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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What better way to celebrate your mum or mother figure than by seeing the sun rise on Mother’s Day at the top of the stunning Pen y Fan in Wales. 🌄 Hike for Hope to help to ensure that no child has to face grief alone. Sign up today ➡️ events.winstonswish.org/event/pen-y-...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Thank you so much for coming and sharing!

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Christine Jardine @cajardinemp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Delighted to speak at the launch of Ask Me with @winstonswish.bsky.social and Alfie Watts, a new plan to support bereaved young people, including some brilliant speeches from those affected by grief and bereavement.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It’s time for a new approach to supporting bereaved students. No more one-size-fits-all bereavement policy. Ask them one simple question: What do you need and how can we support you? Sign & implement the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and Bereavement Plan > winstonswish.org/askme/

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Blue Cabin @bluecabin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We've been exploring the resources that Winston's Wish have available for people affected by grief and bereavement. They have a wonderful toolkit for teens and young people which you can access here: www.talkgrief.org/grief-toolkit @winstonswish.bsky.social

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Thank you for sharing! We're glad you like our grief toolkit

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Sue Ryder @sueryder.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with @winstonswish.bsky.social which will ensure nobody is left to grieve or face death alone. Together, we’re creating a seamless support journey for anyone experiencing grief.

Graphic showcasing new partnership between charities Sue Ryder and Winston's Wish.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Great to have you on the team, Ada! Looking fab in your Winston's Wish top!

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Thank you for telling this story and to Evie for being so brave ❤️

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

What was grief support really like for your child? If you’re supporting a child aged 12 or under with experience of grief, we want to hear from them! Help them take our survey and tell us what they really think about support for grieving children ➡️ winstonswish.org/survey/

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This is a step towards doing more – combining strengths to better serve our shared communities. But it is more than just combining resources – we’re multiplying hope. 5/6

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The merger will bring the best of our important, ground-breaking bereavement services and training together to become one unified entity that supports bereaved children, young people (up to 25), parents and families, and educates professionals across the UK. 4/6

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

To enable us to reach more grieving families, we are announcing our plans to merge Child Bereavement UK and Winston’s Wish. 3/6

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We believe that every bereaved child, young person, parent and family across the UK should be able to access the support they need when they are bereaved of someone important in their life. 2/6

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Child Bereavement UK and Winston’s Wish are planning to merge to multiply hope for bereaved families across the UK. 1/6

Winston's Wish and Child Bereavement UK logos. We're planning to merge to multiply hope for bereaved families

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Exciting news... 🥁 We have a new e-book collection available now! The Alien Feelings series is 12 story books for young children (up to 8) to help them understand common feelings they might experience when they are grieving. Buy the e-books here ➡️ shop.winstonswish.org/collections/...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Exam season can be hard for everyone, and if a young person is grieving, they might be feeling extra heavy right now. Here are some tips to help young people cope with their exams ➡️ brnw.ch/21wSuvU Share with someone you think might need this ❤️

How to cope with exams when you're grieving

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Fancy taking on a challenge for Winston’s Wish? Wherever you are in the country, you’ll find a run local to you - so no excuses! We'll be there to cheer you on every step of the way 🙌 Find your run here > events.winstonswish.org/runs/local-r...

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Local running events | Charity runs | Winston's Wish

From 5Ks to marathons, find a running event in your area and raise money for Winston's Wish so we can provide vital support to grieving children.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Good luck to our Team Winston runners - Gareth, Matt, Ese, Rowan, Ryan, Heather, Jaymie, Chloe, Jimmy, Lucia, Grace, Georgia, Katie, Chris and Chris - taking on the #LondonMarathon on Sunday! 🎉🏃 Fancy running next year? The 2026 ballot is now open ➡️ www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marat...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

For Tasha, being able to immediately talk to our bereavement support team when it felt like their family's life had fallen apart was so important. If you’re supporting a child or young person, we can help. 📞 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 📲 Live chat Available 8am-8pm, weekdays

"Being able to talk to someone immediately was so important for us when we lost my daughter and were looking for support for her sisters. Our lives had fallen apart, and we just needed help." Tasha, service user

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

On Monday, our bereavement support team are running a free, live, online Q&A session on grief during exam season for 13-25s. A space for young people to hear directly from our team and ask questions. Register for free now, only 19 spaces left > www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-duri...

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Grief during exam season - Winston's Wish Young People's live Q&A

A space for young people aged 13 to 25 to hear from a bereavement support worker and ask questions about grief during exam season.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Our Youth Participation team have made a great start to 2025! Watch our video to see everything they've been up to over the last few months - they've been busy 🙌🎉

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Huge shout out to all our Team Winston runners who ran the London Landmarks Half last weekend! You smashed it 🎉 Also a massive thank you to our amazing volunteers who cheered them on and Winston Bear who was on the start line motivating everyone!

