Welcome

Daphne & Friends is a friendly and welcoming community for bereaved families in London and online.

We create safe spaces for those who have lost a pregnancy, baby or child through our groups and special events

We also support businesses through our awareness training establishing more understanding and support for bereaved families in society.

For Families

We are here for all families who have lost a pregnancy, baby or child. Whatever your journey to this moment, you are welcome here.

For Families

Training

Our workshops and courses are an amazing way to welcome bereaved families into your community and diversify your offer.

Training

Advocacy

See what we are working on and how you can help us to make a difference.

Advocacy

Our Mission

Daphne & Friends is here to make a difference on a personal, local and national level.

Supporting families

At the heart of everything we do is our community of bereaved families, and the babies and children we remember.
Creating belonging

Through our groups, events, activities and training, together we can create a world where bereaved families feel supported, listened to and understood.
Advocating change

Whether through our campaigns or training programmes, we are committed to advocating for positive change for bereaved families in society.

Where it all began

My name is Poppy, founder and director of Daphne & Friends. I am a proud mum of three children, five year old Felix, Carys who is three, and Daphne, who was stillborn in 2021.

I started Daphne & Friends in 2023 after a post on a local facebook group looking for other bereaved families with babies and toddlers who wanted to get together to play. The response was overwhelming, and was the start of our first stay-and-play. From there we have grown from a few toys in a church hall to a flourishing and diverse community of bereaved families, supporters and advocates.