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We are Recruiting! We are recruiting a Family Services Support Worker to grow and support our existing team to manage an increase in demand for services and support.   You can find all of the details here: Covering letter Job Description Person Specification Application Form   Please note: The closing date for all applications is […]

Didn’t get a place in the ballot but would like to run for a charitable cause in Cornwall? Apply for our charity ballot place and pledge to raise over £2,000 to support bereaved children, young people and their families across the county! If you’re interested, register your interest before 5th September by filling out our […]

We’re delighted to announce further training dates for 2026 and 2027!   1-DAY training Introduction to Children’s Grief and Bereavement This 1-day course is for anyone interested in understanding how children grieve and what can help them. A great introduction for anyone who may come in to contact with children who have experienced bereavement or […]

NEW! Professional Training – Book Now! Penhaligon’s Friends, together with Cornwall Educational Psychology Service, are excited to announce two new training days suitable for professionals working with bereaved children. Following the revised publication of the Department of Education’s Statutory Guidance for Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE), from 1st September this year it will be […]

If your child is remembering their Mum or Grandmother this Mother’s Day, we know this can be a difficult time.  A simple activity that can help them remember them year after year that can be done on their own or as a family is plating a bulb in a decorated container.   Choose any type […]

30 years of Penhaligon’s Friends: Bereaved families in Cornwall describe early grief support as a ‘lifeline’ Penhaligon’s Friends has supported 13,291 children and young people across the county since it was formed in 1995.   As we reflect on three decades of support, we will be sharing stories from young adults who say accessing grief […]

We are launching some new ‘Introduction to Volunteering’ training sessions this year for people interested in finding out more about what we do. We’re hosting our first session this month, with a number of others throughout the year, and we’d love you to get in touch if you’re interested. To inspire new people to find out […]

We are delighted to be able to share our Strategic Plan! As we looked ahead at our 30th anniversary it felt important for us to pause and reflect on where we were and consider our priorities for the next few years. We were very fortunate to be able to work alongside an experienced volunteer from […]

We’re delighted to share our Feelings & Emotions video! Our wonderful illustrator, Jen Nightingale, has created this brilliant animation from our new Feelings & Emotions Z Card. If you feel that your family would benefit from support from Penhaligon’s Friends please have a look at the Get Support section of our website.