What we do
Here at Edward’s Trust we offer a holistic approach to supporting people through bereavement and loss. We offer counselling (1 to 1 or as a couple) support groups, play therapy, wellbeing therapies and social events. We are also able to offer resources and training for those wanting to support people in their grief journey. We offer support to:
- Parents bereaved of their baby or child – whatever the age or circumstance.
- Children and young people aged between 4 – 24 years who are bereaved of a parent, grandparent, significant carer, sibling or friend.
- Bereaved parents/carers of a child or young person who is currently accessing support through Edward’s Trust and who also require support with their grief.
We also offer, advice, support, information and training to professionals working with bereaved families.
We will be closed over the Christmas holidays from 3pm on Friday 20th December until 9am on Thursday 2nd January.
For urgent, out of hours support contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or NHS 111 Option 2. From 9am -11pm Birmingham Mind Helpline on 0121 262 3555 is also available.
Ways to Benefit and Support
Explore how Edwards Trust’s free bereavement services can support you, and how partnerships and opportunities can help you or your organisation make a meaningful impact.
For Bereaved Parents
Discover our free counselling, support groups and well-being therapies designed to help you heal
For Bereaved Children and Young People
Explore our counselling and support groups
For Healthcare Professionals
For Counsellors and Therapists
Collaborate with us to offer your clients top-tier bereavement services
For Individual Donors
For Individual Fundraisers
For Corporate Donors
For Corporate Fundraisers
For Legacy Donors
For Community Fundraisers
For Social Workers
For Schools and Colleges
How we help
Counselling
Wellbeing Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Play Therapy
Support Groups
Telephone Support
Online Support
Training
Remembrance Services
Social Activities
We provide bereavement counselling or play therapy to children and young people up to the age of 24 who are bereaved of a parent, significant carer, sibling or friend. If, as a professional you want to make a referral, please contact admin@edwardstrust.org.uk or phone 0121 454 1705
If you are making a referral as a third party, please ensure that the child/young person wants to have bereavement counselling and that the parent/guardian of the child/young person is aware of referral. If you have any questions about our criteria, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
For self referrals please contact us on 0121 454 1705
Upcoming Events & Campaigns - Supporting
14 September - Skydive for 35
This year we are celebrating 35 years of Edward's Trust with a large-scale skydiving event on 14 September at Langar Airfield, Nottingham.
We already have 35 people signed up to jump off a plane to celebrate our three-and-a-half-decade anniversary and raise funds for us to continue the life changing work we do.
throughout the year - ultra challenges
Are you a walker, jogger, or a runner looking for a challenge – to test yourself or to get in shape, and achieve something special? If so, these events are for you! Whether it’s along stunning coastline, or on trails through the best of Britain’s countryside, your Ultra Challenge® will be unforgettable - fundraise for Edward's Trust and get full support and an amazing sense of fulfilment. Find out more here
Apr 27/28 - wolf run
Find your 'inner wolf' by running through fields, mud, lakes and climbing, crawling, laughing, crying your way around either a 5k or 10k obstacle course in Leicestershire or Warwickshire
Find out more here
Upcoming Events - Wellbeing & Remembering
light up a life dedication page
This time of year can be tough for those who have been bereaved. For many it helps to have a place to remember their loved one. This may be a physical place, but it could also be a virtual place. You can set up a dedication to your loved one on our 'Light Up a Life' dedication page here.
Wellbeing
Here at Edward's Trust we support the whole person with their bereavement so in addition to counselling we also offer wellbeing sessions with our Wellbeing Therapist and Personal Trainer, Sophie Skipp. Find out more here.
Edward’s Trust recognises the diverse needs of our families and communities and seeks to offer support in an accessible and inclusive way.
Safeguarding is at the heart of Edward’s Trust services and operations. Please click here to see our policy.
Edward’s Trust are committed to ensuring protection of all personal information that we hold, and to provide and protect all such data in line with GDPR requirements. You can read our policy here.
