Talking About Loss: Local Charity Receives £5,000 from the John Good Group to Expand Support

Talking About Loss operates a network of pop-up groups across East Yorkshire, including Pocklington, Market Weighton, Driffield, York, Selby, Snaith and Gilberdyke. The sessions offer a safe space for people to connect with others who understand their grief. The charity provides group and one-on-one sessions with trained counsellors for those struggling with the emotional impact of bereavement.

Huggart resident Jacqueline Gunn founded the charity after the untimely death of her father – a local farmer - left her feeling isolated and unsupported. Realising that many families face similar challenges with nowhere to turn, she established Talking About Loss to provide a safe space where people can share their stories, find comfort, and rebuild their lives.

Josephine Hall, Community Engagement Manager at Talking About Loss, shared the impact of the grant: "This generous funding from the John Good Group is vital to our efforts to expand support for those facing grief. It will enable us to maintain and grow our groups, reaching even more people across Yorkshire. We are incredibly grateful for this support, but we know that to continue providing these essential services, we need sustained backing from local grant makers and businesses who understand the importance of grassroots work. We’re eager to build lasting partnerships with local organisations, so that with fundraising secured, we can dedicate more time to directly helping those in need."

Adam Walsh, CEO of East Yorkshire Family Business, John Good Group, visited the charity to present the grant and meet the team behind this vital initiative. During his visit, he spoke about the importance of supporting local, grassroots organisations that are making a real difference in local communities: "At John Good Group, we’re committed to supporting the communities where we live and work. Talking About Loss is doing essential grassroots work, providing vital emotional support to those facing grief. It’s an honour to be able to help through unrestricted funding, knowing that it will directly make a difference in people's lives and enable the charity to expand its reach and services across Yorkshire. The fact that our employees voted to support this cause shows just how deeply this issue resonates with everyone locally, highlighting the widespread impact of grief in our communities."

Talking About Loss is calling on other local grant makers and businesses to step forward and help continue its crucial work. With the right support, the charity can expand its services, reach more individuals in need, and offer continued support to the thousands of people across East Yorkshire navigating the difficult journey of grief.

To learn more about Talking About Loss or to offer your support, please visit their website: www.talkingaboutloss.co.uk, or contact them via email at info@talkingaboutloss.co.uk.