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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!

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Gareth’s blog: An open letter to the Chancellor

2 November 2026

Following the Budget last week, in his latest blog our CEO calls for children’s hospice care not to be left to chance

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!