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

On average 1 in every 29 children will be bereaved of a parent. That’s one in every class. Yet many teachers receive no bereavement training. We run training courses for those working in schools, from one hour sessions to 3-day courses ➡️ winstonswish.org/supporting-y...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Oliver was 8 when his mum died. His biggest fear? Forgetting her. It costs just £30 for a child like Oliver to receive one hour of bereavement support. Tune in to BBC Radio 4 at 3.27pm today to hear Oliver’s story and visit our website to donate now ➡️ winstonswish.org/growing-up-g...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Tomorrow, Bereavement Support Volunteer Dominic will be sharing 13-year-old Oliver’s story on BBC Radio 4. Don’t forget to tune in at 7.54am and 9.25pm! By listening, sharing and donating you can help us ensure no child grieves alone ❤️ ➡️ winstonswish.org/growing-up-g...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We know how difficult days like Mother's Day can be for a child or young person whose mum or mother figure has died. So, we asked bereaved young people how they cope with Mother's Day. Read more here and share with any young people this might help ➡️ winstonswish.org/how-to-cope-...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Winston’s Wish will be on BBC Radio 4 on Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March)! Tune in at 7.54am and 9.25pm and let all your friends and family know. Here's a little sneak peek and you can find out more on our website ➡️ winstonswish.org/growing-up-g...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Huge shoutout to Team Winston runner, Florrie Hulbert who ran the Brighton Half in 2:07:51 and raised a fantastic £615 for Winston's Wish! 🙌 In her words: "The Half was amazing - such incredible weather and the atmosphere was amazing." Thank you ❤️

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Are you supporting a neurodivergent bereaved child? This week is #NeurodiversityWeek and we've put together some information and tips for supporting a grieving neurodiverse child. To find out more, tap here ➡️ winstonswish.org/supporting-n...

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Supporting neurodivergent grieving children

Read advice from our Bereavement Support Team to help you support a neurodivergent grieving child.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Better support children and young people with SEND with our book, We All Grieve! Our book helps you support the children and young people with additional needs in your life. Get your copy today shop.winstonswish.org/products/we-...

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We All Grieve - Supporting bereaved children with SEND

Specialist book to help parents, carers, teachers and other professionals supporting children and young adults with SEND who have experienced the death of someone close to them. It offers information,...

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

At Winston’s Wish we know that grief is inclusive. Through our specialist training, we help schools and professionals support children and young people of all abilities. Find out more ➡️ winstonswish.org/book-training/ #NeurodiversityWeek

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

To mark #NeurodiverstyWeek, we’re shining a light on our Social Stories! Our free downloadable guides help children and young people with autism understand death after someone important has died. Find out more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wRnbh

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Dominic was 9 when his brother died and through his experience, he can help children and young people navigate their grief as a Bereavement Support Volunteer. But we need your support to do this. Help us ensure no child grieves alone ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wRh3s

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Beat your PB at the Battersea Park Half Marathon on Saturday 27th September! Join TeamWinston and receive… 🎽 Branded running vest 🙌 Branded headband 👟 Training support Register today. ➡️https://t.co/kPUM4MiEeE

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Join our Book Club this WorldBookDay! 📖 🎉 Sign up to receive your 12-month subscription and help the children in your classroom understand the emotions of grief. ➡️ t.co/4orDe3IcIN

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Our Youth Ambassador Miles found comfort in our Book Club, especially when it came to coping with anger. Through our characters, Molly and Max, children like Miles can understand their feelings of grief. Sign up to our Book Club ➡️ t.co/4orDe3IcIN WorldBookDay

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Leave a gift of hope by remembering Winston's Wish in your Will this #FreeWillsMonth. A gift in your Will could help ensure that in the future we can reach every child who needs us. Download your free guide today. ➡️ t.co/qRjTxjUck3

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

WIN £25,000 with Winston’s Wish! 🎉 Play our weekly lottery for just £1 and help us in our mission to ensure no child grieves alone. Register now and secure your place for tomorrows draw ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQZcX

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We're pleased to announce we're partnering with Teapot Trust, a mental health charity that provides support and improves the lives of children living with chronic health conditions through art therapy. We can't wait to see what the future brings! 🙌

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to Protect Line who raised over £8,300 for Winston’s Wish! 🎉 We’re so grateful for your support, with every penny you raise helping us in our mission to ensuring no child grieves alone. Thank you ❤️

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Run the famed Hampton Court Palace in March 2025! 🎉 🏃 Half Marathon 🫶 Historic venue 📅 23rd March Join #TeamWinstons and smash your PB at the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon➡️ brnw.ch/21wQMSe

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Do something future you would be proud of by taking on our 25 in 2025 challenge! 💪 That’s right, 25 challenges of your choosing, spread across the year with one goal, helping us ensure no child grieves alone. Fill your events calendar today ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQIpW

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Help raise awareness of Winston’s Wish in your local community by becoming a Coral Community Volunteer! 🙌 With your help more children and young people can get the support they need after their important person has died. ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQGeR

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Feel confident in supporting grieving students in your classroom with our Study Day training sessions. Our training provides you with the skills and techniques to supporting bereaved children and young people. Find out more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQDQl

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

For Millie, talking to our bereavement team about her grief, helped her breathe again. If you’re supporting a child or young person, we can help. 📞 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 📲 Live chat (brnw.ch/21wQBYt) Available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm.

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🌟 A Huge Shout-Out to Our Incredible Corporate Partners, London and Country Mortgages! 🌟 We are beyond grateful for the unwavering support of L&C Mortgages and their amazing team. Their commitment has spanned over a decade - and in that time, they’ve raised an incredible £100,000+. 💙

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Winston's Wish @winstonswish.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It’s not easy to talk about grief. To help we've put together tips on how you can encourage the children and young people in your life talk about their grief. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wQvLe ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

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