We are celebrating 20 years of Balloons – find out more here

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August 20, 2026

It’s our 20th Anniversary! Can you help us celebrate?

Balloons was set up in 2006 to support the needs of bereaved children and young people in Exeter, East and Mid Devon and we are absolutely delighted to be entering into our 20th year as a charity!  We are proud to have helped thousands of children, young people, their families and professionals. But our service…

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August 10, 2026

Beacon Data Security Incident Statement

Balloons is one of many charities and non profit organisations across the UK to have been affected by a recent cyber security incident involving Beacon CRM, the third-party database provider used by Balloons, to manage supporter and donor contact information. We take the privacy and security of personal information extremely seriously. Whilst there is currently…

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July 31, 2026

20 years of making a difference – July: Flo’s story

Flo was 13 when her mum died after a long illness. In the years that followed, she focused on looking after her dad and pushing herself at school, leaving little space to process her own grief. Five years later, as she started university, Flo was referred to Balloons, where she found a safe space to…

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