Rainbows has recently launched a new webpage recommending books on bereavement for children. It includes a summary of the book, detailing recommended reading age, and a moving statement from each author, offering insight in to why they wrote the book. […]
Climbing Snowdon for RainbowsGB
In 2 weeks Emma, Lilly and Aniela O’Neill will be climbing Snowdon to raise money for RainbowsGB, the children’s charity that their Grandma Sheila O’Neill did such amazing work for. It is quite a hike for such young kids, so […]
Students and Staff at St Mary’s College in Hull – Fundraising
Our most recent fundraising event was motivated by our Year 10 student Hollie who was inspired by the incredible work of the NHS during such difficult times. Students and Staff at St Mary’s College were invited to wear a ‘Colourful […]
An interview with a RainbowsGB Registered Director.
What drew me to Rainbows by Registered Director, Derek Kelly Interview by Miles Costello When Derek Kelly first came to Rainbows Bereavement Support GB more than a decade ago, the idea of providing a service that would help young people […]
“When Somebody Dies Package” now available on a Memory Stick as well as a CD.
When Somebody Dies. How RainbowsGB can help you manage this Crisis In addition to the Rainbows programmes delivered to Children in schools, Rainbows has also developed a package entitled “When Somebody Dies”. This is a CD and/or Memory Stick based […]
A fundraising initiative in memory of Kate Griffin – Completed
Final Total an amazing : £20,259.20 Thanks to all who took part in the challenge and all who donated to RainbowsGB in memory of Kate. “Heads up for Kate – The Virtual Everest Challenge”. Kate who was Headteacher at Christ […]
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Donation -Press Release
MERSEYSIDE BEREAVEMENT CHARITY RECIEVES £1,000 FROM LOCAL DEVELOPERS For immediate release A Formby bereavement support charity has thanked two Merseyside developers for their donation of £1,000 to help continue their work in supporting school children deal with mental health issues. […]
A Donation from the Barratt Legacy Scheme .
Our Resource Centre staff Kolla & Caroline were recently invited to apply for a grant from Barratt Legacy by the Barratt Homes press office. The purpose of the Barratt Homes Legacy Scheme is to find opportunities where the developer can […]
Seven Schools add donations to Rainbows 300 fundraising.
Last year The Rose Learning Trust made a commitment to support our RainbowsGB charity and pledged to raise £100 in each of its schools to support the work of RainbowsGB through the Rainbows 300 initiative. These are the Schools from […]
UNABLE TO SAY GOODBYE
Infection risks during the pandemic kept many people from the deathbed or interment of a loved one. Sue McDermott OBE, whose bereavement work has focused on children, reflects… In thinking back over the year, my mind is a patchwork of […]