Jen's Special Place

Jen's Special Place is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people who have experienced bereavement. Registered as a charity under the number 1193914, it operates primarily in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Mission and Activities

The charity provides a safe, supportive environment each month where bereaved young people and their families can come together to grieve. It facilitates peer-to-peer support, enabling young people who have lost loved ones to connect with others facing similar experiences. This approach fosters emotional expression and coping, helping to improve the overall mental health and wellbeing of its members.

Services

Jen's Special Place offers a range of support activities designed to help children express their grief and explore their feelings in an empathetic setting. The organisation emphasizes the importance of community and shared experience in healing from loss. It also collaborates with other services to provide comprehensive emotional and mental health support for young people.

Volunteer and Community Involvement

Volunteers play a crucial role in the charity's ability to deliver its services. The organisation encourages community involvement through various volunteering opportunities including fundraising, marketing, event organization, and direct engagement with young people. Volunteers are expected to have strong communication skills and an understanding of bereavement and its impacts on children and young people, as well as knowledge of local support services.

Fundraising and Development

Jen's Special Place actively seeks financial support through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events to sustain and expand its offerings. A dedicated building fund has been established to support the development of facilities that provide a more dedicated environment for its work.

Jen's Special Place exemplifies a compassionate approach to child bereavement support, focusing on creating a nurturing space for young people and families to heal together through peer support and community engagement[1][2][3][4][5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5175573/full-print [2] https://www.jensspecialplace.co.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1193914&subid=0 [4] https://www.jensspecialplace.co.uk/volunteer [5] https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/jspbuildingfund