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Richmond's Hope

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Richmond’s Hope is a charity that supports bereaved children and young people age 4 to 18 years old

Richmond’s Hope was founded in April 2003 in Niddrie, Edinburgh, in response to a need within the local community. People from the church and the café project became aware of behavioural problems amongst local children who had been bereaved. In 2001 there were fifteen deaths of young people in the area which directly affected the lives of thirty nine children (either the children of the deceased or siblings). The church was involved because the minister conducted the funerals and local people were involved because the café is a place where people meet and talk. A group of local people, including bereaved people, raised the money to convert an area of the church into a playroom and staff the project which opened in February 2003. Since that time our work with bereaved children has been widely recognized and we now have service level agreements to provide a service for the whole of the City of Edinburgh and Midlothian.

26/10/2026

This is our Practitioner, Sarah's last week with Richmond's Hope

"I will really miss being part of this team. There is never a dull moment. There is always someone to have a laugh with, someone to offer advice, and someone who will go out of their way to help when things are difficult. The team are so genuine, kind, and thoughtful , and I am grateful to have worked with such a lovely group of women. Beyond that, I am so grateful to have worked with so many amazing young people. They are some of the strongest and most incredible people I have met, and it has been such a privilege to support them. I have learned so much from them and will always be so grateful to have been part of their journeys." Sarah

Thank you for all that you have done for Children and Young People 🌈

24/10/2026

Feedback like this from Children and Young People who have been supported by Richmond's Hope and our incredible practitioners is the reason we are here.

23/10/2026

We are so delighted to partner with Kick Mental Health

Through sport and open conversations, Kick Mental Health is helping to break down stigma and create positive conversations around mental health for young people and communities across Scotland.

We're excited to work together on fundraising events, awareness raising and future opportunities to support even more young people and families.

A huge thank you to Ally and the team for choosing Richmond's Hope as their community partner.

22/10/2026

Meet one of our new Therapeutic Grief Practitioners Elspeth!

"I am an art therapist and puppeteer from Edinburgh passionate about using creativity and play to support wellbeing. Originally, I trained in performance costume and worked in the theatre where I started delivering design workshops and realised that I enjoy working with children. Due to my own experiences, I was also interested in working in mental health and started volunteering for Health in Mind as a peer support worker. Wanting to combine my passions for art and the mind, I trained in art therapy. Now, I am delighted to be working for a charity that puts importance on the roles of play and creativity in working through grief.

In order to support my own mental health, I like spending time with my cats and in nature, doing some amateur bird spotting!

21/10/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Join Our Focus Group Tonight! 🚨

We're looking for a few more people to share their thoughts and help shape the future of Richmond's Hope's website, social media and digital communications.

Tonight, 7pm-8pm (online via Microsoft Teams)

Your feedback will help us make sure our online presence is welcoming, clear and easy to use for the families and young people we support.

If you'd like to take part, please email Rebecca or Charlotte, or send us a direct message, and we'll send you the joining link.
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As a thank you, everyone who takes part will receive a Richmond's Hope tote bag and pin badge 🌈

16/10/2026

🌈Step into Edinburgh’s new cosy space and visit our Memory Tree, where children and young people can leave a message, memory or thought for a loved one who will always be in their hearts.

14/10/2026

“I just finished painting this in our teen room. It's copied
from the 'Grief Swing' illustration in the 'You will be okay'
book by Julie Stokes. This swing is a more visual way of
thinking about the dual process model and can be helpful
when trying to explain it to children as it can be told as more
of a story.
When I've used it in session, I've given some examples of
children's film characters who have become 'stuck' in either
of the Lands. To illustrate being stuck in the Land of Loss, I
have used the example of Harry Potter going back again and
again to the Mirror of Erised, or Carl from Up, whose world
became very small after his wife died. To think about being
stuck in the Land of Rebuilding, I have used Simba from the
Lion King who runs away from his feelings of grief (Hakuna
Matata scene).”

Lottie, Therapeutic Grief Practitioner, Glasgow

10/10/2026

At Richmond's Hope, we know that every grieving child and young person has a story that deserves to be heard. By creating safe spaces to share feelings, experiences and memories, we help young people find their voice and remind them that they are not alone.

Today, we're standing with children and young people affected by bereavement and recognising the courage it takes to speak about loss.

Because when young people feel heard, meaningful change can happen. 🌈

06/10/2026

We are excited to share that we are hiring for a part time Therapeutic Grief Practitioner!
On site: Fife
Closing date: 27th October 2026
This role will be part of our wider team at Richmond’s Hope, the Therapeutic Grief Practitioner (Community Outreach) will provide direct bereavement support to children and young people aged 4–18 years across Fife through outreach delivery in schools, community settings, family wellbeing hubs, and other appropriate locations. The postholder will provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers while also offering guidance to help them support grieving children. The role will include developing peer support opportunities for parents and carers and older siblings, such as coffee mornings and informal group sessions

Please request an application pack by emailing [email protected] or download from goodmoves via the link below:
https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001lX81IAE/therapeutic-grief-practitioner?distance=16.09344&keywords=Grief

04/10/2026

Good luck today Runners! Great Scottish Run

Special shoutout to our team from Brown Solicitors who have raised so much already and are taking on this mighty challenge! 🌈

Here are our 5 top tips:
1. Start Smiling
2. Pace With Joy
3. Fuel the Fun
4. High‑Five Often
5. Celebrate Big

Address

Suite 2F1, 57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH75QY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441316616818

Website

http://richmondshope.org.uk/

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