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2023-09-30-accounts

Annual Report FY23

For the year ended 30 09 2023

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Contents

Our Vision

Our Values

Welcome from our Chair (Introduction to our incoming Chair of Trustees)

Welcome from our CEO

Meet the Team

Our Year at a Glance

Expansion

Ieuan’s Story

Working in Partnership

Statistics

Nicky’s Story

Our Impact

Bereavement Rooms Memory Boxes Immediate Support Ongoing Support Children and Young People Support for Professionals

Hope’s Story

Marketing and Comms

Fundraising

Community Events

Volunteers, Ambassadors and Welfare Officers

Trustees Report

Financial statements

Our Vision

Our Mission

When a family loses a child or young adult the effects are devastating for all who knew and loved them. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under throughout Wales receive the bereavement support they deserve. Rhian’s Story

On the 22nd February my one-year old son George passed away. He died suddenly after suffering a seizure at home. It was discovered later that George was suffering from Bronchial Pneumonia and Type A Influenza.

Just 5 days later my husband and best friend Paul tragically died. He was 33 years old. I was left alone to support my other two young children.

Nobody came, no support was offered, and it was left to my family and friends to get me through my loss.

2Wish was initially set up following their deaths as a simple memorial fund. However, due to the overwhelming support and generosity of a small Welsh community the fund became a registered charity in October 2012. Bereaved families and professionals working with sudden death then started reaching out, identifying with the gap that my family had discovered.

This gap in the system had to be filled. No parents should have to face loss alone. Paul was so traumatised by the loss of his son he walked out of his home, leaving a wife and two young children and never came back.

Our Aims

Provide support for professionals who are affected by the sudden death of a child. Provide staff support and training.

Our Values

Family Personable In the 2wish team, In the 2wish team, FAMILY means PERSONABLE means respecting open and boundaries and each approachable to other. others.

Bold In the 2wish team, BOLD means showing courage to push our boundaries.

Responsive In the 2wish team, RESPONSIVE means getting the job done.

Welcome from our Chair

As I write this annual report in my role of outgoing Chair of Trustees for this wonderful and unique charity, I ponder my time served on the Board and the incredible journey we’ve been on from when I started my role as Trustee more than eight years ago.

The charity has developed from a group of Rhian’s family and friends sat around her kitchen table in the early days, to one that is now Wales wide and very soon to be UK wide, with a continually growing team of 21 across Wales, supporting hundreds of bereaved families every year, working with all relevant agencies and stakeholders, fundraising hundreds of thousands of pounds and engaging with ambassadors, supporters, businesses and major events across Wales.

This year alone, we have received 204 referrals following the death of a child or young person and 1,367 since the charity was formed in 2012. That’s approximately 6,313 family members and friends who have been supported by the charity following a devastating loss of a child or young person aged 25 and under. The 2wish team have worked tirelessly to establish pathways and develop strong working relationships with health boards, police forces and coroners across Wales to ensure that when a child or young person passes away, their families and communities are offered the support that they need. Alongside the support we provide to families and communities, we continue to be committed to delivering support to professionals who may be involved when a child or young person dies.

Often healthcare workers and professionals are overlooked in these circumstances as they are ‘doing their job’, but the toll that these type of events can take can be immeasurable. Our ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’ campaign was launched in 2023 and recognised the importance of supporting and taking care of our professionals to provide a culture where they are supported and don’t feel alone.

This year also saw our first charity partnership with In It Together Festival. This family friendly festival, held in Margam Park in Port Talbot, is a perfect fit for the charity. Not only does the festival partner with the charity from a fundraising perspective, but the 2wish team also raise awareness and promote the charity at the event. A fantastic mutually beneficial relationship and one that is set to continue.

Other corporate partnerships fostered this year include Valero, Speedy Freight, JCP Solicitors, The Alchemist, JNP Legal, Queen B, Pure Wealth Management and Tatton Asset Management, all working with us and supporting us to both raise funds and awareness of the charity and our work.

The events and challenges this year have been plentiful, from our beloved Service of Remembrance at Llandaff Cathedral, to our flagship Little Ball of Hope this year held at the prestigious City Hall venue in Cardiff, to our Kilimanjaro and Morrocco expeditions, Great Welsh Marathon, Elephant Dip, Christmas Soiree, Elephant Day Walks and many many more, run by both the Fundraising Team and our fantastic families, communities and volunteers. Something for everyone and each bringing in much needed funds to enable us to provide the vital work the Support Team deliver working with bereaved families and communities. We have also extended our team and fundraising activity and events in North Wales this year with the new role of North Wales Fundraising Co-ordinator.

Welcome from our Chair continued...

During 2023, we also saw the charity partner with the very kind Ffiona and Geraint Williams who provide the use of their holiday cottage, Ty Uchaf in North Wales from May to September, for our bereaved families. The cottage and the beautiful surrounding areas allow our families to get a break and some respite. A wonderful addition to the suite of services and support that the charity is able to provide to our bereaved families.

