bereavememnt services for families in birmingham and west midlands

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands

Losing a loved one is life-changing, but no one should face grief alone. Edward’s Trust provides free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children and young people – offering counselling, wellbeing therapies and peer support to help navigate loss.

With no government funding, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our vital work. If you can donate, fundraise or partner with us, your support helps provide care and hope to families in need.

Together, we can make a difference

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands
support for bereaved parents and children
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Our Approach To Bereavement

Compassionate, holistic and tailored support for every grief journey

We provide free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children, and young people. Through counselling, well-being therapies, and support groups, we help families navigate grief, build resilience, and find hope in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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Raise funds, change lives and support bereaved families

Your fundraising efforts help us provide essential bereavement support to families in need. From personal challenges to school and workplace events, every contribution enables us to offer free counselling, wellbeing therapies and support groups.

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Latest news at Edward's Trust

Randal Brew as New Patron of Edward's Trust

Edward’s Trust Welcomes Randal Brew as New Patron

We are delighted to announce that former Lord Mayor of Birmingham Randal Brew OBE has joined Edward’s Trust as our newest Patron, a role that reflects the incredible support he has already shown us over many years.

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Edward’s Trust Grand Spring Raffle

Edward’s Trust Grand Spring Raffle

In partnership with the Grand Hotel Birmingham this Spring we have organised a Grand Raffle to raise funds for the essential work we do supporting bereaved families.

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Heart of forget me not flowers for Mother's Day

Coping with Mother’s Day when bereaved

Both grieving a child or grieving a mom on Mother’s Day can be extremely difficult, so our counsellors have offered some suggestions for both of these circumstances.

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Edward's Trust Fly the Kite Thank You Night

Fly the Kite Thank You Night

On Monday 24th February we held our ‘Fly the Kite Thank You Night’, a special evening of appreciation for all those who supported Edward’s Trust in 2024, our 35th anniversary year.

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A selection of upcoming events

Join Team Edward’s Trust at Coventry Half Marathan, as this iconic race returns to the city’s streets and scenic countryside. Take on the challenge and help raise much-needed funds.

Coventry Half Marathon 2025

Join Team Edward’s Trust, as this iconic race returns to the city’s streets and scenic countryside. Take on the challenge and help raise much-needed funds.

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Networking

Networking Event in Coventry

Join us for an exciting networking event in partnership with the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and Hearsall Golf Club

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Friends of Edward’s Trust Bucket Collection at ASDA Small Heath

Friends of Edward’s Trust Bucket Collection at ASDA Small Heath

Join our volunteer group, Friends of Edward’s Trust (FOET), on Saturday 3rd May for a fun bucket collection day at ASDA Small Heath Superstore, raising awareness about Edward’s Trust as well as vital funds to continue supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands.

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