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Useful resources for wish families
We're often asked for help and information on other support charities – and sometimes we need our wish families to obtain official documents to assist us in granting their wish.
Please see the list below for links to useful websites and other charities.
WInston's Wish
A charity for bereaved children up to the age of 18, that helps young people re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling. By providing professional assistance before, during and after bereavement they help them to better understand the nature of loss and offer the practical support and guidance that many need in order to cope throughout the grieving process.
Phone number: +448088020021
Address: South West: 17 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, GL50 3DA. South East: Winston's Wish, Ventnor Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3DD. Grenfell: 439 Harrow Road, London, W10 4RE
Well Child
Well Child's vision is that every child and young person living with serious health needs has the best chance to thrive and to be properly supported at home with their families. They also provide practical and emotional support. Plus they fund projects and research to ensure that the healthcare sector are better equipped to provide the necessary support to children and young people with long term, complex health care needs.
Phone number: +441242530007
Address: 16 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3DA
When You Wish Upon A Star
Wish Upon a Star has a simple mission, to grant the wishes of children living with a life threatening illness. In addition to wishes throughout the year, they also organise a number of days out and treats for the children like Harry Poter themed train trips, plus much more.
Phone number: +441159791720
Address: Futurist House, Valley Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG5 1JE
Whizz Kids
Whizz Kids' mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them, therefore giving them the chance to develop to their full potential. The vision is that their future is full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kids.
Phone number: +442072336600
Address: 2nd Floor, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ
Working Families
The mission of working families is to achieve a society in which everyone can fully meet their work and caring responsibilities by advocating for working families and working carers, especially those who are disadvantaged. They also wish to promote workplace cultures that support a work-life balance and flexible working for all working people.
Phone number: +442072537243
Address: Working Families, Spaces, City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street, London EC2Y 9AW