Our mission
Holding Hearts Baby Loss Support is a charity dedicated to providing baby loss books, resources, and memory hearts to hospitals across the country for families who have experienced the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy. Our mission is to offer support and comfort to those who are navigating the difficult journey of baby loss. We strive to create a safe space for families to honor and remember their babies while providing them with the resources they need during this challenging time.
Who we are
Welcome to Holding Hearts, where compassion meets remembrance. At Holding Hearts, we are dedicated to supporting families through the heart-wrenching experience of baby loss. Our mission is to provide comfort, resources, and a lasting tribute to every baby who has touched our hearts, ensuring their memory lives on.
What we provide
At Holding Hearts, we focus on providing thefollowing resources and support to hospitals and families:
Baby Loss Resources:
We supply hospitals with baby loss books and materials that offer guidance and support to parents grieving the loss
of a baby.
Memory Hearts:
Our beautifully crafted memory hearts are given to families as a tangible keepsake, honoring the memory of their baby and providing comfort in their
time of loss.
Support and Understanding:
All of our trustees have personally experienced baby loss, allowing us to offer compassionate and empathetic support to grieving families.
300+
Hearts donated each month to hospitals across the UK, providing a comforting keepsake for families.
8
Hospitals throughout the UK now providing our hearts.
How it began
In January 2021, after having her 3rd baby, our Founder, Jessica Perry, decided to raise money through a raffle to purchase baby loss resources for Gloucestershire hospital. Jess and her husband, Luke, experienced 4 miscarriages between 2016 and 2020, and she wanted to give back to the department who had helped her through.
The raffle was a success and raised just over £200. After purchasing the books and some memory hearts, Jess’s fundraising efforts were recognised locally.
After a radio interview on BBC Radio Gloucestershire, what was supposed to just be a one-off fundraiser became the catalyst for our charity.
Our trustees
FOUNDER
JESSICA PERRY
After losing 4 babies through miscarriage between 2016 and 2019, Jess decided to raise some money to give back to the units at Gloucestershire Royal which had helped her and her family through their hard time.
TRUSTEE
PAULA HYDE
Paula has run a successful business for over 30 years and, since being retired decided she wanted to get involved and help our cause. Paula suffered a miscarriage at 20 weeks approximately 30 years ago and, at the time was sent home and told to 'get on with life'.
TRUSTEE
SAMMY BOWLES
After the loss of her son, Jayden, at 32 weeks and subsequent 10 miscarriages. Sammy has frequently had to experience loss and was driven to join Holding Hearts to help others who go through the pain that she has.
We believe in the strength and resilience of families who have experienced baby loss. Our goal is to empower them to find healing and hope as they navigate this journey.