The Compassionate Friends

Who we are

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is the only nationwide UK charity founded over 55 years ago providing peer support to bereaved parents and their families whose child has died at any age (from 1 month old to an adult son or daughter) and from any cause. We also support bereaved adult siblings and grandparents, and provide information on parental and sibling bereavement to professionals and other organisations. 

Our culture and values

These basic principles guide all The Compassionate Friends' activities and interactions:

·       Empathy

·       Compassion

·       Respect

·       Integrity

·       Inclusivity

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Compassionate Friends is committed to diversity, equity, anti-discriminatory practice and promoting human rights both as an employer and in the provision of services. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy provides the framework from which all the charity's strategy, policy and procedures are developed and is available on our website at www.tcf.org.uk