Grant 1
2024
Some partnerships just make sense – and this was one of them.
Winston’s Wish has been supporting bereaved children across the UK since 1992. Their work focuses on something we understand deeply – helping young people cope with the loss of someone to suicide. When we partnered with them in June 2024, it felt like a natural and meaningful step forward.
Announcement
Funding
We’re proud to share that our first grant is in partnership with Winston’s Wish – an organisation whose incredible work aligns closely with our mission to ensure no young person faces grief alone. This grant is dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by suicide. The funding will help provide personalised bereavement counselling, respond to over 700 support inquiries, and deliver one-on-one sessions that help young people understand their grief, manage difficult emotions, and begin to rebuild with hope.
Maya’s story shows us why this work matters so much:
Maya was only five when her dad died by suicide. Her family was drowning, not knowing how to help a little girl understand something so devastating. Winston’s Wish became their lifeline – helping Maya and her brother find words for their feelings, connecting them with other children who understood their pain, and proving they weren’t as alone as they felt.
“Winston’s Wish provided invaluable support, helping me process the complex emotions of losing a parent to suicide. Grief changes over time, and their ongoing support has made a huge difference in my life.” — Maya
Outcome
Monitoring
Twelve months on, we’re proud to share what your generous support has made possible.
- 630 specialist counselling sessions for 77 children facing the most complex grief
- 67 children received tailored one-on-one support
- 21 children found their tribe in group sessions, including the first-ever “Bereaved by Suicide” peer group
- Over 600 children got immediate support through expanded helpline and live chat services
The results speak for themselves. Of the 430 referrals Winston’s Wish received for children and young people bereaved by suicide, 85% showed reduced vulnerability, 96% would recommend the service to others, and overall, users rated their experience 9 out of 10.
Andrew’s journey is a reminder of why this work matters: At 16, he was battling anxiety, physical symptoms, and self-harm after his father’s suicide. Through counselling, he found his way back to life: “I don’t think he would want me to be unhappy anymore… I’ve learnt it’s okay to be happy and to laugh and smile again.”
Some partnerships just make sense – and this was one of them.
Winston’s Wish has been supporting bereaved children across the UK since 1992. Their work focuses on something we understand deeply – helping young people cope with the loss of someone to suicide. When we partnered with them in June 2024, it felt like a natural and meaningful step forward.
Announcement
Funding
We’re proud to share that our first grant is in partnership with Winston’s Wish – an organisation whose incredible work aligns closely with our mission to ensure no young person faces grief alone. This grant is dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by suicide. The funding will help provide personalised bereavement counselling, respond to over 700 support inquiries, and deliver one-on-one sessions that help young people understand their grief, manage difficult emotions, and begin to rebuild with hope.
Maya’s story shows us why this work matters so much:
Maya was only five when her dad died by suicide. Her family was drowning, not knowing how to help a little girl understand something so devastating. Winston’s Wish became their lifeline – helping Maya and her brother find words for their feelings, connecting them with other children who understood their pain, and proving they weren’t as alone as they felt.
“Winston’s Wish provided invaluable support, helping me process the complex emotions of losing a parent to suicide. Grief changes over time, and their ongoing support has made a huge difference in my life.” — Maya
Outcome
Monitoring
Twelve months on, we’re proud to share what your generous support has made possible.
- 630 specialist counselling sessions for 77 children facing the most complex grief
- 67 children received tailored one-on-one support
- 21 children found their tribe in group sessions, including the first-ever “Bereaved by Suicide” peer group
- Over 600 children got immediate support through expanded helpline and live chat services
The results speak for themselves. Of the 430 referrals Winston’s Wish received for children and young people bereaved by suicide, 85% showed reduced vulnerability, 96% would recommend the service to others, and overall, users rated their experience 9 out of 10.
Andrew’s journey is a reminder of why this work matters: At 16, he was battling anxiety, physical symptoms, and self-harm after his father’s suicide. Through counselling, he found his way back to life: “I don’t think he would want me to be unhappy anymore… I’ve learnt it’s okay to be happy and to laugh and smile again.”
