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Mosaic is a Dorset wide charity offering a pathway of support for bereaved children, young people and their families.

Mosaic also offers support to those young people facing the death of a loved one and training for professionals and volunteer agencies

31/10/2026

🍷🥂 W**E LOVERS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 🥂🍷

Fancy a lovely evening out, glasses of w**e in hand, delicious tapas and a little taste of the world? ❤️

Join Select World Travel Foundation for Wines Around the World on Wednesday 11th November at the gorgeous Bodega Tapas Bars in Southbourne!

🥂 Welcome drinks from 6pm
🍷 A sit-down w**e tasting at 7pm
🧀 Delicious charcuterie boards
🌍 Fascinating talks from our wonderful travel specialists

And the lovely thing is, all proceeds raised will go to Mosaic – Supporting Bereaved Children ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are £35 per person

Whether you’re a w**e lover, fancy trying something new, or simply looking for a lovely evening out with friends, why not come along?

📍 Bodega, Southbourne
📅 Wednesday 11th November | 6–9pm

A special thank you to Select World Travel Foundation for organising this event and raising vital funds for Mosaic 💜

💌 Pop Select World Travel Foundation a message if you’d like to know more or would like tickets.

❤️ Please share this post with your friends – let’s help make it a wonderful evening 🍷🥂

30/10/2026

💜 We're Hiring - Fundraising Co-ordinator 💜

Are you passionate about fundraising and making a real difference in your local community?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our small, friendly team in Dorchester and help us continue supporting bereaved children, young people and their families across Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in Mosaic's future, helping us grow our fundraising activities, build relationships with supporters and secure vital funding for our services.

💜 Fundraising Co-ordinator
📍 Dorchester, Dorset (Hybrid working)
⏰ Part-time – 28 hours per week (4 days)
💷 £20,800 per year (£26,000 FTE)
📋 Permanent position

We're looking for someone with experience in trust and foundation fundraising, strong communication and writing skills, and a passion for making a difference.

You'll be joining a supportive and dedicated team where your ideas, skills and enthusiasm will help us reach even more children and families who need our support.

Could this be your next opportunity? We'd love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more about the role and how to apply at: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/mosaic-supporting-bereaved-children-/fundraising-co-ordinator/1088078

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post 💜

30/10/2026

💜 Small Ways to Support a Grieving Child 💜

When a child is grieving, it isn't always about finding the right words. Sometimes, the small things we do each day can provide the greatest comfort and reassurance.

You can help by:

💜 Keeping routines as predictable as possible
💜 Allowing extra time for rest and downtime
💜 Offering regular meals, water and familiar foods
💜 Making space for movement, fresh air and play
💜 Reducing pressure when concentration feels difficult
💜 Creating calm and reassuring bedtime routines
💜 Being there to listen, without forcing conversation
💜 Reminding them that it's okay to have good days as well as difficult ones

Grief can affect children emotionally, physically and behaviourally, and what they need may change from one day to the next. Being patient, flexible and present can make a meaningful difference.

Our latest blog explores how grief can show up in the body, along with simple, practical ways parents and carers can support a bereaved child.

👉 Read more: https://mosaicfamilysupport.org/when-grief-shows-up-in-the-body-understanding-the-physical-effects-of-bereavement-in-children/

25/10/2026

💜 A gentle reminder for parents and carers supporting a grieving child 💜

When a child is grieving, it’s natural to focus all your energy on helping them but your wellbeing matters too.

A few practical things can help:

💜 Be open about emotions – showing sadness can help children understand that grief is natural and that it’s okay to talk about how they feel.

💜 Look after yourself too – even small moments of rest, a short walk or asking someone for help can make a difference.

💜 Keep familiar routines where you can – regular mealtimes, school runs and bedtimes can help children feel safer when so much has changed.

💜 Create simple ways to remember – a photo, memory box or lighting a candle can give children space to remember the person who has died.

💜 Keep school informed – teachers and pastoral teams can offer valuable support and understanding.

💜 Keep checking in – grief can come in waves and what feels manageable one week may feel very different the next.

Most importantly, you don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes listening, being present and taking things one day at a time is enough.

For details of the support we can offer to parents and carers, including a Family Information Pack, head to our website.

https://mosaicfamilysupport.org/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/

21/10/2026

When a child is grieving, they may not always be able to explain what they are feeling. Gentle questions can help them notice what is happening in their body without putting pressure on them to find the “right” words.

You could try asking:

“Where do you feel that in your body?”

“Can you tell me what it feels like?”

“Is there anything that makes it feel better or worse?”

“Does your body feel tired, restless or tense?”

“Do you think you need food, water, movement, quiet or rest?”

The aim is not to push for an answer, but to give children another way to express what they may be experiencing.

