Comfort Meals
“The £50 food voucher was such a massive help as it meant I didn’t need to cook for a few days, also I’ve not been able to eat properly since it happened last August so it helped me to try and eat. Thank you so so much.”
— Parent
“The parents have said that the meals are really tasty, filling, well presented and having them in the freezer provides convenience for them to just heat and eat.
They have been really pleased with the range of meals. For them to know that there is something for them when they are unable to get food is a welcome relief.
From an ordering point of view, the range on the website is outstanding, very easy to order and delivery is very fast.”
— Children’s Hospital
“The cook vouchers are invaluable to our newly bereaved families just after death.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“Thank you so much, it arrived this morning and are very much looking forward to brownies and ice cream for dessert this evening 😍😍I'll definitely be making a donation later today, we really do appreciate it x”
— Parent
“This is a wonderful idea and I know will be very much appreciated by many families in similar situations.”
— Parent
“I would like to thank you so much for your kind donation again. These meals are very much appreciated, especially at this time.”
— Paediatric Nurse
“Thank you so much for the lovely food vouchers. Cooking has been the last thing on my mind right now and they are incredibly helpful. It's always so nice to know there are people who understand and are so caring to think of others. Thank you once again”
— Parent
“Huge thank you to Ripples for the food parcel that arrived yesterday. Lovely fruit, veg, salad and some boxes of brownies too which are a real hit with the children. We have been struggling to get fruit and veg in big enough quantities for a family of 6 (mainly because teenage boys need feeding every 10 seconds!) so I cannot express just how grateful we were for this delivery.”
— Parent
“Families have been looking forward to these all weekend. They are very grateful for them.”
— Children’s Hospital
“Thank you so much for the generous donation of COOK vouchers. It was a very kind treat and enabled us to enjoy a tasty meal. We really appreciated your kindness at a difficult time for our family.”
— Parent
“I would like to thank you so much for your kind donation again. These meals are very much appreciated, especially at this time.”
— Paediatric Nurse, Children’s Hospital
“Mum is hugely grateful for the additional support.”
— Children’s Hospital
“Many thanks for the Cook vouchers – they are very gratefully received and they continue to make such a positive difference to the families using our hospice.”
— Family Link Worker, Children’s Hospice
“The meals have been well received by parents. Thank you.”
— Children’s Hospital
“The COOK food vouchers are such a precious gift for families going through an incredibly tough time. It helps parents have one less thing to worry about, while also providing tasty and nourishing food to keep them all going in a health way. As a fellow charity, it is so helpful to have something so practical to offer families at these difficult moments in their lives.”
— Social Worker, YLvC
“The feedback from the families that have received the meals was positive.”
— Bereavement Midwife
“Being able to give some of the families that we support a COOK voucher has been so helpful.
When a family has been staying in the hospice or in hospital at the end of their child's life, it has meant that when the time comes for them to go home, they can do this without the additional stress or worry of where their next meal will come from.”
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“They have made all the difference to the families with not having to worry about having to cook and having some really lovely quality food rather than relying on junk food and snacks.
Many of the families have commented on how much they have appreciated the food and how they have also appreciated the kind gesture of this be provided by your charity.”
— Paediatric Nurse, Children’s Hospital
“Thank you so much for everything! Highlight of the day!! We’re on our 6th week now of isolating/ shielding so all the days are merging! Friday will at least be exciting! And our biggest stress and worry has been over food!”
— Parent
“Thank you so much for these, we are so grateful. Spoke to a bereaved parent yesterday who commented on how fantastic the cook voucher was, they said the food was such good quality. They said it meant a lot and took that pressure off cooking. They wanted me to pass on how thankful they are.”
— Child Bereavement Nurse
““Just want to say thank you SO much for the comfort box and comfort meals - they are helping *Isabel’s parent's through a hard time right now and they are thankful for the support 😇🩵 Thank you again Fiona! xxx”
— Sister
Always Close Collection
“This is fantastic news and made my day. I can't thank you guys enough. It really is something I'll treasure forever having a piece of my girl with me every day. Thanks again.”
— Parent
“It's been an extremely hard 5 years trying to cope with the loss of my son and when it happened it was all very new and I was unaware of the support systems available for this kind of death. I can now wear him (his ashes) on my hand, it feels like this will give myself the comfort I've been missing for all these years. My heart breaks daily and having this keepsake of him close by means I can feel at ease and a sense of closure.”
