Overview

• Child Bereavement UK and Winston’s Wish have officially merged under the Child Bereavement UK name to address rising demand for bereavement services in the UK.
• Prince William, who has been patron of Child Bereavement UK since 2009, will continue in his role with the newly combined organisation.
• The merger aims to expand the reach of bereavement services and professional training, ensuring more families receive support during times of loss.
• Fergus Crow, former Chief Executive of Winston’s Wish, has been appointed to lead the unified organisation following the retirement of Ann Chalmers last year.
• Prince William, drawing on his personal experience of loss, praised the merger as a ‘bold step’ to reduce the long-term challenges of unresolved grief.