We’re always looking for ways to support local charities and causes we believe in, and we’ve worked with a number of amazing ones over the years. But one that’s particularly caught our attention recently, and can now count on our unwavering support during 2025, is one very special to us at DPAS: 4Louis.
We couldn’t be prouder to advocate for such a noble and important charity, and one that holds a very special place in the heart of our CEO, Melanie.
Who are ‘4Louis’?
4Louis is a wonderful UK charity who work across the UK to provide bereaved parents and families with support following a miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of a child. Many working for the charity have had experiences going through the unimaginable pain of losing a child of their own. This means the people at 4Louis genuinely understand the hardships and heartbreak that families have to navigate, sometimes alone. Because of this, the team displays an incredible passion for making a difference in the lives of those who have been affected by the loss of a child.
What do 4Louis do?
After founding trustee Kirsty experienced the devastating loss of her own baby, she wanted to make sure that families going through similar circumstances were receiving support that truly helped them to heal, and aided them through an impossibly difficult time.
4Louis was born from this desire to help others, and today, the charity does this through:
Memory boxes
4Louis show bereaving families compassion and care through “memory boxes”, which contain keepsakes and mementos to provide everlasting memories of the family’s loved one, specifically designed for the exact nature of the loss.
Bereavement suites and family rooms
4Louis understands the importance of small details, and how much of a difference an environment can make. Following the loss of their child, families don’t always receive the best care from hospitals. A bereavement suite or family room can help by being a “home away from home” that provides comfort for those who need it more than ever.
Cuddle Cots
Cuddle Cots gift bereaved parents and families with one of the most precious things in such a difficult moment: time. Through their mobile cooling systems and dignified design, a Cuddle Cot allows parents to spend more time with their baby, giving them the opportunity to hold them, take pictures, and bond with the child in a way that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. For parents experiencing grief, this additional time means the world.
Ibraheem’s Gift
As Muslim burials happen swiftly, 4Louis provides Ibraheem’s Gift packs, culturally appropriate baby loss packs, to provide families with the immediate items they’ll need for this difficult process. This was created with the goal of it being freely available to Muslim families in all hospitals across the country.
Sibling Bags
To help care for children who have lost their little brother or sister, 4Louis provides “sibling bags” that contain comforting items like books and toys, as well as a journal and a book on how to work through their grief.
Since they started, 4Louis have donated:
457 Cuddle Cots
250,809 Memory Boxes
6,738 Ibraheem’s Gift Packs
6,327 Sibling Packs
4Louis provides a sense of community
One of the best things that 4Louis does for families is create a network of support. For many families going through this experience, they might feel alone due to not personally knowing anybody else who has been through it. 4Louis makes it clear that nobody is alone in this, and through its support circles and events (like the 4Louis football club and their annual “Wave of Light” event), the charity serves as a reminder that there’s always someone to talk to.
Why 4Louis means so much to us
“In 2024, at 24 weeks, I lost my son Louie due to an infection caused by food poisoning. In the midst of our grief, my partner and I were given precious time with him, and thanks to 4Louis, we received a memory box. That box meant everything, it allowed us to create ceramic and ink hand and footprints, gave Louie a teddy to stay with him, and provided another for us to keep, along with other treasured keepsakes. Without it, we wouldn’t have been able to make the lasting memories that bring us comfort today.
4Louis is an incredible charity that relies entirely on public donations and the generosity of families. I am so proud that we can support them this year, not only through fundraising but also by offering pro bono data protection services to ensure the privacy of parents and families is safeguarded at all times.
If you’d like to join us in supporting 4Louis and raising funds for this amazing cause, please reach out to me directly. Every bit of help makes a difference.”
— Melanie Garnett, CEO, Data Privacy Advisory Service
Please support 4Louis if you can
There are multiple ways to support this brilliant charity, so if you’re able to help in any way, please consider doing so.
To help out, you can, of course, donate to the charity (we’ll leave the link to do so here), but if you’d rather help another way, you can join a fundraising event or even organise one yourself if you’re able to. 4Louis also promotes the idea of “giving in memory”: asking for donations to the charity in lieu of flowers at the funeral or remembrance event of your baby.
Also, 4Louis always appreciates donations in the form of little crocheted flowers or tiny knitted hats. If you’d rather help out in a way that feels like a more personal donation from yourself, this would be a great option for you. There are many tutorials online if you’re unsure how to make these things, and your efforts would go a long way.
However you decide to help, thank you. Your contributions to this cause can help grieving families in ways you couldn’t imagine.