And if this wasn’t enough, this year we have focused activity on the importance of men’s mental health with the launch of our ‘Let’s Talk Bereavement’ campaign, opening the conversation about men’s mental health. The campaign was launched on Father’s Day and spanned the month with events including a cricket match, football match and an incredibly honest and moving panel event which saw Dr Rick O’Shea, Bristol Bears rugby player, Callum Sheedy, retired GP, Jonathan Richards, community mental health advocate, Luke Conlon and Ryan Evans, founder of ‘Get the Boys a Lift’ all speak about loss, men’s mental health, cultural and generational factors and gender norms that make it more challenging for men to open up about their mental health. The campaign and the closing event were a fantastic success and raise the profile of such a challenging and often taboo subject.

This is all just an overview of the amazing activity this wonderful charity has achieved and delivered in the last few months. It doesn’t touch on the extensive and essential immediate and ongoing support that our Support Team provide to families during their darkest times. It only scratches the surface of the amazing work the Fundraising and Marketing Teams are doing to both raise awareness of the charity and vital funds to enable us to continue the fantastic work supporting families. It is really quite extraordinary, given the relatively humble beginnings and it is so exciting to see what is coming next with the planned expansion into England.

So all that remains is for me to say one final time as Chair of Trustees, thank you. Thank you to our incredible team for everything you do every day to make this incredible charity what it is. Thank you to all of our ambassadors, fundraisers, supporters and corporate partners for everything you do to raise a fantastic sum of money to support our charity. Thank you to my fellow Trustees, for the essential guidance, governance and support you all give the charity. And finally to Rhian Mannings, without whom none of this would happen. An incredible woman with an incredible drive to ensure that families are not left alone in the dark, please never underestimate the power of what you have and continue to achieve with our wonderful charity. I shall be watching very proudly from the sidelines.

.............................. Jo Foxall Chairperson (outgoing) Dated: 26th March 2024

Introduction to our incoming Chair of Trustees

The team at 2wish continue to provide unrivalled support to those affected by the sudden or unexpected death of a child or young person in Wales. As Jo highlights the charity has now supported over 6,000 family members as well as healthcare workers and professionals who can sometimes be overlooked in these circumstances. As 2wish has grown since it was formed in 2012 to cover the whole of Wales, it has held steadfast to its core values.

One of those values is to be bold. This has several meanings, for example to talk openly and honestly about losing a child. It also means to show courage in pushing to support all those affected by the sudden or unexpected loss of a child or young person. As Rhian Mannings, our CEO expands on later in the report this value has been a key driver in taking the decision to expand 2wish services into England, so that more people will get the support they deserve at the time of their devasting loss.

As we begin our expansion into England with a stated aim of protecting all existing services in Wales, this is both an exciting and challenging time for me to take up the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees. I am honoured and humbled to have been given the opportunity and look forward to what is to come.

None of what of what the charity has achieved to date would have been possible without the wonderful team at 2wish and the fantastic Board of Trustees. It goes without saying also that it would not have been possible without Rhian’s continued inspirational leadership, empathy, compassion and inexhaustible reserves of effort and drive.

I am privileged to have joined this amazing team of people.

.............................. Martyn Sayce Chairperson Dated:

Welcome from our CEO

Another year ends and what a year it has been. One of the busiest seen at 2wish but one of the most exciting and positive. Every year when I sit down to reflect on the previous 12 months I am blown away by the effort and hard work of our team of Staff, Trustees and Volunteers.

The 2wish team continues to grow due to the demand on our services and I cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond every day be it with families or raising funds to support them.

Working with suddenly bereaved families is difficult but our wonderful families trust us to come into their homes at the most difficult of times to offer support. Many cannot thank us enough and are grateful that they do not have to face the darkness alone. We are proud to be referred to as a ‘2wish family’, allowing families to grieve at their own pace whilst knowing they are part of something special whilst on their journey.

Every family we meet are different. Grief is different to everyone, but the common theme of isolation, sadness and confusion is common amongst many, and families should never be left to deal with this alone.

Our Ty Uchaf home we now have for families to escape and reflect, is extremely popular and when visiting it recently, I could see why. The sea, fields, and silence. We cannot thank Ger and Fiona enough for giving our families this opportunity.

Funding, as for most charities, is limited. We are so grateful for the funding we have received from Welsh Government and the ongoing support of the Big Lottery, but we need to continue looking and applying to allow the charity to become sustainable where possible. The phenomenal and generous donation from Peter Goddard which you can read about later in the report has changed so much allowing us to plan and expand our services knowing we have the funding in place for several years. I am still pinching myself that this could happen to our home-grown charity, but it has, and we cannot thank Peter enough.

