Statement regarding closure of Luna Foundation
Luna Foundation CIC, the social enterprise focused on improving support for children and young people impacted by parental suicide, has announced on Tuesday 26 November 2024, that the organisation will cease to operate in the coming weeks. The reason for our closure is the ongoin
Luna Supports Grief Awareness Week
During National Grief Awareness Week 2023, we’re reflecting on why suicide bereavement is so different to other types of loss, particularly for children and young people left behind after the death of a parent or primary carer by suicide. Our founder and CEO Anna Wardley consid
New Luna Guide for early years practitioners launched today
After a successful week delivering Suicide Bereavement Training for early years practitioners across Greater Manchester, we are proud to launch our latest Luna Guide. The 16-page guide entitled Supporting babies and young children after the suicide of a parent or carer: a guide f
New suicide bereavement training for early years practitioners
As Children’s Grief Awareness Week begins today, we’re excited to be delivering our first series of training sessions for early years practitioners. Commissioned by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, these three-hour sessions are for anyone who works with children
Luna Foundation’s mission to improve support for children and young people impacted by parental suicide boosted by £25,000 Postcode Society Trust grant
Luna Foundation CIC, a social enterprise operating on a nationwide basis, has received a significant boost to its mission to improve the support for children and young people who lose a parent to suicide thanks to a £25,000 grant from Postcode Society Trust. Luna was established
Luna Foundation celebrates after receiving £10,000 of National Lottery funding to improve support for children and young people after by parental suicide
Luna Foundation CIC, a social enterprise operating on a nationwide basis, is today celebrating after being awarded £10,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work to improve the support for children and young people who lose a parent or carer to suicide. Luna will use th
Anna Wardley’s response to the UK Government’s new Suicide Prevention Strategy for England
I’ve just read the government’s new Suicide Prevention Strategy for England and I’m heartened to see that the strategy does view children and young people as a priority group, referencing the increased suicide rate in this group in recent years, and also acknowledgement tha
Meg Goulding and Katie Schwarzmann raise funds for Luna Foundation
Huge congratulations to Katie Schwarzmann and Meg Goulding who have completed an epic 96-mile ultra run along the West Highland Way raising more than £4,000 for Luna Foundation! Meg and Katie ran 100 miles, with 3,000 metres elevation as a tribute to the ones they’ve loved
Luna at The Baton of Hope Tour in Milton Keynes
Our favourite moments from The Baton of Hope Tour's events taking place in Milton Keynes.
Luna Early Years Focus Group Opportunity
Do you work with children under 5? Are you interested in helping to develop a nationwide offering to support suicide bereaved children? Are you available on the evenings of the 20 June and 18 July? Apply to take part in our online focus group.