Siblings support

After the loss of a brother or sister, bereaved siblings need differing and often specialist support. Sadly we don't currently have the experience or expertise to provide that support. For this reason, these trips are not for bereaved siblings in 2026. But we continue to look into how we might be able to support bereaved siblings in the future as we understand the need is great.

There are a number of charities who do offer support to bereaved siblings. These include...

• Winston's Wish
• Child Bereavement UK
• Tom's Trust
• Sibling Support
• Grief Encounter

You can find other support organisations and bereavement charities on the Signposting page of our website.

Your medical information comes from the digital medical form you fill in prior to the trip, so make sure you include all relevant, up to date medical and non-medical information you feel we should know about. There will be at least one qualified medic on each of the siblings trips to help cover any necessary medical needs of the young people.

Not as much as you think! Closer to the time of your trip we will send you a full kit list containing all the information you need.

Please don't bring big bulky bags or suitcases as there is very limited storage space - a soft holdall or something that can be squished down is perfect.

You won’t need any specialist clothing, waterproofs or a lifejacket – we provide all that - just normal clothes, including some warm layers, shoes you don’t mind getting wet. You will basically live in joggers/leggings, a hoodie and your Trust trip t-shirt!

For Lakeland Adventures only: please bring a swimsuit or something you can wear under a wetsuit.

We also always have plenty of high-factor sun cream on all of our trips. All the centres provide bedding, including pillows.

All meals will be provided. We will always do whatever we can to cater for everyone’s needs and aim to promote a healthy diet. Different diets? No problem! Vegetarian, halal, gluten free, just let us know what you need and we will have it covered.

You can tell us your dietary requirements when you complete your Medical Form.

You will be given a water bottle to use whilst on the trip and we will make sure you drink plenty of liquids whilst on and off the water.

Lakeland Adventure:

Breakfast consists of cereals, toast and a cooked option. Lunch will be packed lunch, which can be taken on activities. A hot meal will be provided in the evenings, followed by pudding, and snacks are available in the evening should you still be a bit peckish!

South Coast Sailing:

You will be preparing your own meals onboard, with everyone mucking in.

Lakeland Adventures: You will stay in same sex, shared bedrooms. Rooms vary in size and sleep between two to five people. All rooms have storage for clothing and personal belongings and freshly laundered bed linen in provided. The centre is full accessible.

South Coast Sailing: You will sleep on board in shared cabins while in marinas. We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe on board, in the medical form we will ask about sleeping arrangements and other requirements you may need (such as a place to pray etc).

Suitable changing and toilet facilities are provided for everyone to ensure our trips are accessible to all.

Any phones or valuable electronic equipment are brought along entirely at your own risk and we cannot be responsible for any loss or damage. We recommend these are left at home, but do understand you may want to bring them along for the journey. Our staff and volunteers will have phones you can use to phone home if necessary and Trust contact will be provided to family and friends should they need to get in touch while you’re away. Everything is provided so you only need enough money for any extra snacks or souvenirs you want to buy. We suggest no more than £20.

All advice and guidance on what to do if you have been or feel ill before your trip can be found here - Guidance on pre-trip illness