Despite recent funding, we are still passionate about fundraising at 2wish. We love events, parties and meeting our communities here in Wales. Our team of volunteers and fundraisers support our staff at events and without them, we could not raise the money or awareness we do. Our evets such as The Little Ball of Hope which is our flagship event continues to grow and is now in its 12th year but without our communities fundraising for us and supporting our growth, 2wish could not help our families every year. The corporate support we receive too is staggering and we hope it supports these businesses and builds team resilience whilst helping our charity.

I am fortunate to lead an amazing team and I love my role. We wish 2wish did not have to exist but sadly, young people are losing their lives every day, and I am glad that there is organisation like 2wish available for families. As we grow, its important we do not lose that warmth and compassionate that makes us stand out. Our waiting times and immediate support must continue to be just that, and our team need to remain approachable and available. Growth is exciting but I am aware that new challenges will form. However, together we will continue to make a difference to so many.

Thank you to everyone for their continued support the last 12 months. Our families get the support they deserve because of you all. Rhian xx

.............................. Rhian Mannings CEO & Founder Dated: 26.03.2024

Meet the Team Management & Administration

Rhian Mannings CEO & Founder

Emma Kneebone Deputy CEO & Head of Bereavement Services

Nicole Lloyd Rachel Williams Bereavement Service Head of Finance Manager

Daisy Magill Adam Bate Senior Fundraising Head of Marketing Manager

Beverley Slocombe Hannah Daley Sabine Bayliss HR & Finance Fundraising Administrator Digital Marketing & PA to the CEO Officer Adminsitration Officer

Meet the Team Support Staff

Helen Thomas Jo Wilkins Immediate Support Immediate Support Coordinator - South & Coordinator - South & West Wales West Wales

Dawn Tilt Angela Nicklin Immediate Support Immediate Support Coordinator - South & Coordinator - West Wales North Wales

Cassandra Dalton Louise Way Lynne Pearce Nicola Watts Counselling Support & Counselling Support & Counselling Support & Children Young Outreach Coordinator - Outreach Coordinator - Outreach Coordinator - Person Coordinator - West Wales South Wales North Wales All Wales

Meet the Team Fundraising Staff

Gaynor Davies Gareth Rees Laura Ogden Sarah Thyer Volunteer Coordinator Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator & Fundraising Team Fundraiser North Wales West Wales Leader

October 2022

Our Year at a Glance

April

12th October Depart for Kilimanjaro 13th October PRUDiC revision workshop

November

3rd April Professional support manifesto submitted to Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing May 2023

15th November Hugh James Trauma Conference

December

1st May Dip a day for Vilomay launched. 5th May Coronation Coffee Morning 6th May RM Attends Coronation 27th May In It Together Festival

2nd December Soiree

3rd December Remembrance Service

6th December Police Training on child bereavement for 2wish delivered by Dyfed Powys Police

January 2023

June

10th June The Little Ball of Hope 16th June Paul Burke Golf Day 21st June EDI training for staff 25th June 2wish Cricket Match v Miskin

16th January You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup campaign - Support for professionals 20th January Inquest training for 2wish support team 31st January Launch partnership Valero

February

July

5th July First coffee morning launched in Wales 13th July Let's Talk BereaveMENt forum 14th July 2wish Dads v Ty Hafan Dads Football 23rd July Trekking Morrocco Trip departs

6th February First family stayed in Ty Uchaf 7th February Rhian Mannings attended Academy Wales Winter School

August

11th August Elephant Walks in south and west Wales

March

1st Yoga workshops for families launched 8th March Resilience, Wellbeing and Trauma training 23rd March Wreath Making 26th March Cardiff Bay 10k

September

3rd September Cardiff 10k 8th September Suicide Networking Event - West Wales 14th September Swansea University Awareness Training 25th September Bereavement room in The Grange

Expansion

Founded in 2012, 2wish has worked hard since to ensure a consistent service across Wales. In April 2019, we were listed in the all-Wales Procedural Response to Unexpected Death in Childhood (PRUDiC) document which meant our service would be offered to families across Wales no matter where the death occurred. We debated what to do next and felt strongly that if the gap still existed then we should look to expand our service into England and further afield. We conducted a scoping exercise to look at the services that exist and concluded that there are pockets of excellent support in England, but no organisation that exists to support anyone affected by sudden and unexpected death in children and young people aged 25 and under.

In May 2022, we were fortunate to be contacted by a gentleman called Peter Goddard following him reading an article in the Telegraph about Rhian Mannings and how she founded 2wish as a result of personal tragedy following the sudden loss of her one year old son, George and, five days later, her husband Paul. Peter represents The Valour Foundation, who were keen to support organisations in the UK who support individuals affected by their mental health.

