I also knew I couldn’t entrust grieving families to just
anyone. T e people who joined me had to be empathetic, strong, resilient and willing to keep learning. Most impor- tantly, they needed big hearts. I was fortunate to fi nd two incredible colleagues who were the perfect fi t. Together, we built a small but mighty team. Since then, we've doubled the number of people we
support year after year. We now have volunteers, youth ambassadors and a growing network of supporters who share our mission. Our expanded services meet the real needs of our community, from children and families to schools, workplaces and professionals. We don’t just off er one-off conversations; we provide continuity, compassion and practical guidance at every stage of bereavement. T e impact of T e Never Alone Project is perhaps most
visible in workplaces, where grief is often invisible. Elaine Chillingsworth, Tax Assistant Manager at TC
Group, shared the diff erence that personalised support can make: “Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one. When I lost my dear father, I felt completely adrift and didn’t know where to turn. T ankfully I was introduced to Jodie, T e Never Alone Project’s Bereavement Service Manager. She off ered the understanding, compassion and guidance that TNAP provides. T at experience is why I’m such a passionate advocate for the charity. No one should ever have to face grief alone. “For businesses, the work TNAP does is invaluable.
Grief aff ects every part of life, and you don’t just leave it at the offi ce door. Having access to trusted support can make a huge diff erence for employees navigating such a diffi cult time. “I’m incredibly grateful and proud that TC Group has
chosen to support TNAP. Together we’re helping to raise awareness and ensure others can access the same kind of vital support that helped me so much." Four years in, TNAP is still growing, and with
that comes new challenges. But the heart of the project remains unchanged. For me, the journey from personal tragedy to building a
charity has been both the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Grief will always leave a scar, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to defi ne the rest of your life. T at’s the message I want every grieving child, parent, and family to hear: you are never alone.
TC Group colleagues Johanne Taylor, Dawn Watson, Estelle Sherman and Shaaron Chick
Left, Jodie Mortern- Davies
from TNAP receiving a laptop from TC Group.
Below, Estelle Sherman from TC Group volunteering on the
TNAP stall at Rushden Lakes.
To fi nd out more about TNAP and donate, visit
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/ theneveraloneproject
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