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Supporting bereaved children & families

Up to the age of 18 when a parent/guardian, grandparent or sibling dies.

Supporting schools & those in education

Find out how we can support your children & young people in school & education.

Need more support?

Our team are on hand to help & support.

Providing practical and emotional support to bereaved families to enable them to adjust to a new life without their loved one.

At Once Upon a Smile we have lots of creative programmes where children and young people remember their loved ones and express their thoughts and feelings in a fun and safe environment.

Providing emotional and practical support at your time of need.

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family, bereavement support

Support for children

creating smiles

Creating smiles

education

Support in school

financial planning

Support for young guardians (18-25)

school support

Support for schools

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Support for parents

Ways you can get involved!

There are lots of ways to show your support to Once Upon a Smile and help us to reach more families at their time of need.

Join Sidley’s Smile Club and become a monthly donator.

It’s easy! Just decide how much you would like to donate on a monthly basis and complete the monthly donation section on our Just Giving page.

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Make a referral!

Our referral process is the first step of reaching out for support from Once Upon a Smile. Referrals can be made by you for your family or can be made on behalf of a family you are seeking support for.

Events

Our events help raise vital funds for Once Upon a Smile and provides you with some incredible and unforgettable experience.

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Spring/Summer months

Sky Dive

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Anytime of the year

Smile Mile

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1st June-31st December 2026

The BIG 15 Challenge

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Saturday 20th June 2026, 8:45am

Climb Snowdon by Day

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26th-28th June 2026

Trafford Palazzo Abseil

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Saturday 4th July 2026, 8:45am

Climb Ben Nevis by Day

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Saturday 4th July from 11am

Magic Weekend Rugby Memorial Game

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Friday 31st July 2026, 8:45am

Climb Scafell Pike by Day

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1st-31st August 2026

Miles of Smiles

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