Once Upon a Smile was founded in 2011 to provide emotional and practical support to bereaved families after it became apparent that there was a lack of support for families after the death of a loved one.

Raising £1,500 would provide all the arts, crafts and creative equipment for 12 months at the recently opened Wigan group, helping up to 60 children per session. 

These items are so important as they include things to help build memories boxes which is such an important part of the children remembering there loved one.

Here is an example of the difference Once Upon a Smile made to one family, written by a bereaved parent. “Our lives had just been turned upside down. It was painful enough telling our young son that his dad had died, let alone telling him the funeral was not going ahead. I cannot thank Once Upon a Smile enough for supporting us with the funeral costs and the ongoing support of gift cards for groceries. I do not know what I would have done without Once Upon a Smile”