String of Pearls

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About String of Pearls

String of Pearls is a US-based charity offering compassionate support to families facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, where the baby may die before or shortly after birth. It was founded by individuals with personal experience of neonatal loss, driven by a mission to walk alongside bereaved parents with empathy and dignity. The charity is rooted in values of non-judgmental compassion, holistic care, and respect for each family's unique journey. Rather than prescribing solutions, it provides flexible, tailored emotional and practical support. This is a direct-service organisation, not a grant-maker, focused on healing through presence and shared experience.

What String of Pearls funds

The charity funds direct support for perinatal loss, stillbirth, and neonatal death. This includes one-to-one counselling, memory-making tools, birth and memorial planning assistance, and advocacy for perinatal hospice care. It also provides resource lists, peer connections, and community-building through shared stories. The work prioritises the mental, emotional, and practical well-being of parents and families. Online resources are available globally, while peer support is US-centric. The charity does not fund prevention, research, or medical interventions.

Who can apply

String of Pearls does not accept applications for grants or funding. It serves families navigating a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, including those who have experienced neonatal loss or stillbirth. Beneficiaries are bereaved parents and their support networks. The charity's resources are accessible online worldwide, although peer support may be regionally focused in the US. There are no income or organisational eligibility criteria, as the charity provides direct services rather than financial awards.

What String of Pearls doesn't fund

The charity does not fund research, medical interventions, or prevention of perinatal loss. It does not make grants to any external organisations, charities, or projects, regardless of size, income, or geography. There are no funding rounds, typical award amounts, or eligibility criteria for grants. The charity operates solely as a direct-service provider, focusing on emotional and practical support rather than financial distributions.

How they like to fund

String of Pearls does not provide grants or funding to external organisations. It operates as a direct-service charity, offering support through one-to-one counselling, resources, and peer connections. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications and works by invitation only, if at all, in its own service delivery. There are no multi-year or one-off grants, core cost or project funding, as the model is entirely service-based rather than financial.

How much does String of Pearls give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches String of Pearls’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas

Mental health

How to apply to String of Pearls

String of Pearls does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does String of Pearls provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact String of Pearls directly for current funding levels.

Where does String of Pearls fund charities?

String of Pearls funds charities operating in the UK.

Does String of Pearls accept unsolicited applications?

String of Pearls does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from String of Pearls?

String of Pearls does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.