We know Mother’s Day can be an exceedingly difficult day for bereaved families. It’s not just the day in question either, is it? There’s a constant bombardment of Mother’s Day adverts, emails, social media posts – even the shops being…
Nigel Golley, 60, will be running the Eastbourne Half marathon this March and raising vital funds for Jigsaw (South East). Once a semi-professional footballer for Sutton United, Nigel says he’s “always been sporty”, but when he retired at football at…
Christmas and the festive period can be difficult for many families especially those who are grieving. The big build up in the shops and in the media, can be a painful reminder of your loss. If you are missing your…
We are honoured to announce that two incredible runners will be taking part in the Virgin Money London Marathon on 3 September 2021 to raise funds for Jigsaw (South East). Sophie Bewley, Fundraising Co-Ordinator at Jigsaw (South East) comments; “We…
Jigsaw (South East) are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Patron. Celebrated Animator and Illustrator Gary Andrews joined Jigsaw as a new Patron in August 2021. Gary, who sadly lost his wife Joy in 2017, and has solo-parented…
Jigsaw (South East) are incredibly fortunate to have a number of local runners in the Brighton Marathon on 12 September 2021. We couldn’t do what we do without these incredible fundraisers’ support and so we want to turn the spotlight…
The inspiring team at Bridges Fund Management (a sustainable and impact investor) set out to raise funds for Jigsaw (South East), after learning that we had been supporting the family of their much-loved former colleague Jenny. On the 2nd July…
When the pandemic hit, for locally-renowned quizmaster ‘SpeedQuiz Rob’, it resulted in the cancellation of all his bookings for the foreseeable future. It is testimony to Rob Marsh’s devotion to his craft and commitment to helping others that he went…
A team of 12 cyclists completed a new Guinness World Record attempt on 26 June 2021 in aid of Jigsaw South East, a child bereavement charity supporting children in Sussex and Surrey. Although the final ratification has to be completed with…
Supporting a Bereaved Child on Father’s Day Father's Day can be painful and difficult for bereaved families. It can bring up powerful feelings and and memories which can be hard to manage when you are surrounded by images of people…