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The Holding On Letting Go Christmas appeal has been launched!
Child bereavement support charity Holding On Letting Go has launched its Christmas appeal and is inviting businesses and individuals to buy a ‘gift’.
Many of the gifts are creative resources, used in therapeutic interventions led by our wonderful clinicians and volunteers. Arts, crafts, music, games, storytelling and other creative ideas, help children to communicate their sadness, anger, confusion and other thoughts and feelings. Creativity is often a better way for children to more easily communicate their grief, finding it hard to either choose the right words, or feel able to say them aloud.
In 2024, the charity will have supported 351 children and their families either before an expected www.kingsparkschool.co.uk death or after a death, through our bereavement care and support programmes.
With a focus on building confidence and life skills alongside academics, the school aims to give each child the tools they need to grow.
This new school is a milestone for Ashford, reinforcing the town’s commitment to inclusivity and educational opportunity. Kings Park School is not just an institution; it is a testament to what local businesses and community spirit can achieve together. The founders’ dedication to supporting all children’s potential makes Ashford a better place for families seeking quality, compassionate SEN education.
The weekend day programmes bring children together who have been bereaved – it’s often the first time they have met another bereaved child. For their parents, it’s also the first time they might have met other bereaved parents, who join us for help and advice on how to understand child bereavement and find out how to guide their children through.
People are invited to look at their online shop and choose a ‘gift’ which will help towards their bereavement support programme in 2025. Gifts start from £4.50, or you can donate what you choose.
Visit holg.org.uk to go Christmas shopping with Holding On Letting Go.