Soon after we met with Peter and were delighted to be invited to submit a proposal for funding that was subsequently approved and allowed us to begin our strategic expansion into England whilst ensuring we could continue to deliver support across Wales too. Throughout our due diligence process and the many hurdles overcome throughout the months that followed, we have been resolute in our belief that we could make it work and that we would soon be able to offer so many more families who suffer the devastating loss of losing a child the offer of support. From scoping the geographical reach of our initial expansion, to identifying our referral partners and spending many hours on the road making necessary introductions, to recruiting the England team and the announcement of the service commencement date in England, we have worked diligently to ensure the smooth running of our existing service whilst laying the groundwork for the expansion.

At 2wish,we believe in family; in supporting and respecting each other. In being responsive to those in need and getting the job done, and to being personable; open and approachable to others. But the value we find the hardest, and perhaps therefore is the most important of all, is that we believe in being bold. To be bold is to talk openly and honestly about losing a child, it means to show courage and push our boundaries and to constantly stand united in pushing for support for all individuals affected by sudden and unexpected death in children and young people.

The past nine months have bought exciting changes to 2wish and its service reach, but our values remain true and our mission steadfast and that is our commitment to ensuring that anyone affected by sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person is offered support at any time they should need it.

The timeline so far:

Ieuan’s Story

My name is Clare Jackson. I lost my 17-year-old son, Ieuan in March 2020. He took his own life. It was just before first lock down and like Rhian, I walked into the hospital with my son and came out with nothing but a post it note and an out of hours mortuary service telephone number, on the understanding that they would be able to give me more information.

On the Monday morning Becky rang from 2wish, and I knew then I was not going to be alone especially preparing to go into lock down as we had to shield my other son due to medical issues.

Becky took all my questions and answered each one giving me the information I needed. I had never arranged a funeral and inquest before. It’s not like they teach you that at school. Becky kept that glimmer of hope and light going for me and soon the light got brighter which led me then to becoming a volunteer as I wanted to give something back to 2wish. Without them we wouldn’t be where we are now as a family. We may not have the picture-perfect family but 2wish have created a different picture where we can grow and find happiness.

The most important part of being involved with 2wish is being a welfare officer or even dressed as George our gorgeous elephant. We are there to show that no one is alone or forgotten about. We will take this journey together. We may end up on different paths but we all on the same journey to keep our stars shining bright.

Things I have done; Welfare officer at 10k half and full marathons, selling car stickers to raise money and awareness, attend pantos with our pop-up shops, I have done a few speeches at Swansea university and the health board via Prince Charles hospital. There are so many things me and my children have done. I could spend the whole year with them as we will do anything we can to help out.

Working in Partnership

Valero's Partnership with 2wish

The partnership between Valero and 2wish was a highlight throughout 2022-23, with 2wish being Valero's chosen charity. The collaboration between 2wish and Valero, a renowned multinational oil refinery headquartered in Pembroke, South Wales, involved incredible fundraising efforts, raising a total of £42,325 for 2wish.

Valero's commitment to 2wish was prominently showcased during their annual 'Benefit for Children' Golf Day, held at the Celtic Manor Resort in June 2023.

This illustrious event, graced by avid golf enthusiasts and corporate supporters from around the globe, featured 2wish as one of the 19 charities benefiting from the proceeds. 2wish were delighted to receive £29,625.

Statistics

From 1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023, we received 204 death referrals. Of those referrals, 157 of the referrals were immediate and 47 were historic.

Statistics (continued)

Our main referral partners continue to be hospitals and police forces across Wales. We have worked hard to embed our service and ensure that, with their consent, families are being referred directly into the charity by a professional.

This approach allows for seamless support and relieves the pressure of an individual having to trawl the internet searching for an organisation that may, or may not, be able to support them.

Statistics (continued)

77% of referrals received in the financial year 2021-22 were immediate death referrals, and 23% were for historic deaths.

We have provided 3,041 sessions of Counselling, 307 sessions of Play Therapy and 320 sessions of Complementary Therapy.

Nicky’s Story

Our Nicky is forever 20, and we are utterly heartbroken. Nicky was and will always be remembered as kind, caring, a bit shy, yet hilarious. He was never the centre of attention but always the joker. He was an insanely talented drummer and founding drummer of The Swansea-based band, The Stray Pursuit.

He always gave everything his best shot. He would have graduated this year from his mechanical engineering apprenticeship at the same time as we’d have been celebrating his 21st birthday.

He has 2 younger sisters, Beth and Ffion, who absolutely adore him, and miss him incredibly.

2wish - well what can we say? We received the memory box in the hospital with Nicky’s handprints, some locks of hair, and 3 precious elephants tucked into his arm. One stayed with him and the other 2 will, forever, be treasured by Beth and Ffion.

Helen from 2wish, rang and then called to see us within days of us leaving the hospital. I feel like I can call Helen my friend now. What a beautiful lady she is. We really can’t thank her enough. We have met some beautiful people through some of the 2wish activities, especially the coffee mornings. We all understand each other because, sadly, we are all on the same devastating journey. We all know each other’s pain.

