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Director's
Luanne & Harry Rimmer
Luanne and Harry have turned their heart-wrenching experiences of baby loss into a powerful advocacy journey. After the tragic loss of their children, Jonathan Joseph Rimmer and twins Ruby and Phillip, they committed to breaking the silence surrounding baby loss and ensuring every parent can dress their baby with dignity. Luanne is currently pursuing a BSc. Honours in Social Policy at Salford University, aiming to drive policy changes for parents facing similar heartache. Through their "Rainbow Project," they honor Jonathan's memory and tirelessly campaign for a National Day of Remembrance for Pregnancy & Infant Loss in the UK.
Luanne and Harry are dedicated to providing essential training for healthcare professionals within the NHS, focusing on supporting parents who experience the loss a baby during early pregnancy. Collaborating closely with the Royal Oldham Hospital, they ensure that the 'Dressed with Dignity' program is accessible to all parents. With a strong commitment to mental health and baby loss support, they believe that every parent deserves choice and compassionate care. Their mission is to ensure that each parent receives the support, guidance, and aftercare they need such a difficult time.
Email: support@handmadewithlove.net
Director
Joyce is a dedicated member of the baby loss community with over 10 years of experience in providing handmade, memorial items, burial gowns, and keepsakes for grieving parents. With more than 50 years of knitting expertise, she has collaborated with numerous charities and organizations to make a difference. Since joining the team in 2019, Joyce has been instrumental in supporting volunteers and community projects, working alongside Luanne and hospitals to ensure parents have meaningful choices. As an angel mum herself, Joyce is passionate about ensuring every baby is treated with dignity and love.
Director
John and Joyce have shared a beautiful journey together for over 30 years. With a deep understanding of the baby loss community, John has embraced as a meaningful way to contribute. Since retiring, he has volunteered at Handmade with Love collaborating closely with Joyce on various projects and introducing innovative designs. In addition to his creative contributions, John manages our finances meticulously records our projects, all while eagerly expanding his skills in this new chapter of his life.
Director
Company Secretary
Meet Sam, a dedicated member of the Baby Loss community for over 5 years. As a baby loss parent to five early loss babies and a proud mum to her rainbow baby Izaak, she brings immense compassion and understanding to her work. Sam manages all administration, personnel, and recruitment of our volunteers often collaborating with Luanne into the early hours. Known as our night owl, she enjoys crafting and is passionate about supporting others, while also creating wonderful projects withzaak and her mum, Mary. The complete package!
Fundraising Director
Tracy Bulpitt is a remarkable angel mum to Katy, who sadly passed away at the age of from a severe asthma attack. In June 2023, she founded the 'Gone but not Forgotten' support group, providing a nurturing environment for those dealing with grief her local community. With a strong commitment to helping siblings who have a brother or sister, Tracy is collaborating with our Director, Joyce, on a new design and well-being box aimed supporting young people in schools. Having completed her Bereavement Counselling Level 3 and Child Bereavement Support Level 3, Tracy is passionate about sharing valuable resources within the baby and child loss community.
Graphic Design Administrator
Family Support & Project Admin
Sheila Ross is a dedicated supporter of our community projects, particularly focusing on early baby loss burial items, keepsakes, and forever beds. With a rich background as a social worker, she has spent many years providing compassionate support to families in. Currently, Sheila is training in Bereavement Counselling within Baby Loss, working alongside our Family & Project Manager to further assist families during their toughest times. A woman of many talents, she enjoys crocheting, knitting, and sewing, and has recently embraced the role of Family Support to enhance our community initiatives.
Senior Craft Administrator
Meet Helen, a dedicated crafter with over 40 years of experience. Balancing her full-time in her family business and supporting her local hospital, she thrives on new challenges and community involvement. Helen creates beautiful handmade keepsakes for bereaved parents and actively to the F**K Cancer project, providing support to men undergoing treatment at Birmingham Hospital. Her passion for helping others truly makes a difference in our community.