— Parent
“It helps me in the healing process to have something close at all times. It's hard losing a baby. It means a lot to get this necklace.”
— Parent
“Thank you so much for your email. That means the absolute world. You don’t even know how much that means to me. Thank you.”
— Parent
“This fingerprint jewellery helps them to feel connected to their daughter.”
— Social Worker, YLVC
“*Bryony meant so much to us and was a huge part of her family - myself and my daughter love having this keepsake to wear at all times so she is always with us wherever we are.”
— Parent
“It means so much to me to have keepsake jewellery made for my two daughters following the loss of their sister/my daughter. They have both been very supportive to me and have faced ongoing issues. They have both spent lots of time looking after their sister and really treasure photographs and other memories they have, it is so nice for them to have a special keepsake to wear with *Ashley’s fingerprints.”
— Parent
Activity Adventures
“Emily* would like to say a big thank you for the activity resources. Thank you so much again, really means a lot xxx”
— Parent
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the goodies for the girls. They loved the puzzles and painting books and have been very busy making cards. It’s such a lovely thing to do and getting post addressed to my daughter has made her week!!”
— Parent
“She loves books and anything crafty, she loves making things. Thank you so much, its so kind what you are doing. ”
— Parent
“Thankyou that’s exciting to know. She’s been feeling really low this week - a combination of chemo/steroids and cabin fever setting in.
Hopefully a surprise package will lift her spirits, Thankyou very very much xx”
— Parent
“Your kindness is really appreciated and I know Freya loves the books. Thank you so much. Look forward to spending quality time with Freya and the books. Will send you pics. She really is a little character, makes my life so much better. x “
“*Freya is loving her books. Thank you so much! ”
— Parent
“The box our young person received was wonderful and contained such lovely, thoughtful activities which were aligned with her interests. She received the box very quickly before going in for her transplant. Thank you for this! The service your provide is wonderful.”
— Parent
“*Laura started school this year and is really enjoying learning to read. She loves learning about the world around her and takes an interest in most things! She particularly likes rainbows, fairies and unicorns at the moment but also loves woodland animals, sea creatures and space. Thank you so much, receiving ‘happy post’ from you was so lovely. Thank you for thinking of us and sending us some joy. Very best wishes to you and everyone at the charity too x ”
— Parent
“That is really nice news to get.”
— Parent
“Thanks so much for that. He’s had chemo in clinic today and starts on a week of steroids now so they arrived at a good time to keep his spirits up. Thanks again. Also, a huge thanks for the activity books. *Jamie has really enjoyed them and they will keep him busy for some time xx.”
— Parent
“Thanks so much for the activities. My daughter was so happy opening her package this morning! xx”
— Parent
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the goodies for the girls. They loved the puzzles and painting books and have been very busy making cards. It's such a lovely thing to do and getting post addressed to *Hannah has made her week!! x ”
— Parent
“She loves doing homework! So she enjoyed her wipe clean activity books. She’s currently learning how to trace letters, shapes and numbers. She also likes books about monsters, dinosaurs and animals in general. Thanks so much for your initiative. This whole situation is very hard for all of us and the little ones need to be stimulated.
Hi, we’ve just received the parcel for *Nat and she was super excited! Started straight away! thanks so much!”
— Parent
“Thank you so much for your email, *Dan is absolutely loves the boomwhacker!”
— Parent
“Thank you, really looking forward to making the bath bombs with Joshua*. Bath time is always special as it's one of the few relaxing experience he can enjoy. We had the best fun yesterday making the bath bombs. It's one of those special enjoyable moments which I will remember and cherish. They smell absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for your kindness. It is really appreciated and has given me a happy memory xx”
— Parent
“He is a big fan of superheroes, anything medical like doctors and nurses. Transport like big lorries are also a favourite. He loves time in the garden too and anything involving getting messy like painting and water. Thank you very much ❤️it’s a lovely thing to do x”
— Parent
“Oh that’s made me cry (I’m tired and anxiety is sky rocketing!), the activities are be amazing!”
— Parent
We have just received a pack from Ripples of Compassion for our daughter and just wanted to say a huge thank you.
She will be 5 next week and has been in treatment for cancer for 2 years. Her package made her smile and she loved everything that was in it, and even gave one of the things to her little sister.
We are very grateful and also send out thoughts your way.”