I wish we didn’t need to meet at all, and life was so very different for all of us, but these people whom I can now call my 2wish friends, are so special. We hold each other up, and we help each other get through each day.

We can’t thank everyone enough for the support, friendships, and just the feeling of being taken care of when all of our lives have been turned upside down in the worst way possible.

We will talk about Nicky forever and carry him through life in everything we do. We will keep trying to raise funds to support 2wish, through music and sports events in Nicky’s name, to try to give back a little, so 2wish can keep helping families suffering the devastating loss of a child. It’s just our way of saying thank you, keeping Nicky’s memory alive, and keeping ourselves active by getting out in the fresh air.

In Nicky’s legacy, I will keep running every day for as long as I can, and we will do everything possible to stop anything like this from happening to anyone else. Nicky was in a position where he could donate his organs. Although forever heartbroken, we have found some comfort in knowing he’s been able to save four lives. We hope one day to hear from those people and how they are doing. We are so proud of everything Nicky achieved, and we are forever grateful to 2wish for their amazing support.

Our Impact 4•

Bereavement Rooms

The Grange University Hospital

In September 2023 we completed work on our latest bereavement room, located at the critical care unit of The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. The bereavement room was officially opened on October 17th.

Thanks to the help of Swansea-based EBM ltd, Space Group in Gloucester and Hertfordshire Altro, the rooms have been refurbished and fitted out with new furniture, allowing them to be a safe haven for families who have suffered a bereavement at the hospital.

EBM Group has committed to help refurbish and furnish multiple rooms in hospitals around Wales as a way to thank 2wish. EBM Group owner Gethin Edwards is himself a bereaved uncle and his family was supported by 2wish at their time of need.

We are incredibly proud to be able to provide these spaces to those who need some comfort in their darkest moments. The opening of this bereavement room at The Grange in Cwmbran was a wonderful occasion that marks the start of a cherished relationship and the stunning new look of our bereavement room going forward.

“So much thought went into the planning of the room to ensure it is as comfortable and friendly as possible, taking away the hospital surroundings and offering a calm, peaceful space for families to spend time.”

-Kathryn Oliver, Senior Nurse,

Bereavement Rooms (continued)

Bereavement Rooms

2wish have now designed twelve bereavement rooms across Wales including:

Memory Boxes

Memory Boxes

Every Emergency Unit, Intensive Care and Pediatric ward across Wales stores our memory boxes to give immediately to families once their child has passed away.

One of our main charity aims is to ensure that families who have lost a child or young person suddenly, are offered one of our Memory Boxes, which are stocked in every hospital throughout Wales.

We have spent £18,625.34 providing 532 Memory Boxes to families affected by the sudden death of a child or young person.

The Memory Boxes contain carefully selected items, including the following: Organza bags for locks of hair. Inkless hand and footprint kits. Two Gorgeous George elephants. A votive candle.

Forget-me-not seeds. Tissues. Pen and note paper. Small star pendant. A support pack of information about our services and a ‘When Your Child Dies’ booklet of practical guidance.

Our Gorgeous George's are soft toy elephants: One elephant stays with the family whilst the other remains with the child who has died.

We use elephants for two reasons; firstly, an elephant never forgets and secondly, child death often remains the elephant in the room.

Families can add their own special pieces to the box if they wish, or safely place it away until they are ready to look inside.

Immediate Support

Immediate Support

2wish offers immediate support after the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 years and under. With consent, a professional will pass on the person's details, and they will then be contacted by telephone within 48 hours of the referral by one of our Immediate Support Coordinators.

When making the initial telephone contact, the Immediate Support Coordinator will arrange a home visit with the family as soon as possible and assess the individual needs of the person or family they are supporting. Our Immediate Support Coordinators are there to help individuals understand the procedure following the sudden death of a child, provide emotional support, and help in any way they can. Immediate support is provided for as long as risk and need are present.

Of the 204 deaths from 1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023, 47 were historic resulting in 157 families requiring immediate support.

97% of families have received an initial support call within 48 hours. The remaining 3% had a call within 7 days as requested by the professional or individual referring into the service.

“The support that we’ve had from 2wish has been amazing. We were a bit adrift. Helen was amazing and set us on the right track.

You were a lifeline – we weren’t alone and had you to turn to.

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Family Support

Over time, we see individuals gain more independence and the Immediate Support comes to an end. The Immediate Support Coordinator will inform individuals about other ways they can access ongoing support through 2wish, should they need it.

The ongoing support is not time limited, allowing access any time after the death of a child or young person. We do not put a timeline on grief and our services can be accessed at any time, whether the death happened yesterday or twenty years ago.

Counselling

Counselling doesn’t aim to hurry the process along; it supports people as they grieve, in their own way and in their own time. 2wish provide funded sessions of 1:1 counselling with a local, qualified, BACP registered counsellor.

