Aching Arms wins Best Local Charity in Brentwood Award

9^th November 2024

We are delighted to announce that Aching Arms has won the Best Local Charity award at the Brentwood Business Awards 2024. 

 

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Donate a Bear for Christmas 2024

6^th November 2024

Many families find great comfort in donating Aching Arms bears, and for them it's a special way of remembering their baby at Christmas. So, every Christmas we invite you to dedicate a bear in memory of a baby special to you.

 

 

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Be Together Football Match for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

21^st October 2024

Sunday 13th October saw 30 players from Northampton Sands and Aching Arms come together to play a special match to mark BLAW 2024.  

 

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Covid-19 Inquiry

21^st October 2024

Aching Arms Founder and CEO, Leanne Turner, attended the Covid-19 Inquiry Hearing on Monday 7th October.

Where Pregnancy and Baby Charities Highlight “Forgotten” Maternity and Neonatal Services During Pandemic.

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National Lottery Community Fund News

18^th October 2024

We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. 

 

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Our Film: 3 Dads

10^th October 2024

Today we'd like to share the heartfelt stories of three incredible dads — Adam, Ross, and Tom — who bravely opened up about their experiences of loss, the deep impact of receiving an Aching Arms Bear, and the support and comfort they found during their grief journey.

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Baby Loss Certificate Scheme has been extended

9^th October 2024

The Govenment have now extended the Baby Loss Certificate Scheme. 

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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

9^th October 2024

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) 2024, BLAW is now in its 22nd year and we are honoured to be part of the Baby Loss Awareness Week Alliance of over 130 charities that work together for this special week which provides families the opportunity to honour the memory of their much-loved and missed babies. 

 

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Miles in Memory is back for 2024

19^th September 2024

Throughout October, in support of Baby Loss Awareness week, we invite you join our Miles in Memory challenge to celebrate the memory of babies who have touched your lives whilst raising money in aid of Aching Arms.

 

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Teddy Bears Picnic in Ashdown Forest

10^th September 2024

We didn’t let the weather put a stop to our fun and memorable day at the home of Winnie the Pooh, Ashdown Forest. 

 

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