the Charity

Bringing Back Smiles

Since 1997, Nelson’s Journey has been supporting children and young people in Norfolk with their bereavement needs, helping them to understand and cope with their feelings. The charity also supports professionals in the county who work with children, such as teachers and health workers, to help raise awareness of issues affecting bereaved children.

Nelson’s Journey’s vision is that every bereaved child in Norfolk will look forward to a positive future, empowered to reach their full potential.

Support And Guidance

Each child and young person will have their own bereavement support needs, and the services offered reflects that everyone is different. Their professional team reviews all Requests for Support forms, and will assess for the most appropriate service that they can offer for the child/young person’s own individual needs.

The charity are proud to be celebrating their 25th year and hope you will join in on the celebrations too.

At work, school, with a group, or by completing your own personal challenge. They’re encouraging you to take on Challenge25, a campaign that asks you to complete a fundraiser with ‘25’ as a theme between November 2022 and October 2023.

Get Involved

Their work is made possible through an experienced team of staff, trustees, and committed adult and young volunteers who have a shared vision of support for bereaved children and young people in Norfolk. If you would like to join them and are able to volunteer to help to bring back smiles to bereaved children, then please see our Volunteer page. Nelson’s Journey welcome applications and interest from both adults and young people.

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