Grief & Beyond
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The Story Behind Grief and Beyond
Grief and Beyond was created from both lived experience and professional practice. When I was sixteen, my mother died. Like many young people who lose a parent, I struggled to make sense of my grief and often felt alone in the experience.
Over the past sixteen years I have worked as a qualified Social Worker supporting children, families, and adults, including those facing trauma, loss, and life-limiting illness within palliative care services. Through this work I have seen how deeply the death of a parent can affect a young person’s emotional world and development.
Grief and Beyond was created to offer the kind of support I wish had existed when I was younger — a safe, understanding space where young people can talk openly, connect with others who share similar experiences, and begin to rebuild hope for the future.
Alongside our adolescent bereavement programme, Beyond the Game brings people together through football and community, recognising that connection and shared experience are powerful foundations for healing.
Together, these programmes aim to remind people that while grief changes life, it does not define the rest of it. There is always a way forward — beyond.
Governance and Safeguarding
Grief and Beyond CIC is a Community Interest Company committed to supporting young people and communities with care, professionalism, and integrity. The organisation is led by a small board of directors who bring experience across social care, community work, public service, and finance. Together they provide oversight, guidance, and accountability to ensure the organisation operates safely and in the best interests of those we support. Safeguarding is central to everything we do. All work with young people is delivered in line with recognised safeguarding practices and professional standards. Appropriate safeguarding policies, risk assessments, and referral pathways are in place to ensure the wellbeing of all participants. Grief and Beyond works collaboratively with families, schools, health services, and community organisations to ensure young people receive the support they need in a safe and supportive environment.
What we do
Our Mission
Grief and Beyond is a supportive program focused on young people dealing with loss.
We foster safe environments for open conversations while connecting individuals who share similar experiences. By blending therapeutic support with physical activities through Beyond the Game initiative, we aim to help those facing isolation and emotional challenges find healing. Remember, grief changes life but doesn’t end it.
Our Offerings
What We Provide
We provide a range of supportive services tailored to assist individuals dealing with grief and loss. Our initiatives aim to foster community and healing.
Support
Therapeutic Groups
Our therapeutic support groups provide a safe space for individuals to share their feelings and connect with others who understand their journey. We nurture open dialogues for healing.
Activity
Physical Wellness
Incorporating physical activities into our program, Beyond the Game offers football and movement sessions that help participants break isolation and foster emotional well-being.
Connection
Community Engagement
We encourage participants to engage with peers, creating a network of support that highlights shared experiences and promotes resilience through community connection.
Resources
Helpful Tools
Our program also offers access to resources such as memory boxes, workshops and reading materials aimed at providing further guidance on navigating grief and enhancing emotional health.