It really is so good that 2wish don't just give up on people if at first, they're not ready for support because today was invaluable and so so needed in a small place like Pembs

This service can be accessed as an individual, a couple, or as a young person. We can also offer counselling sessions via instant messaging or over the phone if preferred.

In the past year, we have approximately 101 Counsellors, 22 Play Therapists and 29 Complimentary Therapists working with us to provide ongoing support for those who need it.

It was a real struggle to leave the house for my complimentary therapy session but I’m so glad I went because I feel so much more relaxed

Focus Support Groups

Meeting other parents through the focus support group who had lost a child gave me another network of like minded people who really understood my grief

Focus Support Groups are closed groups facilitated by two qualified and registered counsellors and are held weekly for six weeks. The focus groups bring together a small group of bereaved family members who have lost their loved one in a similar way. The focus is on group talking, sharing and helping each other

We delivered five Focus Support Groups, supporting 36 individuals.

Ongoing Support (continued)

Complementary Therapy

2wish offers complementary therapies like reflexology, aromatherapy massage and Yoga. All are proven to have calming, soothing, and rebalancing benefits, effective for treating stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Complementary therapies can be used solely or combined with counselling.

Monthly Support Events

Regular support events are held throughout the year. They are tailored for Mum’s, Dads, siblings, extended family, and friends. Our events offer the opportunity to enjoy new experiences whilst coming together with others who understand the journey of bereavement and loss. We delivered 18 support events including:

Coffee Mornings

As part of our ongoing support at 2wish we have introduced monthly Coffee Mornings across Wales. This allows bereaved individuals an opportunity to come together in a safe, supported environment to meet others with a shared experience. These events create additional networks of support for our families. Our first coffee morning was in July 2023 and we have delivered 5 so far. The plan in the coming months is to have a range of monthly coffee mornings across the whole of Wales.

Ongoing Support (continued)

Ty Uchaf is a beautiful respite cottage, situated just South of Caernarfon in North Wales, less than 30m from the beach. The cottage is available for families, professionals and others to have quality time away to rest, reflect or reconnect. Guests can choose to engage in local attractions, or simply appreciate the natural beauty of their surroundings, spending quality time with loved ones, or much-needed time alone.

Ty Uchaf started taking bookings in February 2023, 24 families have enjoyed the respite cottage up until October 2023.

What our families had to say...

“Geraint and Fiona are incredible people to offer this special place for others to share. They were so welcoming and helpful.”

“The atmosphere there was so calming and regenerative, we’ve come away with renewed strength to deal with what lies ahead for us.”

“We have many scenes of the beautiful surroundings imprinted in our minds that we can use to carry us through the "dark days" when they come.”

“Thank you all again and we hope to bring the children to Ty Uchaf as soon as we can.”

“We are having an amazing time at Ty Uchaf and don’t want to come home.

I wish we could stay for ever.”

“We had the most amazing stay at Ty Uchaf and just wanted to pass on our thanks to you and everyone at ’2 Wish” for making it possible.”

Children and Young People

2wish offers support for any child or young person following the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 years and under. With consent from a parent or guardian, our Children and Young Person Coordinator will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to siblings, relatives, and friends.

We understand that sometimes young people feel isolated in their grief and may struggle with difficult emotions or feel alone. We offer a safe space for them to speak privately with one of our friendly team about their feelings, emotions, and anything else they wish to talk about. We hold regular support events giving children and young people the opportunity to enjoy new experiences in a safe environment and meet others who have experienced a similar loss. 2wish also help schools, colleges and universities with bereavement support which can be provided through bespoke workshops, group, and individual sessions.

Play Therapy

Play Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues. By using play and creative techniques, children are able to explore their feelings and thoughts and begin to process and understand muddled feeling and upsetting events.

“Although we support families and children that have been affected by the sudden death of a child or young person, I realise that a huge proportion of those children have pre-existing mental health issues." - Nicola Watts

Play Therapy is suitable for children aged 4-12 years old. All of our Play Therapists are BAPT or PTUK registered.

Children and Young People Events

We hold regular support events giving children and young people the opportunity to enjoy new experiences in a safe environment and meet others who have experienced a similar loss.

Some of the events include: Climbing Event Pottery Workshop

Support for Professionals

It may be assumed that because of someone's job role, that they may encounter death, it won't affect them and that it's part of the job and they 'used to it'. However we know that this isn't necessarily the case - it could be immediate or it may take days, weeks, months or years, but the feelings of grief may catch up with that person.

Professionals such as funeral directors, GPs, teachers, sports coaches, health visitors, legal teams and so many more who have to deal with child death as part of their working lives, but may never have received support or training in how to best support or training in how to best support the loved ones they come into contact with.

In 2016, we officially extended the offer of support to professionals from any sector who, at any point in their career, have been affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person.

We are able to offer support in a number of ways, all of which are confidential and arranged by 2wish. We strive to work with professionals to ensure that we can offer support in a way that fits with work commitments and daily life.

