Aged 7, Edward Dent puts his book down, turns out the light, and settles down to die.

Edward’s parents, Peter and Hilary Dent, found Edward’s Trust in memory of their son.

Edward House opens on Stirling Road, Edgbaston as a home from home to 6 families of children diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia.

Diana, Princess of Wales, opens Sunrise – a counselling and support service for all those affected by the death of children.

The first Remembrance time for both adults and children is held.

Edward House moves to new premises adjacent to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and is officially opened by Julie Walters.

Sunrise moves from Stirling Road to its present day premises on Calthorpe Road.

Edward’s Trust hosted its first residential retreat for bereaved parents.

Magic Jigsaw, a choral work based on a story written by Edward premieres at Birmingham Town Hall.

Edward’s Trust offers families complementary therapies as part of a holistic approach to bereavement thanks to The Body Shop.

Tree of Remembrance, ‘A Leaf for a Life’ opened at The National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire

Edward’s Trust offers bereaved fathers their own unique residential retreat

Edward’s Trust becomes the Guinness World Record holder for ‘Most faces painted in 4 hours’

Edward’s Trust celebrate 25 years supporting bereaved families

The West Brom nominate Edward’s Trust as their charity of the year and raise a whopping personal best of £28,000

New Chief Executive, Yvonne Gilligan is appointed

Edward’s Trust gets an update with a new website, new marketing material and new vigour to raise the profile and achieve our mission.