Latest WAY News

WAY welcomes consultation on inheritance rights for unmarried partners

Jun 2026

WAY welcomes consultation on rights for cohabiting couples, including inheritance rights for unmarried partners

Volunteer Week: Celebrating a decade of dedication

Jun 2026

To mark Volunteers’ Week, we share the story of Stuart, who has volunteered for WAY for more than ten years as a bingo caller, holiday organiser and Trustee…

What Pride means to me: Reflections from WAY volunteers

Jun 2026

To mark this Pride month, we asked some of our LGBTQIA+ widowed members what Pride means to them…

Mandy Burrows Award: Meet our 2026 nominees

Jun 2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we are pleased to celebrate three inspirational members who’ve been nominated for our annual Mandy Burrows Award…

The ultimate spiritual journey – Ruba’s Hajj story

May 2026

To mark Eid Al Adha, Muslim WAY member Ruba reflects on her Hajj pilgrimage story…

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: A new right for grieving parents

May 2026

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave gives employed fathers and partners new rights if their partner dies in their child’s first year of life…

A young widow’s guide to post-death admin

May 2026

WAY Ambassador Emma Gray – a former solicitor who retrained as a grief coach after she was widowed young – shares some useful tips on navigating paperwork when your partner dies…

Rain didn’t stop the fun for WAY’s Big Picnic festivities

May 2026

More than 400 WAY members, friends and families – as well as a few friendly deer – enjoyed our 2026 Big Picnic weekend

Getting your Will sorted: A former solicitor and young widow’s guide

Apr 2026

WAY Ambassador Emma Gray – a former solicitor who retrained as a grief coach after she was widowed young – explains why getting your Will in order is so important…

Handmade gift exchange connects young widowed crafters

Apr 2026

A group of 18 talented WAY members decided to send each other handmade gifts to help lift their spirits through the dark winter months

Seven fundraisers are taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for WAY

Mar 2026

Seven fundraisers are getting ready to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for WAY on 12 April

Helen Bailey Blog & Digital Storyteller Award 2026

Mar 2026

In recognition of the different ways widowed people are choosing to share their stories, we’re delighted to announce that we’re extending our Helen Bailey Blog Award to include digital storytelling th…

Weekend away with WAY: Adventure, laughter and community

Mar 2026

More than 50 WAY members and children had a blast at an adventure weekend at PGL near Grantham last month…

Running through grief: Hannah’s Mother’s Day half marathon

Mar 2026

This Mother’s Day, WAY Widowed and Young member and solo parent Hannah will be taking part in the Bath Half Marathon to raise funds for WAY.

Mother’s Day activity: Making a beaded bracelet to remember your mum

Mar 2026

Our full circle partners at the charity Childhood Bereavement UK have shared this activity to help bereaved children remember loved ones this Mother’s Day

Running the Cambridge Half Marathon for WAY: Vicky’s story

Mar 2026

On International Women’s Day, WAY’s Communications Manager Vicky ran her first Half Marathon through the streets of Cambridge and raised more than £600 for WAY…

Day of Reflection: An exclusive extract from WAY Trustee’s memoir

Mar 2026

To mark this Day of Reflection, we share an exclusive extract from WAY Trustee Emma Charlesworth’s book documenting the reality of being widowed during the pandemic…

Navigating Valentine’s Day when you’ve been widowed young

Feb 2026

We have gathered some tips from young widowed people about navigating Valentine’s Day when you’re grieving your late partner…

A WAY weekend to remember: Laughter, dancing and peer support

Feb 2026

After her husband died in 2024, Heather has found laughter, friendship and support through WAY Widowed and Young, including at a recent meet up in Glasgow…

Marking World Cancer Day 2026: Remembering loved ones

Feb 2026

To mark World Cancer Day, we have created a collage remembering WAY members’ loved ones...