New Monthly Donations - You Raise Me Up

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

We are delighted to have a new monthly donation option on the website! https://youraisemeup.enthuse.com/donate/#!/

Monthly regular dontions can add up to make a huge impact for our Charity

Choose to donate a regluar £25 a month and over the year this will fund a Support Group for our families

Through these sessions, families meet with others who have experienced the same loss to share thoughts and feelings, gaining emotional and moral support for all family members in a safe environment.

The groups are set up with men, women, siblings and mothers who have lost their only child separately with up to 25 people attending a session.

Two counsellors lead thesessions which are held as discussion groups allowing one counsellor to give one to one support if needed.

Those attending the groups may have suffered their loss a few weeks ago, few months or years ago and they join at any time within that time frame.

The groups provide a long-term support as those further along inthe grieving process can support those just starting.

This builds strong relationships and social connections that helps towards, not just better mental health wellbeing, but a new sense of community.

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Thank you for your support

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