Jeremiah's Journey

04/12/2025

50% of the Children and Young People we support are bereaved of a parent.

Caring at Christmas |
Thank you to all the families and volunteers who joined us on Saturday for our Jeremiah’s Journey Caring at Christmas event.
We know that Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, especially when facing the first festive season without them.
This event offered a gentle space to honour and remember that special person, while also enjoying arts and crafts, festive fun, and even a few surprise visits from some very special guests!

“Whenever there’s an event organised by the Jeremiah’s Journey team, it’s always amazing. From the first session to now, we all feel very supported.”
— Dave & Eleanor, bereaved family

03/12/2025

National Grief Awareness Week | Growing with Grief

Grief doesn’t shrink with time. We grow around it.
As we mark National Grief Awareness Week, this model reminds us that loss becomes part of our story—not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry with compassion, courage, and connection.

02/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported us at the Stoke Village Lights Switch-On – we’re so grateful for the warm welcome into the community. We love how everyone comes together at Christmas.

Next up… Jingle & Mingle Party at The Stoke Inn on Saturday 20th December 2pm-6pm – save the date!

A HUGE thank you to The Stoke Inn!

We are so grateful to The Stoke Inn for choosing Jeremiah’s Journey as their charity for this year’s Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party on Saturday 20th December! Your support will help us provide vital bereavement support to children, young people, and families in Plymouth who need it at a sad and difficult time.

We’re excited to join the festivities, and Jeremiah Bear will be there too to meet all the families!
There will be:
🎶Carol singing to get everyone in the festive spirit
🎅Santa’s grotto for little ones to meet the man himself
🎨Craft stalls full of gifts and treats to buy

There’s no charge to attend – just donations on the day, helping us raise even more for local families in need.

Come along, bring your family, and help us make it a magical day for the community – all while supporting a brilliant cause!

02/12/2025

National Grief Awareness Week | The Good Grief Trust

As we mark National Grief Awareness Week, we stand with children, young people, and families learning to grow with their grief. Not alone, but supported, understood, and navigating their own grief journey in their own way.

01/12/2025

It's 1st December and lots of you will be opening the first door on your advent calendar today!

Our ambassador Alfie Fothergill has an advent calendar idea with a difference. This month he is going to run the same number of kilometres as the date throughout December. Meaning that his total for the month will build up to an incredible 300km. Alfie runs for Jeremiah's Journey due to the support he received when he was younger.

To support Alfie you can donate at https://checkout.justgiving.com/dhtcvvjee7
or Text EVAMAY to 70450 to donate £5 (texts cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message).

You can follow he progress through his socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alfie.fothergill.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfie.fotherss/

If you would like to see Alfie's story and why he runs for Jeremiah's Journey please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKvLL5w4w0&t=3s

30/11/2025

🎄✨ Jingle & Joy - Christmas Concert Extravaganza! ✨🎄

Join us for a magical evening of festive music and community spirit on Saturday 6th December!

Enjoy stunning performances from:
🎶 La La Choirs
🎺 Plymouth City Brass - over to you…
🎤 Our very own Jeremiah’s Joy singing group

Come and celebrate the joy of Christmas with beautiful harmonies, brass brilliance, and plenty of seasonal cheer!

📅 Date: Saturday 6th December
📍 Venue: Methodist Central Hall, Plymouth
🕕 Time: 7.30pm ( foyer doors open 6pm, seating from 7pm )
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.lalachoirs.co.uk/.../jingle-and-joy-6th.../

Let’s make it a night to remember — bring your friends, family, and festive spirit! ❤️🎅

Huge thanks to our headline sponsor Michael Spiers Jewellers

Come and join us for a night of Festive Joy to raise money for Plymouth based charity, Jeremiah's Journey. We will also be joined by Plymouth City Brass.

28/11/2025

This is our why — and it has been for nearly 30 years. ✨

When the weeks feel long and the to-do list never ends, you look up from your desk and see a handwritten star for a memory tree from one of the young people we support… and suddenly everything becomes clear.

Late nights, early mornings — it’s all worth it.

Thank you so much to our hard working, passionate Team JJs and to everyone who helps us make a difference for bereaved local families every day.

28/11/2025

Introducing Liz |

Liz joins us on a placement whilst completing her doctorate at Plymouth University. She previously worked in NHS Health Psychology with experience in neuropsychology, major trauma, ME/CFS, and long COVID. In her free time, Liz enjoys taking walks, music, yoga, and going for coffee!

27/11/2025

Don't miss out on your chance to join in the Plymouth santa fun run on Sunday 7th December at 11am. Entires are limited to 1000 and the event is close to capacity.

Issy says "Come and join the Plymouth Santa Fun Run, it's fun for all families"

5k or 2.5k - to enter please go to www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk, while there is still time to join the hundreds of Santas that will be running in support of Jeremiah's Journey and Shekinah

Please come along and support the amazing hard work of Saltram Rotary Club

will be there to help you with your warm up and offering a hug as you finish.

Plymouth Waterfront Partnership

27/11/2025

Introducing Marria |

Marria is with us on a placement as she completes her doctorate at Plymouth University. She previously worked in the NHS and Third Sector Organisations including work in su***de prevention, adult mental health and research posts. She hopes to make mental health care more equitable to all. In her spare time, Marria enjoys long costal and mountainous walks, exploring new areas and holidaying in the sun!

26/11/2025

Caring at Christmas 2025🎄|

We are excited to be hosting our Caring at Christmas event this Saturday, 29th November at our base in The HQ Building on Union Street.

At Jeremiah’s Journey, we understand that Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have experienced the death of a loved one—especially if this is the first Christmas without them. This event offers a gentle and meaningful way to honour that special person, while also taking part in festive arts and crafts and seasonal fun. And if you’re lucky, you might even spot some very special visitors…
We hope to see you there!

If you have not booked your place yet there is still time... email us at [email protected] or drop us a message by the end of Thursday 27th November....

26/11/2025

Introducing Jamie |

Jamie joins us as our first apprentice being the first point of contact with families, organising resources, aiding the delivery of our bereavement services, and maintaining key data and insights. In his free time, Jamie enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as his passion for football.