— Parent
Bereavement Therapy
“I for one feel that without my counsellor once a week, I wouldn’t have anywhere to release my feelings, and it really does help me.”
— Parent
“We appreciate the charity so much.”
— Child Bereavement Nurse
“I just wanted to email you to thank you for the wonderful counselling I have had this past year which has now come to a close.
My weekly counselling sessions have really had such a huge impact on me and helped me so very much with my grief.
To have that space, just for myself, to enable me to have someone to talk to 1-1 has been amazing. Thank you all so very much for all you do for us bereaved parents.”
— Parent
“I want to thank you for all your amazing kindness, support, care and gifts you’ve sent us since *Logan died. It meant a lot and brought me to tears often. Thank you.”
— Parent
“I just wanted to send a message to say how much I am getting out of my counselling. My counsellor is amazing and has helped so me very much.
I really can’t thank you enough for your generosity in helping me to have this session with her each week, it’s really has been such a godsend for me. Sending you all so much love.”
— Parent
“The support you and your charity offers people is absolutely invaluable so keep up the good work :)”
— Bereavement Counsellor
“I just want to say how much I am getting from the counselling I have recently started. [my counsellor] is so easy to talk to. Thank you so very much. I will be making a donation to your wonderful charity to show my appreciation. I hadn't realised just how much I need this.”
— Parent
“The client *Julia I referred to you has benefited enormously from the counselling you secured for her.”
— Family Support Nurse
“I wouldn't be the person I am today without the support of your amazing charity. Thank you so much.”
— Parent
“I just wanted to pass on some feedback I have had from the parents of *Sophie who died suddenly. Ripples of Compassion is generously funding couple counselling for her parents.
They have told me how invaluable their sessions are and the support is really sustaining them.
Mum highlighted how important and enormously helpful it was that you found the therapist for them which was crucial because she is certain they would not have had the energy to do that and would have missed out on support for that reason.
She could not be more grateful at this desperately difficulty time.”
— Child Bereavement Nurse
“I met with *Jane yesterday which was hard but useful and good to be able to open up to someone after supressing everything for so long so thank you so much for facilitating that too.”
— Parent
“I can't thank you enough for arranging all of this for me. I really feel like so am ready for it now.”
— Parent
Places to Remember
“OMG! I absolutely love this. Thank you so much. It has pride of place by my pond.
I spend endless amounts of time just starting and my pond and thinking of *James and now I will have this to look at as well. Its perfect. Thank you so much. So kinds of you.”
— Parent
“Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. The headstone has helped me and my children massively.”
— Parent
“I just want to thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness in paying the balance on Sam’s* headstone. It was put up today and we are just absolutely overwhelmed with how beautiful it is.
Without your kindness this moment may not have came for a long time. To be able to take our children to their brothers resting place means more than you will ever know. ”
— Parent
“Just a quick note, to let you know that the headstone you contributed to for baby *Nicholas is now complete and out on the cemetery and his mum has asked me to thank you for all of you help and to send you a wee photo of it.”
— Parent
“I really cannot thank you enough for all you give our families. Our community of butterflies in our memory garden is looking colourful and beautiful and parents take so much comfort from visiting them.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“Excellent, compassionate and considerate.”
— Parent
“God bless you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts this means so much to me and Tash and kids. Now we can finally have *Sam’s grave finished and a place to go to spend time with him where he is rested. You and your family take care and we will be forever grateful for your help. ”
— Parent
“Never have I ever been so happy and felt forgiven. Even when I have felt no faith that this gift would come. This is amazing I’m glad there are people like this that understands us grieving are angels❤️🩹 Thank you so much I will Never forget this.”
— Parent
“This means the world to my family as my son who passed away didn’t get to know his brothers and little sister. So when they grow up I would like to show them where their brother is laid to rest.”
— Parent
Bereavement Libraries
“The books are absolutely fabulous and we are so thankful for them. Within our department they will be used regularly for those in hospital dying or for their families who are bereaved and having both adults and children’s books are wonderful. Thank you and your wonderful team for that.”
— Family Bereavement Team, General Hospital
“What a wonderful resource for us! So many helpful books for a range of ages. We really can’t thank you enough.”
— Family Support Nurse
“All of my colleagues expressed their admiration for the work you do and the way you do it.”
