Did you know that you can raise money for The Laura Centre just by ordering your weekly groceries online? 🛒 When you shop with Easy Fundraising, they'll donate a small percentage of what you spend to us! And best of all, it's at no extra cost to you. easyfundraising.org.uk/Grocery-Hub/

Sometimes, we can find it difficult to talk to young people about their mental health. But as adults, it's up to us to help them feel heard. 👇 Whether you're a parent, teacher or friend, here are five questions to ask young people about their mental health.

For bereaved children, Father's Day can be incredibly difficult. Although there's no right or wrong way to support a young person who has experienced loss, there are some single things you can do to make the day itself better. 💙 thelauracentre.org.uk/child-young-pe…

Meet Marcus, our Leicester Half Marathon runner! 🏃 Marcus, who works at the Children's Hospital at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, chose The Laura Centre to give back to an organisation that is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support. run-leicester.raiselysite.com/marcus-cox

In June, Premier Solicitors kindly donated £2,000 to The Laura Centre in memory of Giovanna, Emma's niece. 💛 Emma, a Directors at Premier Solicitors, chose to support The Laura Centre due to the help we've given her family after the loss of her niece Giovanna.

Books are a useful resource to introduce the topic of grief and loss to children. They can help children emphasise with others, explore difficult emotions and talk about sad experiences. 📚 Here are four books recommended by The Laura Centre to help bereaved children.

Do you want to support The Laura Centre? Join our board as a Trustee or Treasurer! 🔽 To apply for our Treasurer role - thelauracentre.org.uk/careers-at-the… To apply for our Trustee role - thelauracentre.org.uk/careers-truste… Help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of families coping with loss.

The anniversary of a death can stir complex emotions, such as anxiety or helplessness. That's why, when someone close to you has lost someone they love, it's important to show your support. 👇 Below, we've shared some of the ways you can help your friend navigate their grief.

On Saturday 24th August, Gavin and his friends will cycle 100 miles across Leicestershire and Warwickshire in memory of Gavin's son, Callum. 🙏 Please show Gavin your support, and donate what you can! You can learn more about Gavin's story here - gofundme.com/f/100-mile-cyc…

Are you an employer of someone recently bereaved? 👇 When we’re working, we’re expected to leave our personal lives at the door. But when it comes to grief, that isn't always possible. Here's some steps you can take to support a bereaved colleague. thelauracentre.org.uk/compassionate-…

Meet Natasha, one of our 2025 London Marathon runners! 🏃 Natasha will run in memory of her dad to raise money for The Laura Centre, who she lost when she was 9. In the years following, we helped Natasha's family navigate life after loss. 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/natasha-bou…

We know that child loss is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can face. That's why, for over 30 years, we've offered free, compassionate counselling to help parents find a way forward. 👇 For support, visit thelauracentre.org.uk/couples-and-ad… or call us on 0116 254 4341.

7 runners have completed Run Leicester Festival in support of The Laura Centre! 🏃 And they've raised over £5,000! We can't thank our fantastic runners enough for their hard work and support. If you can, there's still time to donate! Just visit run-leicester.raiselysite.com to learn more.

Thank you to our Leicester Half Marathon runners for raising over £5,600 for The Laura Centre! 🏃 With their support, we can continue to provide vital bereavement services for families across the Midlands. If you can support one of our runners, visit run-leicester.raiselysite.com

Since 1994, The Laura Centre has supported countless bereaved children and young people across the East Midlands. If you know a young person that needs support, turn to The Laura Centre. Call us on 0116 254 4341 or visit thelauracentre.org.uk #CGAW2024 #BuildingHope

This Christmas, we need YOUR help to raise donations for The Laura Centre! 🎄 Every contribution, big or small, helps us offer counselling, care and a safe space to those who need it most. To donate what you can, visit …stive-fundraiser-2024.raiselysite.com

It's National Grief Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness of those who have been bereaved and the people, places and projects that help them. This week, let’s come together to acknowledge the importance of talking about loss and ensure no one feels alone in their journey. 💛

This week, we’re standing together to highlight the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing for children. Let’s work together to spread awareness, spark conversations and make sure no child feels alone in their mental health. Small steps make a big difference!

Mental health challenges can be especially overwhelming for children and young people, but reaching out for help is always the right step to take. There are many fantastic organisations out there that provide support. Here are some of them, as recommended by The Laura Centre.

Did you know that mindfulness can be a powerful tool for supporting children’s mental health? 👇 It helps them stay present, manage emotions and build resilience during challenging times. Here are some of our top recommendations for mindfulness for children's mental health.