Honour a loved one, help change a child’s life

"When my brother and I sat down to do the funeral arrangements, we started talking about who the donations from the funeral should go to. The Children’s Society was the first name. Well, it’s got to be children, and it’s got to be animals, because that was her two passions. We wanted to do something that was personal to her. The Children’s Society has been part of family life for so long."

The funeral director helped with a newspaper notice outlining funeral arrangements and welcoming donations to The Children’s Society and the RSPCA. “It was important that we had who the money was going to” Nicky said. Through the kindness of Joan's loved ones, The Children’s Society received a £185 donation in her memory.    

Mum would be so proud. She’d be grinning!

In-memory fundraising is important, Nicky says, because “it keeps that memory alive and that you’re actually helping someone else while you’re doing it.”  

"It was just honouring her memory almost, because the knowledge that her death was actually helping someone. She’d been helping people all her life and she was continuing to do it by the legacy."

If you’d like to celebrate someone’s life in your own way, creating a tribute page is a simple and meaningful first step. 

Setting up an individual tribute page in your loved one’s name allows family and friends to celebrate their life and remember them by sharing photos and messages.  

They can also make donations in lieu of flowers, at special anniversaries, and through other fundraising activities.  

Create a tribute page for your loved one.

JustGiving and Givestar are popular, easy-to-use platforms for in-memory fundraising. Create a page on your chosen site, specifying that you’re raising money in-memory of someone, then personalise it with photos, your story, and details about why you’re fundraising. Don’t forget to share the link once you’ve published the page, so friends and family can donate or leave supportive messages. 

Hosting your own event?  

Let us know by using this form, and we’ll support you every step of the way.  

Event listings are updated throughout the year, so the types of challenges available may vary. 

Have a look at our events near you on our choose your challenge page.  

You can also fundraise for The Children’s Society if you already have a place at an event. We’ll support you every step of the way – just let us know your plans at community@childrenssociety.org.uk.  

Losing a loved one affects us all differently, as grief is both personal and challenging. But you are not alone. Below are some support services that can help.  

Cruse Bereavement Care are a nationwide charity providing general bereavement support and resources to help cope with grief. 

Winston's Wish offers support and guidance to bereaved children and young people.  

Child Bereavement UK provides help and information for children and young people.