Our latest news A Paw-some Day at Stevenage Dog Watch The Stand-by-me team, a big thank you to Jane and Sandra, had a wonderful afternoon at the Stevenage Dog Watch Doggie Day, held at Hampson Park.… 23 August, 2026 Stronger Together Through Golf – Our Second Activity Day Following the success of our first Stronger Together Through… Activity Day, we were delighted to get back out and try something completely different, this time with… 18 August, 2026 Stand-by-me Partners with Knebworth Golf Club for their ‘Stronger Together Through Golf’ Activity Day Stand-by-me is delighted to be partnering with Knebworth Golf Club to offer a free, fully funded golf activity day for bereaved young people aged 11–17. The… 3 August, 2026 Stand-by-me Launches Stronger Together Through… Activity Days Programme with Successful Music Event Stand-by-me Bereavement Support is celebrating the success of its first Stronger Together Through… Activity Days programme, with the inaugural event, Stronger Together Through Music, delivered in… 28 July, 2026 Welwyn Tennis Club Chooses Stand-by-me as Charity of the Year We are delighted to announce that Welwyn Tennis Club has chosen Stand-by-me Bereavement Support as its Charity of the Year. This exciting partnership will see the… 1 July, 2026 Stronger Together Through Music – Stand-by-me & iRock Collaboration Stand-by-me is delighted to be partnering with iRock to offer a fully funded, unique and uplifting Music Activity Day for bereaved children aged 7–11. iRock is… 29 June, 2026 FRRA – Thank You A huge THANK YOU to the Fairview Road Residents Association for choosing Stand-by-me as their Charity of the Year and raising over £2,000 for our charity!… 10 June, 2026 Stand-by-me Celebrates Incredible Fundraising Success of Local Marathon and Half Marathon Runners Supporters, runners, friends and families gathered recently at Knebworth Golf Club for a wonderful evening celebrating the amazing achievements of Stand-by-me’s London Landmarks Half Marathon and… 26 May, 2026 Say Hello to our New Team Members We are delighted to introduce two new members of the Stand-by-me team. First, a very warm welcome to Alison, who joins us as our new Director.… 5 May, 2026 Goodbye’s At the end of April, we said a very special goodbye (and good luck!) to two amazing members of the Stand-by-me family. After 10 incredible years… 1 May, 2026 What a Month! Community Champions Raise Over £16,000 for Stand-by-me Bereavement Support What a Month! Community Champions Raise Over £16,000 for Stand-by-me Bereavement Support April has been nothing short of extraordinary, as a group of dedicated fundraisers came… 30 April, 2026 Stand-by-me Bereavement Support welcomes new 2026 RSHE statutory curriculum At Stand-by-me, we are encouraged to see that conversations about death, grief and how to cope when things go wrong in life will become a statutory… 29 April, 2026 Celebrating Partnerships and Support for Bereaved Children & Young People On the 27th April, Karen and Lisa were delighted to attend Sibling Support’s 5th Birthday Celebration. It was such a lovely evening celebrating five years of… 27 April, 2026 HUGE congratulations to our amazing Young Ambassador, Hugo! Winner of the Lions 105A Area Young Ambassador Award 2026 18 January, 2026 The Benski Golf Day – £2,031 Raised for Stand-by-me Each year, a group of lifelong friends come together to honour the memory of Benny and Ski – two much-loved friends who tragically took their own… 12 September, 2025 “Make Art For Good”: Kid’s Open Art Exhibition Supports Stand-by-me Bereavement Support Hitchin, August 2025 – This summer, the local community celebrated creativity, compassion, and connection at the Kid’s Open Art Exhibition hosted by Make Space in aid… 20 August, 2025 Launching the Stand-by-me Business Champion Programme Together, we can change the future for children bereaved in childhood Every day, children and young people are navigating life after the devastating loss of a… 14 July, 2025 Hitchin Lodge Supports Stand-by-me On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, members of Hitchin Lodge No. 6561 proudly presented a cheque for £1,778 to Stand-by-me to support us in providing vital bereavement… 6 June, 2025 Stand-by-me Bereavement Support celebrates 10 years of making a difference to children and young people in North Herts and Stevenage Stand-by-me Bereavement Support is proud to mark its 10th Anniversary, a decade of life-changing service to children, young people and their families who are confronting the… 6 May, 2025 A Big Thank You to Our Amazing March Fundraisers! As we step into a new month, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who dedicated their time, energy,… 1 April, 2025 Stand-by-me Announces Exciting Community Partnerships for 2025 We are thrilled to announce our new community partnerships with Pebble Sanctuary, Hitchin Tennis Club, Thimble & Thread, and Sainsbury’s Hitchin! These