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Bereavement Charity Faces Closure Before Christmas
30 Apr
Summary
- Charity supporting bereaved families on Merseyside faces closure.
- A National Lottery grant was not renewed, creating a funding gap.
- The charity needs £90,000 to continue its vital services.
A vital bereavement charity supporting families in Merseyside, Love Jasmine, is facing closure before the Christmas period due to a critical lack of funds. Established in 2016 by Rob and Kathy Lapsley following the death of their daughter Jasmine in 2014, the charity has provided essential services like counselling and group therapy to grieving families.
The charity's situation became precarious after a three-year National Lottery grant, totaling £255,571, was not renewed. This has resulted in a substantial funding gap, forcing Love Jasmine to reduce the support it offers to families. Rob Lapsley expressed the difficulty of this decision, stating that cut-backs were necessary to avoid shutting down entirely.
To bridge the funding shortfall, Rob and Kathy Lapsley are now aiming to raise £90,000. They are also organizing a sponsored walk in June as part of their fundraising efforts. The charity's work is deeply personal, named in memory of their daughter, and they are determined to continue supporting bereaved families in her name.
