With your help, we can show somebody whose life has been turned upside down a glimmer of light in their darkest of days.
Brake’s National Road Victim Service is a free, professional support service for people who have been seriously injured or bereaved from road crashes. We help people with practical challenges and provide emotional support, from day one of the crash onwards.
How your donations could help
- £15 could pay for a grief journal to help someone express their thoughts and emotions through words and images.
- £35 could pay for a personalised bereavement candle to give comfort and calm in moments of remembrance.
- £56 could pay for a bereaved family to receive a memory bear, hand-made from their loved one’s precious clothes.
Your donation could also gift membership of an organisation to help create connections with like-minded people, and reduce feelings of isolation.
A garden centre voucher could help someone to channel their energy into curating a spot in their garden, where they can sit and reflect.
Donate today and help us to continue to support people affected by road crashes when they need us most
We understand every road crash is different, every road victim is an individual, and everyone’s circumstances are uniquely painful and challenging. You can help us to support people in ways that are meaningful to them.
Click here to donate to our summer appeal today.
Your generosity could make a huge difference to a family in the aftermath of a road crash.
Memory bears – providing comfort and connection after loss
[It] feels like I symbolically have all my children together and [this] has brought me some small peace in a way I was not expecting – so grateful to have him.
A bereaved road victim gives thanks for the memory bear they received after the death of their child
Often, we find comfort comes from small but significant moments and that's why we love working with Infinity Keepsakes. They craft memory bears and sentimental items with exceptional care, using the clothing of loved ones to transform treasured fabric into soft symbols of love, resilience, and remembrance.
Together, we offer a gentle way for those bereaved to hold on to precious memories. It’s a partnership built on empathy, and we are deeply grateful for the kindness and compassion Infinity Keepsakes brings to the people we support.
Click here to donate to Brake and help provide these treasured memories for a family.
If you need help after a road crash
Get in touch
If someone you love has been killed or injured in a road crash, Brake is here to help.
Fill out this simple form, call 0808 8000 401 or email help@brake.org.uk
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