collaborations mark a significant… 10 March, 2025 Celebrating Hugo – Winner of the Young Star Award 2025 We are beyond thrilled to share that Hugo, one of our dedicated Young Ambassadors for Stand-by-me Bereavement Support, has been honoured with the Young Star Award… 28 February, 2025 Our Young Ambassadors Share Christmas Tips for Those Experiencing Grief As the festive season approaches, our Young Ambassadors at Stand-by-me have come together to share their tips for those in our local community who are navigating… 23 December, 2024 Autoglym Charity Gift 2024 As Christmas approaches, Stand-by-me extend our thanks to Autoglym for their generous donation as part of their annual tradition of supporting both local and national charities.… 17 December, 2024 Together at Christmas’ Carol Service What a wonderful evening we had at the Royal Foundation ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service, supported by HRH The Princess of Wales and held at St… 8 December, 2024 Childhood Bereavement Registration and Education Debate Kevin Bonavia, MP for Stevenage, was in parliament debating the crucial issue of childhood bereavement. After speaking with our Young Ambassador Evie at a recent community… 2 December, 2024 Our Second Christmas Quiz Night: A Festive Triumph! Our Second Christmas Quiz Night was a smashing success, filled with fun, laughter, and a touch of magic. Here’s a recap of the memorable evening: Champions… 30 November, 2024 Winter Wonderland Family Fun! A Heartfelt Thank You to Global Make Some Noise! On November 27th, despite a rainy start, Daisy and her family had a fantastic day out at… 27 November, 2024 Huge Shoutout to The Lemonades! Thank you for braving the weather on Saturday in Letchworth and raising an amazing £81.00. Your support means so much to us, helping Stand-by-me provide crucial… 18 November, 2024 Hitchin Heroes Raise £1000 for Stand-by-me We are so excited to share that Hitchin Fire Station have raised an incredible £1,000 for Stand-by-me Bereavement Support! This generous donation will make a significant… 12 November, 2024 Join the Child Bereavement Network Young People’s Advisory Group The Child Bereavement Network are recruiting for a Young People’s Advisory Group. The group will be made up of eight bereaved young people aged 16 to… 16 October, 2024 Global’s Make Some Noise Day We’re thrilled to announce our involvement with Global’s Make Some Noise Day. This amazing initiative helps small charities like ours amplify our voices and make a… 10 October, 2024 Vintage & Pre-Loved Sale a Roaring Success On Saturday, 7th September, we held our first Jumble Sale to raise funds to help support bereaved children, young people, and their families in North Herts… 7 September, 2024 Remember-me Day 2024 On Sunday, 1st September, we held our Annual Remember-me Day. We were fortunate to enjoy lovely weather, and several families we’ve supported over the past year,… 1 September, 2024 End of Life & Life After Death Thrilled to be part of such an informative event for Healthcare Professionals. It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated individuals learning about the various ways to… 30 August, 2024 Crane Charitable Giving Event We had the pleasure of being invited to the Crane Charitable Giving Event, which supports non-profit organizations in the community. It was a great afternoon meeting… 10 July, 2024 Evie’s on a mission to spread the word! One of our Young Ambassadors, Evie, courageously faced the wind and rain at the Knebworth Festival last Saturday. Evie, whose father died in 2019, joined Stand-by-me… 15 June, 2024 The Big Help Out Great day at #TheBigHelpOut on Friday. Lovely to meet so many potential volunteers and the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Annie Brewster JP. 7 June, 2024 Stand-by-me Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at Special Presentation Event Stand-by-me Bereavement Support, a charity dedicated to assisting bereaved children, young people and their families in North Herts and Stevenage, held a special event to accept… 1 June, 2024 Thank you, Ben Whelan! A huge thank you to Ben Whelan for his incredible effort in raising £440 for Stand-by-me by taking on the Ride London Challenge, a gruelling 100-mile… 26 May, 2024 By Royal Request In November, we were thrilled to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, often dubbed the ‘OBE for charities.’ This prestigious recognition highlights the remarkable contributions… 22 May, 2024 Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews speaks with Daisy from Stand-by-me about their journeys following the death of a sibling. Stand-by-me Bereavement Support, a charity devoted to assisting bereaved children and their families in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage, recently teamed up with TV personality Spencer Matthews… 26 April, 2024 Stand-by-me gets a little boost from the Settle Group squad! In March 2023, we were thrilled to learn that The Settle Group employees had chosen Stand-by-me as their Charity of the Year. Little did we anticipate… 9 April, 2024 R Whites & The Lemonades, spread happiness in Hitchin with their fabulous busking. The talented singers, R Whites & The Lemonades delighted the Hitchin locals with their busking performances in the Market Square and by the Church, raising funds… 25 March, 2024 Success of Grief Training for Early Year’s Professionals It was a delight to have so many Early Years professionals join us at the bereavement training session on Monday and back in November. We are… 21 March, 2024 A Message to Mum 💕 Jo from Treat Yo’ Self in Hitchin swooped in like a superhero in February, eager to sprinkle some magic for Stand-by-me on Mother’s Day! With a… 11 March, 2024 Bereavement Training for Early Years Professionals Stand-by-me are pleased to offer another training session for Early Years staff on supporting children and their families who have suffered a bereavement. This session will… 19 February, 2024 2023 – A Year in Review As we enter our 10th anniversary year, we’d like to take a moment to share with you all that Stand-by-me has accomplished throughout 2023 and the… 31 January, 2024 A Night of Fun and Laughter for Our Young Ambassadors We wanted to show our appreciation to our Young Ambassadors for promoting our service to bereaved children, young people, and their families in North Herts and… 10 January, 2024 Volunteer Information Day Looking to kick-start 2024 with a new volunteer role? We are holding an Volunteer information Day on Saturday 20th January, 10am – 12 noon at our… 9 January, 2024 Chesfield Downs Golf – Ladies Captain’s Charity of the Year 2023 Thank you to Hazel Brunnen, Ladies Captain at Chesfield Downs Golf for nominating Stand-by-me as her Charity of Year 2023. At a presentation on Thursday 14th… 19 December, 2023 NHCVS Stevenage Community Conference Two of our Trustees attended the All About Us, Stevenage Community Conference on Thursday 30th November. This was a day to network with other local charities,… 30 November, 2023 Quiz Night …. Holby City Reunion Stand-by-me Bereavement Support’s Christmas quiz featured a reunion between two local TV stars who both worked on the popular hospital drama Our recent quiz night featured… 25 November, 2023 The BBC Children in Need Challenge Squad Back in September, we were excited to be contacted by BBC Children in Need with an invite for one of Young Ambassadors to join The One… 21 November, 2023 The King’s Award for Voluntary Service We are so proud and honoured to finally be able to announce that we are one of the first charities in the UK to be awarded… 14 November, 2023 Positive Aspects of Gaming … Hugo’s Story One of our Young Ambassador’s, Hugo, shared his story about the death of his dad and how gaming helped him to manage his grief and begin… 14 November, 2023 BBC Radio 2 with James and Vernon Kay Just in case you missed it James was interviewed by Vernon Kay on his BBC2 Radio Show today. You can find it at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_two, 11:07 minutes… 7 November, 2023 Volunteers Come Together It was so great to see so many of our volunteers on Saturday 28th October for our Externalising and Active Listening Training. It is great to… 28 October, 2023 Did you SPOT him? We are so excited to announce that one of our Young Ambassadors, James, will be joining The Challenge Squad! The Challenge Squad, launched on The One… 20 October, 2023 DIY SOS’s Billy Byrne joins Stand-by-me Stand-by-me Bereavement Support was joined by its patron, Billy Byrne from DIY SOS, and his wife Elaine for a day for all the children and young people… 25 September, 2023 A Great Big Thank you! The Settle Group, Letchworth have chosen us as their Charity of the year for 2023. As part of this Settle held a volunteer day for their… 5 September, 2023 Growing Up with Stand-by-me Jack, Mia and Owen tell their stories of what it’s been like growing up with Stand-by-me, what they are up to now and their hopes for… 3 April, 2023 The future of Stand-by-me is very bright After 8 years at the Helm Ian Cotterill is standing down as Chair of Trustees. Here, Ian reflects on how the hard work of our amazing… 25 October, 2022 Sandra Blacker honoured as a ‘Platinum Champion’ We all know she is something special, but now, Lead Clinical Trustee, Sandra Blacker, has been honoured with the Royal Voluntary Service’s Platinum Award in recognition… 18 July, 2022 Super Santa run smashes fundraising target For most of us, the idea of going for a run on a chilly December morning may not feel particularly tempting, But one local Stand-by-me supporter… 10 March, 2022 Stand-by-me welcomes our first Patron – Billy Byrne We’re proud to introduce Billy Byrne, star of BBC TV’s DIY SOS to our team As fans of the popular BBC series will know, Billy and… 25 November, 2021
