KEY INFORMATION SHEET – 9 NOVEMBER 2026 | THE ROUNDHOUSE, CAMDEN
A Warm Welcome
Thank you for your steadfast support and for joining us at our flagship fundraising event. As we celebrate this special occasion and begin an exciting new chapter, thank you for standing alongside us and championing our mission to support grieving children, young people, and their families.
REBRAND LAUNCH
On 9 November, we will formally launch our new identity: THE CHILDREN’S GRIEF CHARITY.
Over 20 years ago, Grief Encounter was founded by Dr. Shelley Gilbert MBE on a simple belief: no child should have to face grief alone. That belief continues to guide everything we do today.
As our work has grown, so too has our understanding of how children and families experience grief. Over the past year, we have listened closely to the people we support and reflected on how our name and brand can better represent who we are today.
Our new name and brand:
- Reflects who we are today and the families we support
- Honours the legacy of our past
- Is relevant to children and young people today
- Strengthens our values and purpose
- Helps more people quickly understand who we are, what we do and how to access support when they need it most
Key Rebrand Information
- Official charity name: The Children’s Grief Charity
- Charity Commission and Companies House records have been updated
- Charity and company registration details remain unchanged
- Charity Number: 1175837
- New website launches: 9 November 2026
- Automatic redirects will send visitors from the Grief Encounter website to the new website
AT A GLANCE
The Need
- Every 22 minutes a child in the UK experiences the death of a parent or sibling
- 1 in 4 parents die unexpectedly
- 1 child in every UK classroom will be bereaved of a parent by age 16
Our Impact (2024/25)
- 2,263 children, young people and families supported
- 959 Support Line calls answered
- 759 Grief Relief Kits distributed
- 80 volunteers supporting our work
- 60% of referrals come from the most deprived communities in England and Wales
Funding
- Approximately £3 million required annually to deliver our services
WHAT WE DO
Therapeutic Support
- One-to-one counselling
- Group workshops
- Music, art and drama therapy
- Grief support line offering immediate advice and support
- Residential Retreats and Family Fun Days
Education & Professional Support
- Bespoke support for schools, colleges and universities
- Webinars for professionals
- Resources including our Grief Relief Kit and award-winning Grief Book
National Support
- Dedicated Bereavment Support Line
- Online therapies and resources
- Remote support for families across England and Wales
WHERE WE WORK
The Children’s Grief Charity Hubs
- London
- Brighton
- Bristol
We operate across England and Wales through our three Hub locations and online services, ensuring children and families can access support wherever they live through in-person therapy, remote counselling, online resources and our Grief Support line for immediate advice, support and referrals.
THERAPEUTIC EVENTS
- Family Fun Days
- Residential Retreat
- Fishing Days
- Forever Night
- Forget Me Not Walk
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Brighton Hub
A new specialist hub providing increased access to in-person therapeutic support for bereaved children and young people.
Bristol Hub
Recent relocation to the Penny Brohn Centre, offering a therapeutic environment including gardens and tranquil spaces designed to support wellbeing and healing.
New Research
Major bereavement research commissioned by the charity will be published later this year, helping strengthen understanding of childhood grief and informing future support services.