Hope's Story

Where to start, we lost our baby girl Hope on the 7th of March 2023, we are heartbroken. Hope didn’t get to leave the hospital but that didn’t stop us making memories with the time we had with her, she always let the nurses know how she was feeling, she would try and pull her tubes out!

Hope was very strong for a baby, dad called her ‘The Hulk’, mum enjoyed reading books to Hope every day. We always talk about the time we had with her, she is never forgotten and always in our hearts.

The nurses on NICU were great, they all got to know Hope very well and liked to look after her, they would rush to be the first one in her room to look after her. Hope’s favourite teddy was the rabbit you can see in the picture.

It has been just over a year now since Hope passed away, for her birthday we set a ballon off and we lit a candle. We also have a shelf with pictures and Hopes favourite teddys.

We received a 2wish memory box which allowed us to do hand and footprints, 2 elephants which we put one with Hope and kept one for Hopes shelf, we also had forget me not seeds, the support we have had and still getting to day is amazing, Jo comes out to see us and is always just a phone call away, Jo has been amazing support for us.

The cottage in north Wales was great, it allowed us to get away and just chill. We are going back in June and can’t wait; Fiona and Ger are amazing.

Thanks Charlene and Craig

Marketing & Comms L Alil 11.. li

Marketing Summary

Marketing Department Development

Financial year 22 - 23 saw the introduction of a Head of Marketing & Communications role, to manage the relationships between marketing and the wider departments, build a marketing strategy, and facilitate the expansion of 2wish into England

Marketing & Communications - Focus & Priorities

An assessment of the marketing & Comms team’s resource and capacity was conducted to evaluate how the departments time and focus is taken up across its functions. The breakdown was gauged to be as follows.

This concludes that 70% of the work we do in marketing is to facilitate the fundraising team in one way or another.

To become a more well rounded department and therefore charity, we need to even out the balance, meaning more support related content, more storytelling around who we are, what we do, why we do it, and the positive effect this has.

In the marketing business plan, a selection of targets were set out to help balance our marketing focus and the comms we put out.

Campaign Planning

Expansion planning

The tail end of the financial year saw the first significant movement in preparation for our expansion. A general look and feel was signed off for the new website, allowing ITCS to make progress on the final build.

We confirmed that we would work with Orchard on the media buying and creative for the launch campaign (which forms 1of 3 large scale campaigns projected for colander year 2024).

We set out our requirements, target areas and goals for the campaign.

The launch campaign would target several expansion areas, with a combination of radio and out of home advertising. Chiefly targeting Avon & Somerset. It was decided that we would not cover all expansion areas with this campaign, as this would severely dilute the coverage in each area. We would instead opt to make a bigger impact in fewer areas than stretch the budget.

However, our PR and paid social branches of the campaign would target the full expansion area to maximise reach.

Supporting North Wales

Budget was also set aside to advertise in north Wales, mirroring our activity in England.

The decision was made to extend the campaign to North Wales to increase awareness in the area. Fundraising in North Wales is gaining momentum, but without the level of awareness we have in South Wales, it’s much harder to acquire donations, ticket sales, purchases etc.

Paid Social

This year saw our first step into paid social media advertising, promoting our annual Elephant Dip. The campaign was a resounding success, with the event reaching record numbers in attendance, with a significant portion of tickets sold through our paid ad.

Paid ads will form a regular part of our advertising plan across event promotion and awareness (as part of our 3 large scale awareness campaigns)

Fundraising . Registered with FR FUNDQAISING REGULATOR

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Steve James was warmly received at 2wish HQ on September 23rd, where we had the honour of holding a cheque presentation. This event celebrated his remarkable fundraising efforts in memory of his daughter, Beth. Steve undertook a challenging cycling journey from Cardiff to Tenby and back in May 2023, raising an incredible total of £14,732.47.

On June 30th, schools across RCT came together to support our cause on Wear Blue Day. Students, teachers, and staff donned their best shades of blue, not just to express support, but to actively contribute to fundraising for 2wish. This display of unity served a dual purpose, raising both funds and awareness for the organisation. Through collaborative efforts, these schools raised an impressive £729.79.

In March 2023, Josie and Ian organised an Afternoon Tea at 57 Bridge Steet, Usk, in memory of their daughter, Esmee, on her 18th Birthday. It was a fantastic afternoon supported by our 2wish volunteers. The afternoon raised £5,017.81.

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September 2023

On a sunny Saturday morning, the lovely Lemonade Girls, Sienna-Rose, aged 7, and Harmony-Rose, aged 4, embarked on a fabulous fundraising event to support 2wish. With creativity and enthusiasm, they transformed their front garden into a bustling lemonade stand. Armed with homemade posters, colourful bunting, and refreshing homemade lemonade, the duo greeted passers-by in their community raising £315.00 for 2wish.

