Child Bereavement UK is inclusive of and respectful to all our stakeholders, including colleagues, volunteers, supporters and beneficiaries, in our attitudes, behaviours and activities. We aim to use accessible language to be open and unbiased. We welcome and respect everyone and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our work.

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

Our language

At Child Bereavement UK we consider at all times the impact the language we use may have on others and we try to use language that is both accessible and inclusive. We are respectful of an individual’s preferred pronouns and will use these when referring to them in writing.

Please see our glossary for examples of terminology we use on our website and why. Please note it is not intended to be an exhaustive list and our usage may change in response to new advice on writing for clarity and inclusivity.