Who We Are:

Oxfordshire Cruse is part of the national charity, Cruse Bereavement Care. We are here to help anyone in Oxfordshire deal with the pain of grief. Our support is free of charge although donations are much appreciated.

What We do:

Family and friends can be good people to talk to but, for many reasons, you might want to find another empathetic ear. Our Bereavement Support Volunteers (BSVs) have experience of helping people through grieving; they have been trained to listen and help you work your way through the emotional work of grief. We provide face to face, telephone and group support as well as information and literature. You may find that just one meeting with a BSV – in our office or in your home – may be all you need.  However, the service is available for as long as you need it.  It is free of charge, although we are a charity and welcome donations, however small.

Why We Need You:

It costs £70,000 a year to provide our invaluable service to all across Oxfordshire who are struggling to come to terms with their grief. We only receive a small proportion of this from the NHS and have to raise over £50,000 a year through client donations, small grants and fundraising events.  These days this is becoming increasingly hard to do. We have one part time paid administrator and everyone else is a volunteer, giving their time for free.