Anam Cara Fasgadh

~ Love and Shelter for Bereaved Souls ~

Anam Cara Fasgadh is an award-winning Scottish charity, founded in 2018 by four friends united by love, loss, and a shared vision: to provide comfort, compassion, and meaningful respite for families affected by the death of a baby, child, or young person.

We know there is no timeline for grief, no right way to mourn — but we believe every bereaved family deserves space to rest, remember, and simply breathe. Our mission is to offer free respite accommodation and support to those navigating the unimaginable pain of child loss.

Poppy’s Place – A Peaceful Retreat

In 2022, thanks to the dedication of our supporters and fundraisers, we proudly opened Poppy’s Place — a lovingly refurbished caravan situated in the beautiful surroundings of Tralee Bay Holiday Park in Benderloch, Argyll. Just a few steps from the sea and nestled among woodlands, this tranquil location has become a haven for grieving families — a place to reconnect with nature, and with one another.

Families tell us how healing it is to be surrounded by such peace, with no expectations or judgment. For many, it’s the first time they’ve been able to simply stop and breathe since their world changed forever.

Our Vision – A Network of Healing Spaces

The heartbreaking reality is that more than 17,000 families in the UK lose a baby, child or young person each year. And the need for support continues to grow.

Our vision is to expand our reach, providing similar safe, welcoming retreat spaces across the country — whether in the form of luxury caravans, lodges or cabins — where bereaved families can find comfort and calm.

We are deeply grateful to all those who walk beside us in this mission. Every donation, every fundraiser, and every act of kindness helps bring light, love and shelter to those who need it most.

🎥 Watch Our Story
The video below was created in 2019, before we had purchased Poppy’s Place, by our talented supporter, Dr Mikey McManus, a renowned filmmaker and director. His work captures the heart of Anam Cara Fasgadh and the love that drives us.

If you are a family in need of a break, someone who would like to support our work, or a business or organisation looking to partner with us, we’d love to hear from you.

💙 Anam Cara Fasgadh ~ Where grieving hearts find rest, and our children are always remembered.

You can help us achieve our goal by donating via our JustGiving page.

To contact us, please email: info@anamcarafasgadh.org
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Thank you.

Anam Cara Fasgadh is a Registered Charity (No. SC049149).