Making the world a better place for young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent
Why do we exist?
1 in 7 people will lose a parent by the age of 30
39% of bereaved people reported difficulties in getting support from friends or family
— UK Bereavement Commission
Run in support of making the world a better place for young adults who’ve lost one or both parents
We currently have spaces for Manchester Marathon (27/04/25) and the London Landmarks Half Marathon (06/04/25)!
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Get support
Everyone’s journey with grief is different, but it’s normal to need an extra hand. Whatever support you need, It’s Time can help you.
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Give support
Has your student or colleague suffered the loss of their parent? Download our help guides to understand how best to support them.
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Join our online community
Get access to our growing online community where you’ll find a range of useful resources and connect with likeminded people.
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Group Therapy
We are working with Mandy Gosling UKCP Psychotherapist to provide free group therapy sessions. We want these sessions to provide a safe space to discuss experiences and challenges of losing a parent young.
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Share your story
Sharing your story can help us reach more young people and help them feel less alone in their grief journey.
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Peer support
On the last Wednesday of every month, we host a free, online peer-to-peer support group, providing a safe space for anyone who has lost one or both parents to connect with others.
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10 things I wish I knew after my Mum died
“My mum passed away from cancer at 50 years old. Like a lot of people who experience loss at a young age, I have my fair share of worry about my own health as well as feeling guilty that I’m still here and she isn’t.”
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Guilt-free grief?
“I can remember when I moved back to university a few weeks after my dad died, and tried to slot back into the life that I had once had. But I found that my form had changed, and I didn’t quite fit like I used to.”
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Josh's Story
“Grief affects everyone differently, and you have no idea how it will affect you until it does. Looking back, those first few days and weeks after he died were probably the easy bit - the difficult bit is cracking on when the dust settles and can leave you feeling lost.”
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A letter to my 27 year old self
“Time won’t ever fully heal a wound as deep and as painful as this, but I want you to know that you will be ok. Your Dad will always hold a special place in your mind and in your heart.”
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15 things no one tells you when you lose a parent suddenly
“On reflection, I now view my life in two chapters; one before - where dad was around. And one after, which is a different life that I’ve had no control over choosing, and one that I’ve had to adjust to, but one that can still be happy, fulfilling and successful.”
