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Winston’s Wish

Dominic Simpson, a volunteer with Winston’s Wish, makes the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of the charity.

Dominic Simpson, a volunteer with Winston’s Wish, makes the Radio 4 appeal on its behalf. The charity helps bereaved children, teenagers and young adults come to terms with their grief after the loss of a loved one.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Winston’s Wish’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Winston’s Wish’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

Registered Charity Number: 1061359 (England and Wales), SC041140 (Scotland). If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://winstonswish.org/
*The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

Release date:

3 minutes

On radio

Sunday 07:54

Winston’s Wish

provides free digital bereavement information and support for children and young people, up to the age of 25, across the UK who are grieving the death of someone important to them. No child should have to grieve alone. 

Meet Oliver

Meet Oliver
Oliver’s mum Sophie died when he was 8, so he won’t get the chance to make new memories with her. Coming to terms with her death hasn’t been easy, but Winston’s Wish has been there to help him understand the difficult feelings grief can bring.

Growing up Grieving

Growing up Grieving
Oliver’s journey through grief is far from over. He will grieve for his mum forever. But Winston’s Wish will be there for Oliver as he grows, helping him to cope. Slowly, he’s finding ways to enjoy life again, even as he continues to miss her.

You can make a difference

You can make a difference
£30 could fund one hour of with a Bereavement Support Worker for a child like Oliver. That one hour can help a grieving child find their way through the heavy emotions they are facing and give them tools to cope.

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  • Next Thursday 15:27

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