The heartfelt efforts of Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School have been wonderful, as they have raised a fantastic sum of £1513.37 in memory of a special friend and classmate. What is particularly touching is their decision to donate the refunds from their cancelled prom due to lockdown, turning a disappointing situation into a meaningful opportunity to give back. This gesture shows the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Bryncelynnog community, and we are extremely grateful for their generosity during this time.

2wish is the Sixth Form charity at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. In the wake of a profound loss, the commitment shown by staff and pupils of the sixth form has been fantastic. Witnessing their camaraderie and tireless work ethic has been uplifting and remarkable to witness. A fantastic amount of funds has been donated to us here at 2wish as a result of a sponsored walk. £4,500 was raised and this was just the beginning!

In It Together Festival

26-28th May 2023 2wish were proud to be the chosen charity for the In It Together Festival in May 2023, Old Park Farm, Margam, Port Talbot. The festival team produced 2wish bags to sell to festival go-ers. Our 2wish team, Gorgeous George, and volunteers spent 3 days spreading awareness across the festival.

Events

The year between October 2022 and September 2023 was a significant year of growth for our charity. The communities across the whole of Wales made an enormous contribution to our fundraising efforts.

We are so grateful to individuals, families, friends, and members of the community for supporting 2wish and enabling our service to continue for those who need us.

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Kilimanjaro Christmas
Elephant Dip
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2wish is proud to be registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We are committed to the Fundraising Code of Practice.

Kilimanjaro 12th - 22nd October 2022 Our CEO and Founder, Rhian Mannings, was joined by 20 supporters of 2wish embarked on the journey up the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, carrying our stars in their hearts, all the way to the summit. Rhian carried 22 letters over the globe and all the way up Mount Kilimanjaro in her backpack, these letters were written by 22 bereaved parents, siblings, or family members; one for each of our intrepid walkers. What a way to celebrate our 10th year of ensuring that no suddenly bereaved family who has lost a child or young adult aged 25 and under is left alone to cope!

The Little Ball of Hope 11th June 2023

The most anticipated 2wish event of the calendar took place on 11th June 2023 at City Hall, Cardiff. Kindly sponsored by Hugh James and NFU Mutual. The event saw over 400 people attend and over £35,000 raised.

Our Little Ball of Hope has been such a special event for both 2wish families and supporters over the years and is a great way for us to thank those who have been involved with the charity for all their hard work and support. It was, as always, an event like no other, full of love and hope as we remember our brightest stars and celebrate the work of the charity.

Volunteers, Ambassadors and Volunteers, Ambassadors and Welfare Officers Welfare Officers From October 2022 - September 2023

80 Volunteers

20 Ambassadors

12 Young Ambassadors

12 Welfare officers

Thank you to each and every one of you!

Volunteers, Ambassadors and Welfare Officers (Continued)

Volunteers

We could not do what we without their help and support. We have worked hard to build a community of volunteers and appreciate all that they do to support us.

There are many ways in which they can get involved from bucket collections, attendings fayres and networking events with our awareness stand and or pop up shop, putting together memory boxes and support packs or helping out with office administration.

“Volunteering with 2wish has brought me so much joy. I love spending time with the fabulous volunteer team, we always end up having so much fun and I never leave a volunteering event without a smile on my face and a lovely sense of belonging.

I’ve met so many wonderful people and 2wish families throughout the different events.” - Elinor Ridout

Ambassadors

Our charity volunteer ambassadors play a key role in raising awareness and support for 2wish through speaking and representing the charity in the community. They are passionate about our aims and objectives and highlighting the charities key messages.

Ambassadors help us by;

Generally, volunteers are invited to become ambassadors and we could not do without their constant love, help, and support.

Young Ambassadors

Young Ambassadors are the next generation of leaders and fundraisers for 2wish. They often come with firsthand experience about growing up through their most formative years, whilst also navigating their way through grief.

We’re so proud to have so many young people volunteering for 2wish, representing the charity in their schools, colleges, and extra-curricular clubs.

Welfare Officers

2wish currently provide a team of trained volunteers (Welfare officers) to attend some major running events in Wales, to provide support to individual runners and their families in the case of an emergency.

Following the sudden death of two runners at the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2018, the charity was approached by Run4Wales and the idea of Welfare Officers was discussed. These officers, who have received training from us, attend the events representing 2wish and are on hand, placed at event control, to support in the event of an emergency.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

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Thank You

Thank you to all of our trustees, volunteers, fundraisers and partners for supporting us this year. Without you, we could not provide immediate and ongoing bereavement support for families, individuals and professionals affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under.

Best wishes, Rhian and the 2 Wish staff x

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Since 2012, we have been at the forefront of providing compassionate and caring sudden bereavement support in Wales and have developed incredible services that we know make a huge difference to people's lives.

As the number of those in need sadly continues to grow, we are determined to always be there whenever we are needed.

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