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Runners cheering during the Cheltenham Running Festival

Cheltenham Running Festival – we’re the official 2024 partners!

7th March 2024 Blog, News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is delighted to announce that we have been made the Cheltenham Running Festival’s official partner for 2024! Each year the Cheltenham Running Festival, hosted at the Cheltenham Racecourse, extends the opportunity for marathon masters or novices to join the champions and run the distance of 5K, 10K or half ...

Teenage girl thinking in the middle of a conversation

How to support young people who are struggling with their grief

5th March 2024 Advice, Blog

This article has been written by freelance writer Sophie Bishop. Sophie aims to spread awareness through her writing around issues to do with healthcare, grief and wellbeing. www.sophiebishop.co.uk.In a survey carried out by YouGov, it was found that around 18 million people across the UK were uncomfortable talking about bereavement. ...

Two women sat side by side reviewing legal documents

Top reasons for having a Will

1st March 2024 Advice, Blog

Your will tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you die. If you don't leave a will, the law decides. Name your children's guardian When writing a will, you don't just decide how your estate is divided up. You also have a say as to who should ...

Young male sat beside school lockers, grieving

Talk Grief – the Youth Led Grief Network

26th February 2024 Blog, News

Winston’s Wish is excited to be launching Talk Grief – the Youth Led Grief Network, a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults to find support, help others and say it how it is – the good, the bad and the ugly. Powered by Winston’s Wish, this brand-new website ...

Creative ways to get children and young people involved in funerals

Seven creative ways to involve children and young people in a funeral

23rd February 2024 Advice, Blog

This article has been written by Poppy’s and shares creative ways that children and young people can be involved in funerals.Poppy’s is an independent funeral director, based in London. We often support families with children to prepare for a funeral. We encourage and empower them to get involved however feels ...

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Navigating Mother’s Day: tips from widowed parents

19th February 2024 Advice, Blog

Mother's Day can be especially difficult for families who have lost their mum or another special female role model in their life. From adverts to social media posts, it can be difficult to avoid Mother's Day and this can be a constant reminder that your mum is no longer here. Our ...

Family photo of Jane, Chris and their children at a dinner table

Leaving a legacy in memory of Chris is the best way of saying thank you

16th February 2024 Stories

When Jane’s husband suddenly and unexpectedly died she called Winston’s Wish for advice on how to support their two young children. Jane has kindly shared how the support from Winston’s Wish has helped the family ‘feel happy again’ and why leaving a gift in her will is the perfect way ...

Coping with Valentine’s Day as a widowed parent

24th January 2024 Advice

Valentine’s Day can be tough when you’ve been bereaved, particularly when you’ve lost your life partner. We asked our friends at the charity WAY Widowed and Young to share some tips from their members – who’ve all been widowed before their 51st birthday – to suggest ways of coping with this ...

Dive into Charity: How cold water swimming can improve your health and warm hearts

19th January 2024 News

As the temperature drops, the idea of taking a plunge into icy waters might sound a bit intimidating. However, cold water swimming is gaining popularity for its numerous physical and mental health benefits. Beyond personal well-being, it can also be a powerful tool for supporting charitable causes. In this blog, ...

Inner Reflections: Why Winston’s Wish and their mission to support grieving children is critical

4th January 2024 Advice, Inspiration

Author: Rob Harper, Senior Director, Enterprise Sales at PayPal UK It’s never easy to open up and talk about tragedies we have faced—but I’ve learnt since, that it’s okay to be honest; it’s okay to talk about grief and trauma that we have faced. 1982. It’s the year my sister was murdered. ...

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