“We loved all the activities and had a really fun afternoon.” That was just some of the amazing feedback from one of the 30 families who joined Jigsaw (South East) staff and volunteers in Reigate for our annual Family Summer…
Jigsaw (South East) is delighted to announce some new additions to its services, which will enable the bereavement charity to better prepare children for the loss of a loved one. Through the Preparing for Loss service, they will offer child-centred,…
"When Dad was alive Father's Day was always significant, but I don't have specific memories of celebrating it with him. If anything I have stronger memories of him linked with Mother's Day, as it would be special for us to go…
"The first Father’s Day after my Dad’s death was so difficult. I found it very hard not having him there." Molly Humphreys, 18, was eight-years-old when her dad, Graham, died. Molly's family was supported by Jigsaw (South East) bereavement charity and…
Jigsaw (South East) is delighted to have received a cheque from the Charles Lewis Foundation for £1800. The money will be put to great use next weekend, at our annual Summer Barbecue for families who attend the Preparing for Loss,…
All last week we celebrated our amazing volunteers but now it is time to say a big thank you to our wonderful staff, their friends and children who have gone the extra muddy mile (or 5k) for Jigsaw (South East). On…
"My three daughters lost their mother to Breast Cancer when they were young and in those days there were no organisations like Jigsaw (South East) available to help them." For seven years the founder of the Gym Group, John Treharne, has…
“My hair is very important to me, due to my late Dad’s love for it. He chose not to take a certain type of chemo just because he was scared that I would not recognise him. So, the honour of…
“I feel useful and needed, with a sense of purpose in my retirement. Volunteering for Jigsaw (South East) has taught me that I will never stop learning. I will also always ask for help if I need to, rather than…
“I get so much out of volunteering and find it such an enjoyable experience to walk alongside families for a short season in their grief journey. Their resilience always amazes and humbles me.” Crawley based Alison Fletcher has been volunteering…