SUDC UK - Registered Charity 1175413

Who we are

Action to Stop Children Dying without Explanation   

SUDC UK is a registered, national charity dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting families affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).     

SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child aged 1-18 years where the cause of death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. 40 children are affected every year in the UK, more than young child deaths due to traffic accidents, fires or drowning and comparable to 1-2 seemingly healthy children dying every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up.   

There is limited awareness and research to understand SUDC and currently, no-one can predict or prevent these deaths. They continue to devastate families year on year.    

Our team is small, warm, friendly and mighty and there could not be a more rewarding place to work!

Our culture and values

Founded by bereaved parents, SUDC UK values the opinions and efforts of families affected by SUDC and it collaborates 
with this community to further its mission. 

SUDC UK believes close collaboration with the SUDC Foundation and other related national organisations will help further SUDC UK’s mission.  

SUDC UK believes accurate and consistent information should be available to all families affected by the sudden unexpected and often unexplained death of a child, so they are informed and empowered, and understand how to access relevant national and international resources. 

SUDC UK believes funding, international collaboration, consistent data collection and increased professional 
engagement in SUDC research is crucial for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood to become predictable 
and preventable.