Once Upon a Smile
Website: http://www.onceuponasmile.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponasmile
Twitter: https://x.com/Sidley_OUAS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidley_ouas/
Email: [email protected]
Where do they work?: City-Wide, Greater Manchester, North West
Telephone: 0161 711 0339
Address: Sidley House
6 Brindley Road
Manchester
M16 9HQ
Registered charity number: 1179075
Description: Once Upon a Smile is a children’s bereavement charity that provides emotional and practical support to bereaved families at their time of need. Since 2011 we have been providing support to children when a parent or sibling has died, supporting children as young as 3 years up to 18 years old. We know that families are often left to grieve alone with no, or little support available which can often have a devastating long-term impact on family life.
The death of a loved one is an emotionally complex process. People often face a range of challenges that can vary based on individual circumstances and the nature of the relationship with the person that has died.
Some challenges include:
A significant number of children and families are confronted with the profound challenges of coping with bereavement. Bereavement is deeply emotional and life-altering. We provide tailored practical and emotional support to children and families, always considering their individual circumstances, challenges and needs. One huge consideration can be about the death itself as it can be due to various factors, including terminal illness, accidents, or unexpected tragedies.
We:
• Provide accessible bereavement support, therefore reducing emotional distress and improve mental wellbeing among grieving children.
• Strengthen family networks and improve family communication.
• Increase opportunities for children and families to make positive choices in their lives.
The death of a loved one is an emotionally complex process. People often face a range of challenges that can vary based on individual circumstances and the nature of the relationship with the person that has died.
Some challenges include:
A significant number of children and families are confronted with the profound challenges of coping with bereavement. Bereavement is deeply emotional and life-altering. We provide tailored practical and emotional support to children and families, always considering their individual circumstances, challenges and needs. One huge consideration can be about the death itself as it can be due to various factors, including terminal illness, accidents, or unexpected tragedies.
We:
• Provide accessible bereavement support, therefore reducing emotional distress and improve mental wellbeing among grieving children.
• Strengthen family networks and improve family communication.
• Increase opportunities for children and families to make positive choices in their lives.
Services are available: Face to face
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday opening time: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday opening time: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday opening time: 9am - 5pm
Thursday opening time: 9am - 5pm
Friday opening time: 9am - 5pm
Cash donations: By contacting the Once Upon a Smile team on 0161 711 0339
Non-cash donations: By visiting https://www.onceuponasmile.org.uk/ and click DONATE