Grief support services for children and young people in the Wakefield District

Support when someone important to you dies
Our vision is that all bereaved children and young people who live within the region will have access to the appropriate support they need to rebuild their lives when someone important to them has died.
We work proactively to support children, young people and their families when someone important has died, guiding them in their journey through grief and helping them to develop the necessary tools to be able to move forward in their lives.
Support for children, young people, young adults & families
We put children and young people first, empowering them to move forward and succeed. We think about children and young people first in everything we do.
Our aims are to provide information and education around bereavement, serious illness and loss to children, young people, their families and professionals.
To reduce the isolation felt by bereaved children and young people by providing appropriate support around bereavement and loss to children and young people in Wakefield.
Fundraising & Volunteering Opportunities
Fundraisers, volunteers and community support are vital for us to be able to continue our work
We want to support you in whatever it is you do; fundraising should be fun (as well as financially beneficial) so do what you want to do! You could fundraise on your own, or with friends and family. You could get your school or work involved, perhaps your college, university or faith group – we will support you! We have collection tins, buckets, banners and t-shirts you can borrow.
Latest News

HH Global Christmas Gifting Tree

Halloween Fundraiser

Prosper present Star Bereavement…

The Swift Society fundraise for Star Bereavement…
Social & Events
Children`s grief awareness week 2023
16-22 November 2023 #cgaw2023
`This year, our theme is `The Shape of Your Support`. We are focusing on the people around a bereaved child or young person (beyond their friends or family) that can be there to support them through their grief.`
Please follow the link below to read about Children`s Grief Awareness Week 2023 and the theme of `the shape of your support`.
- A beautiful way of expressing the web around bereaved young people.
https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/about-cbn/childrens-grief-awareness-week
Find support :
https://starbereavement.org.uk/support/

Children`s grief awareness week 2023
16-22 November 2023 #cgaw2023
`This year, our theme is `The Shape of Your Support`. We are focusing on the people around a bereaved child or young person (beyond their friends or family) that can be there to support them through their grief.`
Please follow the link below to read about Children`s Grief Awareness Week 2023 and the theme of `the shape of your support`.
- A beautiful way of expressing the web around bereaved young people.
https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/about-cbn/childrens-grief-awareness-week
Find support :
https://starbereavement.org.uk/support/
If you`re 25 and below and needing support after the loss of a loved one, please contact us for support . . .
https://starbereavement.org.uk/
✨"Some things cannot be fixed; they can only be carried"✨
- Megan Devine
If you`re over 25 and looking for support please see below: Samaritans Wakefield - 0330 094 5717

If you`re 25 and below and needing support after the loss of a loved one, please contact us for support . . .
https://starbereavement.org.uk/
✨"Some things cannot be fixed; they can only be carried"✨
- Megan Devine
If you`re over 25 and looking for support please see below: Samaritans Wakefield - 0330 094 5717
Good luck to all our young people that are receiving their GCSE results tomorrow! We are so proud of you all 📚🏫🎉

Good luck to all our young people that are receiving their GCSE results tomorrow! We are so proud of you all 📚🏫🎉
Star Bereavement is proud to be celebrating Wakefield Pride today! Sadly we won`t be attending this year, but we continue to support Wakefield`s LGBTQ community! 🏳️🌈🥳

Star Bereavement is proud to be celebrating Wakefield Pride today! Sadly we won`t be attending this year, but we continue to support Wakefield`s LGBTQ community! 🏳️🌈🥳
✨Thank you to everyone who supported and attended Star Fest 2023. We raised an amazing £1629.26 for Star Bereavement and could not be more grateful!! This money will go towards supporting young bereaved people across Wakefield✨
Thank you to:
James Leslie Music
Cait Gregory - Music
The next prime ministers
Kathryn Walker
For putting on some amazing performances..
A thanks to everyone who provided our crafting materials for the day and equipment:
AL Murad Tiles Wakefield
B&Q Wakefield
CarShop
Victoria Kay Hairdressing Nails & Beauty
LW Studios
Ali at Sabees Limited
Thank you to all our on the day vendors, you were all amazing!!

✨Thank you to everyone who supported and attended Star Fest 2023. We raised an amazing £1629.26 for Star Bereavement and could not be more grateful!! This money will go towards supporting young bereaved people across Wakefield✨
Thank you to:
James Leslie Music
Cait Gregory - Music
The next prime ministers
Kathryn Walker
For putting on some amazing performances..
A thanks to everyone who provided our crafting materials for the day and equipment:
AL Murad Tiles Wakefield
B&Q Wakefield
CarShop
Victoria Kay Hairdressing Nails & Beauty
LW Studios
Ali at Sabees Limited
Thank you to all our on the day vendors, you were all amazing!!
✨A big thankyou from us all at Star Bereavement to Lucas for holding such a great fundraising event in aid of Star Bereavement and in memory of his Dad✨
If you`re interested in supporting Star Bereavement and holding your own fundraising events then please contact us at: fundraiser@starwakefield.org.uk or message us directly for more information and help regarding fundraising and supporting young peoples charity.

✨A big thankyou from us all at Star Bereavement to Lucas for holding such a great fundraising event in aid of Star Bereavement and in memory of his Dad✨
If you`re interested in supporting Star Bereavement and holding your own fundraising events then please contact us at: fundraiser@starwakefield.org.uk or message us directly for more information and help regarding fundraising and supporting young peoples charity.
✨WIN!!!!! Free 3 night weekend or 4 day midweek stay at the bay in Filey. Including leisure passes for all guests.✨
EVERY STAR FEST TICKET PURCHASE ENTERS YOU INTO THE COMPETITION TO WIN!!! follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/star-fest-tickets-587982931777?aff=oddtdtcreator
All in support of Star Bereavement so get your tickets now...
A huge thankyou to Helen Brear the proprietor of the stay and for donating such a great package to Star Bereavement !!!!

✨WIN!!!!! Free 3 night weekend or 4 day midweek stay at the bay in Filey. Including leisure passes for all guests.✨
EVERY STAR FEST TICKET PURCHASE ENTERS YOU INTO THE COMPETITION TO WIN!!! follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/star-fest-tickets-587982931777?aff=oddtdtcreator
All in support of Star Bereavement so get your tickets now...
A huge thankyou to Helen Brear the proprietor of the stay and for donating such a great package to Star Bereavement !!!!