Bereavement Support Group in Leamington

This Thursday, we are pleased to begin another in-person bereavement support group in Leamington for children and young people.

These sessions will take place in a new community venue for Guy’s Gift, and, in response to feedback from families, we are pleased to be offering this group as a morning session.

We are looking forward to welcoming a new group of children and young people and supporting them to develop healthy coping strategies around the feelings and emotions that can come when someone important has died.

In-person groups can be especially valuable for children and young people who benefit from meeting others face to face, building connection through shared experiences, gentle activities, and meaningful conversation.

By offering both virtual and in-person support options, families can choose the approach that feels right for their child and best meets their needs.

We are so pleased to welcome the young people joining us and look forward to supporting them over the coming weeks.

To learn more about our support in Leamington or to discuss a referral, please contact the Guy’s Gift team.

Virtual Bereavement Support Group Starting Next Week

Next week, we are pleased to start a new virtual bereavement support group for children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Delivered during the school day, these online sessions can usually be accessed from either home or school, helping families choose the most practical way for their child to take part.

We have been successfully running virtual bereavement support groups for several years and continue to see the powerful difference that group support can make. One of the most important benefits is helping children and young people realise that they are not alone in their grief.

Meeting others with shared experiences can help reduce feelings of isolation, build connection, and create space for meaningful conversations with support from our experienced team.

We are proud to continue offering safe, supportive spaces where bereaved children and young people can feel understood, supported, and less alone.

If you would like to find out more about our virtual support groups, or make a referral, please get in touch with the Guy’s Gift team.

Nuneaton - we’re heading back for Group Bereavement Support Sessions in Feb/March 2026

Have you been waiting for group bereavement support sessions to return to Nuneaton?

We’ll be back in Feb/March 2026 for a slightly shorter than normal run of group sessions. Don’t worry, we’ll still make sure everything is covered in 4 weeks rather than 5 this time, to make sure the sessions are completed before the Easter school holidays.

Sessions in Nuneaton will be led by Iwona and Rebecca. There’ll be support from some of our wonderful volunteers too.

There’s still time to book a space for your children to attend. Email Iwona at iwona@guysgift.co.uk for more information.

Guy’s Gift Group Bereavment Support in Rugby

Group Bereavement Support Sessions are coming back to Rugby in January and February 2026.

The sessions will be hosted by Iwona and Maddie, with some of our fabulous volunteers.

Want to book your place at our next group bereavement support sessions? Drop us an email at info@guysgift.co.uk

Virtual Group Bereavement Support

Want to join a group support session with Guy’s Gift, but not sure you can make it to in person sessions due to afterschool commitments? We also run group bereavment support sessions virtually.

The groups are led by one of our counselling/support team members along with volunteer helpers.

The next virtual group support sessions are running with Iwona and Adele in November and December.

Coventry group bereavement support sessions

We’re trialling a different time of day for our next group bereavment support sessions in Coventry.

Taking on board feedback from families and schools, we’re trillaing running a group at the earlier time of 2pm.

The sessions in Coventry will be led by Faye, Rebecca and Iwona. Starting after half term.

Are you on our waiting list for support, and like to join us at the next group bereavement support sessions? Send an email to us at info@guysgift.co.uk to book your spot!

Upcoming Volunteer Induction Day

We’ll be holding our next Volunteer Induction Day on 24th October, in Warwick.

Would you like to join our volunteer team, to help at group support sessions or perhaps help our fundraiser? There are many things you can do to support your local bereavement support charity.

If you’d like to find out details about joining the team, and attending the induction day on 24th October, you can email Sarah at volunteering@guysgift.co.uk

Group Support sessions begining in Leamington

Our first group sessions of this academic year are running in Leamington at the Lillington Children and Family Centre, starting next week.

Sessions are being led by Libby, Maddie and Iwona, along with some of our wonderful volunteers.

If you would like to check if there’s a space for your family to attend, please send us an email to info@guysgift.co.uk

Celebrating Our Volunteers - Volunteer’s Week 2025

As we mark the beginning of Volunteer’s Week 2025, we want to take a moment to say a huge “thank you” to every single one of our incredible volunteers here at Guy’s Gift.

This years’ theme, #WeSeeYourPower, is all about recognition.

At Guy’s Gift aur volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – bringing compassion, time, and dedication to support bereaved children, young people, and their families across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Over the past year, your hard work has helped us achieve some truly meaningful milestones:

• Welcomed 12 new volunteers through our induction days, bringing our amazing team to 22 volunteers in total.

• Ran 10 sets of bereavement support groups - including in-school sessions, after-school sessions, and remote sessions - brining together children, young people and their families in similar circumstances.

• Sent out 45 bereavement resource packs to primary & secondary schools across Coventry and Warwickshire.

• Distributed 20 hospital support packs, offering immediate comfort and guidance to grieving families in the community.

• Delivered a children’s workshop in collaboration with “Gambling with Lives” workshop in July 2024.

• Reached new audiences at the Camper Calling festival in August 2024, raising awareness and support for our mission.

• Held our beautiful annual Lantern Walk in December 2024, uniting families in remembrance and community.

• Benefited from inspirational fundraising efforts – from the London Marathon 2025 and Birmingham Great Run 2025 to MuchLoved funeral donations.

Each of these moments is a testament to the dedication and passion of our volunteers.

Whether you're helping behind the scenes, helping to facilitate group/1:1 sessions, packing and delivering resources, or fundraising - your time and makes a lasting difference to your local community.

Our volunteers bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and skills, and it's this diversity that strengthens our work and deepens the connection we build with the families we support.

We are incredibly proud of what we've achieved together and excited for what’s ahead, with some new faces already joining our growing team.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our volunteer community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email volunteering@guysgift.co.uk or complete the application form via the button below…

From all of us at Guy’s Gift - thank you for everything you do. Here's to another year of hope, support, and togetherness.

#VolunteersWeek2025 #GuysGift #ThankYouVolunteers

Over 20 School’s Bereavement Resource Packs Delivered in May 2025

We are pleased to share that before May half term, our Bereavement Resource Packs were successfully delivered to over 20 primary and secondary schools across Coventry and Warwickshire.

These thoughtfully prepared packs are designed to support bereaved children and young people, helping school staff offer care and compassionate, during some of life’s most difficult moments.

What is a Bereavement Resource Pack?
The packs contain a selection of bereavement-focused books, activities, information and guidance sheets, and a Buddy Bear. We have separate packs for primary schools and secondary schools, to ensure the contents are age appropriate.

Who are they aimed at?
The books and activities are to share with children and young people who have been impacted by a bereavement and are struggling with their grief. The information sheets are to share with school staff and families.

A bit about the project:
We launched this project in 2020, with the aim to ensure every primary and secondary school across Coventry and Warwickshire receives a pack.

This project was made possible thanks to the incredible efforts of two key partners. A huge thank you to the fantastic volunteer team at Electronic Arts (EA), who generously gave their time to assemble and organise the delivery of the packs. Their hard work and dedication made all the difference.

We are also extremely grateful to Guiding Light for funding this important project. Their generous support has allowed us to provide these essential resources to schools across the region.

If you’re a member of school staff and would like to request a Bereavement Resource Pack for your school, please visit our website and head to the ‘Support for Professionals’ section for more information.

If you are interested in fundraising for us to continue this project, please head to our fundraising page for more information, or email fundraising@guysgift.co.uk. Together, you can help us to ensure that no child or young person faces grief alone.