Here are organisations that offer support and advice if you have suffered a violent bereavement.
Cumbria Community Memorial Fund
This fund was created in response to public wish to demonstrate sympathy and support for the people and communities affected by the shootings.
Telephone: 01900 825760 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Fax: 01900 826527
Email: enquiries@cumbriafoundation.org
Support after Murder and Manslaughter - SAMM
SAMM are a self help group who offer understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter.
Helpline: 0845 872 3440 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email: enquiries@samm.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse offer advice, support, help and information to all bereaved people, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm).
RD4U
Cruse also runs services aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm).
Victim Supportline
Providing help and information for anyone who has been affected by any crime, even if you don't want to report it to the police.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm, Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm).
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk
Crimestoppers
If you want to report a crime, but are uncomfortable going directly to the police, call Crimestoppers. Crimes can be reported in confidence, anonymously if you prefer, and calls are not traced.
Helpline: 0800 555 111 (lines open 24 hours a day).
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up plus from a BT land line, mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
