At The Loss Foundation, we know that grief doesn’t wait. People come to us at one of the hardest moments of their lives – after losing someone they love to cancer. Our mission has always been to provide compassionate, accessible support to everyone who needs it, but right now, the demand for our services is growing fast. Costs are rising, and grants are becoming harder to secure. Without more stable funding, we simply cannot sustain the level of support people urgently need.
That’s why we are launching The Founding 500 Community – a vital initiative to keep our services free and accessible for all.
“The Loss Foundation began from the grief of my father’s death. Today, we support thousands every year.
That something so life-changing for many has come from the death of my favourite person is both beautiful and bittersweet.”
– Dr Erin Hope Thompson
How The Founding 500 Works
We are building a community of 500 people giving just £5 a month. Together, this small monthly contribution will help keep our support free for everyone who needs it. And thanks to two generous donors, if you’re among the first 50 to join, your £5 monthly gift will be doubled for the first 10 months – an incredible way to make your support go even further. ❤️
The Impact of Your Support
Even with limited resources, our impact has grown enormously:
📅 From 1 monthly event in 2012 to 12 every month today
💻 6,000+ website visits last month alone
💔 Rarely raise more than £100k a year – less than 1.5% of large UK cancer charities’ income
Here’s what your regular gift could fund each month:
- All our online support groups
Safe, facilitated spaces where people bereaved by cancer can connect, share, and feel understood. - Volunteer training
Well-supported facilitators are the backbone of high-quality grief support. Training builds confidence, resilience, and best practice. - Specialist grief workshops
Focused on challenges such as: 🌙 Sleep difficulties 🌊 Anxiety 🧠 Difficult memories
Why Your Support Matters
We’re facing a “perfect storm” of falling funding, rising costs, and growing demand. With the dedication of 50 volunteers, we’ve stretched every pound as far as it can go. But to sustain and grow our services, we need a stable foundation of regular support.
It’s not big donations that will ensure the future of our work – it’s many people giving a little, regularly.
Join the Founding 500
By joining The Founding 500, you’ll help ensure that no one has to face cancer bereavement alone. You’ll also be part of a community celebrated throughout 2026, with special ways to connect and see the difference you make.
If The Loss Foundation has touched your life, or if you believe in making grief support free and accessible, please consider joining The Founding 500 today.
Can’t give right now? Sharing this appeal is a gift too. Every action counts in helping those left behind by cancer.
This Christmas, help keep our grief support free for all. Thank you. 🎄🙏
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