Once Upon a Smile can provide you with emotional and practical support at your time of need to enable you to adjust to a new life without your loved one.

We provide opportunities for children to understand and express their emotions in a fun and safe environment.

Make a Referral

We understand that if you are making a self referral it has taken a lot of courage for you to do so. We want to make this referral process as simple as possible.

Sidley House

Sidley House is a dedicated children’s bereavement centre that provides opportunities for families to express in a fun and safe way.

A view from the front of the building of Sidley House

Fundraising for us

There are many ways you can support Once Upon a Smile, whether you are a corporate supporter, a school or college hoping to help, or you want to hold a fundraising event in your local community.

Sidley the bear waving with a group of children
A group of children with their hands in the air.

Children’s Bereavement Support

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

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to call us

0161 711 0339

Make a Donation

There are many ways to make a donation. Click below to learn about how you can help.