Andrea Duggan

It's been brilliant.

So Alfie Squad was launched in 2023 to support children, young people and their families who've lost a loved one to suicide.

And while it's such a challenging subject, this project has allowed our young members and their families to show their creativity.

So we've been able to, some of our sessions are arts and crafts, so we allow them to explore what they could be feeling or just to get to show their talents.

So we've got jigsaw pieces, so that was identifying that as one, you're one person, but connected, we're together, so it's reducing that isolation, building confidence and friendships.

They've got butterflies, which is showing new beginnings, the mirrors showing that we see them, and the birdhouses that they've pulled together and painted, that's for home.

So it's one big creation that the families are proud of.

Definitely, one of hope and connection and positive experiences for the future.

Excellent.

They've loved it.

We have.