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By providing the right care at the right time for children and families across West Yorkshire, we’re here to help them live the best lives they can

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We rely on the support of people, groups and businesses to help us provide the vital care local children and families need. Luckily, there are loads of ways you can help!

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Our shops play a vital role in helping to fund our essential work. They’re also great places to pick up a bargain, find something fabulous, donate your unwanted stuff or volunteer with us!

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About us

Our promise is that for as long we’re here, no family in West Yorkshire will have to face the loss of their child alone

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Look “Who’s” become a Forget Me Not ambassador!

27 May 2026

Jodie Whittaker, star of Doctor Who, Broadchurch and the new BBC series Dear England has become our latest charity ambassador!

Celebrating volunteer excellence with a Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award

28 October 2026

We've received a Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award from TSL Kirklees in recognition of the high quality volunteering experience we offer to volunteers

Team GB’s Lois Toulson takes the plunge as our new ambassador!

28 October 2026

We're thrilled to announce Olympic Bronze medallist diver Lois Toulson as our newest ambassador!

Shooting Stars cyclists go the distance for bereaved families

15 October 2026

Staff, volunteers, supporters and Forget Me Not ambassadors have been pedalling like mad this Baby Loss Awareness Week as part of our Shooting Stars Cycling Challenge!

Gareth’s blog: Ten years, ten challenges and one very special place

30 September 2026

In his latest blog, our CEO marks his 10th year at Forget Me Not by embarking on a year of 10 incredible challenges!

Gareth’s blog: Why our snowflake care matters

In his latest blog, our CEO reflects on the importance of the support we provide to families when a child dies.