It’s a startling statistic that every year in the UK, around 6000 families are bereaved by suicide. And research shows that families who experience the death of a loved one by suicide are themselves, as a consequence, more vulnerable to an increased risk of suicide and mental health issues.

As Ann Chalmers, Chief Executive of The Child Bereavement Charity explains, “We are learning more about the potential negative impact of suicide bereavement on children, but until now there has been very little by way of specific resources devised to help children bereaved in this particular way.”

Having identified this gap, the Child Bereavement Charity was well placed to take up the opportunity to work in collaboration with Diana Sands PhD, Director of the Bereaved by Suicide Service, Sydney to bring a new resource to the UK.

On Sunday 24^th June, Belcombe Court in Bradford-on-Avon will open its gates for a wonderful evening of entertainment at the Belcombe Court Summer Party.

Guests will be treated to a spellbinding performance from operatic Soprano Natasha Marsh, a highly regarded classical recording artist and performer, whose debut album Amour topped the classical album charts in 2007 and who was nominated for the Best Album in the Classical BRIT Awards 2008.

On Saturday 23 June, the Bradfordians celebrate the final night of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ with a Gala Evening at Belcombe Court in Bradford-on-Avon. Home of Paul and Caroline Weiland, the grounds of the beautiful 18^th Century country estate provide a stunning setting for a magical evening.

Enjoy the play from the best seats in the house, welcomed by a sparkling reception, buffet supper, a guided tour of the grounds, a director’s talk and musical treat.

The Child Bereavement Charity today announced the new role of Ambassador as part of its drive to increase access to bereavement services across the UK so that all families have the support they need to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

The first person to be appointed in this voluntary role is successful business woman Sylvia Tidy-Harris, who is managing director of a number of businesses including womenspeakers.co.uk and menspeakers.co.uk  

A former air-stewardess, tour manager and Daily Telegraph business columnist, Sylvia is a leading business woman and media spokesperson and is a regular contributor on BBC Breakfast, The Jeremy Vine Show, Daybreak and BBC 5Live.

There was a great turnout to the Child Bereavement Charity’s Mother’s Day Walk yesterday with 200 people attending and enjoying the grounds of West Wycombe Park.

30 intrepid fundraisers took part in an exhilarating abseil from the top of Beaufort House in the City of London this weekend, raising over £10,000 in aid of the Child Bereavement Charity.

The Ridgeway, Europe’s oldest track, has seen countless people traverse its 88 miles of beautiful countryside for thousands of years. But in 2011 it will witness something a little bit different. And you can be part of it!

London – 14 October, 2011 – 100 Women in Hedge Funds ("100WHF") is pleased to announce that it has raised over £675,000 at its London Gala event last night at St. James’s Palace, which was attended by 300 leaders from across the hedge fund industry. The net proceeds raised from the event will go to support the Child Bereavement Charity. 100WHF also presented Galia Velimukhametova, Portfolio Manager at GLG Partners, with its 2011 European Industry Leadership Award.

The Child Bereavement Charity was delighted and honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of the Dalwhinnie Crook Charity Polo Day.

A devoted charity worker has cycled the 180 mile distance from London-Paris to raise funds for the charity she works for...

Accountants, investment managers and consultants from over 30 firms, ditched their pinstripes for rugby kit and battled it out in the sunshine yesterday to compete for the Neptune City Sevens crown in aid of the Child Bereavement Charity.