Cruse Bereavement Support NI

30/01/2026

🔵 🔵 Tesco shoppers in Coleraine, Ballymoney, and Portstewart – we need your help! 🔵 🔵

Cruse is one of the charities in the Tesco Stronger Starts Blue Token Scheme! The participating Superstores are:

🛒 Coleraine
🛒 Ballymoney
🛒 Portstewart

Please pop a token (or two!) in the Cruse box – it could help us get up to £1,500 to support more bereaved people in these communities 🔵 🔵 🔵

Every token counts. Thank you for your support! 🙏

29/01/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to support bereaved children and young people in the Western Trust area - can you help?

Cruse Bereavement Support volunteers provide support to children and young people affected by the death of someone close to them. We provide group and 1-1 support to children aged 7 – 17. If you have the skills listed below, want to make a difference to bereaved children and young people and meet new people we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:
· Passionate about supporting children and young people
· Kind and inclusive
· Great communication skills with children, young people and families
· Able to work in a team
· Able to use a computer/IT skills
· Willing to take part in training and learn new skills
· Volunteer for 6-8 hours per month for at least 2 years

There is a training course running later this year -

Saturday, 18 April 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Saturday, 23 May 2026

The course is online and applicants must be able to attend all training sessions. If you would like to apply for a place on this course, please fill in an application form through our website - https://www.cruse.org.uk/volunteer-application-form/

For further information about this volunteering role, please contact eleanor.ellerslie@cruse.org.uk

Disclaimer: Cruse is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people. Volunteers must apply for a relevant disclosure check and attend regular Cruse safeguarding training. 💜

26/01/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Warrenpoint/Newry area? Cruse Bereavement Support is holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in the Warrenpoint/Newry area who are struggling with grief. The session is in Warrenpoint Pastoral Centre and Parish Office on Monday, 2 February at 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

To register for the event, please use this link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cruseuyb/203357 💜

Grief can be overwhelming - you don't have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

22/01/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Antrim area? Cruse Bereavement Support is holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in the Antrim area who are struggling with grief. The session is in Antrim Library on Tuesday, 3 February at 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm.

To register for the event, please use this link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cruseuyb/2033591 There is no charge for the session. 💜

22/01/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Coleraine area? Cruse Bereavement Support is holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in the Coleraine area who are struggling with grief. The session is in Coleraine Library on Wednesday, 4 February at 5.30 pm to 7 pm.

To register for the event, please use this link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cruseuyb/2022139 There is no charge for the session. 💜

16/01/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Carrickfergus area? Cruse Bereavement Support is holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in the Carrickfergus Area who are struggling with grief. The session is in Carrickfergus Library on Monday, 19 January at 5.30 pm to 7 pm.

To register for the event, please use this link https://buytickets.at/cruseuyb/1940188 There is no charge for the session. 💜

16/01/2026

Grief has many triggers - some expected, some that seem to come out of nowhere.
Be gentle with yourself.
For information on managing grief, visit cruse.org.uk

13/01/2026

Sometimes quieter feels louder.
If you are struggling with grief, visit cruse.org.uk

09/01/2026

Do you live in the Mid Ulster area and have been bereaved? We are holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session in Ballymena Central Library, 5 Pat's Brae, Ballymena on Monday, 12 January at 5.30 pm - 7 pm. To book a place please use this link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cruseuyb/1940174 💜

06/01/2026

Whether you want to run, swim, cycle or hike, take on your 2026 challenge with Cruse.
We have spaces in a wide range of exciting events- from half marathons and treks to overseas adventures.
Find out more about how you can get involved and support Cruse ⬇️
https://ow.ly/Vjz050XR3aZ

05/01/2026

🌟 Light Up The Night - Belfast City Hall 🌟
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Light Up the Night event in Belfast City Hall, just before Christmas. It was a very special afternoon, filled with beautiful music from the The Sanctuary Singers Belfast, soloists and instrumentalists, and a moving performance from our very own Cruse Bereavement Volunteer, Justin McGurk.

Guests were invited to write messages for their loved ones and place them on our memory trees. The lights on the trees and thousands of candles created a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere for reflection.

We extend a special thank you to Cate Conway who hosted the event with such warmth and compassion, and to Councillor Tracy Kelly Lord Mayor of Belfast, for her warm welcome to the beautiful suroundings of Belfast City Hall.

We are also very grateful to Funeral Partners NI, without their support, this event would not have been possible.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and shared this very meaningful afternoon with us. 🕯️💜

23/12/2025

If you need support over the festive period, you're not alone.

Our helpline phonelines will be open from:
✨9:30am - 1pm - Christmas Eve
✨10am - 2pm - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 29th December - 1st January
Call Cruse on 0808 808 1677 https://ow.ly/OFRJ50XJLtN

If you’re struggling and the helpline isn’t available, please do call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000