Thank you for your interest in this programme.  

The Forest Project offers bereavement support in a Forest setting for children from 6–17 years who have experienced the death of someone special to them (programmes are organised in appropriate age ranges). Children can get involved in activities such as den building, camp fire cooking, tool making, tree climbing, forest games and rope work etc. Grief support is built into these activities, aimed at helping children explore their grief and loss.  Activities are varied and children have the chance to try many different things to help them as they process their bereavement and connect with others in similar situations. Trained Forest Leaders and Bereavement Support Facilitators lead sessions – all of whom have current DBS checks and have done safeguarding training.  

We recommend children attend the session on their own, we hold mobile numbers for emergency contacts whilst the children are in the Forest. There are no facilities for parents to stay and wait other than in their own cars. Staff meet children in the carpark at the farm and return them there at the end of the session.  Lunch is provided on the long day session, and snacks on the half day sessions. Children should bring a labelled water bottle to every session and wear outdoor clothing. We have a range of second-hand warm clothing if required.  

Toilet facilities are available. Children will get most out of this programme if they attend all 4 sessions.  If the dates of this programme do not suit please ask us about future dates via heather@fitmums.org.uk.  After completing this form you will receive a call from one of the team who will chat with you further to check this programme is appropriate for your child.

The dates of the next programme are to be confirmed, please complete the form and we will contact you with more details. The project take place in a private woodland, (HU15 2NR) over four consecutive Saturdays.

Filling this form does not guarantee a place, we will be in touch to confirm.