Welcome
Welcome to Brighter Grays.
What we offer:
Peer Support Groups.
The groups are for children aged 0 to 21 years, and their families, who have suffered a bereavement. We meet every two weeks, and our groups consist of lots of fun activities as well as group discussions.
Our groups have no specific criteria to join – you don't have to have lost someone in a particular way or live in a certain area. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live, or what your background is. Everyone is welcome. There are no waiting lists for the groups, and they are completely optional. You can attend one session, skip one, and then come again. We work around you and your family.
Where and when?
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Mirfield Zion Baptist Church @ 12.30pm
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Birkenshaw Methodist Church @ 3pm
Please note: We are not a religious organisation; we are simply using the space and are open to any, all, or no religions/faiths.
School sessions
We offer a range of sessions in schools, from assemblies and workshops to one-to-one support and attending parents' evenings.
All of these sessions are completely free of charge.
Please get in touch via email if you would like to book sessions for your school.
About Us
Our main aim for Brighter Grays is to be a safe place for children and their families who are suffering the loss of someone close to them. We are not counsellors, but we do have experience that we can share with you and offer advice on where to turn for help, as well as coping mechanisms. Listening and talking to others in the group will also be a large part of our sessions, as everyone will have varied experiences, and we can all learn from one another.
Meet Our Amazing Team
Amy
Hi there, I am the founder of Brighter Grays.
Grief is a difficult journey for anyone, let alone a child, and I have first-hand experience having a child who has suffered a significant loss. My daughter, Lacie, is the reason I felt so strongly about setting up Brighter Grays. She sadly lost her dad in 2021, and I have found that support for grieving children is few and far between. When you do come across support, it's either very short-lived, too far away, or there is an extensive waiting list.
Kerry
Hi, I'm the proud Co-Founder of Brighter Grays.
I lost my stepdad in 2020, while I was pregnant with my daughter. He was the best dad to me that I could ask for; he never once treated me like anything other than a princess, and despite only meeting me as a teenager, "step" never came into it. He was my dad. Losing him was the hardest thing I have gone through in my life. As an adult, going through that pain was unbearable. I just couldn't imagine a child having to come to terms with such a huge loss.
Lacie
Lacie loves being a part of Brighter Grays. When I first spoke to Lacie about it, she wanted the groups to start straight away. She has told me how she enjoys meeting new people and being with other children who have gone through loss and understand those difficult feelings. Lacie also asked if she was going to be the boss!
Lacie says, "Hi, my name is Lacie. My daddy died when I was 6, and I miss him lots. The groups have helped me so much to understand what grief is and how it can affect people. I help my Mum and Kerry get things ready. We get to do lots of things at the groups, like painting, drawing, and games
Previous Events
Since opening in April 2023 to April 2025, we have been a self-funded organisation, and we have relied completely on donations and fundraising from events to fund our amazing activities and support our fantastic cause. Have a look at some of the amazing successes we have had so far from our fundraisers!
Upcoming Events
Have a look at events we have upcoming, hopefully see you there!
Join us for the Midnight Memory Walk in aid of Brighter Grays, hosted by Zion Baptist Church in Mirfield. The event will begin at 10:30 pm, offering a meaningful opportunity to walk in memory of loved ones and raise vital funds for a great cause. For just £12, your entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and a sponsor form to help you collect donations.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this special evening. To sign up, simply email brightergrays@gmail.com. Let’s come together to make a difference!
Join us for a fun-filled day at Brighter Grays' fundraising event on 20th July at Scholes Cricket Club in Cleckheaton. Running from 12pm to 8pm, the event will feature live music throughout the day, along with a variety of stalls, bouncy castles, rides, games, and delicious food trucks. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family, while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on the excitement – come along and enjoy the entertainment, great food, and fun activities!
Do you want to attend Brighter Grays but are struggling to get to us?
We have a travel sponsorship scheme, through which we can pay for public transport for families who do not drive and are unable to fund public transport themselves. If you'd like to speak to us regarding this, please get in touch via email.
We have four house rules. These house rules express who we are and what we do!
• No judgement
• All feelings are valid
• Don't speak to someone wearing a red lanyard
• It's still ok to have fun!
Join In With Us
What Happens In Our Groups?
We always do a fun little activity to start with, to get everyone feeling a bit more comfortable and relaxed. These have included throwing beanbags, quickfire quiz questions and mad libs. We do group activities and individual journaling. These can be focused around grief and different emotions, but also just some nice easy activities for the children to have a bit of fun! One thing that never changes is the free tea, coffee, juice and biscuits!
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On your first visit to a Brighter Grays session, your child will receive a welcome pack. It's filled with lots of things that we use in the groups. One of them is a small wooden heart. This is for your child to write the initials of their close relative who has passed away and this then goes in our very own memory box. The memory box comes out at every group session so all the children have their own special person with them. Another item in the welcome packs is a red lanyard. We know starting a new thing can be scary. If your child is feeling sad, nervous or is just having a bad day and doesn't want to talk, they can just pop this on and we won't speak to them directly. They are still welcome to join in with the activities but they can sit back and just listen
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