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Bring the whole family along for an afternoon packed with fun, laughter and community spirit at Oscar’s Wish Foundation Summer Family Fun Day! 📅 Sunday 16th August 2026 ⏰ 11am – 3pm 📍 Central Green, West Durrington, BN13 3FP 🌟 Here’s what you can look forward to: 🎈 Bouncy Castle 🎪 Circus Skills 🎯 Games 🍔 Delicious Food & Refreshments 🛍️ Local Stalls 🎁 Raffle & Prizes 😊 And plenty more fun for all ages! 💛 Calling local businesses, crafters and community groups! We h

At Oscar's Wish Foundation, we are deeply aware that the recent media coverage surrounding the Ockenden Report, the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust maternity review & the Amos Report due tomorrow, as well as the information currently being shared across the media, may feel overwhelming, distressing and deeply personal for many individuals and families across Sussex. We hear you. As a charity that exists to support anyone affected by the loss of a baby before,

🌟Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Charity Candle 🌟 A beautiful way to honour and remember a precious baby, loved one, friend or family member. Our Twinkle Twinkle candle has been thoughtfully created to bring comfort, warmth and peace during difficult times. Delicately fragranced with Sweet Peony, this hand-poured candle fills the room with a soft, calming scent ~ a gentle reminder that love never fades. Presented in a recyclable Kraft gift box, it makes a truly meaningful keeps

Supporting Children through Grief & Loss A time to say Goodbye- My grief workbook for Children Little Poppy (just 7 years old at the time) created something beautiful and full of heart ~ her very first supportive resource for children. ✨ My Grief Workbook ✨ was made by Poppy and her mummy to help children who have been affected by baby loss. As a sibling herself, Poppy poured her creativity and love into this workbook to help other brothers and sisters understand their feeli

🫶 It can feel impossible to think about yourself. 🫶So much energy goes into surviving the grief, getting through the hours, and carrying the weight of what’s happened. 🫶But you matter too. 🫶Looking after yourself is NOT selfish. It is not moving on. It is not forgetting your baby or babies. 🫶It is allowing your body, mind, and heart the care they need while carrying unimaginable loss. 🫶That care might look like: • keeping hydrated • resting when you can • taking medicat

Are you signed up to support a charity using Easyfundraising? You're not? Well then you are in the right place! What I was most impressed with was- * It took me a minute to set up on my device * It is at no cost to me as the shopper * The donation to the charity comes directly from the retailer (Argos, Ebay, Tesco etc) * Each time you shop the device will send you a reminder to claim and you click to agree... ta da! That is it! Support Oscar's Wish Foundation through EasyFund

Every act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a world of difference. By supporting Oscar’s Wish Foundation, you’re helping families navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives with care, compassion, and dignity. 🪥£5 can provide a hygiene care pack for someone arriving at hospital unexpectedly ~ offering comfort and a sense of normality when everything feels overwhelming. 🧸 £15 can gift a beautiful memory bear to a sibling ~ something soft to hold, to t

We are carefully creating beautiful white box frames, each one lovingly filled with the precious names of babies, written on the wooden hearts that have been gently placed on our memory trees. Every heart carries a story, a love that will always endure, and a little life that will never be forgotten. These hearts are now being brought together, thoughtfully connected, and placed into these memory frames within each dedicated space ~ creating a lasting tribute to the babies wh

4 chocolate Easter egg hampers to *WIN* 🐣 🐣 EASTER COMPETITION TIME! 🍫🌷 Get ready… because we’ve got an egg-stra special Easter bundle of yumminess up for grabs while supporting local Sussex based charity Oscar's Wish Foundation How EGG-SITING is that?! 🐰✨ If you’d love the chance to get your hands on this delicious Easter bundle, entering couldn’t be easier… 🥚 How to enter 1️⃣ Purchase your ticket(s) 2️⃣ We’ll send you a screenshot of your ticket numbers once payment i

Get ready… because we’ve got an egg-stra special Easter bundle of yumminess up for grabs! How EGG-SITING is that?! 🐰✨ If you’d love the chance to get your hands on this delicious Easter bundle, entering couldn’t be easier… 🥚 How to enter 1️⃣ Purchase your ticket(s) 2️⃣ We’ll send you a screenshot of your ticket numbers once payment is received and confirmed 3️⃣ Sit back and keep your fingers crossed while we pick our lucky winner! 🤞🍀 🗓 The Draw The winner will be drawn o