— Family Support Worker, Children’s Hospice
“The library of books we have and the thoughtful care are so appreciated by our families on the anniversary of the child’s death.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“We received the bereavements books! Thank you so much they will really help us in our support for families.”
— Rainbows Trust
“I just wanted to say thank you, I have now received the bereavement library of books , so grateful that I will be able to use the resources to help bereaved families after the death of their child.”
— Child Bereavement Nurse
“I had a wonderful parcel delivered today. Thank you so much. We have had a number of children here who have suffered a bereavement and this is a lovely resource for us to be able to share with them.”
— School
“An amazing resource to help support bereaved families. We are so grateful to be given one of these libraries. Thank you.”
— Family Liaison Nurse, Blood & Transplant Service
Making It Possible
“Amazing, thank you so much for your help with this bespoke request. The family were so grateful.”
— Family Support Worker, Children’s Hospice
“A huge thank you for sorting out the tablet. I just had a video call with the family and they had a huge beaming smile on their faces! Thank you x”
— Social Worker, YLvC
“Amazing. Thank you so much for your help. The family were so grateful.”
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“Our delivery has just arrived, it is amazing and has really given us all a lift, I have happily donated to your amazing and very important charity. Thank you so much. Xx ”
— Parent
“You are an awesome charity and so very much appreciated.”
— Parent
“Thank you so much for everything! Highlight of the day!! We’re on our 6th week now of isolating/ shielding so all the days are merging! Friday will at least be exciting! And our biggest stress and worry has been over food!”
— Parent
“Your support allowed Mandy to be able to travel to the hospital quicker and spend more time with Jackson. It also let her be there for *Jonathan getting out of school and to respond quickly if the hospital requires her to attend.”
— Parent
“Thankyou ever so much for our food hamper, this will help us a lot as finding hard as our daughter is extremely vulnerable as she is receiving chemotherapy.
We also just come home from a 6 day stay at the hospital with her as she developed pneumonia, so its going to help us no end. Thankyou once again.
NOT ALL SUPERHEROS WEAR CAPES X”
— Parent
Making It Possible
“Knowing that people will sit there, pause, and see her name - that they'll feel even a fraction of the light she brought into the world - brings a comfort I didn't realise I needed.
It took my breath away. It feels gentle and peaceful… it feels like her.
Thank you for creating your own fundraiser, for sharing her story, for helping keep her memory alive in such a meaningful way.”
— Parent
“*Christopher will be over the moon! Thank you so much.”
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your lovely help for *Kat. It came perfectly during an unplanned admission as a little pick me up.”
— Social Worker, YLvC
“This additional support was amazing for the family at this really awful time.”
— Social Worker, YLvC
“This helped *Sarah immeasurably in dealing with a particularly stressful period in her life which was causing both physical and mental issues.”
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“I cannot sing your praises enough and rave about how much you do for us and just how easy you make the whole process of applying for anything. Thank you again from me, my team, my colleagues and the whole of Noah’s Ark and especially the families!”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“The parent found the sessions [6 sessions of massage and mindfulness] helped greatly with her anxiety. How wonderful that your charitable trust supports this.”
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“Thank you so much for your support. This bench is very important to the family so they will be hugely appreciative.”
— Social Worker, YLvC
Making It Possible
“Ripples of Compassion have obviously put a lot of thought into their contact and ordering process.
It is so simple and stress free. Something vital when supporting families or when you are a family experiencing loss. Thank you””
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“This helped us celebrate *Tia’s life how we wanted to.”
— Parent
“I want to express my gratitude to Ripples of Compassion and to each individual person who has helped me through an extremely difficult time.
My family and I were facing extremely strenuous circumstances and I wouldn't have mentally of financially coped without the support I was given.
I can't honestly say thank you enough. Words can't express the pressure that was taken off my shoulders, allowing me to focus on my family. So I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”
— Auntie
“Mum is really worried about money, so this really helped her prepare for the funeral."
— Children’s Hospice Worker
“I was so grateful when you sent our family a pack at Easter it really lifted us and was so lovely to know that our *Craig was being thought of. Your work is hugely appreciated such a lovely thing to do.”
— Parent
“We appreciate all the one of unique and individual grant applications you have honoured for our families. I really look forward to thanking you in person.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“It’s been a pleasure to work with you over the years - and my grateful thanks for the much-needed support that you and your colleagues provide for so many families in need."
— Social Worker, YLvC
“It gave a mum a chance to get out of the house - to wash and eat and to then deal with benefits and debts."
