About
Oscar's Wish Foundation (OWF) is a Registered Charity (1169892) based in Sussex.
We provide comfort and support to Parents and siblings following the loss of a baby or babies before, during or shortly after birth.
We are working all over Sussex offering Bereavement Support, Specialist Bereavement Counselling* and Support Programmes for Mums and Dads.
We are working alongside the Brighton Sussex and University Hospitals in Sussex to create gentle, calm spaces for families to spend time with their baby/ies within their Hospitals. We have undertaken a number of Refurbishment projects across the Early Pregnancy Units and Labour Ward to date
"We truly cannot thank you enough for creating such a safe, well equipped space for us to say hello and goodbye to our beautiful baby boys"
We base our Charity on heartfelt, compassionate experiences to educate and raise awareness of loss for Parents, Siblings and the whole family.
We have a range of Resources, a Library, Information Packs and Bereavement Support Programmes available.
Our online Support Groups have allowed a dedicated space for Parents to explore their feelings, thoughts and share their grief journey with others.
"This group has been a real lifeline for me during some of the hardest days of my life"
The Trustees
Gemma - Charity CEO and Founder
"Supporting bereaved parents, families and children is at the heart of all that we strive to achieve at Oscar's Wish Foundation. Our own personal experiences of baby loss drives our passion and commitment to steer change in bereavement care. I like to think that I am a kind, humble, honest person who thrives on a fast paced life but would give anything for a lie in every now and then! I love meeting people, I love talking and I eat way too much chocolate! I do everything that I do in my children's names. I like to help others navigate their grief and find a little hope. "
Nick - Trustee
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"I feel that Oscar's Wish Foundation found me. I was very alone on my journey and becoming and OWF Trustee means that I feel part of a special family. I’m a daddy to 3 children, 2 by my side and 1 looking over me, I would describe myself as a passionate over speaker, kind, caring and compassionate, I absolutely love football and my team Arsenal."
Emily - Charity Chair 2024-2025
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"Losing a baby can be a very lonely journey and I wanted to support the charity to raise awareness. It is so important that people can access the support that they need. After having my rainbow baby during a global pandemic I understand how difficult and stressful it can be and I want to help support families through it too. I enjoy being creative, organised and supporting people. I love crafting in many different forms and spending time with my family, including our 2 very cute rabbits and a very cheeky turtle! I am passionate about the work that Oscar’s Wish Foundation does and my role in that. I do this in memory of my son and for his siblings but also to ensure others get the support they need."
Kara - Trustee
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"I work as a Clinical Psychologist and lost my first daughter to Stillbirth. So I know the devastation of loss first hand and really want to help emotionally support other people going through this pain too."
Volunteers
Sarah - Volunteer Graphic & Web Designer
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"I became a Trustee (now I Volunteer) and to help raise awareness of stillbirth. It is a subject very close to my heart. I am a lone twin and lost my identical twin sister at 42 weeks, she was stillborn. I still think about her every day."
Nilly - Fundraising and Events Team Volunteer
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“A countryside-loving mum of three who adores the rural life...just not the mud that comes with it! I have a huge love for content creating, fashion, styling, cooking and planning gatherings for families and loved ones. I volunteer as part of the Fundraising and Events Team at Oscar's Wish Foundation - a cause that has been incredibly close to my heart, as Oscar is my nephew. I hope with my passion for style, good food, and organising events, I can bring a unique touch to supporting families at Oscar's Wish Foundation events. I look forward to meeting you one day soon.”
Phil - Volunteer
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"I love an opportunity to be creative. Whether that is at work in the world of radio production, in the theatre with my involvement with amateur theatre or with Oscar's Wish where I'm helping to launch a podcast. After Oscar's Wish Foundation lent their support to myself and my wife following our own loss I wanted to help the charity give that support to others."
Natasha - Community Champion Volunteer
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“I'd had a number of early miscarriages and received very little support from any health professional. After a particularly traumatic miscarriage I contacted the hospital and said I wanted to help make changes to improve the care offered to those going through early losses.”
Jessica - Volunteer
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"I lost my little boy at 6 days old in 2019, something I never imagined I would ever go through. I volunteer for Oscars Wish Foundation because losing a baby can be a very lonely place, and I feel like trying to help others brings me comfort in knowing I’m not on this journey alone."
Nicky - Community Champion Volunteer
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"I am a Mother and Grandmother of babies born sleeping. I was introduced to OWF when sadly my daughter lost her twin sons, years after I had lost one of my twin daughters. While using the Willow Suite at Brighton Hospital we used the last 2 large outfits for my Grandsons. I asked how I replaced them I was told that you couldn’t buy them they had to be made. This was the start RIPSON crafting group. Me and my crafting friends join together to make these for the tiniest babies. We have now grown and help raise awareness and funds for OWF. We meet regularly for sewing socials on the 2nd Monday of every month. We have successfully created patterns for outfits, nappies and distribute tiny nests so tiny babies can be held and cuddled."
Lucinda - Community Champion Volunteer
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“I became a volunteer for Oscar’s Wish Foundation to give back to the charity. I want to help others in the baby loss community and raise awareness of some of the difficulties that sadly, many parents and their families continue to face after the loss of a child. My son was stillborn so I understand how desperately sad and lonely baby loss can be. I will always be grateful for the support and comfort that Oscar’s Wish Foundation provided me and my family.”
Kelly - Volunteer
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"I’m a fun-loving mum who thrives off of laughter and love! Family and friends mean everything to me, whether it’s a chilled day at home or a fun night out I’m there for the memories. I’m a kind, caring and passionate person who loves to put my all into things and make sure people are looked after. Event planning is something I really enjoy and being a part of the fundraising team helps me give back in my son's name as a Thank you to OWF."
"Remembering our babies and honouring their little lives"
Our Vision
Our Vision is to provide support for parents, birthing people, families and siblings who experience the loss of their baby. This could be through the hospital, to them directly or via a setting or school.
Our Values and passion mean that we are totally dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the heartbreaking silence that so many of us find ourselves thrust into.
We are compassionate about making a difference, supporting understanding and aiding healing through counselling, self care and support.
We all respect that grief is individual and will be a journey for each individual person. We respect that this is totally personal and unique to them and their situation and experience.
As a charity we validate every life that is conceived and support everyone who experience the loss of their baby before, during or shortly after birth.
We ensure that we offer every parent, birthing person, family or sibling the same information and support without judgment or question.
Our Values
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Dedicated to raising awareness
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Compassionate about making a difference
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Respecting grief is a journey for each individual and is totally personal and unique to them
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Validation of every life that is conceived
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Offering every parent, family or sibling the same information and support without judgment
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Equal acceptance and acknowledgement of every loss for every loss is unique.
Our Objectives
Oscar's Wish Foundation is established for parents, families and siblings to:
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Provide support through Bereavement Packs and to raise awareness
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To help relieve the suffering, distress and misfortune experienced by parents, families and siblings who have lost their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, genetic interruption, multiple loss, neonatal or infant death
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Provision of online support through information and a message board
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Holding community and fundraising events to support and raise awareness
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To reduce the feeling of loneliness, depression, anxiety and isolation felt by grieving
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Support Network for parents by increasing contact with other families who have experienced similar loss
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Support for parents, families and siblings who have experienced a pregnancy, birth or infant loss with the donation of our "Love-a-Bear" program.
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