The Compassionate Friends

We are a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children from 1 month old, and from any cause. Many people who have suffered the loss of a child feel a bond with others in the same situation and wish to extend the hand of friendship. We offer support, both directly to bereaved families, and indirectly by fostering understanding and good practice amongst professionals concerned with child death and by increasing public awareness. "Family" covers a broad spectrum of relationships. We aim to help any individual or family affected by the death of a child, including unmarried partners, adoptive parents, step families, same sex couples and single parent families.
We have no religious affiliation and offer support to bereaved families irrespective of the age of the child, cause of death, ethnic, social or political background. We respect the privacy of all those who come to us for support and offer a confidential service.

10am - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm, 365 days a year
Based at Kilburn Grange, Priory Park Road, London, NW6 7UJ

For further information, help and support, please call 03451 232304.
You can also email helpline@tcf.org.uk or visit the website.