— Children’s Hospice Woker
“I haven't worked for 2 years while my daughter has been receiving treatment for cancer, DLA is stopped immediately and we are left with a funeral fee to pay at the worst time of our lives, so your support helped relieve some of the financial stress from this situation.”
— Parent
Little Comforts
“This is so unbelievably kind of you; thank you so much. I can’t express how grateful I am to have these resources available to us and the children that will be attending our support groups.”
- Simon Says, Bereavement Charity
“These cards have been amazing. Really easy to do as a family and the children really enjoying doing the tasks. A wonderful wellbeing tool. Thank you Ripples of Compassion for helping to bring some calm into our lives.”
— Parent
“These have been so helpful to my son and we are so appreciative. He had leukaemia and has been diagnosed as autistic and also has PTSD. These cards have really helped him with ideas of things he can do to regulate himself and have worked well with his trauma therapy and EMDR.”
- Parent
“I just wanted to email and say a huge thank you for sending the cards to us. I have started to distribute them to Family Support Workers already so we can start using them with families. Thank you so much again. They're really very appreciated!”
— Rainbows Trust
“The process was seamless and the cards themselves far surpassed our expectations. So many wonderful ideas and activities. Thank you”
— Parent
“Lovely flashcards, they will be very useful. Thank you.”
— Family Support Worker, Children’s Hospice
“Thank you so much for the relaxation flashcards, we look forward to using them with the families we support.”
— Rainbows Trust
Recommended Books
“I only just revisited your recommendations for bereavement books. I ordered myself one with your gift card and I’m finding that extremely helpful in supporting me through this time of grief.”
— Parent
“I just wanted to extend a huge thank you for the recommendation on bereavement books as found in a comfort box I received when my sone was in a hospice facility.”
— Parent
Dedicate a Book
“Thank you so much. This is so generous of you and brings tears to my eyes. 🩷 It's such a generous gift and I love that her name will be in the book. It helps us feel like her legacy lives on.”
— Parent
“You and your team are truly inspirational in all you do and have done for us since we first spoke in 2021.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
Comfort Boxes
“Everything in the box was so thoughtful and the words were just what we needed to hear. Thank you for thinking of us and our son, it bought tears to our eyes.”
— Parent
“It gave us a chance as a family to sit and be together. We can remember *Bradley & talk about him.”
— Parent
“I would like to express my sincere thanks on behalf of the Rainbows families who recently received comfort boxes and activity adventures. These have been greatly appreciated and have provided comfort and support during challenging times. The feedback has been extremely positive.”
— Family Support Worker, Children’s Hospice
“Just want to say thank you SO much for the comfort box and comfort meals - they are helping *Isabel’s parent's through a hard time right now and they are thankful for the support 😇🩵 Thank you again Fiona! xxx”
— Sister
“Thank you so much for my comfort box today. It was a complete surprise and totally unexpectedly had me in tears!
The work you guys do is amazing and really appreciated.”
— Parent
“Thank you so much for my box, it has really cheered me up. Such a wonderful thing you do. Thank you again for your kindness.”
— Parent
“My husband and I are BROKEN. A little love and a little kindness from strangers was just what we needed.”
— Parent
“Cheered me up massively on what was a particularly hard week, The thoughtfulness and practical help had me in tears.
You are an absolutely amazing team of people who when I’m mentally and physically able will do all that I can to help you provide help for other grieving families, thank you so so much xxx”
— Parent
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for *Mel’s self care box. It really brightened her day today.
Thank you, she is still have such an awful time and it is really nice to see her smile today.
She is very excited to pamper herself and the extra jewellery and card and craft activities were so lovely for her”
— Social Worker, YLvC
“Thank you so much. The family I recently nominated received their box last week before their son’s 1st anniversary. They said how beautiful everything was.”
— Family Team Practitioner, Children’s Hospice
“Amazing, such a beautiful idea ,it had such lovely things inside and you can tell that a lot of thought had gone in to as people tell me that I need to be kind to myself.”
— Parent
“As a lonely mummy this was a huge perk up.”
— Parent
“The thoughtful care boxes are so appreciated by our families on the anniversary of the child’s death.”
— Family Link Team, Children’s Hospice
“You delivered a lovely self-care box to a family recently and they wanted to say thank you so much, they really appreciated it.”
— Social Worker, YLvC