About Us

Matilda’s Mission has been set up in memory of Matilda Evelyn Walker

Matilda was stillborn in 2019 at 36 weeks and 4 days. This came as a huge shock to the family as we had experienced what seemed a ‘textbook’ pregnancy. It transpired that Matilda’s cause of death was due to undetected placental insufficiencies. Over the space of the following nine months we then endured three early miscarriages.

We were fortunate to be supported by a wonderful local charity who at the time offered monthly support group meetings. Sadly, due to demand in other areas the charity were no longer able to continue to offer support in the Lancaster area. We knew we had to come together to set up Matilda’s Mission.

Although we predominately support those who have experienced babyloss, we are very well aware of how devastating and life altering baby-loss and child loss is and how lonely and isolating life can feel following such so we welcome those who have lost a child at any age.

Admittedly, we are not trained therapists but we do feel we can offer families love, care, compassion and empathy. We will never know exactly how YOU are feeling, but we want you know that you are not alone. We’re here if and when you need us.

We know that what works for one person as support, may not for the next person. We set up informal monthly meetings to allow family members to come together to share as much, or as little as they’d like and to just be with others who may just slightly ‘get it’.