ALFIE'S SQUAD

Alfie’s Squad has set up a new support group.

Alfie wants other young people to know they are not alone and can get support.

Are you, or do you know a child or young person who has been bereaved by suicide? 

Everton in the Community, in partnership with Alfie’s Squad and Liverpool Bereavement Service, will soon run a weekly programme at The People’s Place to provide support for young people aged eight to 17 who have been bereaved by suicide or self-inflicted death. 

The sessions will include a wide range of activities such as sports, quiz and movie nights, art sessions and exciting trips as well as having the opportunity to receive peer-to-peer support by being part of a group with likeminded young people with similar experiences and individuals who will also be able to access additional support from Liverpool Bereavement Service if needed.  

Led by fully-qualified staff from Everton in the Community, the hour-long sessions will be split into two age groups with one focused on children of primary school age (8-11) and a secondary school group (12-17). 

The new programme has been made possible thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of 14-year-old Evertonian Alfie who, with the help of the Club’s official charity, launched ‘Alfie’s Squad’ in 2019 to develop a children’s focused area within The People’s Place.

Alfie sadly lost his own father to suicide in 2017. He has so far raised more than £30,000 to help support other children deal with family bereavement through suicide after he and mum Allison discovered there was a lack of support available across the country for children. Alfie has worked closely with Everton in the Community staff to help develop sessions which he feels will be most beneficial, engaging and supportive to other bereaved children.  

Alfie alongside Michael Keane at the launch of Alfie's Squad in 2019

Alfie, Founder of Alfie’s Squad, said “I'm so glad our support group is launching after working so hard to raise money for it and it will help many children who have been bereaved by suicide or self-inflicted death -  I hope that through this programme we can help other young people from feeling isolated and feeling that no one understands what they are going through.” 

This group will massively benefit the young people that take part, giving them a place where they can feel understood and open about their experiences.” 

To register your interest in the weekly sessions please complete the form here and a member of staff from Liverpool Bereavement Service will be in contact in 72 hours.