Experiencing the death of a sibling means losing someone who is a part of who they are. Someone with whom they have shared memories, stories, and experiences.

This funding will enable The Bodie Hodges Foundation to pilot a 12 month Bereavement Educator role which will work with schools to support children and young people as they grieve.

Grief education is now being introduced into the school curriculum in England. This long-overdue update gives teachers the tools and confidence to talk openly about grief.

This new chapter as Patron is just the beginning. I’m truly excited to stand beside this incredible charity and explore even more ways we can support their mission. – Eileen Perry MBE DL