about us
About Windmills
Windmills exists to support children and young people before and a month after the death of someone important to them.
how we work
Specialist support, child-led conversations, creative work, memory-making and guidance for the whole family. We meet children where they are, at their pace.
Governance & safeguarding
Our policies, charity details, annual reports and safeguarding information are all available on request and via the Charity Commission.
our impact so far
The difference your support makes
863
Children & young people supported
20,928
Hours of support delivered
86
Schools worked with across Staffordshire
1,000
Professionals worked with across Staffordshire
Our values
Innovation
We challenge existing approaches and create new solutions to meet unmet needs. We are proud to have developed a pioneering model of anticipatory grief support that provides early intervention for children and families experiencing terminal illness.
Leadership
We strive to be leaders in our field by delivering specialist, clinically informed support, building professional trust, and influencing the future of bereavement care. We share our expertise and advocate for improved recognition and support for anticipatory grief.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering the highest quality support through specialist knowledge, evidence-informed practice, and a focus on meaningful outcomes. Having supported more than 800 children with exceptional outcomes, we continually seek to improve and ensure every child receives the best possible care.
Transparency & Integrity
We are open, accountable, and honest in everything we do. We build trust with families, professionals, supporters, and partners through clear communication, responsible decision-making, and ethical practice.
Compassion & Support
We provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children and families feel understood, valued, and supported through some of life’s most difficult experiences.
Advocacy
We champion the voices of children and families affected by terminal illness and grief. We raise awareness of anticipatory grief, influence professional practice, and advocate for every child’s right to receive timely, specialist support.
Our story
Windmills was founded by people who saw, first-hand, how few specialist services existed for grieving children in Staffordshire. We set out to change that, so no child has to face the death of someone they love without the right support.
Our mission
To provide free, specialist, child-centred bereavement and pre-bereavement support to children, young people and families across Staffordshire, whenever they need it.
Meet the team
Zara
Leeanne
Partners & funders
