We couldn’t make a post about Giving Tuesday without acknowledging the wonderful support and donations that our local community have made over the last year. We’re always grateful for the support you show Guy’s Gift, and the difference you make to children and families across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of ‘doing good’. It’s a reasonably new tradition which originated in the USA following on from Thanksgiving and Black Friday. It’s always on Tuesday straight after Thanksgiving.

Giving Tuesday can take on many forms, and it’s an opportunity for you to think about what ‘doing good’ means to you.

In its simplest form, you might consider making a donation to charity. As a small and local charity, you can be assured that if you donate to Guy’s Gift, your donation makes its way directly to the core of what we do – providing support for bereaved children and young people.

Other ways you might decide to show your support could be volunteering your time and/or expertise. We are always looking for volunteers to join our wonderful volunteer team, and if you’d like to find out more about opportunities you can get in touch with us on volunteering@guysgift.co.uk. You can also sign up to our monthly newsletter which keeps you up to date with volunteering opportunities.

Perhaps awareness campaigning is more your thing? Every time you tell a friend about Guy’s Gift, or like/comment/share a post on our social media pages, that means that another family might know about what we can do to support them. Afterall, bereavement support isn’t something which is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. When the unfortunate time comes that a family find they could do with support for their children following the death of someone important, they may not know where to look. Word of mouth is a wonderful way to make sure that families know about what support is available when they need it.

Maybe you’d like to hold a fundraising event for Guy’s Gift. This is a wonderful way to not only fundraise and be able to make valued donations, but also another great way to let people know about us.

We LOVE hearing from you when you’re supporting Guy’s Gift. Big or small, shout about it and let us know!