Our latest blog looks at how grief can affect children physically and how parents and carers can respond with curiosity, reassurance and support – https://mosaicfamilysupport.org/when-grief-shows-up-in-the-body-understanding-the-physical-effects-of-bereavement-in-children/

18/10/2026

Grief can affect a child’s body in many different ways 💜

You might notice:
💜 Tiredness or low energy
💜 Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
💜 Headaches or tummy aches
💜 Changes in appetite
💜 Restlessness or difficulty settling
💜 Problems concentrating or remembering things

These changes can be confusing, especially when a child is not yet able to explain how they are feeling. Sometimes, their body communicates what they do not yet have the words to say.

Every child experiences grief differently and physical symptoms can have many causes. Our new blog explores how bereavement can affect the body, what parents and carers can look out for and when it may be helpful to seek further support – mosaicfamilysupport.org/when-grief-shows-up-in-the-body-understanding-the-physical-effects-of-bereavement-in-children/

16/10/2026

Mosaic is on the move…. 💜

Mosaic, Dorset’s charity for children and young people who have been bereaved, have moved to new offices in Dorchester from 22nd September.

After 17 happy years in Milborne St Andrew, the organisation is moving its operation to Somerleigh Gate in Dorchester in order to have some more space for its work and activities.

The charity will continue to support more than 400 children and young people in Dorset every year with specialist bereavement counselling and the opportunity to take part in fun activities across the year.

The number of bereavement cafes held in schools, helping any student who has lost someone close to them, is also increasing across the county and the new space will enable the charity to meet demand.

Mosaic’s new address is: Somerleigh Gate, Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1TL.

From October we will have a new number, 01305 234666, but the current number 01258 837071 will continue to work for the rest of 2026 so no call is missed.

Come and visit us in our new office and share a cup of tea or coffee to chat or find out about our work.

We’d love to show you around and you can meet the team 💜

14/10/2026

💜 Looking for a way to support Mosaic? 💜

Mosaic supports around 400 children every year with one-to-one counselling after the death of someone special and we could not do this without our dedicated, caring supporters.

With local-authority funding covering only 15% of what we need, the support of our community is vital.

There are many ways you can help us support bereaved children and young people across Dorset, including:

💜 Donate – a gift of £600 can provide up to 10 therapeutic counselling sessions for a bereaved child
💜 Fundraise – from bake sales and quiz nights to sponsored challenges
💜 Volunteer – support our events, activities and services
💜 Get your school or workplace involved – fundraise, partner with us or take part in Miles for Mosaic
💜 Donate in memory or leave a gift in your will
💜 Join our Youth Group – for 12–21 year olds who want to help shape Mosaic, build skills and meet others
💜 Become a Grief Ambassador – support your peers at school and encourage more open conversations about grief

However you choose to get involved, your support helps Mosaic continue to be there for children, young people and families when they need us most. 💜

For more info, head to the Give Support page on our website and please share this post with anyone who may be interested.

https://mosaicfamilysupport.org/give-support/

10/10/2026

💜 World Mental Health Day 2026 💜

Today is a reminder to make space for our mental health and to remember that support matters, especially during times of grief.

Bereavement can affect children, young people and adults in many different ways. Some days may feel manageable, while others can feel much harder. At Mosaic, we know how important it is to have someone to talk to, someone who will listen and somewhere you can feel understood.

A few gentle reminders for today:

💜 Check in with someone you care about
💜 Give yourself permission to rest when you need to
💜 Talk about how you’re feeling
💜 Reach out for support if things feel overwhelming
💜 Remember that you don’t have to face grief alone

If you or someone you know is supporting a bereaved child or young person, Mosaic is here to help. 💜

📞 01258 837071
🌐 mosaicfamilysupport.org

Let’s continue to make conversations about mental health, grief and support part of everyday life, not just today. 💜

09/10/2026

💜 A Huge Thank You to Swanage Carnival 💜

Mosaic has received an incredible £2,000 donation from the Swanage Carnival Committee, helping us continue our work supporting bereaved children and young people across Dorset.

Back in July, members of the Mosaic team joined in with Carnival Week, lending a hand with everything from collecting donations and litter picking to counting money! It was wonderful to play a small part in such a fantastic community event.

Our lovely volunteer Jen Heath recently attended the presentation evening at The Mowlem in Swanage, where Mosaic was presented with this generous donation.

Thank you to everyone at Swanage Carnival for your generosity and for choosing to support our work. We’re also incredibly grateful to our Mosaic volunteers who gave their time during Carnival Week. 💜

Your support will help us continue to be there for bereaved children, young people and their families when they need us most.

Address

3 Barnes Croft, Coles Lane
Milborne Saint Andrew
DT110LG

Telephone

+441258837071

Website

http://www.mosaicfamilysupport.org/

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