The Compassionate Friends
Carers & Family Support · Charity · National service
The Compassionate Friends offers peer support to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents via a daily helpline and support groups.
The Compassionate Friends is the UKs only national charity providing peer support to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, from any cause. The national helpline (0345 123 2304) aims to be open daily 10am-4pm and 7pm-10pm and is always answered by a bereaved parent. It also runs grief companions, in-person and online support groups, retreats and moderated Facebook groups including bereavement-specific spaces.
Contact
Phone: 0345 123 2304
Website: https://www.tcf.org.uk/
Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
Address: TCF, 14 New King Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3HS
Opening hours: Daily 10am-4pm and 7pm-10pm (variable)
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults grieving the death of a child of any age, any cause.
Eligibility: Bereaved parents, siblings (over 18) and grandparents of any age following the death of a child.
Not suitable for: Open to bereaved parents, siblings (18+) and grandparents only. People bereaved of an adult should contact Cruse Bereavement Support.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/the-compassionate-friends