It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the closure of You Raise Me Up due to a lack of ongoing financial support.

We have loved being able to support so many families for the last 15 years in memory of Megan and Jane Brooks.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the charity for the past 15 years and we are so grateful to have had this opportunity for as long as we have.
We also pay tribute to all our staff, counsellors and supporters – including many local businesses – for all the hard work they have done. It has been a privilege working with everyone.
You Raise Me Up has been an incredibly special place for so many and we will treasure the experiences we have had and the wonderful families we have met.
This decision has not been easy and we have explored all viable options, but unfortunately due to a lack of sustained financial support and rising operational costs we can no longer operate.
This is an incredibly difficult time and we know how much upset this will cause. But we are immensely proud of everything You Raise Me Up has achieved. Megan and Jane’s legacy will continue beyond the organisation itself.
As of now we will no longer be operating. Our priority now is to ensure a responsible and compassionate wind-down.
Should you have any questions, please email trustees@youraisemeup.co.uk

JWD chose YRMU as their Charity of the Year

We havebe en so fortunate to have had the support of family run removals, storage, and haulage company JWD for the past 3 years as their chosen charity.

A partnership that was born out of a personal tragedy when the family lost Jacob aged 17 in a car accident in May 2020.

Though the connection is personal the business works tirelessly to raise funds & awareness of the work the charity does to help others.

As a charity of the year, they are involved in our fundraising events including the skydive & Christmas Jumper Day (pictured) last year.

We look forward towelcoming them to Wing walk and Golf Day this year.

They organise their own events too including bingo nights. This year they are hoping for a fishing competition.

The team atJWD and the family volunteer at our event and their support with the Eastbourne Carnival was invaluable.

The lorries carry our logo with pride with one of the lorries dedicated to Jacob as well as a memorial at the HO in Birch Road Eastbourne.

The lorries can be seen traversing the highways and byways around Eastbourne, East Sussex and across the UK and beyond.

They also take part in lorry shows across the country spreading the word about our charity to those who need it and that can support our vital work

Their regular donations enable us to provide the emotional and mental health supportneeded by families after the loss of a young adult – a situation they know only too well.

We are so grateful for their amazing, continued support. We cannot thank you enough.

We are looking for more companies to work with as a chosen charity

Please contact lesley@youraisemeup.co.uk for more details.