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Team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland running the Belfast marathon relay
Mar 2026
A team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland are lacing up their running shoes in readiness for the Belfast marathon relay in May.
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…
Raising funds and spirits: A charity quiz night for WAY
Mar 2026
Following a successful WAY Christmas meal at a local pub in Bedfordshire, WAY member Louise was inspired to find another way to bring members together in the same welcoming setting at the George in Ma…
Finding solace in poetry: Catherine’s story
Mar 2026
To mark World Poetry Day, we are pleased to share the story of former WAY member Catherine Redford, who has written a poetry collection based on her experiences of being widowed young…
Holding space for happiness while grieving: Ruba’s Eid al Fitr reflections
Mar 2026
This Eid Al Fitr, we share the reflections of WAY member Ruba
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 Winston’s Wish 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…
Dying is an expensive business: An essay to mark International Women’s Day
Mar 2026
WAY member and writer Cath Holland has an essay about the cost of dying as a working-class widow in an anthology about writing & social class to mark International Women’s Day.
Running through grief: Why Hannah decided to raise funds for WAY
Feb 2026
Hannah explains what motivated her to run the Bath Half Marathon for WAY Widowed and Young…
Tips on talking to your child about a new relationship after the death of a parent
Feb 2026
Our friends at the child bereavement charity Winston’s Wish offer some tips for widowed parents navigating new relationships…
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…
Love after loss: Reflecting on Valentine’s Day as a young widow
Feb 2026
WAY member Astrid Dolan shares her reflections on love, loss and community in the run up to Valentine’s Day.
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…
“I want my baby to know who his dad was”: Mae’s fight to fill the Blank Space
Feb 2026
WAY member Mae explains why she is supporting our Blank Space campaign
Progress on our Blank Space campaign: Some promising words from Government officials
Feb 2026
We have received some promising news from Government officials in response to our Blank Space campaign, but there’s still work to be done. Read more…
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...
WAY is the only national charity in the UK for people aged 50 or under when their partner died.
It’s a club that nobody wants to be eligible to join, but we are so glad that our members find us. We are a place for people who have experienced an untimely loss to understand and have compassion for those experiencing the same. Quite simply, to be able to say: “I know”.
Our service offers a peer-to-peer support group operating with a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age themselves, so they understand exactly what other members are going through.