Join us for Carys Coastal Walk ~ a beautiful seaside walk from Worthing Pier to Brighton in support of the incredible Oscar’s Wish Foundation 💙 ✨ Stunning coastal views ✨ Choose your distance (full 12.5 miles or part route) ✨ Finish with food, drinks & celebrations ✨ Every step supports bereaved families after baby loss Whether you come solo, with friends, family or your dog 🐕 ~ this is a walk that truly means something. Let’s turn miles into memories and steps into support

We want to say the biggest, most sincere thank you to the Adelphi Group of Companies for choosing to partner with Oscar’s Wish Foundation this year. This partnership means more to us than words can fully express. As a small, Sussex-based charity, every partnership we form has a real and direct impact on the families we support. Adelphi, your decision to stand alongside us here at @owfoscarswishfoundation & @owfdadsgrievetoo helps shine a light on baby loss ~ a subject so ofte

If you’re shopping at the Burgess Hill Waitrose store, we would be so grateful if you could kindly pop your green Community Matters token into our box in-store. Why? Every token helps us raise vital funds for Oscar’s Wish Foundation here in Sussex, supporting families when they need it most. It only takes a second, but it can make a huge difference! When? From now, we are featured in store from this week & we couldn’t be more grateful- thank you Waitrose & Partners - Burgess

We are so incredibly proud of our amazing team of runners who are training hard for this year’s Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday 1st March. They’ve pushed through ice, frost, rain, and wind, giving every run everything they have. Truly, they’ve faced all the elements head-on! As race day gets closer, nerves are starting to rise and our runners’ WhatsApp group is buzzing with training tips, reminders, and those all-important last-minute suggestions. With less than two weeks t

👇🏽Enter on our Facebook page or Instagram page👇🏽 📚In support of Children’s Mental Health Week, Oscar's Wish Foundation are giving away a beautiful, supportive children’s book collection designed to help children understand their feelings and build emotional resilience 📚 Because every child deserves to feel seen, heard and supported To take part: ✨ Like the post on Facebook or instagram ✨ Share the post on Facebook or Instagram ✨ Tag as many people as you like for extra

When a new baby is expected in a family, most young children will be looking forward to the birth as much as everyone else. Lots of excitement, conversations, planning and preparation. But when the devastating news means that the baby or babies have very sadly died, finding the words and ways to support children can feel worrying. Having to explain the loss of an expected baby brother or sister is an incredibly hard thing to do and we are here to support you. We understand

As we begin a new year, I am honoured to step into the role of Chair and to welcome you to the year ahead. I would like to start by thanking Emily our previous Chair of Trustees for her important work and for the support from our past trustees and volunteers. I am grateful to those who have led the charity before me and helped build the strong foundations we stand on today. Everyone who supports our work with Oscar’s Wish Foundation & Dad’s Grieve Too will know how important

As a charity dedicated to walking alongside families through grief, we know how important it is to create safe, meaningful spaces where people feel understood and supported. This year, we’re exploring new events and activities ~ and we’d love to hear what you think would make a difference. Here are some ideas we’re considering: Remembrance & Healing Events Gentle gatherings where families can honour loved ones ~ candlelit walks, memory-making workshops, or peaceful garden aft

Last night we hosted our 10th AGM at the lovely Oak Barn Bar and Restaurant the roaring fire & wonderfully upbeat meeting was refreshing. It was so lovely to see everyone ~ both familiar & new faces. Being able to look back over the last year together was special. Our Annual Report reflected that this year has brought a mixture of achievements & challenges that have shaped us & guided our journey to where we are today. Hard work, determination & passion for supporting familie

1 charity space available to run for OWF in the 2026 @brightonhalfmarathon run! You know that you want it?! 📆Date & start time The race date for 2026 is Sunday 1st March, and the start time is 9:30am. ⏰Start & finish area The start and finish of the race is Hove Lawns. We ask that runners pledge to raise a minimum of £200 each. ✨Come & support our team 2026! ✨ If you want this final space please email Gemma ~ oscarswishfoundation@gmail.com and let’s chat! #brighton #hove #