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Be part of our incredible team at the TCS London Marathon 2027!

Have you been inspired by the marathon this year? If you would like to take part in the iconic TCS London Marathon whilst supporting Child Bereavement UK, you can currently apply for a place in the public ballot and complete a charity place application to join our team!

Find out more and apply for TCS London Marathon 2027

I've got my own place

Join our amazing team of fundraisers by taking part in any challenge you choose. Tell us about your challenge

Walks and treks

From family friendly events to the 24 hour National Three Peaks challenge, there's something for everyone. Find my challenge

Adrenaline challenges

We have skydives, abseils, bungee jumps and inflatable obstacle events taking place across the UK. Find my challenge

Running challenges

From 5km and 10k races through to marathon and half-marathon events, we have a challenge for you! Find my challenge

Ultra challenges

Challenges from 10km to 100km to run, jog or walk in locations across the UK. Find my challenge

Cycling challenges

Whether you’re a competitive cyclist or just ride your bike for fun, we'd love to support you! Find my challenge

Swimming challenges

Make a splash and take on a swim challenge for us! Find my challenge

Latest

What helps you when someone is unkind or jokes - Junior Youth Ambassadors
How can I support a child or young person when someone important to them has a serious illness?

Bereavement specialists share ways to support a child or young person when someone important to them has a serious illness.
What I wish my friends knew about grief - Junior Youth Ambassadors
Download our PSHE lessons on loss and bereavement

Download our free PSHE lessons and resources for schools on loss and bereavement for Key Stages 1-4. These have been developed by teachers and bereavement support workers.

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they can show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Guidance on children's understanding of death at different ages and stages of development.
Explaining to a child that someone has died

Guidance on explaining to a child that someone has died.
Explaining death and dying to children

Guidance for teachers and parents on talking to children about death and dying,
Grieving for a child

No parent expects to face the death of their child. See our resource for support and guidance on grieving for a child.
When a grandparent dies

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies.
Child Bereavement UK training

Child Bereavement UK designs and delivers training for professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Contact us

Contact details for our Helpline, departments and services.
Adults bereaved as children

How being bereaved as a child can affect your life as an adult and where you can find support.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, SUDIC, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.