, not too little to be remembered."

As a bereaved parent myself, I know how important this space is to many families, and I would be grateful to hear from anyone willing to help us secure its future 🐞

I'm putting a plan together 🧐

REMINDER Belfast sands monthly meeting will be tomorrow night 17th June at the Voco hotel Ormeau Gasworks 8pm. Come alon...
16/06/2026

REMINDER Belfast sands monthly meeting will be tomorrow night 17th June at the Voco hotel Ormeau Gasworks 8pm. Come along for a chat and a cuppa with other bereaved parents.

Yesterday we completed Croagh Patrick for Sands in Northern Ireland 🥳 thanks to all who donated and to the team that cam...
14/06/2026

Yesterday we completed Croagh Patrick for Sands in Northern Ireland 🥳 thanks to all who donated and to the team that came along with us 💜🧡

💜🧡NEWRY SANDS 🧡💜Our next Newry Sands support group will be held in Killowen Suite of The Mourne Country Hotel at 8pm on ...
11/06/2026

💜🧡NEWRY SANDS 🧡💜

Our next Newry Sands support group will be held in Killowen Suite of The Mourne Country Hotel at 8pm on Wednesday 17th June.

All welcome for a cuppa and chat

08/06/2026

🧡💜☕️☕️ ENNISKILLEN SANDS☕️☕️💜🧡

Meeting this evening from 7.30pm in Fermanagh House in Enniskillen. Come along for a chat and a cuppa with other bereaved parents from the area. Pm fot more details 🧡💜

Did you know that Memory Boxes and Muslim Care boxes can be requested directly through our Helpline? Available to bereav...
08/06/2026

Did you know that Memory Boxes and Muslim Care boxes can be requested directly through our Helpline? Available to bereaved families and hospitals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our Memory Boxes are an important part of many bereaved parents’ journey allowing them to create special memories with their baby and keep items that are important to them and their baby.
Wherever you are in the UK, bereaved families and hospitals are welcome to order Memory Boxes by either calling or emailing our Helpline.
Tel. 0808 164 3332
Email. [email protected]

Did you know that Memory Boxes and Muslim Care boxes can be requested directly through our Helpline? Available to bereaved families and hospitals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our Memory Boxes are an important part of many bereaved parents’ journey allowing them to create special memories with their baby and keep items that are important to them and their baby.

Wherever you are in the UK, bereaved families and hospitals are welcome to order Memory Boxes by either calling or emailing our Helpline.

Tel. 0808 164 3332
Email. [email protected]

💜🧡 Antrim Sands 🧡💜We are meeting tonight, Thursday 4th June, at 7.30pm at Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim. As usual everyone is...
04/06/2026

💜🧡 Antrim Sands 🧡💜

We are meeting tonight, Thursday 4th June, at 7.30pm at Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim.
As usual everyone is welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and a chat 😊

Claire and Sara 💜

🧡 Volunteers’ Week – Thank You 💜This Volunteers’ Week, we want to gently recognise and thank the incredible volunteers w...
04/06/2026

🧡 Volunteers’ Week – Thank You 💜

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to gently recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who are at the heart of Sands.
Every conversation, every listening ear, every moment of support offered with compassion makes a meaningful difference to families navigating the grief of baby loss. Our volunteers give their time with kindness, understanding and care, often holding space for some of life’s most difficult experiences.

We are sharing Alan’s story from Sands Larne United FC to highlight the dedication and compassion of our volunteer community.

To each and every Sands volunteer – thank you. Your care matters more than words can say. 🧡💜

Alan is a volunteer for Sands United FC Larne. This Volunteers' Week he shares more about why he became involved with Sands United and why he’s so proud to be part of a football community that helps with people’s healing.

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