Double Your Impact This Winter with the Sands Big Give Appeal
Every gift you give will change a life.
From now until midday on Tuesday 9 December, every donation will be doubled - at no extra cost to you. That means twice the support for families living through the heartbreak of pregnancy and baby loss.
This kind of loss touches entire communities - parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and professionals. Its impact is deep and lasting, and it deserves recognition and support.
At Sands, our compassionate community is here to listen, to stand alongside shattered families and help them to find hope again.
Together, we can make sure that anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss has someone to turn to when they need it most.
Big Give
From now until midday on Tuesday 9 December, every donation will be doubled - at no extra cost to you. That means twice the support for families living through the heartbreak of pregnancy and baby loss.
Tree Decoration
Buy a beautiful limited edition Sands star decoration, as seen in our Winter Appeal video.
Give as a gift, or display in remembrance of a much loved baby.
Give as a gift, or display in remembrance of a much loved baby.
Sands Winter Video
We have launched a new film inspired by the experiences of our Sands volunteers, supporters, helpline users, and bereaved families to raise awareness and show the lifechanging impact of baby loss. It is titled, "I'll never forget you".
Winter Wishes
Dedicate a star on our Winter Wishes Night Sky, to remember a special baby or babies this Winter.
Next Always Loved Candle
Next has created a beautifully designed amber candle that can be personalised - with 100% of profits generously donated to Sands.
Winter Lights
Sands volunteers are organising Christmas tree festivals, candle and Diya events, origami decoration crafting, wreath making activities, other types of crafting and decorating, gatherings around food and Lights of Love services.
Coping at Christmas
We know that this time of year can be difficult for anyone who has been touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Here at Sands, we want to reach out to anyone feeling isolated and alone in their grief over the festive period. You are not alone.
Community of Care
Hear from Alex, Caroline, Pooja and Sabina who share their stories and how they have learned to navigate their grief with the support they have received.
Winter Walk
This Winter join us to walk 50 kilometres in December. Register and get your free t-shirt and fundraising pack.
Winter Raffle
Play the Sands Winter Raffle to be in with the chance of winning up to £1,000 before Christmas!
Donate
This festive season, join us in bringing comfort and connection to families living with unimaginable loss. Help us ensure that no one faces pregnancy or baby loss alone.